Ainsdale man guilty of sexually abusing 14 year old boy
A man who sexually abused a young boy in the 1990s has been handed an 18 months sentence suspended for 2 years and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10
Market patrons defend venue after bizarre ‘young person’s thumpy music’ complaint
Hundreds of people have come to the defence of Southport market after one patron complained of there being too much ‘young person’s thumpy music’ at the venue. A review of the new
Car flips after Liverpool Road collision
A driver has had a lucky escape after they lost control of their car, flipping it over on a busy stretch of road in Ainsdale. Police have closed off the traffic heavy
Driver hospitalised after car ends up in Marine Lake
Police say they have safely rescued the driver of a vehicle and their passenger after they inadvertently drove their car into the Marine Lake. A blue Ford was recovered this morning from
Lord Street flooded as drivers brave dangerous roundabout
A main roundabout which sees thousands of cars a day use it on Lord Street is under water. The Lord Street West roundabout is severely flooded this morning (Tuesday) after 48 hours
Purr-fect passenger brings a smile to drained train commuters
Commuters journeying via Southport station this afternoon found themselves sharing a platform with a purr-fect fellow passenger. Staff at the Chapel Street station were left grinning like a Cheshire Cat after welcoming
Scarisbrick Avenue Regeneration project announced
Sefton Council is set to engage with business owners and residents around Scarisbrick Avenue ahead of proposed regeneration works on the busy Southport thoroughfare. A package of works worth nearly £1million are
23-year-old receives 15-year prison sentence for Hoghton Street rape
Police have today, Friday 15 October, welcomed the sentencing of a 23-year-old man for rape in Southport earlier this year. Stephen Lequesne, 23, of no fixed address was sentenced to 15 years
Detectives appeal for information following assault in Southport
Detectives are appealing for information following an assault in Southport last night, Wednesday 13 October. At around 7.20pm, a report was received of a 14-year-old boy having been chased into BP
OTS View | The Sustrans Liveable Neighbourhood plan should be opposed and scrapped
OTS News says: The draft design for the Sustrans Liveable Neighbourhood scheme is a labyrinthian mess that should be wholly rejected by the people of Southport. Sustrans – a ‘walking and cycling
You Only Pay Twice! Bond fans furious after film times lead to cinema car park fines
James Bond fans are being left with no time to stay at a town centre cinema after movie running times landed drivers in a mess of parking fines. The staggering 2 hour
Spoons bosses snatch up Pavilion building
Council chiefs have signed off on a sale of a town centre office building to a national pub chain. Wetherspoons made a bid in 2019 to take over the higher floors of
Police shut road after head on smash
Emergency services have been called to the scene of a head on collision in Southport. Two cars collided head on, writing both off, at the junction of Moss Lane and Farm Close
Southport Classic and Speed Event – 10 October 2021
Southport’s Victoria Park, home of our famous Flower Show, today celebrated over a century of motoring history. Featuring Southport’s record-breaking motor sport legacy, the classics came out in style. The showpiece was
Campaigner sets out ‘cheat sheet’ for making Lord Street better
A prominent campaigner for the heritage of Southport has chosen to highlight a selection of advantages associated with living beside the coast that possess a historical high street. The Victorians and Edwardians
Campaigner sets out ‘cheat sheet’ for making Lord Street better
A prominent campaigner for the heritage of Southport has chosen to highlight a selection of advantages associated with living beside the coast that possess a historical high street. The Victorians and Edwardians
Rats the size of ‘cats’ caught in Ocean Plaza
Readers of OTS News have sent in footage of huge rats they describe as being ‘the size of cats’ running across a Southport car park. The huge rodents were caught on camera
Children caught trying doors in failed break-in attempt
‘We’ll be waiting for you’ is the warning to a group of children who were caught on CCTV trying doors in the middle of the night. Two young boys dressed in all
Young man ‘battered’ in early morning town centre assault
Police and paramedics were called to help a young male who eye witnesses say was ‘battered’ to a pulp on Lord Street this morning. The incident happened just after 6am this morning
Tonnes of rubbish fly tipped on Foul Lane
Tonnes and tonnes of rubbish has been dumped at a flytipping hotspot in Southport. Foul Lane, which is a favourite area for a host of criminal activity due to its secluded spot
Warning after schoolboy is chased by male stranger
A young schoolboy was forced to run and seek help from his fellow pupils after being followed through Southport by a strange man this morning. Parents of schoolchildren at Norwood Primary and
Pensioner needs SURGERY after breaking nose in cycle lane trip
A Southport pensioner broke her nose in two places and requires surgery after she tripped over ‘dangerous’ concrete bases on a controversial cycle lane. OTS reported last week how the council have
College to hold open evening to boost enrolment
KGV Sixth Form College in Southport is inviting people to enjoy two Open Evenings this autumn – and is excited to be able to welcome prospective students and their families back on
BID backs desperate calls for major Cambridge Arcade improvements
Southport BID is backing local businesses in their calls for urgent improvements to be made to the historic Cambridge Arcade in Southport. Recent visits by the BID have revealed a range of
Biker rushed to hospital after Lord Street RTC
A motorcycle rider has been rushed to hospital after his bike collided with a car in Southport Town Centre. Emergency services were called to Lord Street near to St George’s Gardens just
In Pictures: UK Hotcars Southport Meeting
Despite the showery weather, the UK Hotcars group gathered yesterday (3 Oct.) by the Marine Lake café. Photos credit: Jason Regan. UK Hotcars https://www.facebook.com/ukhotcars Dave Elsby – Mobile Motoring Services https://www.otsnews.co.uk/dave-elsby-mobile-motoring-services/
Street artist Paul Curtis completes gigantic transformation of Ainsdale’s Toad Hall
Award-winning street artist Paul Curtis has completed work on his largest ever mural to date – thought also to be the largest painting created by a single artist in the UK –
Male with self-inflicted stab wounds tasered by police in late night standoff
A town centre street was closed off overnight after a man stabbed himself before a tense stand off with police. OTS News understands from stunned neighbours awoken by the commotion in the
Woman killed in Ainsdale car collision
Police have confirmed a woman was sadly killed in Ainsdale yesterday when she suffered a medical episode at the wheel, causing her vehicle to collide with a parked car. The 80-year-old female
Southport teenager charged with knife possession
Police have charged a Southport teenager with possessing a knife blade in a public place. At 5.30pm last night, Wednesday 22nd September, Police received reports a male had been threatened with a