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Southport Market to host Oktoberfest celebration this weekend

A Bavarian bonanza has taken over Southport Market for the venue’s inaugural Oktoberfest celebration. Running until Sunday, September 26th, a cultural delight of entertainment, food and drink will be the first of

23rd September 2021

Car crash brings delays to Birkdale school run

Police have dashed to the scene of a car crash on Guildford Road in Birkdale this afternoon. At least two cars are understood to have been involved in the accident near to

22nd September 2021

Pier repair and road closure to continue into next week

Work to repair Southport pier, after it was hit by a lorry two weeks ago, will continue into next week, Sefton Council has confirmed. The end of Southport Pier, and one lane

22nd September 2021

CCTV appeal following robberies in Southport

Detectives investigating robberies and attempted robberies in Southport earlier this month have issued CCTV images of a male they believe has information to assist with their enquiries. On Sunday 5 September, Police

21st September 2021

Preston New Road RTC causing traffic issues

Preston New Road has been completely closed off following a serious car accident this morning. Police, paramedics and fire crews were called to the busy main road just before 8am following a

21st September 2021

Cops ‘won’t tolerate’ wave of yob intimidation in Formby

Police have issued a promise to panicked Formby residents, saying they won’t tolerate any form of intimidation, vandalism or gang activity in the famously quiet village. Following reports of ‘roaming’ youths and

18th September 2021

Warning as traveller ‘odd job’ men scout town for business

A group of travelling community tradesmen have been knocking on doors around Churchtown and Kew this weekend, prompting warnings to keep your properties safe. A number of men, all described as Caucasian

18th September 2021

Bring back ‘A Proper Tree’ calls after Christmas Switch On Event scrapped

Community groups are calling for a return to a Southport of ‘Christmas past’ after it was revealed this weekend that there won’t be a main festive celebration in the town. It was

18th September 2021

Southport chicken firm forced to pull best seller from supermarket shelves

A National frozen southern style chicken product company, whose head offices are in Southport, have been forced to pull one of their top selling products from supermarkets across the UK. SFC Wholesale

18th September 2021

Lost and Found: Expensive books of stamps dropped on Lord Street

A Good Samaritan has contacted OTS News to try and reunite an expensive pack of second class stamps with their owner. The bundle of stamps, which have a value of nearly £70,

15th September 2021

Cameras foil attempted car theft in Southport

Security camera footage of a man trying to steal a car in Southport has been released in the hopes he may be identified. Footage from a home on Balfour Road in Southport

15th September 2021

Author publishes new book of poetry and illustrations inspired by Southport’s past

A local author with a passion for Southport history has published his new book. Michael Walshe has penned Sandy Tracks, Volume One – A Poetical and Illustrated Journey Through Southport’s Past. The

15th September 2021

Could you retrain as a carer in Southport?

People who are looking for roles in the care sector or want to try a new career helping others are being encouraged to attend an open day next week. Helping Hands Home

15th September 2021

Southport GPs forced to cancel flu jabs after ‘lorry shortage’

Hundreds of patients across Southport set to get their first flu jabs of the year this coming weekend have been told they now face major delays. Doctors across Southport are feeling the

15th September 2021

Vandals wake up with criminally sore head after Churchtown booze up

Stunned parishioners at a Churchtown cemetery say they are aghast after yobs destroyed a number of headstones. The same vandals also struck at Hesketh Arms pub, finding themselves caught on CCTV as

15th September 2021

Driver allegedly kicked windscreen after Lord Street bus smash

The driver of a Land Rover involved in a collision with a bus on Lord Street last night berated the driver and allegedly kicked and damaged the windshield following the incident. Paramedics

10th September 2021

Cycle lane works to cause four week partial closure of Coastal Road

Works are set to resume on the final phase of the Southport Coastal Road Cycle scheme, with contractors returning to the road from next Monday (September 13th). The scheme is part of

9th September 2021

Police confirm pier smash driver was caught after fleeing scene

Police have confirmed that the driver of a lorry that struck Southport Pier yesterday fled the scene following the incident. A spokesperson for Sefton Council confirmed Southport Pier and the surrounding carriageway

8th September 2021

Marine Drive partially closed after vehicle hits pier

Police have closed off part of Marine Drive by Southport Pier after a lorry reportedly crashed into the iron structure. Officers from Merseyside Police have closed of the road between the Guelder

7th September 2021

Churchtown Primary evacuated after gas leak

Churchtown Primary has been evacuated following a gas leak in the school grounds. Children have been rushed to the school playing fields and all staff and children are accounted for. The emergency

6th September 2021

Dispersal order created for second weekend as anti-social behaviour continues

Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in Southport today (Friday 3 September) in response to continued reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. The order runs from 7pm today until 6.59pm on

3rd September 2021

Visitors thanked after busy summer at the Sefton coast

As the school summer holidays come to an end, so does a busy season along the Sefton coast where the Council’s Green Sefton Service has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors this

3rd September 2021

KGV Sixth Form College welcomes back students and says it’s not too late to enrol

The new 2021/22 college year is now underway, with a record number of students being welcomed to KGV Sixth Form College in Southport this Thursday and Friday. KGV is reminding young people

3rd September 2021

Hoghton Street health centre offering walk in covid vaccines for 16 and 17 year olds

The NHS in Sefton is encouraging young people aged 16 and 17 to get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at local vaccination centres. Vaccines are being offered to 16 and 17

3rd September 2021

30-year-old woman arrested after deactivated machine gun found in Crossens

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested in Southport on suspicion of possession of firearm offences after a deactivated machine gun was found in Crossens. At around 12.30 pm yesterday, Wednesday 1st September, officers

2nd September 2021

Southport Food & Drink Festival launches this weekend

Taste buds will be set a-tingling this coming weekend as Sefton Council’s 2021 Southport Food & Drink Festival gets underway. Running from Friday September 3rd to Sunday September 5th, the popular three-day

1st September 2021

Toad Hall Repainted – Mixed Public Feelings

Toad Hall Today – Essential Contemporary Art or Vandalism of Local Heritage? Sefton Council commissioned talented street artist Paul Curtis to create his large mural on Ainsdale’s iconic Toad Hall. The colourful

28th August 2021

Police issue town centre dispersal order after fortnight of anti-social behaviour

Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in Southport today, Friday, 27 August, following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area in the past fortnight. Two people were stabbed on Scarisbrick Avenue this

27th August 2021

Coronation Columns set to return to Lord Street

Three iconic and historic lighting columns originally erected on Lord street to mark the coronation of Elizabeth II are finally set to return. Surveys of all three coronation columns, which were erected

27th August 2021

Birkdale couple to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats raising money for Formby Befriending Scheme

As we see the green shoots of being able to safely meet up in group activities again, local solicitor Liz Foggin and her husband Matt are raising funds for the Formby Befriending

27th August 2021

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