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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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