Mikhail Group to restore Lord Street’s Grand Casino
One of Southport’s most iconic landmarks, The Grand Casino, sitting proudly on Lord Street is set to be brought back to its former glory by The Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group creating
Residents reminded of rubbish responsibilities after Kew park and ride flytipping
Sefton Council is once again reminding residents of their rubbish responsibilities or risk prosecution after tonnes of household garden waste were flytipped in Southport. Officers discovered the waste, which includes heavy tree
Lib Dem survey shows significant opposition to Ainsdale boundary changes
A survey conducted by Cllr John Pugh on behalf of the Liberal Democrats shows a significant number of residents opposed to boundary changes that would split Ainsdale from the political constituency of
Damien Moore in scathing criticism of Pontins as part of Ainsdale consultation
Southport MP Damien Moore says Sefton Council has failed to address “the elephant in the room” after it launched a consultation over the future of Ainsdale-on-Sea. The local authority has set out
Fox & Goose set for official re-opening this weekend
The legendary Fox & Goose pub will open its doors to the public on Saturday for the first time since 2018. The venue will host a private opening tonight (Friday 2 July)
RTC causes Lord Street delays
A collision between a BMW and a Honda people-carrier is causing small delays along Lord Street. Emergency services were called to the Monument on Lord Street at approximately 1pm. Officers remain at
Conservative volunteers pick litter along Lord Street
This week Southport Conservatives have been out picking litter along Lord Street. A group of dedicated volunteers including Birkdale Ward campaigner, Lee Durkin, Kew Ward campaigner Laura Nuttall and Dukes Ward Councillors,
Sefton Council outlines action with sand clearance at Southport promenade
Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team have set out the ways they are managing the build-up of windblown sand along popular coastal paths. In recent months around 90 tonnes of sand has been
Opening date confirmed for Southport Market
The brand new Southport Market will officially open its doors in mid-July, in time for a scorching summer of tasty treats, thirst quenching drinks and much more. A host of traders, including
Original artists go on show at stunning new gallery
A new art gallery showing off some of the finest works by local artists is to open later this month in Birkdale Village. James Gray, a well known artist from Birkdale, will
Mum’s horror as resort holiday “wrecked by drunks and drug users”
Southport’s lowest rated ‘holiday accommodation’ is yet again facing up to a barrage of criticism after a family say their break was ruined by drunkards. An unnamed mum of a family from
Hot weather brings crowds to Ainsdale Beach
Another weekend of lovely warm weather ensured that Ainsdale Beach saw good numbers of people. The Snack bar and ice cream sellers apparently did well. Far away on the tideline – the
Labour councillor thanked as skatepark reopens after ramp refurbishments
Work to install four refurbished ramps at Southport’s skatepark is now complete and the much-loved community asset back open. Specialist skate ramp builders used their expertise to repair and refurbish the structures
Car Meet Up: Marine Drive Southport, 6 June 2021- more photos
Crowds of eager car enthusiasts lined the Marine Drive last night, as the latest Southport meet up near Southport Pier got underway. More images below. Police were seen monitoring the event in
Sunny Southport this weekend – even Elvis turned up!
High temperatures ensured that residents and visitors made the best of the lovely weather, to get out onto the beach and surrounding areas. The pier trains were kept busy. The Marine Lake
Fox and Goose close to return with first event confirmed
Southport’s popular Fox and Goose pub is close to a return with the new owners revealing that a reopening date has been confirmed internally. While the opening date has not been publicly
Car accident Kew
Walkers along Bentham’s Way were shocked to hear the squeal of car brakes and a loud bang, earlier today. It appeared that one vehicle had run into a lamp post at the
Emergency services attending significant incident in Ainsdale
This breaking news story will be updated as information emerges. Emergency services have been called to a suburban area of Ainsdale after a series of reportedly serious incidents this evening. Emergency crews
Expensive Mercedes written off after coast road smash
Police are currently on scene at a serious smash on the coast road. A Mercedes has been completely written off after reportedly losing control and colliding with bollards in heavy rain. The
Deer Alert – RAF Woodvale area
A sad sight to see this week as a lovely deer was found dead at the side of the Formby Bypass, opposite RAF Woodvale. The British Dear Society note that May is
Fly Tipping – Meadow Lane area
Fly tipping is happening again on countryside by the sewage treatment plant, at the end of Meadow Lane in Ainsdale. Did you see anything or know where this large black chair
Amateurs claim cup victory after fourth time of asking
An amateur football team from Southport are celebrating cup success today after finally claiming silverware at the fourth time of asking. Southport & Ainsdale Saturday Seniors faced off against Milton First FC
Southport Market on course to open its doors this summertime
The brand new look Southport Market is on course to open its doors this summer, thanks to the hard work of Sefton Council and its partners. Finishing touches are being applied to
In Pictures: Marine Drive Car Event – 16 May 2021
See also: https://www.otsnews.co.uk/police-break-up-coastal-road-car-meet/ A similar event took place last year. In Pictures: Fast and Furious arrives – by the Pier
Police break up Coastal Road car meet
A Coastal Road car meet which saw expensive motors paraded along Marine Drive infront of hundreds of spectators has caught the eye of Merseyside Police. Officers were called to a stretch of
Resort businessman ‘caught three times over the limit’ at 9am, court told
A well known Southport businessman is alleged to have been three times over the drink drive limit at 9am in the morning. Joseph ‘Joey’ Sammon, 43, is facing a court date after
Meols Cop Road closed for another week
Meols Cop Road could be closed until next Wednesday while essential sewer maintenance is completed. United Utilities have secured an emergency closure order from Sefton Council to conduct repairs. The order states
Town centre petrol station cordoned off after police incident
Police have closed off a petrol station near to Southport town centre following a suspected robbery. The BP garage on Scarisbrick New Road has been completely closed this morning following a police
Scarisbrick Hotel asylum seekers relocated
Southport MP Damien Moore has received confirmation from Serco and the Home Office that asylum seekers previously based inside the Scarisbrick Hotel have now all been successfully relocated. The hotel on Lord
‘Notches’ to be carved in Ainsdale sand dunes to boost biodiversity
V-shaped gaps will be excavated in the front of selected sand dunes at Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve (NNR) to improve these beautiful dune habitats for rare wildlife. Coastal sand dune