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Southport Councillors reassure residents over South African Covid 19 in their ward

Norwood’s councillors have moved to reassure local residents after the discovery of the South African Covid variant in their ward. The news caused widespread concern across Southport after it was revealed

2nd February 2021

Queues grow at Splashworld as hundreds fear catching Virus mutation

The asymptomatic testing centre at Splashworld in Southport is seeing thousands of people come through its doors today. The queues at the centre, where tests can tell you in under an hour

2nd February 2021

Christ the King year 7 pupils isolating after covid outbreak

Year 7 pupils who have been attending Christ The King have been told they must isolate for a week. Parents who class as key workers and have had children in the school

1st February 2021

Travellers invade Dobbies Car Park despite barrier blockade

Travellers have yet again set up camp at the car park of Dobbies Garden Centre Southport, causing havoc and reportedly abusing passing staff and shoppers. A group of travellers have set up

30th January 2021

School to pay £15,000 after workman falls from roof

Christ the King have been ordered to pay £15,000 after a worker fell from a roof at the Southport school. An assistant suffered multiple fractures falling from a roof where he had

26th January 2021

Lidl launch consultation ahead of new Marine Drive store

Lidl GB has launched an online public consultation on plans for a new store in Southport. The plans are for a new foodstore and parking that would occupy land off Marine Drive

25th January 2021

Churchtown Primary temporarily shuts doors as 10% of teachers contract covid

Churchtown Primary School has shut until February after testing found 10% of its teachers had contracted coronavirus. A statement on the school website said: “On Monday, we began the process of daily

25th January 2021

Wagon crashes into Ainsdale care centre

A heavy goods vehicle has collided into a care centre on the corner of Meadow Lane and Sandbrook Road in Ainsdale. The centre is directly opposite the junction of the two roads

23rd January 2021

Call for cycle lane pause after court ruling

A local councillor has called for a halt in Sefton Council’s rush to introduce expensive projects purporting to ease cycling – in the wake of a High Court ruling against similar schemes

23rd January 2021

Storm uncovers historic baby gravestone on beach

A baby’s gravestone from over 80 years ago has been found among rubble on a local beach. The historic find has been uncovered after high tides and stormy conditions disturbed piles of

22nd January 2021

Floods feared for Formby as river bursts banks

Train services have been cancelled and homes have been put on high alert after the River Alt burst its banks tonight. Merseyrail have cancelled their northern line services after significant flooding in

20th January 2021

Have they bin? major section of town miss out on rubbish collection

If you find your wheely bin and rubbish bags are still outside your home this evening, you aren’t alone. Sefton Council have admitted a ‘large area’ of the town has missed out

19th January 2021

Doctors say ‘don’t ask us’ to worried vaccine waiting list patients

Doctors in Southport have told patients not to bother them with panicked vaccine enquiries after a letter was issued to vulnerable residents in the town. Patients at St Mark’s Medical Centre in

19th January 2021

New conspiracy graffiti highlights Meols Cop vandalism problem

This article contains imagery of offensive graffiti containing racial slurs and strong language. Conspiracy theory graffiti has been daubed over signage in front of ALDI on Meols Cop Road. An incomplete, misleading

17th January 2021

Emergency services respond to suspected heart attack in ASDA car park

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a serious incident at a town centre supermarket tonight. Emergency first responders from Merseyside Police and the North West Ambulance service were called to

16th January 2021

Police launch new witness appeal after Bold Street machete attack

Detectives investigating an assault in Southport are issuing a new appeal for witnesses to come forward. On Wednesday 13 January at around 5.10pm, officers were called to Lord Street to reports of

15th January 2021

Botanic Gardens Aviary to undergo major repairs

Southport’s Botanic Gardens Aviaries – home to a range of exotic birds such as parrots and parakeets as well as rabbits and guinea pigs – are set to undergo further repair works

15th January 2021

Bold Street ‘Business owner’ stabbed in violent knife assault

A Southport man is currently being treated for serious injuries after being attacked with a large knife in Southport tonight. Police have closed off Bold Street in Southport this evening after a

13th January 2021

Police warn Ainsdale residents to be aware of ‘porch poachers’

Police are asking residents to make sure their properties and cars are secure after reports of two men trying to target porch doors in Ainsdale. It follows an incident on Sunday evening

12th January 2021

Southport’s silver screen saviour passes away

The man credited with bringing a classic cinema experience back to the heart of Southport has sadly passed away. Michael Lockwood, the friendly faced film buff behind the rise of Bijou Cinema

12th January 2021

Birkdale hill ‘should be rounder’ says community campaigner

Heritage campaigner, David Barton, has called for the reinstatement of ‘Round Hill’ on Birkdale Common to “preserve it for the community and to encourage the use of the area’s parks and recreation

12th January 2021

Southport campaigner welcomes leasehold break through

Southport’s leading anti-leasehold campaigner Councillor Pat Keith has welcomed new government moves to reform the archaic, much criticised system. “ I have experienced first -hand with Southport residents during the past few years the

12th January 2021

Motorists rush to aid of OAP after falling from scooter

Drivers in Hillside have been praised for their swift actions and help after a pensioner was thrown from their mobility scooter. The elderly lady who was shaken by the ordeal had been

12th January 2021

Police appeal after Formby Bypass robbery

Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery at the Esso garage on Southport Road in Formby on Friday 8. At around 9.20am officers were called to reports of a male suspect

9th January 2021

Funeral details revealed for John Sinclair

The family of John Sinclair, one of Southport’s most popular businessmen, have revealed he will be laid to rest next Friday. John, famous for creating the Peaky Blinders Bar and Hotel chain

8th January 2021

Trains off as major winter storm set to hit

Trains between Southport and Liverpool won’t run tomorrow according to travel chiefs as a freak snowstorm is set to batter Southport. Sefton Council said they re ready and waiting with a fleet

7th January 2021

Vandal ruined iconic phone boxes smashed up AGAIN

In an all too common act of vandalism, mindless idiots have once again smashed up the iconic red telephone boxes outside Southport Town Hall The heartless vandals have smashed the glass panes

4th January 2021

SCARYBRICK HOTEL – Residents bemoan ‘death trap’ hotel after guttering fall

A town centre hotel exposed in Parliament for its poor service is now being branded a ‘death trap’. Residents near to the Scarisbrick Hotel in Southport have warned that the building is

4th January 2021

Formby bypass shut after four car smash

Police have closed off the South bound carriageway of the Formby bypass after a nasty collision this afternoon. Officers from Merseyside Police made the decision to close the Liverpool bound lanes of

2nd January 2021

Tributes pour in for much loved businessman John Sinclair

Tributes have been paid to a much loved Southport businessman who has sadly passed away this Christmas. OTS News is saddened to report the passing of Peaky Blinders Bar owner John Sinclair,

27th December 2020

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