Town Centre Takeaway offers free food for homeless
A Southport takeaway says it will gladly offer free food to anyone homeless in the resort and in need of sustenance. Marco Restaurant and Takeaway which recently opened on Union Street says
Southport to face ‘winter of discontent’ warn region’s leaders
Southport and the north of England will face a “winter of dangerous discontent” unless the test and trace system improves, regional leaders have warned. Speaking at the weekend Greater Manchester Metro Mayor
Drivers warned of severe coastal road flooding
Large parts of the Coastal Road between Marshside and Marine Drive are heavily flooded with cars being forced to drive way under the speed limit to avoid accident. Over 14 hours of
Callous vandals damage children’s football pitch
Vandals have ripped up new goalposts belonging to a junior football club in Marshside. Ben Minto, a joint Club Secretary at Southport Athletic JFC discovered the damage to the goalposts at Ferryside
Horrid rainy conditions play part in St Lukes Road smash
Emergency services were called to a two-car smash at the junction of Hawkshead Street and St Lukes Road this afternoon. The accident occurred at approximately 4 pm this afternoon. Local residents reported
Ainsdale man stabbed to death in Spanish house party attack
A man from Woodvale living in Spain has been fatally stabbed in the neck following an altercation with another Brit. The incident happened at a house party in the Costa Blanca area
Competition heats up to buy rare Southport whisky
A rare and one of a kind whisky bottled exclusively for a Southport festival is attracting dozens of bids at auction. The Bimber Single Cask is currently up for auction and is
Desolate and flooded theatre building is ‘suffering greatly’
Campaigners who are desperate to save Southport Theatre say the building is now flooded and riddled with legionella after being shut for over 6 months. Those behind the Save the Southport Theatre
Halloween in Southport is officially CANCELLED
The spooky trick or treating that usually brings joy to thousands of Southport youngsters is now no more. The Prime Minister announced that all areas facing a local lockdown should not take
New restrictions ‘a blow to everyone’ council admits
Responding to yesterday’s announcement by the Secretary of State about new COVID-19 restrictions affecting Sefton and Merseyside Sefton Council Leader, Cllr Ian Maher said: “While I know resident and businesses across Sefton
Dog killed in horrific Southport hit and run
A dog has been killed and it’s owner left injured after they were both struck by a car in Southport yesterday. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident after the
Southport’s RARE black swan rushed to vets on brink of death
The rare black swan which has delighted ornithologists, tourists and residents alike on Southport’s Marine Lake has been saved from the brink of death, OTS can confirm. An urgent appeal for donations
Dobbies reveal major food hall change for Southport
Dobbies Garden Centre has opened a new look foodhall in Southport. This new wholesale partnership with Sainsbury’s brings a range of high-quality food and grocery products to the store. Shoppers at Dobbies’
£25 MILLION cash boost for Southport takes major step toward reality
Sefton Council have acted to further secure and improve the economic future of two flagship towns in the borough. At a meeting of the local authority’s cabinet today (Thursday, October 1) plans
Anti Muslim graffiti appears in Blowick
Offensive graffiti designed to encourage hate towards Islam has been daubed on electricity junction boxes in the Blowick area of Southport. The graffiti which claims the Quran calls for violence against non-believers
Lights out for Cambridge Arcade traders
As if the ongoing pandemic wasn’t enough, traders in the boutique Cambridge Arcade have spent the past two nights serving in the dark. A power outage has meant that the usually well
BREAKING: Southport is on social lockdown as family mixing banned
Pubs, bars and restaurants will remain open completely in Southport as Matt Hancock this morning announced new laws on a Merseyside wide level. Fines for a first breach of regulations such as
Waterworks shut busy Birkdale street
A busy side road which connects Birkdale Village to Upper Aughton Road and vice versa is shut to traffic because of urgent water works. United Utilities are installing a new water mains
Resort clubs and theatres push for furlough scheme extension
Nightclubs, bars and theatre venues in Southport are encouraging residents to support a petition calling on the government to extend the furlough scheme for the theatre and live music industry. This month
Sink hole appears in town centre rat run
A sink hole is set to open up on a popular town centre ‘rat run’ road. The three foot wide hole is concaving near to a mains water pipe on Hulme Street
Puppy is snatched away from mother in nighttime theft
Police are hunting three men who were caught in CCTV imagery last night stealing a young puppy from its nursing mother at a house near Southport. Security footage shows three men breaking
Southport chemists run out of flu jab as national shortage takes hold
A number of GP surgeries and private pharmacies in Southport have run out of flu jabs and are asking people to wait until more stock can be delivered. Boots says nationally it
Impact of Boris Bike Routes “Must be Measured”
Local councillors,church and business representatives met on site to discuss the problems created by the controversial pop- up cycle track that runs from Queens Rd through to Talbot St on the other
Uni students can finally return home to Southport for Christmas
The government have finally confirmed they will allow university students to return to their family homes in Southport this Christmas regardless of any local lockdown. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said however
Woman assaulted with BRICK as police arrest male for ‘kill threats’
Police have confirmed a Waterloo man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a woman at a bus stop in Southport this morning. The victim has seen been taken to hospital
Sinclair saddles up in war on ‘ridiculous’ cycle lane
A Southport businessman who is campaigning to rid his street of a new cycle lane has said ‘if you can’t beat them, join them!’ and taken up cycling to make the system
Stunning images reveal major Lifeboat House progress
Incredible images have been published today revealing the latest improvements on the brand new Southport Lifeboat hub on the Esplanade. The aerial footage has revealed extensive progress is well underway on the
Heartless yobs smash up girl’s bike
A young girl from Southport is devastated after heartless yobs smashed up her beloved bike at a Southport skate park. The incident happened around 5.30pm on Sunday night after the young girl
Resort lawyer warns supermarket snacking is a CRIME
A Southport lawyer has warned residents in the town to curb their habits of eating supermarket foods before they have paid at the till. According to Rachel Adamson, criminal law specialist at
Vet warns of dog biscuits filled with poison and nails at Formby Pinewoods
A local vet is warning that instances of dog biscuits laced with poison and nails left at Formby Pinewoods are on the rise. The warning comes as one resident alleged their dog