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Charity trek set to fund Southport spinal unit mini bus

People are being urged to support a fundraising event to help spinal patients in Southport which was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 20-mile Southport to Liverpool Walk in aid of

15th September 2020

Reds legend Redknapp sends motivational message to Southport man

Ex Footballer turned TV star Jamie Redknapp has paid tribute to a Southport man who is desperate to return home from 24 hour care. Michael Walton, who suffered complications from a brain

15th September 2020

Hoghton Street shops not so mellow over doubles yellows

Furious businesses along Hoghton Street say they fear losing thousands of pounds in income this week double yellow lines appeared outside their shops. Businesses say they could lose significant income after the

15th September 2020

EXCLUSIVE: Major incident declared as children spotted in death defying scaffold climb

Emergency services have been led on a major hunt after a group of children were spotted climbing scaffolding in Southport Town Centre. A group of youths were spotted by Morrisons shoppers climbing

12th September 2020

Fire crews rush to Hillside blaze

Firefighters are currently tackling a house blaze in upmarket Hillside this evening. Two fire engines from Southport Fire Station rushed to the scene on Lynton Drive tonight just after 6.30pm following a

12th September 2020

The Ainsdale Club closes doors after patron’s positive Covid-19 test

Popular local cricket club The Ainsdale Club yesterday released a statement explaining that they had taken the decision to close their doors with immediate effect after a patron had reported testing positive

12th September 2020

Safety fears for ‘rotten’ BHS building after signs of collapse

Safety fears have been raised over the condition of the ex British Home Stores building after part of the £500k building began to fall away in recent days. Heavy facia coverings which

12th September 2020

Scarisbrick Hotel guarded by police ahead of ‘anti-immigrant’ right-wing march

Police are currently guarding the Scarisbrick Hotel ahead of a supposed planned ‘anti immigrant’ facist march. Officers are patrolling the town centre after the Merseyside Anti-Facist Facebook group caught wind of a

12th September 2020

Staff attacked in armed robbery at Portland St McColls

Residents in Southport town centre were stunned last night after a terrifying armed robbery at their local corner shop which left a staff member with horrific injuries. A member of staff at

11th September 2020

Council respond to Covid-19 sign vandalism

Sefton Council have spoken out after numerous signs promoting social distancing measures through the Covid-19 outbreak have been vandalised. In Southport Town Centre dozens of floor signs on pavements have had denials

9th September 2020

Police issue CCTV appeal after Birkers assault

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to trace following an assault outside a bar in Birkdale. Shortly after midnight on Saturday 8th August 2020 a 26-year-old man

8th September 2020

Chinook helicopters training at RAF Woodvale today – UPDATED!

Chinook helicopters from RAF Benson are currently operating at RAF Woodvale. Essential training for crews has been scheduled from 6-11 September 2020 during exercise Kukri Dawn. This exercise is part of the

7th September 2020

Police tackle suspect after daring chase through resort streets

Police have swooped on a suspected thief after chasing him through back streets in Southport tonight. Officers from Merseyside Police caught and arrested a male on Saunders Street this evening just after

6th September 2020

In Pictures: Craft Fair at Dobbies Garden Centre

The scene today within the Craft Fair marquee at Dobbies in Kew. At least the weather stayed fine, as the day continued… More https://www.ukcraftfairs.com/craft-events/22135/artisan-craft-and-gift-fair https://www.otsnews.co.uk/pictures-southport-flower-show-2019/ Pre-school childcare community links New Soft Play

6th September 2020

Get a hole of this problem, residents urge Highways workers

Residents in the upmarket Cambridge Road area of Southport are becoming increasingly angry at a growing number of sink holes appearing around their homes. Local councillor Pat Keith has been called in

5th September 2020

Southport Comedy Festival returns for 2020 at Victoria Park

Southport Comedy Festival will take place this October – headlined by top comedians including Jason Manford, Ed Byrne, Russell Kane, Rich Hall and Reginald D Hunter. The event, in association with Anthony

4th September 2020

Police appeal for information on missing Southport teen

Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of 13-year-old Shannane Imogen Turner. Shannane was last seen at 3.45pm on Saturday, 29 August at her home address on Butts Lane, Southport.

3rd September 2020

Iconic restaurant in Southport seeks new owners as family reveal heartbreak at leaving

A unique Southport restaurant which gives diners a taste of Egypt, the Middle East and North Africa is seeking new owners. The Fig Bistro is highly rated by diners, with reviewers on

3rd September 2020

Male, 19, charged after Waverley Street stabbing

A 19-year-old male from Southport has been charged by Police after a stabbing on Waverley Street at the weekend. Callum Cunliffe has been remanded in custody pending trial after being charged with

2nd September 2020

Waterloo Road closed after serious incident

Emergency services have closed off part of Waterloo Road near to Royal Birkdale Golf Course following a major incident. Crews from Merseyside Police, Fire & Rescue and Paramedics rushed you the scene

2nd September 2020

Tree collapse ‘leafs’ holidaymakers furious

Holidaymakers sunning it up at the Victoria Park caravan site have complained after felled trees blocked their walking route in and out of the site. Contractors have since partially moved a 18ft

1st September 2020

St Helens family allegedly attacked by gang of thugs at Pontins

A family from St Helens have complained to police after claims they were viciously attacked by a gang while on holiday in Southport. The family of four, including a young child, say

1st September 2020

Can mystery landlords save BHS building?

An unknown local business group have taken ownership of the former BHS building in Southport for a cool half a million pounds. The Chapel Street building, which housed the once grand department

1st September 2020

Two resort restaurants extend Eat Out offer

Restaurant owners in Southport say they are so overwhelmed with the success of the government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme that they will continue to offer it after the service officially

31st August 2020

‘THANK U NHS’ Spitfire over Southport Hospital today

The iconic WW2 aircraft was seen today flying briefly over Southport & Formby General Hospital Above: a long range shot of the Spitfire in action today. The Spitfire was covered with the

30th August 2020

Rumah reopens after coronavirus scare as staff test negative

Rumah Bar and Kitchen on Weld Road has reopened after staff tested negative for coronavirus. On Friday, the bar closed as a precaution and recommended customers from Tuesday and Wednesday take a

29th August 2020

Mum’s Plea: Have you seen Lenny the Lion?

A Southport mum is appealing for her daughter’s favourite toy lion to be found and returned to her. Lenny the lion was lost yesterday around 3.30 pm whilst the family walked along

29th August 2020

Birkdale bar urges covid tests for previous customers after staff virus contact

A popular Birkdale bar has advised customers who drank in the premises last week to be tested for Covid-19, after a staff member came into contact with someone who had contracted the

28th August 2020

Graffiti vandals strike on Coastal Road

Graffiti vandalism was pictured last night on the junction of the Coastal Road and Liverpool Road in Woodvale. The vandalised board that is situated by the traffic lights is owed by the

27th August 2020

Police investigate boy racer claims after high speed Ainsdale smash

Detectives are investigating claims of dangerous road racing after two cars were involved in a life threatening smash in Southport last night. Residents of the quiet Mill Road area of Ainsdale were

26th August 2020

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