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Ainsdale Beach closed Friday and Saturday due to high tides

Due to the current weather conditions, Ainsdale beach car park will remain closed today and tomorrow. Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd August 2020. Current weather conditions mean that tide heights of greater

21st August 2020

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary searching for sponsors

Are you an animal lover, or do you know someone who is, but for any number of reasons you can’t have your own pet, or maybe live somewhere you don’t really get

21st August 2020

Minor car smash by Greenbank High School

Two cars have collided in Hillside this morning in a minor smash. Nobody was injured in the incident which happened just before 10.30 am this morning on Waterloo Road bridge near you

20th August 2020

John Pugh calls for Princess Diana Gardens repairs

The Princess Diana Gardens in front of the town hall are in an atrocious condition according to Cllr John Pugh, and need immediate attention. He is calling or some of the £1

20th August 2020

In Pictures: Southport Pier & Seafront through the seasons

From blazing sunsets to icy storms – Southport Pier has seen it all… A Lancaster Bomber flying over Southport Pier at a previous air show… Nightfall on Southport Pier. Always the chance

19th August 2020

Two men violently attacked and left unconscious in street on Butts Lane

Two men were violently attacked and left unconscious in the street after a confrontation outside the Thatch and Thistle on Saturday night. Upon leaving the pub, the pair were attacked by two

15th August 2020

Southport commemorates 75th anniversary of VJ day

Damien Moore joined with members of the public and local military charities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ day. VJ Day is the day on which Japan surrendered in World War

15th August 2020

‘Carnage’ after Sussex Road RTC

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a severe two-car smash last night on a busy Southport road. Two cars, one a Ford Fiesta, were involved in a high-speed collision at the

15th August 2020

Emergency services on scene at Lord St incident

Traffic on Lord Street ground to a halt this last hour after good samaritans rushed to the aid of an elderly man who collapsed in the road. Emergency services were called after

14th August 2020

Traffic misery for road users in Meols Cop

Scheduled works on key routes throughout the town are causing traffic misery for road users. Meols Cop Road is closed between Haig Avenue and Kew roundabout until 17th August whilst sewer repair

14th August 2020

Tables turn on vinyl bar booze thief as CCTV captures daylight theft

Baffling CCTV footage has been released of a woman brazenly stealing a bottle of alcohol from a Southport bar. The woman, thought to be in her forties, wearing a full-length dress, was

13th August 2020

MP criticises ‘ridiculous’ traffic restriction plans

MP Damien Moore has criticised the ‘ridiculous’ plans to restrict traffic in Southport town centre this Summer. Sefton Council, Liverpool City Region and MetroActive are working together to create pop-up cycle lanes,

13th August 2020

Sainsbury’s megastore plan finally reaches checkout as council approves Kew site

Controversial plans for the long awaited Sainsbury’s megastore in Kew have been approved. Despite concerns council chiefs have moved to protect the future of the Lord Street store, saying it must stay

12th August 2020

Fore! Golfers create ingenious warning system after huge pothole appears

A trio of golfers found themselves navigating a tricky hole tonight after discovering part of Hesketh Road collapsed. The pot hole which has opened up on the exclusive road, was discovered by

12th August 2020

Heartless thieves steal plants from Rotten Row

Thieves have been pictured stealing plants from Rotten Row. The incident occurred on Monday, 10th August. The border is maintained by the Friends Of Rotten Row group, who put thousands of hours

12th August 2020

Food hygiene investigation at popular Southport pub

A popular Southport pub is being investigated by food safety chiefs after two diners found themselves violently ill after eating there. Two customers at the Richmond on Scarisbrick New Road were violently

11th August 2020

Overnight storms cause Churchtown flood damage

Torrential rain has wreaked havoc on Southport after a major storm overnight. Parts of low lying Southport and Formby in high-risk flood areas have woken up this morning to their roads submerged

11th August 2020

Spectacular Lightning Storms Across UK

Lightning was experienced across the UK last night after 50,000 strikes were reported to have occurred in 24 hours – with more thunderstorms predicted today. The term heat lightning (known as silent

11th August 2020

Major incident as biker critically injured in horror Prom smash

Police have rushed to the scene of a horror crash after a biker collided with a car near to the carousel in Southport this evening. The promenade and Marine Way Bridge have

8th August 2020

Man arrested in Southport town centre for knuckleduster possession

A 52 year old man has been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon following an incident on Lord Street, Southport yesterday afternoon (6th August). At around 3:30pm, a member of the

7th August 2020

New street food sensation moves into Southport Market ahead of market transformation

A delicious new street food destination has opened in Southport town centre. Paulo no Mercado has just opened at Southport Market, with a frontage facing both King Street and Market Street. The

7th August 2020

Council clarify covid test centre location

Sefton Council have moved to clarify the location of the Covid-19 test centre at the Town Hall, after several reports celebrated a change of location. The entrance to the centre was originally

6th August 2020

Search for Sid: reward offered to find missing parrot

A young Parakeet has gone missing from his home in Southport. A reward is being offered for the safe return le any information that would lead to the owner of one year

6th August 2020

Barton’s brainstorm is the ‘key’ to Southport rejuvenation

A prolific heritage campaigner from Southport believes he holds the secret to a regeneration revolution within his hometown. David Barton, an ex Councillor for the Town Centre and West Birkdale, says his

5th August 2020

Resort youngsters asked to ‘brighten up’ virus test centre

Children in Southport are being asked to brighten up the Southport walk in test centre by sending in drawings, paintings, and other colourful artworks which will then be put on display The

5th August 2020

Ainsdale Beach parking charges to return on Friday

From Friday, (7 August), Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team will be reintroducing charging for parking on Ainsdale Beach. The all-day charge for parking on Ainsdale beach is £8 and payments will be

5th August 2020

Lord Street Hotel launches new bar and lounge this weekend

The Lord Street Hotel is launching ‘The Terrace Bar & Prosecco Lounge’ this weekend. A spokesperson for the hotel said: “The Terrace Bar & Prosecco Lounge is launching this Friday 7th August

5th August 2020

Plan to build commerce and community spirit in “forgotten” Southport retail area.

Local councillors are spearheading a move to revitalise one of Southport’s more “forgotten” retail areas by launching a scheme to help improve it. They’ve joined forces with traders on Bispham Road to look

5th August 2020

Entrance to Cambridge Arcade covid test centre changed after campaign

Potential Coronavirus carriers won’t come close to businesses in a cramped Southport Arcade thanks to an appeal by OTS News. Last week OTS revealed how businesses in Cambridge Arcade were left furious

4th August 2020

Police search for phone thieves after flashing knife at 14-year-old boy

Officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify two teenagers that reportedly stole an iPhone 11 from a 14 year old boy. At around midday on Sunday, 2nd August the victim

3rd August 2020

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