Areas | OTS News - Southport

Hundreds expected to need ‘warm spaces’ as temperatures drop below 9°

Buildings across Southport that are acting as ‘warm spaces’ for people struggling or unable to heat their own homes are expected to open this week. Temperatures are forecast to stay below double

30th November 2022

Ex resort doorman abused young girl on her birthday

A young girl was cruelly robbed of her “innocence” after being sexually assaulted on her birthday. The actions of former Southport security guard and doorman Roy Brown, now 77, have had a

28th November 2022

Disabled man beaten with beer bottle in horror hotel robbery

A disabled man was beaten with a glass bottle in a horrific robbery at his Southport hotel room just months before he passed away. Victim Peter Keppie sadly died three months after

26th November 2022

Christmas Market Churchtown

The Market is based at ‘We Grow’ in Churchtown, which is a social enterprise run by Autism Initiatives that provides supported work placements for young autistic people to gain real work skills

23rd November 2022

Local Artist works with the community to bring colour to High Park

A bit of colour has been added to Russell Road recreation ground in High Park, Southport with a wonderful mural created by Lisa Langan and the local community. The mural was designed

23rd November 2022

Famous fishmonger closes after FORTY years in Southport

A Southport fishmonger has closed its doors for the final time after serving the town for more than 44 years. The decision to close Wesley Fishmongers on Tulketh Street was made after

21st November 2022

Cops uncover two shops selling knives to underage children

Two unidentified shops in Southport are no longer allowed to sell knives after they were caught selling the blades to underage children. Southport Neighbourhood Police Officers used a youngster to pose as

17th November 2022

Southport has ‘no rough sleepers’ claim council

A council survey has shown there are no ‘official’ rough sleepers in Southport, despite a number of beggars on the town’s high streets. Sefton Council’s homeless team says that nobody is apparently

17th November 2022

New state-of-the-art vets surgery to open in Southport

A brand new state-of-the-art veterinary surgery is set to open at the end of December on Southport Road in Southport to care for pets in the local area. The new £1.1 million

15th November 2022

Town centre tailbacks after Lord Street breakdown

Commuters are stuck in long tailbacks in Southport town centre this morning. Two large crossover vehicles were involved in an incident on the roundabout between Lord Street and Albert Road just after

15th November 2022

Tributes paid to deli shop delivery driver with ‘a heart of gold’

Poignant tributes have been paid to a deli delivery driver who passed away this week. Semi-retired Trevor Roberts has been described as a man with “a heart of gold” by his former

13th November 2022

Thousands set to attend Southport Cenotaph Remembrance service

Southport will once again fall silent to remember those who died in conflict, with a number of Remembrance Day services taking place across the borough this coming weekend. The 2022 Remembrance Day

10th November 2022

Bus driver tricked into giving mannequin a lift

A famous viral prankster has completed arguably his best practical joke yet. Daniel Green from Southport, a decorator and now viral tiktokker, managed to convince a bus driver to load a mannequin

9th November 2022

Police to kick out gangs from Southport town centre tonight

Police will be using special powers to remove large groups of youngsters gathering in the town centre tonight. A dispersal zone has been created to help combat antisocial behaviour in the area

30th October 2022

Family plead for help to find missing kitten Balloo

A kitten called Balloo has been missing from his home in Southport for more than 48 hours. The adorable young cat was last seen around 7pm on Monday night. He vanished from

26th October 2022

Heartbroken family pay tribute to son found dead under Southport Pier

A support fund has been launched for the mum of a man found dead under Southport Pier earlier this week. The body of Samuel Latham was discovered by a member of the

26th October 2022

Southport thug grabbed rail worker by the throat in vicious attack

A Southport man has appeared in court after he launched a vicious attack on a member of rail staff after forcing his way through a barrier without a ticket. Michael Lucas, of

25th October 2022

SILVER VOICES UPDATE: UNPAID OLDER CARERS UNDER THE COSH, BUT WHO CARES?

Carers UK has published some important research revealing how unpaid carers are struggling in the cost-of-living crisis. A survey of more than 12,400 unpaid carers found that: 27% are already struggling with

25th October 2022

Police recover body of man from Marine Way Bridge

Detectives say they are treating the death of a man near Southport Pier this morning as unexplained. Emergency services were called to the Marine Way Bridge this morning near to Genting Casino

24th October 2022

Police close off Marine Lake bridge after ‘body found’

Emergency services have been called to the Marine Lake Bridge this morning after reports of a body being discovered. Police, fire and ambulance services closed off the bridge near to the former

24th October 2022

Power tools snatched in brazen doorstep theft

Two men posing as scrap metal merchants have stolen expensive power tools from a property in Ainsdale. The brazen thieves, who got themselves caught on camera, rang a video doorbell moments before

19th October 2022

Undercover reporter discovers horrific Holocaust denier group in Southport

A high profile journalist from Liverpool has reported how he went undercover at a Holocaust denying extremist Catholic sect in Southport. Investigative journalist Harry Shukman has revealed how he recently went undercover

16th October 2022

Yacht pilot gets sinking feeling as boat ‘capsizes’

A yachtie on Marine Lake had that distinct sinking feeling today as their boat nearly capsized in the water. The skilled pilot was seen by shocked onlookers to be clinging on for

15th October 2022

Desperate search to find missing Bambi enters third day

A desperate search to find a missing puppy from a Southport is entering its third day. There have been reports of sightings of the adorable Bambi, a female Black and Tan Chihuaha,

15th October 2022

Southport Shoppers targeted in ‘dash crash’ scam

Shoppers at Central 12’s complex in Southport are warning others to be careful of a suspected dash cam crash scam operating in the area. One driver who had been to the ASDA

15th October 2022

House builders made to pay £2m towards improving Southport schools

Nearly £4 Million of infrastructure investment is set to be spent across Southport and Sefton thanks to the Local Authority’s work with developers, a published Infrastructure Funding Statement has shown. As well

15th October 2022

Homeless Southport man saved by chance poster encounter

A former homeless man from Southport has told of his struggle on the cold streets of the resort before finding salvation thanks to a poster. The resident, known only as David, was

15th October 2022

Ho Lee Chow restaurant snapped up ahead of D-Day auction

The iconic former Ho Lee Chow restaurant in Southport has been sold at the eleventh hour to an unknown buyer. Based on Rotten Row, the building was set to go up for

10th October 2022

Business moguls eye up Victoria Baths for regeneration project

A historic Southport landmark is now being market tested as an exciting major investment opportunity. Works have been taking place at the Grade II listed Victoria Baths building on Southport Promenade ahead

10th October 2022

Police hunt young girls after supermarket ramraid

A group of young girls are being hunted by police after trying to break into a Southport supermarket. The teenagers, who didn’t attempt to cover their faces during the incident, were caught

10th October 2022

Areas - Page 9