92 cannabis plants seized from town centre property
Police have seized more than 90 cannabis plants and equipment following a warrant in Southport on Wednesday 18 August. At around 1.05pm, we were informed of a strong smell of cannabis at
Southport Pier – safety concerns!
Residents and visitors alike have expressed anxieties over safety on Southport Pier. Many of the desking planks have loose or missing screws. Some of the screws are also now a trip danger
Date confirmed and tickets now on sale for Flower Show 2022
The Southport Flower Show will return in 2022, it’s been confirmed. The town’s flagship event will take place between 18-21 August 2022. The show has also confirmed their first guest, announcing that
Skate park reopens with competition after refurbishment
With the newly refurbished skate park fully open and the community of our towns skaters fully back enjoying being able to get back to their sport and socialising, a group of rollerbladers
Nando’s Southport crippled by major chicken shortage
Spicy chicken lovers in Southport are faced with empty bellies after Nando’s announced a huge chicken shortage has hit its Ocean Plaza restaurant. Southport’s Nando’s restaurant claimed this morning it will only
Dimwit thief caught stealing tip jar and skipping meal on CCTV at local restaurant
A ‘master criminal’ has been caught stealing the tip jar from a local restaurant on CCTV. The thief and a friend also skipped out on paying for their meal. Staff from Lord
Green Sefton launch Hesketh Park consultation
Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team has launched a public consultation to gather ideas and thoughts on ways to further improve the facilities at Southport’s Hesketh Park. Residents across the Borough, as
In Pictures: UK Hot Cars meeting today
UK Hot Cars team met today by the Marine Lake Southport. The static event was well-marshalled and successfully organised, with a good turnout. Photos by Jason Regan. The Dip Monkey Garage https://www.facebook.com/TheDipMonkeyGarage
Joint plea for visitors to be respectful at Sefton’s coast
A number of organisations across Sefton are joining forces once again this summer to ensure local communities, and visitors from across the North West, can enjoy Sefton’s coastlines safely as coronavirus restrictions
RTA Portland Street / Cemetery Road junction
Police temporarily closed Portland Street / Cemetery Road junction this afternoon, following a car crash. Other emergency services were in attendance and traffic was redirected.
Refurbished Southport Market to open next Thursday
The brand new Southport Market will officially open its doors on Thursday, July 22, in time for a scorching summer of tasty treats, thirst quenching drinks and much more. A host of
Minor injuries in Queens Road RTC between bus and cyclist
A bus and cyclist were involved in an RTC this morning on Queens Road. Police confirmed that they were called around 8.20am to reports of a collision involving bus and cyclist. The
Tourists melt over resort’s ice cream price rise
Tourists are claiming that there are only a few good ice cream parlours left in the town after one family claimed they were forced to pay more than £20 for four ice
Mikhail Group to restore Lord Street’s Grand Casino
One of Southport’s most iconic landmarks, The Grand Casino, sitting proudly on Lord Street is set to be brought back to its former glory by The Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group creating
Fox & Goose set for official re-opening this weekend
The legendary Fox & Goose pub will open its doors to the public on Saturday for the first time since 2018. The venue will host a private opening tonight (Friday 2 July)
RTC causes Lord Street delays
A collision between a BMW and a Honda people-carrier is causing small delays along Lord Street. Emergency services were called to the Monument on Lord Street at approximately 1pm. Officers remain at
Conservative volunteers pick litter along Lord Street
This week Southport Conservatives have been out picking litter along Lord Street. A group of dedicated volunteers including Birkdale Ward campaigner, Lee Durkin, Kew Ward campaigner Laura Nuttall and Dukes Ward Councillors,
Sefton Council outlines action with sand clearance at Southport promenade
Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team have set out the ways they are managing the build-up of windblown sand along popular coastal paths. In recent months around 90 tonnes of sand has been
Opening date confirmed for Southport Market
The brand new Southport Market will officially open its doors in mid-July, in time for a scorching summer of tasty treats, thirst quenching drinks and much more. A host of traders, including
Labour councillor thanked as skatepark reopens after ramp refurbishments
Work to install four refurbished ramps at Southport’s skatepark is now complete and the much-loved community asset back open. Specialist skate ramp builders used their expertise to repair and refurbish the structures
Car Meet Up: Marine Drive Southport, 6 June 2021- more photos
Crowds of eager car enthusiasts lined the Marine Drive last night, as the latest Southport meet up near Southport Pier got underway. More images below. Police were seen monitoring the event in
Sunny Southport this weekend – even Elvis turned up!
High temperatures ensured that residents and visitors made the best of the lovely weather, to get out onto the beach and surrounding areas. The pier trains were kept busy. The Marine Lake
Fox and Goose close to return with first event confirmed
Southport’s popular Fox and Goose pub is close to a return with the new owners revealing that a reopening date has been confirmed internally. While the opening date has not been publicly
Expensive Mercedes written off after coast road smash
Police are currently on scene at a serious smash on the coast road. A Mercedes has been completely written off after reportedly losing control and colliding with bollards in heavy rain. The
Southport Market on course to open its doors this summertime
The brand new look Southport Market is on course to open its doors this summer, thanks to the hard work of Sefton Council and its partners. Finishing touches are being applied to
In Pictures: Marine Drive Car Event – 16 May 2021
See also: https://www.otsnews.co.uk/police-break-up-coastal-road-car-meet/ A similar event took place last year. In Pictures: Fast and Furious arrives – by the Pier
Police break up Coastal Road car meet
A Coastal Road car meet which saw expensive motors paraded along Marine Drive infront of hundreds of spectators has caught the eye of Merseyside Police. Officers were called to a stretch of
Town centre petrol station cordoned off after police incident
Police have closed off a petrol station near to Southport town centre following a suspected robbery. The BP garage on Scarisbrick New Road has been completely closed this morning following a police
Scarisbrick Hotel asylum seekers relocated
Southport MP Damien Moore has received confirmation from Serco and the Home Office that asylum seekers previously based inside the Scarisbrick Hotel have now all been successfully relocated. The hotel on Lord
Southport skatepark improvements ramping up
Work to install four refurbished ramps at Southport’s skatepark is nearing completion. Specialist skate ramp builders are working between the site and their workshop to refurbish the structures which needed extensive works