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Thousands of small businesses and self-employed workers operating during lockdown are being urged to take COVID-19 tests, with a Southport firm being brought in to help fight the pandemic. This week a

The asymptomatic testing centre at Splashworld in Southport is seeing thousands of people come through its doors today. The queues at the centre, where tests can tell you in under an hour

Lidl GB has launched an online public consultation on plans for a new store in Southport. The plans are for a new foodstore and parking that would occupy land off Marine Drive

If you find your wheely bin and rubbish bags are still outside your home this evening, you aren’t alone. Sefton Council have admitted a ‘large area’ of the town has missed out

Doctors in Southport have told patients not to bother them with panicked vaccine enquiries after a letter was issued to vulnerable residents in the town. Patients at St Mark’s Medical Centre in

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a serious incident at a town centre supermarket tonight. Emergency first responders from Merseyside Police and the North West Ambulance service were called to

The family of John Sinclair, one of Southport’s most popular businessmen, have revealed he will be laid to rest next Friday. John, famous for creating the Peaky Blinders Bar and Hotel chain

Trains between Southport and Liverpool won’t run tomorrow according to travel chiefs as a freak snowstorm is set to batter Southport. Sefton Council said they re ready and waiting with a fleet

Tributes have been paid to a much loved Southport businessman who has sadly passed away this Christmas. OTS News is saddened to report the passing of Peaky Blinders Bar owner John Sinclair,

A Southport supermarket petrol station has been hit by an apparent severe power cut which has seen hundreds of motorists turned away from fuelling up. The Morrison’s Southport superstore reportedly lost power

Emergency crews have taped off the former Grand Cinema on Lord Street after a serious incident at the building. The site has long been a thorn in the side of emergency services

Letters have been sent out to Southport residents in PR9 who live around the promenade and Marine Lake area of the town. Residents in Marine Gate and Leicester Street have been sent

A Southport man said he was nearly physically sick after discovering a dead fly wrapped up within their McDonald’s breakfast order this morning. The hungry customer who had purchased their meal from

People are being encouraged to go out and support local shops, restaurants and other Southport businesses in the run-up to Christmas, in a safe way.  Southport BID is looking forward to seeing

Local activist and skater Mike Marsh started a campaign recently to make much needed refurbishments to the skate park near Ocean Plaza. Local Labour Councillor Sean Halsall along with Cabinet Member Cllr Ian Moncur have delivered on the much-needed investment. Cllr Halsall said “Investment