Shop local this Christmas, urge Southport stores
Whether it’s a shiny new watch, diamond ring, new coat, the latest toys or something even more extravagant, Southport is the place to look this Christmas. That’s the message from a hoard
Hero Ben smashes local version of London Marathon
A Southport man has smashed his personal London Marathon, taking on and defeating a leg destroying 26 mile run around the town. Ben Sharples was all set to take on the London
Town Centre Takeaway offers free food for homeless
A Southport takeaway says it will gladly offer free food to anyone homeless in the resort and in need of sustenance. Marco Restaurant and Takeaway which recently opened on Union Street says
Southport to face ‘winter of discontent’ warn region’s leaders
Southport and the north of England will face a “winter of dangerous discontent” unless the test and trace system improves, regional leaders have warned. Speaking at the weekend Greater Manchester Metro Mayor
Competition heats up to buy rare Southport whisky
A rare and one of a kind whisky bottled exclusively for a Southport festival is attracting dozens of bids at auction. The Bimber Single Cask is currently up for auction and is
Desolate and flooded theatre building is ‘suffering greatly’
Campaigners who are desperate to save Southport Theatre say the building is now flooded and riddled with legionella after being shut for over 6 months. Those behind the Save the Southport Theatre
New restrictions ‘a blow to everyone’ council admits
Responding to yesterday’s announcement by the Secretary of State about new COVID-19 restrictions affecting Sefton and Merseyside Sefton Council Leader, Cllr Ian Maher said: “While I know resident and businesses across Sefton
Southport’s RARE black swan rushed to vets on brink of death
The rare black swan which has delighted ornithologists, tourists and residents alike on Southport’s Marine Lake has been saved from the brink of death, OTS can confirm. An urgent appeal for donations
£25 MILLION cash boost for Southport takes major step toward reality
Sefton Council have acted to further secure and improve the economic future of two flagship towns in the borough. At a meeting of the local authority’s cabinet today (Thursday, October 1) plans
Lights out for Cambridge Arcade traders
As if the ongoing pandemic wasn’t enough, traders in the boutique Cambridge Arcade have spent the past two nights serving in the dark. A power outage has meant that the usually well
BREAKING: Southport is on social lockdown as family mixing banned
Pubs, bars and restaurants will remain open completely in Southport as Matt Hancock this morning announced new laws on a Merseyside wide level. Fines for a first breach of regulations such as
Resort clubs and theatres push for furlough scheme extension
Nightclubs, bars and theatre venues in Southport are encouraging residents to support a petition calling on the government to extend the furlough scheme for the theatre and live music industry. This month
Sink hole appears in town centre rat run
A sink hole is set to open up on a popular town centre ‘rat run’ road. The three foot wide hole is concaving near to a mains water pipe on Hulme Street
Southport chemists run out of flu jab as national shortage takes hold
A number of GP surgeries and private pharmacies in Southport have run out of flu jabs and are asking people to wait until more stock can be delivered. Boots says nationally it
Impact of Boris Bike Routes “Must be Measured”
Local councillors,church and business representatives met on site to discuss the problems created by the controversial pop- up cycle track that runs from Queens Rd through to Talbot St on the other
Uni students can finally return home to Southport for Christmas
The government have finally confirmed they will allow university students to return to their family homes in Southport this Christmas regardless of any local lockdown. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said however
Woman assaulted with BRICK as police arrest male for ‘kill threats’
Police have confirmed a Waterloo man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a woman at a bus stop in Southport this morning. The victim has seen been taken to hospital
Sinclair saddles up in war on ‘ridiculous’ cycle lane
A Southport businessman who is campaigning to rid his street of a new cycle lane has said ‘if you can’t beat them, join them!’ and taken up cycling to make the system
Stunning images reveal major Lifeboat House progress
Incredible images have been published today revealing the latest improvements on the brand new Southport Lifeboat hub on the Esplanade. The aerial footage has revealed extensive progress is well underway on the
Resort lawyer warns supermarket snacking is a CRIME
A Southport lawyer has warned residents in the town to curb their habits of eating supermarket foods before they have paid at the till. According to Rachel Adamson, criminal law specialist at
Drivers warned petrol stations are a ‘hotbed’ for killer virus
Motorists in Southport are today being warned not to stop at petrol stations in the town unless “you really need to” amid rising levels of coronavirus. In baffling new travel advice issued
Here’s how Southport pizza lovers can get FREE food
Pizza lovers and fans of Italian food in Southport are being offered an exclusive free meal. However there is a catch. Popular chain Pizza Express, following the closure of their Lord street
Big shoes to fill as micro pub launches search for bar manager
An incredibly popular micro pub between Southport and Birkdale is on the hunt for a new manager. The team at the Beer Den on Duke Street in Southport are now advertising for
MP goes to war with council in cycle path blame game
Sefton Council’s Labour chiefs have hit back at Resort MP Damien Moore after he issued a scathing attack on the new Hoghton Street cycle lane. The much maligned cycle route which has
Business owners slam town centre cycle lane as petition launched
Furious business owners in the town centre are in a spin over the ‘ridiculous’ cycle lanes which have appeared outside their places of work. Popular restauranteur Sinclair D’Albuquerque has blasted the new
Coronavirus survivors should donate blood, medics say
The NHS are asking men in Southport who have recovered from coronavirus, to donate blood plasma. Doctors leading the NHS Blood and Transplant have made the urgent appeal because there is currently
Town centre pub shuts after staff member tests positive for coronavirus
The landlady of a Southport pub says she is not taking any chances after one of her staff tested positive for coronavirus. Annie McTarggart, landlady of the Wellington Pub on Eastbank Street,
Can you find Coco? Birkdale Budgie last seen flying solo at pub
A budgie which has disappeared from a Birkdale family home was last seen in a pub according to witnesses. Coco the bright yellow budgie disappeared from a house on Kew Road, Birkdale
‘Is this a joke?’ Motorists oblivious to pop up cycle lane
A pop up cycle lane in Southport which has cut off a once busy arterial road through the town has infuriated motorists. Work has been completed on closing off half of the
Rats scare Sunday supermarket shoppers
Shoppers at a popular town centre supermarket screamed in shock this afternoon after encountering rats scuttling around their car. Louise Prendagast says she returned to her car parked at the Victoria Park