Tree collapse ‘leafs’ holidaymakers furious
Holidaymakers sunning it up at the Victoria Park caravan site have complained after felled trees blocked their walking route in and out of the site. Contractors have since partially moved a 18ft
Can mystery landlords save BHS building?
An unknown local business group have taken ownership of the former BHS building in Southport for a cool half a million pounds. The Chapel Street building, which housed the once grand department
Two resort restaurants extend Eat Out offer
Restaurant owners in Southport say they are so overwhelmed with the success of the government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme that they will continue to offer it after the service officially
‘THANK U NHS’ Spitfire over Southport Hospital today
The iconic WW2 aircraft was seen today flying briefly over Southport & Formby General Hospital Above: a long range shot of the Spitfire in action today. The Spitfire was covered with the
Planning battle over new potential London Street ‘Cashino’
Plans to launch a new slot machine shop on London Street will soon be considered by Sefton Council. The Praesepe Group have submitted a planning application to convert the former pay day
£1.4m Market revamp to be presented to Council Cabinet
Exciting plans to transform Southport Market into a unique food and drink offer are set to be presented to Sefton Council’s formal Cabinet next week (Thursday, September 3). The report will recommend
So, the tide never comes in at Southport – really?
Some like to say… “The tide never comes in at Southport”. How wrong they are. It has been a standing joke for decades when disappointed visitors arrived on the beach only to
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Irresponsible beach visitors continue to bring problems
Sefton’s councillors recently expressed their disappointment at selfish individuals leaving heaps of garbage behind on our beaches and local sand dunes. Disposable barbecues and broken glass bottles are frequently left partially buried
Southport Pier is 160 years old today
The iconic Southport Pier is today celebrating a landmark birthday. The iron pier, the oldest of its kind in the country, is 160 years old today, having been opened to the public
Tourists take over! Furious residents react to makeshift car park pile up
Furious homeowners near the beach say they are sick of their roads being turned into a car park. The hot weather over the last two days has seen thousands of visitors come
Southport FootGolf first tournament a success
Southport FootGolf hosted their first tournament yesterday boasting a cash prize of £150 on offer for the winner. The participants enjoyed a fantastic experience, making their way through the course in the
MP joins row over Cambridge Arcade Covid testing centre
– MP Damien Moore has issued a statement urging Sefton Council to reconsider the placement of the Cambridge Arcade Covid testing centre – But Council insist the placement of the centre was
Arcade businesses stunned to see Coronavirus test site open next door
Shop, bar and restaurant owners have reacted with shock over reports that the walk-in Coronavirus test centre will be on their doorstep. It was announced this week that a walk-in test centre