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
Ex-councillor calls for end to sticky menace
A former Southport councillor has made an understated return to campaigning in the town. Ex-Tory Cllr David Barton, whose father was jailed as part of the major Barton Park care home scandal,
Teenagers rescued from rising tide by lifeboat crews.
Southport Offshore Rescue Trust saved two teenagers who had become stranded due to the rising tide on Thursday evening. A post online from the Trust said: “The quad team dispatched and quickly
VIDEO | Paramotor pilot in dangerous Pier landing stunt
A paramotor pilot has completed a dangerous landing stunt by Southport Pier. Video shows the pilot fly close to ground level along the sea wall, before narrowly clearing the Pier and landing.
Sports car seized after donut video emerges online
A BMW was seized in Southport after footage emerged online of the driver doing donuts under the Marine Way Bridge. Video shows a driver recklessly spinning his black BMW 1 Series under
Air ambulance lands in Kings Gardens amid hotel emergency
Park-goers were left shocked after an air ambulance landed on a Southport Park this evening. The North West Air Ambulance was called in response to an emergency incident believed to have taken
Grenade scare rocks quiet Birkdale street
Officers attended an incident at Lulworth Road this morning following reports that a live hand grenade was found in a back garden. The incident took place at 8.40am this morning following the
In Pictures: Fast and Furious arrives – by the Pier
A well attended car event took place this evening on the sea front. Crowds of car enthusiasts flocked to the meeting tonight to watch high-speed thrills. Burning rubber on the Marine Drive
Man lucky to be alive after being struck by car
A man is lucky to be alive this morning after being struck by a car on Lord Street in the early hours. Emergency services attended the incident at 3:15am to find a
Virus deniers deface Southport social distancing notices
Virus deniers have turned their attentions to social distancing adverts in Southport by defacing them. Unknown Coronavirus deniers have scrawled the word “Hoax” across floor stickers on Lord Street which are designed