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Hundreds expected to need ‘warm spaces’ as temperatures drop below 9°

Buildings across Southport that are acting as ‘warm spaces’ for people struggling or unable to heat their own homes are expected to open this week. Temperatures are forecast to stay below double

30th November 2022

Ex resort doorman abused young girl on her birthday

A young girl was cruelly robbed of her “innocence” after being sexually assaulted on her birthday. The actions of former Southport security guard and doorman Roy Brown, now 77, have had a

28th November 2022

Disabled man beaten with beer bottle in horror hotel robbery

A disabled man was beaten with a glass bottle in a horrific robbery at his Southport hotel room just months before he passed away. Victim Peter Keppie sadly died three months after

26th November 2022

Famous fishmonger closes after FORTY years in Southport

A Southport fishmonger has closed its doors for the final time after serving the town for more than 44 years. The decision to close Wesley Fishmongers on Tulketh Street was made after

21st November 2022

Cops uncover two shops selling knives to underage children

Two unidentified shops in Southport are no longer allowed to sell knives after they were caught selling the blades to underage children. Southport Neighbourhood Police Officers used a youngster to pose as

17th November 2022

Southport has ‘no rough sleepers’ claim council

A council survey has shown there are no ‘official’ rough sleepers in Southport, despite a number of beggars on the town’s high streets. Sefton Council’s homeless team says that nobody is apparently

17th November 2022

Town centre tailbacks after Lord Street breakdown

Commuters are stuck in long tailbacks in Southport town centre this morning. Two large crossover vehicles were involved in an incident on the roundabout between Lord Street and Albert Road just after

15th November 2022

Thousands set to attend Southport Cenotaph Remembrance service

Southport will once again fall silent to remember those who died in conflict, with a number of Remembrance Day services taking place across the borough this coming weekend. The 2022 Remembrance Day

10th November 2022

Police to kick out gangs from Southport town centre tonight

Police will be using special powers to remove large groups of youngsters gathering in the town centre tonight. A dispersal zone has been created to help combat antisocial behaviour in the area

30th October 2022

Heartbroken family pay tribute to son found dead under Southport Pier

A support fund has been launched for the mum of a man found dead under Southport Pier earlier this week. The body of Samuel Latham was discovered by a member of the

26th October 2022

Southport thug grabbed rail worker by the throat in vicious attack

A Southport man has appeared in court after he launched a vicious attack on a member of rail staff after forcing his way through a barrier without a ticket. Michael Lucas, of

25th October 2022

SILVER VOICES UPDATE: UNPAID OLDER CARERS UNDER THE COSH, BUT WHO CARES?

Carers UK has published some important research revealing how unpaid carers are struggling in the cost-of-living crisis. A survey of more than 12,400 unpaid carers found that: 27% are already struggling with

25th October 2022

Police recover body of man from Marine Way Bridge

Detectives say they are treating the death of a man near Southport Pier this morning as unexplained. Emergency services were called to the Marine Way Bridge this morning near to Genting Casino

24th October 2022

Police close off Marine Lake bridge after ‘body found’

Emergency services have been called to the Marine Lake Bridge this morning after reports of a body being discovered. Police, fire and ambulance services closed off the bridge near to the former

24th October 2022

Yacht pilot gets sinking feeling as boat ‘capsizes’

A yachtie on Marine Lake had that distinct sinking feeling today as their boat nearly capsized in the water. The skilled pilot was seen by shocked onlookers to be clinging on for

15th October 2022

Southport Shoppers targeted in ‘dash crash’ scam

Shoppers at Central 12’s complex in Southport are warning others to be careful of a suspected dash cam crash scam operating in the area. One driver who had been to the ASDA

15th October 2022

Homeless Southport man saved by chance poster encounter

A former homeless man from Southport has told of his struggle on the cold streets of the resort before finding salvation thanks to a poster. The resident, known only as David, was

15th October 2022

Business moguls eye up Victoria Baths for regeneration project

A historic Southport landmark is now being market tested as an exciting major investment opportunity. Works have been taking place at the Grade II listed Victoria Baths building on Southport Promenade ahead

10th October 2022

Police hunt young girls after supermarket ramraid

A group of young girls are being hunted by police after trying to break into a Southport supermarket. The teenagers, who didn’t attempt to cover their faces during the incident, were caught

10th October 2022

Iconic theatre will be demolished within five months

The once grand Southport Theatre will be no more by March of next year. The date has been set for diggers and bulldozers to move into the site, which will make way

10th October 2022

Lord Street sports bar shuts ‘permanently’ after string of closures

A sports bar on Lord Street has closed for the final time after shutting temporarily for extended periods over the last two years. Owners of the Potting Shed announced this morning that

3rd October 2022

SILVER VOICES LATEST NEWS RELEASE: New Age Of Austerity Beckons

The irresponsible mini-Budget of last week will inevitably lead to a new age of austerity with savage public expenditure cuts across the board. This may be exactly what some of the extreme

1st October 2022

Southport petrol station mannequin prank goes viral

A group of pranksters from Southport have gone viral after a holding up a Petrol station cash machine queue with a mannequin. The unidentified jokers, who have repeatedly posted a series of

30th September 2022

Response to Southport MP Damien Moore: launching new petition to return the Children’s A & E back to Southport

Southport MP Damien Moore is apparently launching a new petition to return the children’s A &E back to Southport. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/mp-launches-campaign-to-bring-childrens-ae-back-to-southport/ What has happened to make Mr Moore decide to launch a petition

29th September 2022

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Hundreds expected to need ‘warm spaces’ as temperatures drop below 9°

Ex resort doorman abused young girl on her birthday

Disabled man beaten with beer bottle in horror hotel robbery

Famous fishmonger closes after FORTY years in Southport

Cops uncover two shops selling knives to underage children

Southport has ‘no rough sleepers’ claim council

Town centre tailbacks after Lord Street breakdown

Thousands set to attend Southport Cenotaph Remembrance service

Police to kick out gangs from Southport town centre tonight

Heartbroken family pay tribute to son found dead under Southport Pier

Southport thug grabbed rail worker by the throat in vicious attack

SILVER VOICES UPDATE: UNPAID OLDER CARERS UNDER THE COSH, BUT WHO CARES?

Police recover body of man from Marine Way Bridge

Police close off Marine Lake bridge after ‘body found’

Yacht pilot gets sinking feeling as boat ‘capsizes’

Southport Shoppers targeted in ‘dash crash’ scam

Homeless Southport man saved by chance poster encounter

Business moguls eye up Victoria Baths for regeneration project

Police hunt young girls after supermarket ramraid

Iconic theatre will be demolished within five months

Lord Street sports bar shuts ‘permanently’ after string of closures

SILVER VOICES LATEST NEWS RELEASE: New Age Of Austerity Beckons

Southport petrol station mannequin prank goes viral

Response to Southport MP Damien Moore: launching new petition to return the Children’s A & E back to Southport

Bliss Hotel put up for sale by owners

Southport ‘Spoons duo survives pub axe

Fireworks ash on Marine Lake making dogs ‘very sick’

Sell-out Fireworks show wows thousands at Victoria Park

Sunday night fireworks CANCELLED

Popular restaurant forced to shut two days a week due to rocketing energy bills