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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

Bliss Hotel put up for sale by owners

Owners of the Bliss Hotel have put the popular venue up for sale. The hotel’s owners Waterfront Southport Properties has given instructions to a Manchester real estate firm market the property. In

28th September 2022

Southport ‘Spoons duo survives pub axe

Despite boasting two branches on the same street, Wetherspoons bosses say Southport is safe from a recent cull of the popular pub chain’s portfolio. JD Wetherspoon has put 32 pubs across England

27th September 2022

Fireworks ash on Marine Lake making dogs ‘very sick’

Dog owners say their pets have been falling sick after eating ‘ash’ from the recent Fireworks competition. Worried pet owners have shared warnings to other dog walkers in Southport to be careful

27th September 2022

Sell-out Fireworks show wows thousands at Victoria Park

Tens of thousands of people attended the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport’s Victoria Park at the weekend, with a sell-out show on Saturday! Visitors were treated to a series of

26th September 2022

Sunday night fireworks CANCELLED

Fireworks bosses have announced that tonight’s displays are cancelled due to bad weather. In a statement shared by Sefton Council this afternoon they said high winds will pose a safety threat to

25th September 2022

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

A hugely popular Southport town centre restaurant will now close two days a week because of sky rocketing energy bills. The Hungry Monk Alehouse in Cambridge Arcade are now being forced to

25th September 2022

Bar and restaurant plan revealed for ex Debenhams building

The grade II-listed ex Debenhams department store building in Southport is yet again the subject of major redevelopment plans. The plans include a bar, restaurant and aparthotel complex It is envisaged these

22nd September 2022

Missed Green bins won’t be collected until SATURDAY

Southport Residents who were left with overflowing green bins have been told to put them back out this weekend Following the bank holiday in place for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen

21st September 2022

Tickets nearly sold out for Fireworks spectacular

A handful of tickets are still available for the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport later this week. Following on from the success of the Food & Drink Festival and Southport

21st September 2022

Southport beach covered in mud as council issue car warning

The beach at Southport is too treacherous for cars to travel on, it’s been announced. Southport Beach car park remains closed after beach rangers said a thick layer of mud has covered

16th September 2022

Resort retail figures fall as cost of living bites

Retail sales in Southport and other shopping centres fell sharply in August as the rise in the cost of living put pressure on households, figures show. Across the nation face to face

16th September 2022

Victim’s veneers shattered in horrific town centre attack

A mum of six stamped on her victim’s face so hard she knocked out their teeth after she falsely believed they had set up a fake social media profile in her name.

14th September 2022

Theatre cans ‘inappropriate’ Horrible Histories show

Atkinson bosses have cancelled a run of the Horrible Histories stage show in reaction to the passing of the Queen. Refunds will be issued to anyone who bought a ticket to the

14th September 2022

ASDA Southport to shut on day of Queen’s funeral

The Southport ASDA store will be shut throughout the daytime of the Queen’s funeral. All online deliveries for the day have also been rearranged. Bosses at the Central 12 superstore say they

14th September 2022

Town Hall turns Purple to honour Queen

Southport Town Hall is lit up purple this week in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The civic building will be illuminated for eight nights – this is to mark the UK wide

13th September 2022

In Pictures: Southport Classic and Speed Rally 2022

Pictures from the show – taken on Sunday 11 September, 2022. Additional information: https://www.facebook.com/southportclassicandspeed

11th September 2022

Club reveller ‘critically injured’ after town centre balcony fall

A woman who fell from a nightclub balcony in a Southport this morning is being treated for critical injuries. The 20 year old woman is believed to have fallen from a height

4th September 2022

100 year old car showroom to shut down for final time

The owners of a Southport car showroom say they are closing the business after more than 100 years in the town. The Oldfield family have taken the decision to retire, meaning their

29th August 2022

Terrifying moment left children stranded in mid air rollercoaster failure

Screaming children left in terror on a broken down rollercoaster were rescued by medics after a horrific ride malfunction at Southport Pleasureland this weekend. Eyewitnesses say they watched in horror as parents

28th August 2022

Council to consider 20mph speed limit for Eastbank Street

Sefton councillors are being asked to consider a range of new traffic measures in and around the Southport Town Centre, including a 20mph speed limit for Eastbank Street. A report to Sefton

26th August 2022

Eye watering £3million needed to save Southport Pier

Southport Pier will need three million pounds of repairs carrying out urgently. Sefton Council published a report today effectively condemning the current state of the pier’s decking, which has already caused numerous

23rd August 2022

Heli lands on beach amid Pier emergency

Emergency crews including a police helicopter have rushed to the end of Southport pier this afternoon. Crews from the RNLI and HM Coastguard were called to the end of Southport pier as

15th August 2022

Splash World rape victim tried to take their own life

A court case described as almost ‘too horrific to publish’ has revealed how a young child was raped in the changing rooms of Splash World in Southport. Liverpool Crown Court has heard

15th August 2022

Ambulance called after town centre tree collapse

A huge tree branch has snapped and landed on a unsuspecting park user in Southport. Paramedics were called to St George’s Place just after 9am today after a substantial tree branch collapsed

15th August 2022

Sudden car fire shuts Hoghton Street

Fire crews have closed off part of Southport town centre after a serious car fire. The blaze broke out on Hoghton Street near to the corner of Church Street this morning just

14th August 2022

Concerns grow for safety of missing pensioner

An elderly man has gone missing in Southport. 89 year old John Munnelly was last seen yesterday evening (Friday 12th). police are now appealing for anyone who may have any idea of

13th August 2022

Heatwave forces vinyl shop owner to get creative

Scorching temperatures have forced the owner of a popular vinyl music shop in Southport to take drastic action to save his collection. Quicksilver Music owner Dave Thorey, who runs the hugely popular

12th August 2022

Police launch divers on Marine Lake after gun fears

Police divers combed Southport’s Marine Lake last night after it was reported a man threw a gun into the water. Detectives have said they have arrested three men on suspicion of being

18th July 2022

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