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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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