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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Heartbroken family of Southport teen speak out after quarry tragedy
A family from Southport has been left heartbroken after a teenage boy died in an incident in a quarry. On Saturday, Jamie Lewin, 16, got into difficulty after entering the water at
Southport Air Show 2022 – Day 2
More images from the second day of the show… Lovely weather with warm sunshine greeted the crowds today, at the Southport Air Show. The Black Eagles Display Team cut through the thin
In Pictures: Southport Air Show, 2022: First Day
The weather held out and the planes arrived to thrill the crowds. The famous Red Arrows showing their class… Below: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, consisting of a Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane.
Sefton set sights on operator for Enterprise Arcade
Plans to transform one of Southport’s many heritage buildings into the town’s first ever purpose designed workspace for creative and digital start-up businesses has taken a huge step forward. Sefton Council has
Family’s Ocean Plaza trip turns Gru-some thanks to annoying TikTok craze
Hordes of teenagers dressed in suits ‘ruined a cinema trip and left children in tears’ as part of a crazy social media trend. The latest craze, started on social media app TikTok
Southport’s superstar DJ Adele reveals incredible news over cancer diagnosis
Southport DJ turned national heroine Adele Roberts has this week revealed she has successfully fought off bowel cancer. Writing on Instagram, the I’m a Celeb Star and BBC disc jockey said it
Birkdale Craft Market is in Lydiate today
Visit the Craft Market today (26th June). 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Lydiate Parish Hall, 288 Southport Road, Lydiate, L31 4EQ. Including a Kids’ Corner and refreshments available. More: https://www.facebook.com/birkdalecraftfair https://www.facebook.com/Magickal-Gifts-and-Treats-527228217682125
Classic Car & Motorcycle Transport Fundraising Event Today
Classic Car & Motorcycle Transport Fundraising Event Southport Auto Centre (Wright Street, Southport) held their annual fundraising event today, to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support & North West Blood Bikes.
Police close off Albert Road after hand grenade discovery
A suspected hand grenade hidden away in an old fire place has been uncovered at a house in Southport. Police have closed off a huge section of Albert Road in the town
Woman knocked down in Lord Street bus lane
A woman needed minor medical attention this morning after being knocked over by a car. The woman, thought to be in her forties, was hit by a large people carrier style car
Crumbling Debenhams building set for bar and retail revival
One of Lord Street’s biggest empty buildings is set for a massive revamp. The former Debenhams building on Lord Street closed a few months before the pandemic hit in 2020 after the
Town centre to ‘grind to a halt’ amid road closures and rail misery
Huge swathes of Southport Town Centre will close on Sunday June 26th for two major events, coincidentally clashing with a weekend of national rail strikes OTS News has already reported that people
MISSING: Southport teen hasn’t been seen since June 8
Please share and help us find missing 14-year-old Aron Rodwell from Southport. Aron was last seen on Links Avenue, Southport on Wednesday 8 June at around 1pm and extensive enquiries are ongoing
Crews rush to house fire 40 yards from fire station
Fire fighters in Southport could have saved petrol after dashing to a fire just forty yards away from their station. Two units from the Manchester Road Merseyside Fire and Rescue unit responded
LFC legend to appear in unique resort show
Tickets are already selling fast for a special evening with a Liverpool FC legend in Southport. Ian Callaghan, one of the all-time Liverpool FC greats, will be appearing in a unique show
Black Swans of the Marine Lake
A rare pair of Black Swans have been seen on the Marine Lake in Southport. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust previously recorded a maximum of nine breeding pairs in the UK in
Cost of living crisis forces Rueter’s bar closure
Sky rocketing bills and a lack of financial support have forced the closure of a popular town centre bar and grill. Rueter’s on Hoghton Street will serve its last meals on May
Southport chip shops battered by Ukraine crisis
Fish and chip shops in Southport are feeling a major side effect of the war in Ukraine and could struggle to survive, industry leaders have warned. The National Federation of Fish Friers
‘Rotted’ Southport pier needs £200k to save itself
Tourism chiefs are hoping a major cash influx of more than £200,000 will be enough to save the ‘rotting’ Southport pier. Council bosses have this week revealed in a report that a
Entertainer Timmy Mallett surprises Atkinson team during coast ride
Popular 90s children’s entertainer Timmy Mallett suprised the team at the Atkinson in Southport today. The TV star is cycling around the length of mainland Britain on a special coast to coast
Tommy Fleetwood helps American woman win $250k
Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood has unknowingly helped an American woman win more than a quarter of a million dollars. The resort’s golfing golden child was one of the incorrect answers in a
Southport Trinity storm to Jackson Cup victory
Southport Trinity beat Litherland REMYCA 3-0 to secure the Joseph Jackson Cup for the Southport Trinity Under 12s this weekend. After storming past their Litherland neighbours, Southport Trinity Under 12s were handed
Lord Street bank to offer ‘safe space’ for domestic abuse victims
HSBC bosses at the Lord Street based bank has pledged to provide people experiencing domestic abuse with access to a “safe space” within the branch. The Southport bank will provide an area