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
Ex councillor says Southport Market should open every day
Former Southport councillor David Barton says Sefton Council are missing a trick by shutting Southport Market two days a week. He also claims he played a major role in securing the funding
Town centre jewellers targeted in early hours robbery
A jewellers on King Street has become the latest target of thieves after being broken into overnight. John Bell jewellers on the corner of Eastbank Street and King Street was hit by
In Pictures: Dramatic Weather system over Ainsdale
Dramatic skies developed this week over the Ainsdale sand dunes. The storm was seen moving in along the beach from the north. Before long the system had reached the old Toad Hall
New Tesco Express opens outside Southport station
The doors are now open at Southport’s latest town centre Tesco store. The superstore chain have today launched their Chapel Street express store, the third one in the town centre after a
Around the Marine Lake in March
Crowds around the Marine Lake this weekend enjoyed the unseasonably temperate sunshine. The warm temperatures this March in the UK have been welcome and reportedly higher than some foreign holiday resorts. Nevertheless,
Police arrest one and launch manhunt for others after Rebecca’s burglary
Police are hunting a group of men after a burglary at a town centre jewellers last night. Detectives have confirmed one man was arrested following a report of a burglary in Southport
Iconic buildings across Sefton to be lit up in dazzling light projection
Southport and Bootle will play host to a spectacular light show capturing the history of the Sefton next week. The Nightingale’s Song Reawakened is a triumphant series of video projection artworks taking
Storm Franklin hits Southport
In the turbulent aftermath of storms Dudley and Eunice, this afternoon saw Storm Franklin roll into Southport. A tree was washed up under the pier, with the force of the strengthening storm.
Southport man jailed after sex with a child
A Southport man has been jailed after admitting multiple offences of sexual activity with a child. 28-year-old Alin Cobzaru, of Scarisbrick Street, Southport, was convicted of four counts of sexual activity with
Southport pensioner thanks rescuers after car park fall
A Southport pensioner who suffered a serious concussion in a town-centre car park has thanked contractors who rushed to her aid. 81-year-old Jean Cobham was left with a potentially serious concussion and
New theatre owners reveal ‘exciting’ plans for Garrick
Exciting plans have been teased for the future of the iconic Garrick Theatre in Southport. The building has recently been bought by a group of theatre and business professionals, who say they
Film crews for new ITV drama spotted around Southport
Film crews have been spotted at several locations in Southport today, including the Prince of Wales Hotel on Lord Street. OTS understands that a new ITV drama entitled “Ridly” is being filmed
Moore ‘disappointed’ in Boris after Number 10 party fiasco
Southport MP, and Conservative backbencher, Damien Moore, says he was “disappointed at the clear lapse in judgement” of the Prime Minister. In a statement on his social media he said: “I do
Ongoing incident at Albert Road
Police, paramedics and fire crews are in attendance at an ongoing incident on Albert Road. Albert Road currently remains closed between Saunders Street and Alexandra Road. The exact nature of the incident
Man rushed to hospital after Monday night assault
Detectives are canvassing for witnesses after a man was left with serious head injuries in a town centre assault. Paramedics and police were called to the junction of Lord Street and Seabank
In Pictures – Southport Christmas Parade – 2021
Southport Charity Christmas Parade, The biggest vehicle light parade in the North West, donating toys to children’s organisations. https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade Previously: In Pictures: Southport Charity Xmas Parade 2019
Enjoy a living history lesson on Lord Street
Shoppers along Southport’s famous boulevard are being given a fantastic history lesson as they pass the iconic Grade II listed 509-515 Lord Street building, which is currently undergoing a huge restoration project.