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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

12th April 2022

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

11th April 2022

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

1st April 2022

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

31st March 2022

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,

29th March 2022

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

22nd March 2022

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

18th March 2022

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.

20th February 2022

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

14th February 2022

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

9th February 2022

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

7th February 2022

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

26th January 2022

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

13th January 2022

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

8th January 2022

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

21st December 2021

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

5th December 2021

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.

1st December 2021

Major police presence on scene at Scarisbrick Hotel

Swarms of police officers have descended on the Scarisbrick Hotel this evening. As fancy dress partygoers adorned in circus clown makeup watched on under the hotel’s makeshift smoking area, police hurriedly surrounded

27th November 2021

Storm Arwen wreaks havoc across Southport

High winds caused by storm Arwen have ripped off panels from the roof of a town centre car park. Emergency services have closed off Tulketh Street in Southport this afternoon after panels

26th November 2021

Power cut forces early closure for dozens of Town Centre businesses

Dozens of Southport town centre businesses were forced to close up shop early yesterday after a huge power cut. A number of shops, cafes and restaurants all in the town hall gardens

25th November 2021

Kings Gardens Pumping House set to become restaurant

Sefton Council are set to approve proposals to sell the former Pumping Station building in Kings Gardens, Southport. An agreement in principle has been reached between the local authority and a private

25th November 2021

Woman shaken after Lord Street sexual assault

Police have praised the actions of quick thinking members of the public after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted on Lord Street last night. At around 11.10pm officers were called to reports

22nd November 2021

Lord Street park closed off after serious incident

A stretch of gardens in Southport Town Centre remain closed off and closely guarded by police this morning. St George Square on Lord Street has been cordoned off by officers from Merseyside

22nd November 2021

Southport BID hit back at concert cancellation claims

Southport BID have hit back at claims made by Sefton Council that their contractors were responsible for the cancellation of a show at the Atkinson last week. The Christmas tree in the

22nd November 2021

Road traffic accident – Lord Street

An accident occurred this afternoon on the roundabout of Lord Street and Duke Street. Vehicles involved appear to be a Nissan and a Land Rover Discovery.

18th November 2021

The Atkinson to light up red in honour of Remembrance Sunday

The Atkinson in Southport will be bathed in red as part of a City Region-wide tribute ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Sefton will once again fall silent to remember those who died in

9th November 2021

Market patrons defend venue after bizarre ‘young person’s thumpy music’ complaint

Hundreds of people have come to the defence of Southport market after one patron complained of there being too much ‘young person’s thumpy music’ at the venue. A review of the new

8th November 2021

Driver hospitalised after car ends up in Marine Lake

Police say they have safely rescued the driver of a vehicle and their passenger after they inadvertently drove their car into the Marine Lake. A blue Ford was recovered this morning from

2nd November 2021

Lord Street flooded as drivers brave dangerous roundabout

A main roundabout which sees thousands of cars a day use it on Lord Street is under water. The Lord Street West roundabout is severely flooded this morning (Tuesday) after 48 hours

2nd November 2021

Purr-fect passenger brings a smile to drained train commuters

Commuters journeying via Southport station this afternoon found themselves sharing a platform with a purr-fect fellow passenger. Staff at the Chapel Street station were left grinning like a Cheshire Cat after welcoming

28th October 2021

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