Pier repair and road closure to continue into next week
Work to repair Southport pier, after it was hit by a lorry two weeks ago, will continue into next week, Sefton Council has confirmed. The end of Southport Pier, and one lane
CCTV appeal following robberies in Southport
Detectives investigating robberies and attempted robberies in Southport earlier this month have issued CCTV images of a male they believe has information to assist with their enquiries. On Sunday 5 September, Police
Bring back ‘A Proper Tree’ calls after Christmas Switch On Event scrapped
Community groups are calling for a return to a Southport of ‘Christmas past’ after it was revealed this weekend that there won’t be a main festive celebration in the town. It was
Southport chicken firm forced to pull best seller from supermarket shelves
A National frozen southern style chicken product company, whose head offices are in Southport, have been forced to pull one of their top selling products from supermarkets across the UK. SFC Wholesale
Lost and Found: Expensive books of stamps dropped on Lord Street
A Good Samaritan has contacted OTS News to try and reunite an expensive pack of second class stamps with their owner. The bundle of stamps, which have a value of nearly £70,
Could you retrain as a carer in Southport?
People who are looking for roles in the care sector or want to try a new career helping others are being encouraged to attend an open day next week. Helping Hands Home
Southport GPs forced to cancel flu jabs after ‘lorry shortage’
Hundreds of patients across Southport set to get their first flu jabs of the year this coming weekend have been told they now face major delays. Doctors across Southport are feeling the
Driver allegedly kicked windscreen after Lord Street bus smash
The driver of a Land Rover involved in a collision with a bus on Lord Street last night berated the driver and allegedly kicked and damaged the windshield following the incident. Paramedics
Police confirm pier smash driver was caught after fleeing scene
Police have confirmed that the driver of a lorry that struck Southport Pier yesterday fled the scene following the incident. A spokesperson for Sefton Council confirmed Southport Pier and the surrounding carriageway
Marine Drive partially closed after vehicle hits pier
Police have closed off part of Marine Drive by Southport Pier after a lorry reportedly crashed into the iron structure. Officers from Merseyside Police have closed of the road between the Guelder
Dispersal order created for second weekend as anti-social behaviour continues
Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in Southport today (Friday 3 September) in response to continued reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. The order runs from 7pm today until 6.59pm on
Southport Food & Drink Festival launches this weekend
Taste buds will be set a-tingling this coming weekend as Sefton Council’s 2021 Southport Food & Drink Festival gets underway. Running from Friday September 3rd to Sunday September 5th, the popular three-day
Police issue town centre dispersal order after fortnight of anti-social behaviour
Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in Southport today, Friday, 27 August, following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area in the past fortnight. Two people were stabbed on Scarisbrick Avenue this
Coronation Columns set to return to Lord Street
Three iconic and historic lighting columns originally erected on Lord street to mark the coronation of Elizabeth II are finally set to return. Surveys of all three coronation columns, which were erected
Guelder Rose staff to organise donations and raise cash for Afghan refugees
Staff from the Guelder Rose on Ocean Plaza are looking to help Afghan refugees rehomed in the North West by accepting donations this weekend. As of yesterday (Thursday) the UK government had
Southport Market confirms Bank Holiday special opening
Southport Market will be open this Bank Holiday Monday to cater for thousands of hungry and thirsty visitors. The hugely popular King Street based Market will temporarily extend its opening hours to
Hospital talks with St Helens “continuing positively” as bosses prepare to name new Chief Executive
The chair of Southport hospital has confirmed that “talks are continuing positively” with St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust over a “support agreement”. The board of Southport and Ormskirk hospitals
Two teens, 14 and 15, and third man arrested after man stabbed in Town Centre
Police have confirmed three people, including two children, have been arrested after a man was stabbed last night in the town centre. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We have arrested three
Resort events business closes after lack of covid support
Covid has claimed yet another popular Southport hospitality business as Panoramic Events reveal they are set to close down. The owners of the Coronation Walk events business, which had, like many others,
6 arrested in town centre drug bust
Police have arrested six people and recovered drugs and weapons as part of a targeted day of action in Southport yesterday (Thursday 19 August). Notable incidents included officers on patrol on Bold
92 cannabis plants seized from town centre property
Police have seized more than 90 cannabis plants and equipment following a warrant in Southport on Wednesday 18 August. At around 1.05pm, we were informed of a strong smell of cannabis at
Southport Pier – safety concerns!
Residents and visitors alike have expressed anxieties over safety on Southport Pier. Many of the desking planks have loose or missing screws. Some of the screws are also now a trip danger
Date confirmed and tickets now on sale for Flower Show 2022
The Southport Flower Show will return in 2022, it’s been confirmed. The town’s flagship event will take place between 18-21 August 2022. The show has also confirmed their first guest, announcing that
Skate park reopens with competition after refurbishment
With the newly refurbished skate park fully open and the community of our towns skaters fully back enjoying being able to get back to their sport and socialising, a group of rollerbladers
Nando’s Southport crippled by major chicken shortage
Spicy chicken lovers in Southport are faced with empty bellies after Nando’s announced a huge chicken shortage has hit its Ocean Plaza restaurant. Southport’s Nando’s restaurant claimed this morning it will only
Dimwit thief caught stealing tip jar and skipping meal on CCTV at local restaurant
A ‘master criminal’ has been caught stealing the tip jar from a local restaurant on CCTV. The thief and a friend also skipped out on paying for their meal. Staff from Lord
Green Sefton launch Hesketh Park consultation
Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team has launched a public consultation to gather ideas and thoughts on ways to further improve the facilities at Southport’s Hesketh Park. Residents across the Borough, as
In Pictures: UK Hot Cars meeting today
UK Hot Cars team met today by the Marine Lake Southport. The static event was well-marshalled and successfully organised, with a good turnout. Photos by Jason Regan. The Dip Monkey Garage https://www.facebook.com/TheDipMonkeyGarage
Joint plea for visitors to be respectful at Sefton’s coast
A number of organisations across Sefton are joining forces once again this summer to ensure local communities, and visitors from across the North West, can enjoy Sefton’s coastlines safely as coronavirus restrictions
RTA Portland Street / Cemetery Road junction
Police temporarily closed Portland Street / Cemetery Road junction this afternoon, following a car crash. Other emergency services were in attendance and traffic was redirected.