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Cries of ‘shame’ from public gallery as Council ceasefire motion is watered down

Angry scenes broke out at a Sefton Council meeting at Southport Town Hall on Thursday night, as a motion in support of a ceasefire in Palestine and Israel was watered down by

18th April 2024

XL Bully one of three dogs killed after Southport woman attacked

An XL Bully and two other dogs have been put down after a woman was attacked in a house in Southport. Police were called to a house on Victory Avenue on Tuesday

18th April 2024

Local lad Sean announces MP bid after cutting ties with Labour Party

A Southport councillor who last week broke away from the Labour Party says he’s setting his sights on becoming the town’s MP. Cllr Sean Halsall, who announced he was stepping away from

15th April 2024

Traffic cops find drugs after searching car in Ainsdale

Two men were arrested and suspected cocaine seized in Southport yesterday (Thursday 11 April) after a car was stopped. At around 1pm, officers stopped the car on Falkland Road and detained two

12th April 2024

Police hunt Pizza Parlour attacker after second targeted hit

A pizza restaurant in the heart of Hillside appears to be the victim of a malicious vandal. The unknown male, who has now been caught on CCTV, attacked the glass frontage of

6th April 2024

Chippy tea loving John becomes WORLD’S oldest man

A Southport resident is now the world’s oldest living man at the age of 111. Previously John Tinniswood, who made national headlines in 2021 for saying the secret to a long life

5th April 2024

Detectives investigate bizarre case of man claiming to be stabbed on Ainsdale beach

A man claims he was stabbed by an unknown assailant in Ainsdale beach earlier this week. Despite not needing hospital treatment for his wounds, the male has since reported the incident to

4th April 2024

Family businesses face ‘crippling’ bin collection price hike

Businesses in Southport say they are facing eye watering price hikes to have their rubbish taken away. One family run firm in the town showed OTS news copies of their latest Commercial

4th April 2024

Three arrested in connection with Meols Cop Road stabbing

Police have arrested three people in connection to a stabbing in Southport on Friday 29 March. Just before 8pm, Merseyside Police received a report that a man in his 50s had been

3rd April 2024

Police confirm death of woman on Chapel Street – circumstances not suspicious

Police have confirmed that a woman died after receiving emergency medical treatment on Chapel Street on Sunday morning. The circumstances that led to her death are not being treated as suspicious. A

1st April 2024

Southport man fighting for life after being repeatedly stabbed

A Southport man is currently in a critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed multiple times last night. A huge police response was launched in Meols Cop shortly after 8pm on

30th March 2024

Alcedo Care Southport host successful open day

Earlier this year Alcedo Care moved into their new premises on Hoghton Street, and on March 27th hosted an open day, welcoming members of our community to spend time with the team,

28th March 2024

Town centre card shop shuts after 60 years service

A popular greeting cards store in the heart of Southport has closed its doors for the final time after 60 years in the town. Plaza Cards announced last year that they would

27th March 2024

Sefton want your stories as council celebrates 50 year anniversary

As, over the coming months, the borough of Sefton marks the 50th anniversary of its creation, those people and places that make it a fantastic place to live, work and visit are

27th March 2024

Vet warning after multiple cats shot by air rifle in Southport

OTS News has been contacted by a veterinary nurse in Southport to say they have treated a number of cats with air rifle wounds over the last few days. Police are said

27th March 2024

Family launch desperate plea to find missing Southport father

People in the North West are being urged to look out for a Southport man who has been missing since the weekend. Colin Chapman was last seen by friends and family two

26th March 2024

Heartless vandals deface hugely popular pizza parlour frontage

An award winning pizza parlour which has just launched a new venue in Hillside has been the victim of vandalism. Unidentified individuals daubed unintelligible graffiti across the shop frontage of 600 Degrees

23rd March 2024

Family entertainment and care careers on menu at Alcedo Care open day

A top-rated Southport home care company is giving back to the community by hosting a special open day packed with family entertainment. Alcedo Care, based on Hoghton Street, will open its doors

21st March 2024

Promenade pot hole ‘explodes’ car tyres

A deep pot hole near to the Guelder Rose pub has caused a car tyre to ‘explode.’ A Skelmersdale man is demanding the council ‘fix the roads’ after he struck a pot

20th March 2024

BBC Pontins documentary shows safety issues at Ainsdale site before closure

The BBC has launched a scathing mini-documentary into the ‘disrepair’ of Southport Pontins. The 20-minute documentary, filmed over the last six months, aired today on the BBC. It is entitled ‘Pontins: Ruined

20th March 2024

Racewear of legendary Niki Lauda stolen in Southport burglary

Police are appealing for information following a reported burglary in Southport when several sentimental items were stolen, including a motor racing suit once worn by the late Niki Lauda. The residential burglary

19th March 2024

Furious drivers bring in big guns over Dover Road tree damage

Overgrown trees and thorny bushes on Dover Road are set to be finally cut back after causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage to cars. The overgrown sharp plant life has been

16th March 2024

Damien Moore welcomes government call to crack down on telegraph pole installation

The government has announced plans to rein in the installation of new telegraph poles for broadband across England. The move was announced amidst simmering tensions between Norwood/Churchtown residents and Openreach, who plan

15th March 2024

Red Arrows CONFIRMED for both days of 2024 Air Show

Southport Air Show bosses have confirmed the Red Arrows will perform across both days of this years air show. It takes place on Saturday and Sunday July 13th-14th. Last year the Reds

15th March 2024

IT glitch stops McDonald’s restaurants from serving food

An IT glitch has forced McDonald’s restaurants in Southport to stop taking orders today. The issue which has affected restaurants across the UK and even overseas meant that till systems have stopped

15th March 2024

Ex councillor says government could close Smedley Hydro

A Birkdale campaigner says people in the resort need to do all they can to keep Smedley Hydro open. The Trafalgar Road based government building is allegedly on a long list of

14th March 2024

The Farmhouse Kitchen pies crowned among Britain’s best

A Southport bakery is celebrating after three of its pies won a Bronze Award at the prestigious British Pie Awards last Friday. The Farmhouse Kitchen saw off tough competition from almost 900

13th March 2024

January sales help keep Southport shops in business

Southport shoppers splashing their Christmas cash have helped to boost the local economy for the first time in more than half a year. UK wide the economy grew by 0.2%, official figures

13th March 2024

Pole protestors claim minor victory as BT told to halt works

Openreach has been asked to suspend telegraph pole work scheduled for this week in Southport and hold a constructive dialogue with local residents. The call follows a meeting between council Highways Officers

11th March 2024

Abuse victim opens up after night of horror in Southport hotel

A NHS worker who was subjected to intense emotional and physical abuse before she was rescued from a night of horror in a Southport hotel has now spoken out about her ordeal.

4th March 2024