Police hunt man after pub staff assaulted
Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who could have information that may assist with their enquiries following an assault in Southport. At around 11.30pm on Friday 12 April, two men
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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