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Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

“Extremely busy” period at Southport and Ormskirk causing “long waits in A&E” this morning

Patients with minor injuries are being told to stave off an A&E visit after Southport Hospital doctors confirmed they’re facing extreme issues. Southport And Ormskirk NHS Trust said this morning that unless

16th March 2022

New weekly Artisan Market starts at Southport Market this Thursday

This Thursday, between 10am and 4pm visitors to Southport Market will be able to enjoy a day of shopping, eating, drinking, and relaxing. Held in the brand-new Extravaganza Space every Thursday, Southport Market’s weekly artisan market will be a

16th March 2022

Southport FC Juniors in search of new youth coaches ahead of 22/23 season

Southport FC Juniors are looking for new youth coaches. The club expects to launch a number of additional teams next season and hopes to recruit a number of additional volunteer coaches. The

16th March 2022

Cyclist killed in Formby Bypass crash

An elderly man has been killed following a collision on the Formby Bypass. OTS News understands from a number of sources that the man, understood to be an elderly cyclist, was killed

15th March 2022

Bypass closed at Ince Blundell after car collides with cyclist

Police have confirmed they are this morning, Tuesday 15th March, at the scene of a road traffic collision in Formby. Officers were called to the Formby bypass/North End Lane at 11.05am following

15th March 2022

Sky internet outage reported across Southport

A number of homes in Southport have been left without internet tonight. Sky Broadband customers in the PR8 & PR9 area were left without broadband and telephone lines this evening after a

12th March 2022

Damien Moore suggests Council could be on verge of “nature crime” and “potential tree massacre”

Damien Moore has suggested in Parliament that Sefton Council could be set to commit a “potential tree massacre” and “nature crime”. The Council has strongly denied the claims, while the Sefton Labour

11th March 2022

Couple sentenced after theft of thousands from local youth football club

A couple who stole tens of thousands of pounds intended for a community football club for children in Southport were sentenced yesterday. Michelle Marshall, 42 years, and Simon Marshall, 47 years, both

11th March 2022

Incredible night of boxing at Waterfront Casino set to be a knockout success

A charity boxing night is guaranteed to be a knockout success, raising vital cash for the Isla Rose Foundation. The 4th Lights Out Boxing charity bash, hosted by Southport businessman Max Henshaw

9th March 2022

College deletes International Women’s Day tweet after gender pay gap highlighted

Southport College have deleted a tweet celebrating International Women’s Day after campaigners pointed out that they paid women less than men. The “Gender Pay Gap Bot” took Twitter by storm yesterday, highlighting

9th March 2022

Police issue update after Formby stabbing

Police are appealing for information following a report of a stabbing in Formby yesterday (Tuesday 8 March). At around 4.55pm officers were called to School Lane after it was reported that a

9th March 2022

CCTV appeal following robbery in Southport

Police have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to trace following a robbery in Southport. At around 4.20 am on Saturday 29th January a 26-year-old man was using an

9th March 2022

Broad daylight stabbing rocks Formby village

Detectives are asking for people in Formby to contact them with any information after a stabbing in broad daylight in the village. Police have tonight closed off a section of road on

8th March 2022

Ex -Duke’s Ward councillor writes own report on his advice for Sefton

David Barton (who refers to himself as a “prominent campaigner”) wants to see Sefton be a part of the Government’s official twenty Levelling Up Boroughs Mr Barton has written his own report,

8th March 2022

Local parties bitterly divided after 2.99% council tax rise confirmed

Sefton Council has confirmed that council tax will, again, rise by the maximum 2.99%. Council Leader Ian Maher said that the council was “forced” into the hike following a 50% reduction in

4th March 2022

McDonald’s Kew drive-through closed after car breakdown

Tea time has been ruined for many hungry motorists hoping to grab a cheap burger from McDonald’s Kew. The drive-through has been shut this evening after a car’s front axle seemingly split,

3rd March 2022

Money-saving, early-bird tickets on sale for September’s British Musical Fireworks Championship

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s British Musical Fireworks Championship at Southport and people are being advised to book early to save money and avoid disappointment. Taking place over three

3rd March 2022

Pleasureland launches recruitment drive ahead of 2022 reopening

Southport Pleasureland has launched a recruitment drive as it looks forward to reopening for 2022. The popular venue, on Marine Drive, is looking forward to welcoming families back into the park and

2nd March 2022

Compassion Acts launch Birkdale Pantry to support local people

Local anti-poverty charity, Compassion Acts, marked the official opening of their fifth branch of Southport Food Pantry, based at Liverpool Road Methodist Church in Birkdale. Southport Food Pantry is a weekly food

2nd March 2022

Gas service receives “larger than usual” number of calls about potential PR8 gas leak

Gas engineers have been inundated with emergency calls today as with people reporting smelling natural gas in and around the town centre. Cadent, the national gas emergency services, said it had received

25th February 2022

Vigil showing “solidarity with Ukraine” to be held Saturday

A ‘Vigil For Peace’ to show solidarity with Ukraine will be held this weekend in Southport. St. Marie’s RC Parish Church on Seabank Road will host the vigil between 1 pm and

25th February 2022

Damien Moore: We stand with Ukraine

Damien Moore has asked Sefton Council for the flag of Ukraine to be flown at Southport Town Hall following yesterday’s invasion by Russian forces. A statement from Damien Moore said: “[Yesterday], like

25th February 2022

Road closed after Meols Cop RTC

Emergency crews have closed off a busy road in Southport tonight following a road traffic incident. Police have closed off Meols Cop Road near to the retail park after a road traffic

24th February 2022

OTS survey reveals 68% of local patients struggle to contact their GP surgery

Over two-thirds of patients based in Southport and Ainsdale have reported difficulty in contacting their GP surgery. OTS News recently surveyed 476 patients based in Southport and Ainsdale over their recent experiences

23rd February 2022

Woodvale driveway prowler apprehended by police

An early morning prowler in a Woodvale driveway who loitered by cars and stared up at bedrooms prompted calls to the police. Quick thinking local residents in Sandbrook Road contacted the police

23rd February 2022

Police launch appeal after elderly gentleman attacked in Ainsdale

Police are appealing for information following reports of an assault in Ainsdale yesterday, Tuesday 22 February. At around 9.45am police received a report that a man in his 80s was assaulted by

23rd February 2022

Council leader voices concerns over scrapping of Covid-19 restrictions

Sefton Council leader, Cllr Ian Maher has welcomed ongoing signs that the country is beginning to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic but has urged caution after the Government announced this week it

23rd February 2022

Council launches consultation over Kew and Meols Cop traffic routes

Sefton Council is seeking views from Southport residents and visitors over potential improvements to the town’s key eastern access routes. The proposed Southport Eastern Access Improvements scheme seeks to improve the road

21st February 2022

Sands Pub building to be sold off by council

The Sands Pub in Ainsdale is being sold off to a developer, the council have revealed Sefton Council is set to offer local and national companies the opportunity to invest in the

21st February 2022

Local Burnley fan goes viral in appeal for transport to Turf Moor

A Southport-based Burnley fan who suffers from Parkinson’s has captured the heart of the nation after launching a heartfelt appeal. Pensioner Christopher Coxhead from Argyle Road has made international headlines after taking

20th February 2022