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
Covid Booster Sites at truck stops and service stations vital to keeping the country moving, warns Southport MP
In response to a worrying trend in the latest ONS statistic over the uptake of Covid booster jabs by those in the transport sector, Damien Moore MP has written to the Secretaries
Shift update from Southport Community policing team
The Southport Community policing team have posted the following update from their shift last night, Weds 5th Jan. – Two men wanted for multiple shop thefts in the town were located by
Southport hospital coping but “under pressure” as local covid numbers skyrocket
Southport and Formby District General Hospital says it is “under pressure” following rapidly rising numbers of new coronavirus cases in the area but the trust has not had to resort to a
Southport MP welcomes shelving of cycle lane expansion plans
Southport MP Damien Moore has welcomed the announcement from Sefton Council that their controversial cycle lane plans have been put on hold. The Council made the announcement on 5 January, following over
Victory for cycle lane protesters as controversial Council plans put “on hold”
Sefton Council has placed a controversial cycle lane scheme on hold following concerns from local residents and businesses. The Council had initially planned to complete an artertial cycle lane running all the
Family report man exposing himself to children in Formby woodlands
A man has been allegedly caught exposing himself to children in Formby. The shocking and upsetting scene was witnessed by two young girls and their mother after walking through woodland near St
Meols Cop Sainsbury’s delayed again after new legal challenge launched
Further legal action opposing Sefton Council’s planning approval for a Sainsbury’s store on Meols Cop Retail Park has been launched. In December, Sefton Council announced that “work to construct the Meols Cop
Police “increasingly concerned” over whereabouts of missing Southport man Craig Elliot
Please share and help us find missing Southport man, Craig Elliot. 50-year-old Craig was last seen on Bath Street, Southport, at around 9.15am yesterday, Monday 3 January. He is described as white
Met Office issue weather warning for heavy ice and snow on Friday morning
A yellow weather warning covering the possibility of heavy ice and snow across Southport later this week has been issued by the Met Office. The Met Office say that frequent sleet and
Bill Esterson MP criticises Government’s return to school planning
Bill Esterson MP has criticised the Government’s Covid plans for pupils’ return to the classroom after the Christmas break. Sefton Central MP Mr Esterson said that plans for air filters to be
Southport grandfather receives B.E.M. in New Year’s Honours list
Holocaust survivor and local resident Harry Kessler is set to be awarded a B.E.M. after being named in the 2022 New Year’s Honours list. Mr Kessler, who lives near Hesketh Park with
Former Southport hospital consultant receives Lifetime Achievement Award
A consultant surgeon’s lifetime work in women’s healthcare was recognised at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals’ annual Time to Shine staff awards. Mr Sanjeev Sharma received his Lifetime Achievement Award from Executive Medical
Southport mum becomes face of international vegan campaign
A Southport mum has this week become the face of the international campaign to get people to eat vegan. As January approaches millions of people around the world will take on the
Coffee shop Santa’s hat stolen by Christmas scrooges after 20 years on display
A Southport coffee shop is launching an appeal to be reunited their famous Santa statue with his iconic red hat after it was stolen by scrooges. Cranberry’s Coffee Shop staff were upset
Fire brigade rescue man trapped in Tulketh Street car park lifts on Boxing Day
A Southport man has had a Boxing Day he will want to quickly forget after finding himself trapped in a broken lift. The man, who has asked to remain anonymous, found himself
Man sentenced for five-month Merseyrail graffiti spree
A man who left Merseyrail with a clean up bill of almost £5k after a five month graffiti spree has been given a suspended sentence following a British Transport Police investigation. Thomas
MPs describe “utter dismay” at Northern rail plan
Bill Esterson MP has signed a letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps objecting to the Government’s plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail. MPs from across Merseyside, Cheshire and West Lancs described their “utter
Council launch Sefton Support Hub
Sefton Council have today launched the Sefton Support Hub, a one stop digital notebook of helpful services and advice available for residents of Sefton. Ranging from help with council tax and rent
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
Wannabe home invader caught on CCTV
Do you recognise this man? CCTV images are being shared after a hooded man attempted to break into a home in Birkdale in the early hours of this morning. Police are now
GUIDE: Where to get your booster in Southport and how to book an appointment
Recent announcements from Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the introduction of covid passports have seen a sharp rise in the number of people seeking a booster jab for coronavirus. While plenty of
Southport Air Show returns for 2022 with date now confirmed
Sefton Council are delighted to confirm the return of the hugely popular Southport Air Show, as well as the Food & Drink Festival and British Musical Fireworks Championship, which will all take
Local health leaders urging residents to seek booster jab
Our communities are once again being asked to step up to protect themselves and each other, and help to keep our fantastic front-line health and care services running this winter. As Directors
Katy Hawthorne completes strong year with selection for U14 England fencing squad
Katy Hawthorne, a fencer from Scarisbrick Swords fencing club, has just rounded off a very successful year with the receipt of a selection letter for the 2022 England Fencing under fourteen international
Southport Salvation Army issue urgent plea for Christmas gifts for 9-12 year olds
More than a hundred children could go without toys and gifts this Christmas, a Southport charity is warning The Salvation Army in Southport say they are concerned that at least 130 children
Man detained after man allegedly threatened criminal damage next to petrol station
Police and emergency crews have been surrounding a Cemetery Road business this afternoon after a man reportedly made severe threats. The Hogfather Building on Cemetery Road was surrounded by police after a
Work set to begin on Meols Cop Sainsbury’s store after High Court ruling
Years of delays over the creation of a Sainsbury’s store on Meols Cop Retail Park could finally be over after a high court ruling dismissed planning concerns over the development. OTS understands
Police provide update on Southport car thefts
Two thefts from motor vehicles have taken place within the last week on Rookery Road and Rawlinson Road in Southport, while a man has been captured on CCTV in the driveway of
KGV Sixth Form College in Southport praised in Parliament for outstanding A-Level results
King George V Sixth Form College in Southport has been praised in Parliament as “a model of how things can evolve in the education sector”. Students at the College, based on Scarisbrick