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Feature bar confirmed as Southport Market nears reopening

An incredible feature bar will be the centrepiece of the new Southport Market crown after Sefton Council appointed a locally based leisure group to manage its day to day running. Following a

17th June 2021

Damien Moore MP: Next Advice Surgery – 18 June 2021

Southport’s MP Damien Moore will be holding his next Advice Surgery on Friday 18 June. Southport residents can drop-in to Room 1 at The Atkinson between 11:00 and 14:00 on Friday without

17th June 2021

Domestic abuse stats ugly reflection on beautiful game says council

Sefton Council is reminding people across the Borough that domestic abuse – which spikes during football tournaments – is entirely unacceptable. Cllr Trish Hardy, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing

17th June 2021

Council confirm Marine Lake events centre will form part of Town Deal spending

A stunning and modern Marine Lake events centre and light show is set to bring over half a million visitors and nearly 300 new jobs to Southport, Sefton Council can reveal. The

16th June 2021

Southport Lifeboat rescue man from the water at sea front

The Southport Lifeboat and Quad bikes were tasked by Holyhead Coastguard shortly after 9pm last night (15/06/21) to reports of a despondent male in difficulty in the water on Southport Beach. The

16th June 2021

Vigil held after death of 12-year-old Semina Halliwell

Hundreds of people gathered on Southport beach this evening in memory of Semina Halliwell, who passed away last week aged 12-years-old. Friends and family released white and silver balloons in tribute to

15th June 2021

Police Commissioner launches survey seeking views of women and girls about personal safety

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today launched a survey to find out about how we can make the streets of Merseyside feel safer for women and girls. The public consultation has been announced

15th June 2021

Damien Moore pledges to make caring visible and valued in Southport following Carers Week

Damien Moore MP has pledged to support unpaid carers across Southport during this year’s Carers Week, which ran from 7-13 June. Carers Week is an annual awareness week which recognises the vital

14th June 2021

Vigil to be held after tragic death of local girl

A vigil is to be held on Southport Beach after the heart-breaking passing of Stanley High School pupil Semina Haliwell. Hundreds of tributes have been posted online after 12-year-old Semina tragically lost

13th June 2021

Pleasureland to raise money for Botanic cleanup campaign

Pleasureland will open its doors to the Southport community tomorrow to raise money for the Make a Change for Ben Campaign. The campaign is in memory of Ben Crallan-Smith and aims to

12th June 2021

Cyclist in serious condition after veering into traffic

A cyclist remains in a serious condition this morning after veering into traffic yesterday evening in the centre of Birkdale Village. Paramedics and police officers attended Liverpool Road in Birkdale at approximately

12th June 2021

Southport man jailed for 15 years for sexual activity with two young females

Police have today, Friday 11th June, welcomed the sentencing of a 58 year-old Sefton man for sex offences. Steven Halton, of Merlewood Avenue, Southport, was convicted of 14 counts of indecent assault

11th June 2021

Murderer Mitchell Quy to appear at parole hearing next week

Mitchell Quy, who murdered his wife Lynsey in 1998, will appear at a parole hearing next week in his latest bid for freedom. A member of Lynsey’s family has informed OTS News

11th June 2021

Southport man jailed for intent to supply cocaine and heroin

Police are welcoming the sentencing of a Southport man to prison for possession of intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin. 30-year-old Damien Marshall of Leyland Road was sentenced to three years

10th June 2021

Red Squirrel population under threat as pox outbreak fears grow

The struggling red squirrel population of Southport and Formby is once again under threat. Ecologists tasked with taking care of the rare auburn furred squirrel population, mostly found in the woodlands around

10th June 2021

Southport fashion designer at Australian Fashion Week

A young designer from Southport has been making his mark at Australia’s most prestigious fashion event. Alexander Lyon from Birkdale unveiled his inaugural collection at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week in Sydney, as part of

10th June 2021

Damien Moore Advice Surgeries continue tomorrow

Southport MP Damien Moore will be holding his next Advice Surgery on Friday 11 June 2021. Southport residents can drop-in to Room 1 at The Atkinson between 11:00 and 14:00 on Friday

10th June 2021

Labour councillor thanked as skatepark reopens after ramp refurbishments

Work to install four refurbished ramps at Southport’s skatepark is now complete and the much-loved community asset back open. Specialist skate ramp builders used their expertise to repair and refurbish the structures

9th June 2021

Minor injuries after Kenilworth Road smash

Passengers have been taken to Southport hospital this evening (Tuesday 8 June) after losing control of their car and colliding with a transit van in Ainsdale. The vehicle was travelling down Kenilworth

8th June 2021

£215k super car impounded on Coastal Road

A brand new £215,000 McLaren 720S has been impounded on the Coastal Road in front of a crowd of hundreds of onlookers. The owner was pulled over for a breach of section

6th June 2021

Delays after RTC overturns van

Police and emergency crews have closed off a busy junction in Southport after transit van overturned. Emergency services were called to the junction of Scarisbrick New Road and Haig Avenue just after

6th June 2021

Cyclist injured on Hoghton St after hitting base of stolen bollard

This story contains images of injuries. An elderly cyclist has been injured after hitting the base of a bollard that had been stolen by vandals. 68-year-old David (full name witheld) contacted OTS

4th June 2021

Police search church on Cemetery Road

A significant police presence were conducting investigations at The Old Church on Cemetery Road this morning. Police arrived at the scene at approximately 11am. At least 5 police vehicles were in attendance.

4th June 2021

‘Southport Against Cycle Lane Expansion’ group emerges on Facebook

A “Southport Against Cycle Lanes Expansion ” group has emerged on Facebook in response to a controversial cycle lane consultation being held by Sefton Council. The group was launched in response to

4th June 2021

Owners of Southport’s historic buildings encouraged to open doors for Townscape Heritage Project

Southport business and building owners are being encouraged to open their doors to the public for a behind the scenes look at the town’s hidden heritage gems. Plans are well underway for

4th June 2021

Formby man arrested for drugs supply as part of EncroChat investigations

A 38 year-old Formby man has been charged as part of Class A and B drugs conspiracy, Terence Page, of Old Mill Lane, Formby, was charged with conspiring to supply Class A

4th June 2021

Southport MP visits Marshside Primary School

Southport MP Damien Moore marked the further lifting of lockdown restrictions by visiting Marshside Primary School on Friday 28 May 2021. The MP was invited to visit the school by new headteacher

4th June 2021

Fox and Goose close to return with first event confirmed

Southport’s popular Fox and Goose pub is close to a return with the new owners revealing that a reopening date has been confirmed internally. While the opening date has not been publicly

3rd June 2021

UB40 and Comedy In The Park cancelled

A UB40 concert and Comedy In The Park scheduled for July in Victoria Park have been cancelled. Ticket holders have been emailed. No reason for the cancellation was made publicly available. A

3rd June 2021

Two arrested after Ainsdale bike shop burglary

Two men aged 50 and 31, from the Bootle area, were arrested in the early hours of Sunday 30th May, following a burglary at the MeCycle shop on Station Road in Ainsdale.

1st June 2021