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Resident launches protest over Sandown Court 5G mast

An angry Sandown Court resident is protesting against a proposal that would see a 5G mast installed on the building. A letter distributed among the flats has criticised the plans and urges

5th January 2021

England enters national lockdown

The whole of England has been placed under additional coronavirus restriction measures with Prime Minister Boris Johnson telling the public: “You must stay at home”. Coronavirus cases have risen significantly in recent

5th January 2021

Theatre staff told of job losses via FACEBOOK post

Theatre staff found out on Facebook that they were being made redundant by their heartless bosses. Shocked staff at Southport Theatre who had been furloughed during the first Covid-19 pandemic lockdown were

4th January 2021

Vandal ruined iconic phone boxes smashed up AGAIN

In an all too common act of vandalism, mindless idiots have once again smashed up the iconic red telephone boxes outside Southport Town Hall The heartless vandals have smashed the glass panes

4th January 2021

SCARYBRICK HOTEL – Residents bemoan ‘death trap’ hotel after guttering fall

A town centre hotel exposed in Parliament for its poor service is now being branded a ‘death trap’. Residents near to the Scarisbrick Hotel in Southport have warned that the building is

4th January 2021

18-year-old arrested for affray in Botanic Gardens

Nathan Melton, an 18 year old man from an address in Liverpool, was arrested on suspicion of affray in the Botanic Gardens in Southport on Saturday the 2nd of January. This followed

4th January 2021

Sefton MP supports call for “local plans” for Covid vaccinations

Bill Esterson MP has supported calls for more control to be given to local health teams in the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine, as he urged the government to ensure vulnerable constituents

4th January 2021

Formby bypass shut after four car smash

Police have closed off the South bound carriageway of the Formby bypass after a nasty collision this afternoon. Officers from Merseyside Police made the decision to close the Liverpool bound lanes of

2nd January 2021

Off licence staff subjected to armed robbery

Witnesses are being sought following a suspected armed robbery in Southport tonight. OTS News understands police were called to the PitStop Off Licence on Southbank Road just after 6.40pm this evening (Thursday

31st December 2020

Ten-year-old Alex shaves off hair for Queenscourt Hospice

Ten-year-old Alex Gilbert from Southport will be raising money for Queenscourt Hospice this afternoon by shaving off his hair! The youngster, supported by his Mum Louise, has already raised £405 ahead of

31st December 2020

What tier 3 means for Southport

Southport will be included in the national tier 3 restrictions from 1 minute past midnight on New Year’s Eve (00:01 – 31/12/2020). Check our list below to see exactly what the tier

30th December 2020

Southport will move into tier 3 tomorrow

Southport, Sefton and the entire Liverpool City Region will move into tier 3 coronavirus restrictions, while Lancashire will move into tier 4. The measures will come into effect at 1 minute past

30th December 2020

Dog unit called to Clifton after ‘break in’

Police and specialist dog units have been called to a town centre hotel this morning after an incident in the early hours. Specialist dog units from Merseyside Police were called to The

29th December 2020

Diagnosed coronavirus cases in Southport are rising rapidly

Numbers of new coronavirus cases in Southport tripled over an eight day period in the build up to Christmas. Data published by the NHS and the Government show that the number of

29th December 2020

First 6 Destinations You Should Visit When Lockdowns Lift

When the pandemic hit and all countries began to impose lockdowns and travel bans one by one, many people thought that it would all be over until summer or at least winter

28th December 2020

Seven most interesting indoor sports to try now

Most of you who have been quarantined at home for endless months due to the pandemic may now be at wits end for something to do. Fitness enthusiasts and those who hanker

28th December 2020

Tributes pour in for much loved businessman John Sinclair

Tributes have been paid to a much loved Southport businessman who has sadly passed away this Christmas. OTS News is saddened to report the passing of Peaky Blinders Bar owner John Sinclair,

27th December 2020

Supermarket petrol station runs out of juice

A Southport supermarket petrol station has been hit by an apparent severe power cut which has seen hundreds of motorists turned away from fuelling up. The Morrison’s Southport superstore reportedly lost power

26th December 2020

Dear Dorothy! 86 year old says thanks for her TWO HUNDRED Christmas cards

A Southport pensioner has received an incredible 266 Christmas cards from total strangers in the town. 86 year old Dorothy has taken delivery of an astonishing two hundred and sixty six Christmas

24th December 2020

Christmas tributes paid to hero Southport nurse

Christmas tributes have been paid to a heroic Southport nurse who sadly passed away earlier this year from coronavirus. Josephine Masteke (Manini), also known as Josephine Peter, died on April 18 at

24th December 2020

Bella to batter Southport as Met Office issue wind warning

Storm Bella will batter large parts of the UK on Boxing Day with the Met Office warning Southport could be hit by high winds on Boxing Day A yellow weather warning for

24th December 2020

School closures considered to fight new virus strain

Schools in Southport and the wider region may need to close, on top of tier 4 restrictions, to bring the new UK coronavirus variant under control, a rapid analysis says. The researchers

24th December 2020

Three hour wait for Covid tests at Splash World

Families desperate to be covid clear before they reunite with loved ones at Christmas are facing three hour waits for a quick result test. The Smart Coronavirus Testing centre in Southport is

24th December 2020

Appeal for information following vehicle theft in Formby

Do you recognise this man? Police believe he may have information which could help with their investigation into a robbery on Gores Lane, Formby, on Saturday 24 October. At around 12.15pm, it

24th December 2020

Police appeal for missing Southport teen

Police are becoming increasingly concerned about a 16-year-old teenager who has been missing from her Southport home since last week. 16-year-old Lucy Murray was last seen on Thursday 17 December in the

24th December 2020

Local GP surgery threatens patient after online comment

A Southport man has been warned that he will be ‘struck off’ from his local GP surgery after allegedly posting ‘derogatory comments’ about their staff. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous,

22nd December 2020

Sefton Council urges visitors to the borough to get a SMART covid test

Sefton Council is urging anyone who has travelled to the Borough from an area that is now in Tier 4 of the Government’s restrictions to get a SMART test to make sure

21st December 2020

How to Find a Good Domestic Cleaner?

There are many reasons to hire and get someone else to do the house cleanup. It is effortless to find a good one within the UK region, especially if you are looking

21st December 2020

COVID-19 Brings Business Tech Solutions To The Spotlight

COVID-19 is bringing business tech solutions to the spotlight. With lockdowns and remote work settings, companies are turning to communication innovations to streamline telecommuting. In addition, customer and client interactions are shifting

21st December 2020

Ainsdale shop targeted by thieves in shocking late night raid

Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop in Ainsdale on Wednesday 16 December. At around 10pm, we received a reports of a robbery at the One Stop Shop

18th December 2020