Sink hole appears in town centre rat run
A sink hole is set to open up on a popular town centre ‘rat run’ road. The three foot wide hole is concaving near to a mains water pipe on Hulme Street
Puppy is snatched away from mother in nighttime theft
Police are hunting three men who were caught in CCTV imagery last night stealing a young puppy from its nursing mother at a house near Southport. Security footage shows three men breaking
Motocross bike stolen in Southport recovered by police in Southdene
A Kawasaki motocross bike stolen earlier this year from Southport has been recovered by Knowsley Police in Southdene. The bike was stolen during a burglary in Southport earlier this year. Knowsley Police
Ainsdale bus to Range High School cancelled after Merseytravel driver shortage
A Merseytravel driver shortage has caused the temporary cancellation of the Ainsdale school bus service to and from Range High School in Formby. An email from Headmaster Mike McGarry was sent to
Southport chemists run out of flu jab as national shortage takes hold
A number of GP surgeries and private pharmacies in Southport have run out of flu jabs and are asking people to wait until more stock can be delivered. Boots says nationally it
Impact of Boris Bike Routes “Must be Measured”
Local councillors,church and business representatives met on site to discuss the problems created by the controversial pop- up cycle track that runs from Queens Rd through to Talbot St on the other
SFC Secretary to highlight non-league issues on Newsnight
Southport FC club secretary James Tedford will appear on Newsnight this evening (Tuesday) to highlight the issues currently being faced by non-league football clubs. The club confirmed: “Our very own Head of
Uni students can finally return home to Southport for Christmas
The government have finally confirmed they will allow university students to return to their family homes in Southport this Christmas regardless of any local lockdown. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said however
Council warns more coronavirus restrictions will be imposed on Merseyside
Sefton Council has warned that additional restrictions are likely be placed on Merseyside by the Government, in an effort to combat surging case numbers. Council leader Ian Maher says he has written
Woman assaulted with BRICK as police arrest male for ‘kill threats’
Police have confirmed a Waterloo man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a woman at a bus stop in Southport this morning. The victim has seen been taken to hospital
Sinclair saddles up in war on ‘ridiculous’ cycle lane
A Southport businessman who is campaigning to rid his street of a new cycle lane has said ‘if you can’t beat them, join them!’ and taken up cycling to make the system
Stunning images reveal major Lifeboat House progress
Incredible images have been published today revealing the latest improvements on the brand new Southport Lifeboat hub on the Esplanade. The aerial footage has revealed extensive progress is well underway on the
Heartless yobs smash up girl’s bike
A young girl from Southport is devastated after heartless yobs smashed up her beloved bike at a Southport skate park. The incident happened around 5.30pm on Sunday night after the young girl
Cops keep watch on Edge Hill covid ‘rule breakers’
Police officers from Lancashire Constabulary say they are keeping an eye out for any coronavirus restriction rule breakers at Edge Hill University amidst the start of a new year. Rowdy Uni students
Resort lawyer warns supermarket snacking is a CRIME
A Southport lawyer has warned residents in the town to curb their habits of eating supermarket foods before they have paid at the till. According to Rachel Adamson, criminal law specialist at
Coronavirus cases double in Sefton in 7 days
Health chiefs are watching with bated breath as coronavirus cases continue to double in Sefton. Figures now show an extra 447 new cases in the region between 18-24 September, up from 222
Vet warns of dog biscuits filled with poison and nails at Formby Pinewoods
A local vet is warning that instances of dog biscuits laced with poison and nails left at Formby Pinewoods are on the rise. The warning comes as one resident alleged their dog
Drivers warned petrol stations are a ‘hotbed’ for killer virus
Motorists in Southport are today being warned not to stop at petrol stations in the town unless “you really need to” amid rising levels of coronavirus. In baffling new travel advice issued
Lewis’ Dolphin dream edges closure as campaign passes halfway mark
A campaign to help a poorly 12 year old Southport boy fulfil his lifelong dream of swimming with dolphins is one step closer. The fundraising campaign to get £3,000 together for youngster
Birkdale school is latest to send entire YEAR home
A primary school in Birkdale has become the latest to insist an entire year group isolated at home after a positive test for Coronavirus. This week OTS News revealed that over a
Police warn of poachers on the prowl in Formby
A White Vauxhall Astra van reg VN53 KGZ with two males on board and lurcher type dogs have been involved in hare coursing. Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen
Churchtown restaurant cleared to reopen after virus case
A Churchtown restaurant says it’s giving its staff a well earned break while the building is deep cleaned following a confirmed case of Coronavirus. A diner who ate at the Grapevine Bar
Here’s how Southport pizza lovers can get FREE food
Pizza lovers and fans of Italian food in Southport are being offered an exclusive free meal. However there is a catch. Popular chain Pizza Express, following the closure of their Lord street
Detectives launch CCTV appeal in axle grinder jewellery store theft
Detectives have released an CCTV still of a man they want to speak to following a smash and grab robbery at a jewellers in Ormskirk, which saw the store owner threatened with
Award-winning Southport photographer launches magical Christmas shoots for 2020
Leading Wedding Photographer Matthew Rycraft, who created his new brand earlier this year, Rycraft Studios, launches Christmas Photoshoots in his Birkdale Studio. Make the holiday season extra special with a unique Christmas
Cllr Pugh: “Town Hall Gardens – past point of no return?”
A warning that one of the most high profile town centre areas may have passed the point of no return has come from Cllr John Pugh, opposition leader on Sefton Council. Princess
Driver ditches van in Wyke Cop
A lorry driver has escaped without serious injury after his van ended up ditched off a small farm road in Birkdale. The haulage heavy goods vehicle ended up irreversibly stuck in a
Top Birkdale restaurant shuts as diner tests positive for coronavirus
Yet another popular eatery in Southport has had to temporarily shut its doors after a diner tested positive for the killer coronavirus. Customers who were in Villagio Cucina on the night of
Resort schools on high alert after ‘stranger danger’ cab driver targets schoolgirl
Schools in Southport are on high alert after a man reportedly approached a schoolgirl in a frightening manner during her evening paper round yesterday. A warning over stranger danger has been issued
‘As many as one third’ of schools in Sefton have been affected by Coronavirus
Cllr John Joseph Kelly Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Safeguarding has admitted that “as many as one third of schools in Sefton” have been affected by Coronavirus in some