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Southport Lifeboat launch #itsbehindyou beach safety campaign

Today the Southport Lifeboat has launched #itsbehindyou – a beach safety campaign aimed at educating members of the public with how to stay safe when visiting Southport. A combination of nice weather,

8th August 2020

Sefton public health officials urge use of face coverings

Following her reminder about the need to remain COVID-19 vigilant at home, Sefton’s Interim Director of Public Health Margaret Jones has added her voice to those of the region’s Public Health directors

8th August 2020

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary launch ‘Tea & Tours’ initiative

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are very pleased to announce a new initiative they have launched; Tea & Tours. For only £10 per adult & £6 per child (under 12) you can get an

8th August 2020

Lifeboat crews called out to missing child search

Southport Lifeboat and Quads were tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to assist in the search for a missing child on Ainsdale Beach yesterday (7th August) The Heather White launched at Southport and conducted

8th August 2020

Canon & Ball set for November Atkinson performance

Fans of farcical pair Cannon and Ball have been told the duo will now come to Southport in November. Bosses at the Atkinson are confident they can start putting on big shows

8th August 2020

Male, 20s, glassed in Birkers Bar

A Southport man was viciously assaulted last night while enjoying a night out with friends. OTS News understands emergency services were called to a Birkdale bar and club just after midnight after

8th August 2020

Home secretary thanks Merseyside fire fighters for coronavirus efforts

Home Secretary Priti Patel paid tribute to the work of firefighters throughout the coronavirus pandemic as she visited Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service yesterday (Thursday 6 August). She met with firefighters who

7th August 2020

Safe re-openings for Sefton’s play areas now complete

Sefton Council has now re-opened safely nearly all of its 100 play areas after they were closed as part of nationwide “lockdown” restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. Just two remain

7th August 2020

Truck driver to be sentenced for killing Southport mum while using phone at the wheel

A lorry driver who killed a mother of two in a horrific motorway collision unleashed a ‘battering ram’ after using his phone at the wheel, a court has heard. James Majury, 33,

7th August 2020

Argos reveals top Christmas toy predictions for 2020.

Argos have revealed their prediction for the top toys children from Southport will be clamouring for this Christmas. Prices range from £33 for a pooping flamingo to £350 for a Lego Technic

7th August 2020

New street food sensation moves into Southport Market ahead of market transformation

A delicious new street food destination has opened in Southport town centre. Paulo no Mercado has just opened at Southport Market, with a frontage facing both King Street and Market Street. The

7th August 2020

Search for Sid: reward offered to find missing parrot

A young Parakeet has gone missing from his home in Southport. A reward is being offered for the safe return le any information that would lead to the owner of one year

6th August 2020

Birkdale United U13 in search of players for upcoming season

Birkdale United U13’s are looking for players for the upcoming season 2020/21. They are an established team with a welcoming environment. To be eligible to play your child will be starting year

6th August 2020

Barton’s brainstorm is the ‘key’ to Southport rejuvenation

A prolific heritage campaigner from Southport believes he holds the secret to a regeneration revolution within his hometown. David Barton, an ex Councillor for the Town Centre and West Birkdale, says his

5th August 2020

Resort youngsters asked to ‘brighten up’ virus test centre

Children in Southport are being asked to brighten up the Southport walk in test centre by sending in drawings, paintings, and other colourful artworks which will then be put on display The

5th August 2020

Appeal for eye-gaze technology for Southport man with rare brain tumour

The family of a Southport man who has spent two years in intensive care are fundraising to help purchase specialist equipment to help his quality of life. Michael Walton was left needing

5th August 2020

Ainsdale Beach parking charges to return on Friday

From Friday, (7 August), Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team will be reintroducing charging for parking on Ainsdale Beach. The all-day charge for parking on Ainsdale beach is £8 and payments will be

5th August 2020

RIP Kevin Dawson

Tributes have been paid to a much loved Southport man who has passed away. Kevin Dawson sadly passed away in the early hours of yesterday morning (Tuesday August 4th) suddenly. Kevin’s mother

5th August 2020

Concern grows for missing teen last seen in Southport

Family of a 14-year-old boy last seen in Southport yesterday are appealing for information on his whereabouts. Bobby Johnson, 5 ft 4, was last seen wearing a blue tracksuit, in Southport at

5th August 2020

Lord Street Hotel launches new bar and lounge this weekend

The Lord Street Hotel is launching ‘The Terrace Bar & Prosecco Lounge’ this weekend. A spokesperson for the hotel said: “The Terrace Bar & Prosecco Lounge is launching this Friday 7th August

5th August 2020

Hospital team to make 850,000 steps in August for Dementia awareness

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust’s Dementia and Delirium Team will be taking 850,000 steps during August to raise awareness of Dementia. The team said: “Research has shown that 850,000 people in

5th August 2020

Plan to build commerce and community spirit in “forgotten” Southport retail area.

Local councillors are spearheading a move to revitalise one of Southport’s more “forgotten” retail areas by launching a scheme to help improve it. They’ve joined forces with traders on Bispham Road to look

5th August 2020

‘Scum’ thieves SWIPE little girl’s scooter as she picks up litter

A devestated youngster who just wanted to make her town sparkle has been left in tears after her scooter was stolen while she was picking up litter. Carolina, a young green fingered

4th August 2020

Entrance to Cambridge Arcade covid test centre changed after campaign

Potential Coronavirus carriers won’t come close to businesses in a cramped Southport Arcade thanks to an appeal by OTS News. Last week OTS revealed how businesses in Cambridge Arcade were left furious

4th August 2020

It’s Bliss to be back! Popular hotel relaunches

Bosses at a landmark hotel in Southport say it’s great to be back after reopening last week for the first time in months. The Bliss Hotel in Southport reopened to guests and

4th August 2020

Police search for phone thieves after flashing knife at 14-year-old boy

Officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify two teenagers that reportedly stole an iPhone 11 from a 14 year old boy. At around midday on Sunday, 2nd August the victim

3rd August 2020

Youths spotted pulling down garden wall in Birkdale

Furious residents on a posh Southport street are asking parents ‘do you know where your kids are’ after a group of teens destroyed a garden wall this weekend. A gang of around

3rd August 2020

Southport BID petition Council against Covid-19 test centre

Southport BID have sent a formal objection regarding the Cambridge Arcade Covid-19 test centre to Sefton Council. A letter, seen by OTS News, is signed by 11 businesses based in the Arcade

3rd August 2020

Motorist caught up in furious road rage bottle incident

A local driver was left shaken after his car was attacked by an angry motorist yesterday evening. The driver sounded his horn when he witnessed a bottle thrown from a Mercedes by

3rd August 2020

Major buzz as bees take over quiet resort street

Stunned residents on a quiet Southport street have been all a buzz after a swarm of honey bees took over their road. A huge swarm of honey bees have made a nest

2nd August 2020