Major incident as biker critically injured in horror Prom smash
Police have rushed to the scene of a horror crash after a biker collided with a car near to the carousel in Southport this evening. The promenade and Marine Way Bridge have
Man arrested in Southport town centre for knuckleduster possession
A 52 year old man has been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon following an incident on Lord Street, Southport yesterday afternoon (6th August). At around 3:30pm, a member of the
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
Council clarify covid test centre location
Sefton Council have moved to clarify the location of the Covid-19 test centre at the Town Hall, after several reports celebrated a change of location. The entrance to the centre was originally
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Irresponsible beach visitors continue to bring problems
Sefton’s councillors recently expressed their disappointment at selfish individuals leaving heaps of garbage behind on our beaches and local sand dunes. Disposable barbecues and broken glass bottles are frequently left partially buried
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
Southport Pier is 160 years old today
The iconic Southport Pier is today celebrating a landmark birthday. The iron pier, the oldest of its kind in the country, is 160 years old today, having been opened to the public
Tourists take over! Furious residents react to makeshift car park pile up
Furious homeowners near the beach say they are sick of their roads being turned into a car park. The hot weather over the last two days has seen thousands of visitors come
Busy day at the Beach sees searches for TWELVE missing children
Lifeboat crews were involved in different searches for 12 missing children on a busy Friday at Ainsdale Beach. Crowds flocked to the seaside on the hottest day of the year, putting a
Southport FootGolf first tournament a success
Southport FootGolf hosted their first tournament yesterday boasting a cash prize of £150 on offer for the winner. The participants enjoyed a fantastic experience, making their way through the course in the
MP joins row over Cambridge Arcade Covid testing centre
– MP Damien Moore has issued a statement urging Sefton Council to reconsider the placement of the Cambridge Arcade Covid testing centre – But Council insist the placement of the centre was
Arcade businesses stunned to see Coronavirus test site open next door
Shop, bar and restaurant owners have reacted with shock over reports that the walk-in Coronavirus test centre will be on their doorstep. It was announced this week that a walk-in test centre
Ainsdale Beach car park closed after reaching ‘maximum capacity’
Ainsdale Beach car park has reached ‘maximum capacity’ after hundreds of sun-seekers headed to the seaside. Sefton Council said: “Due to the hot weather, Ainsdale Beach Car Park is at maximum capacity.
Ex-councillor calls for end to sticky menace
A former Southport councillor has made an understated return to campaigning in the town. Ex-Tory Cllr David Barton, whose father was jailed as part of the major Barton Park care home scandal,
Teenagers rescued from rising tide by lifeboat crews.
Southport Offshore Rescue Trust saved two teenagers who had become stranded due to the rising tide on Thursday evening. A post online from the Trust said: “The quad team dispatched and quickly
VIDEO | Paramotor pilot in dangerous Pier landing stunt
A paramotor pilot has completed a dangerous landing stunt by Southport Pier. Video shows the pilot fly close to ground level along the sea wall, before narrowly clearing the Pier and landing.
Sports car seized after donut video emerges online
A BMW was seized in Southport after footage emerged online of the driver doing donuts under the Marine Way Bridge. Video shows a driver recklessly spinning his black BMW 1 Series under
Sewer works shut popular beach car park
Ainsdale Beach car park has been temporarily closed today due to the need for essential sewerage works to take place at a nearby leisure site. United Utilities are currently working to replace
Air ambulance lands in Kings Gardens amid hotel emergency
Park-goers were left shocked after an air ambulance landed on a Southport Park this evening. The North West Air Ambulance was called in response to an emergency incident believed to have taken
Grenade scare rocks quiet Birkdale street
Officers attended an incident at Lulworth Road this morning following reports that a live hand grenade was found in a back garden. The incident took place at 8.40am this morning following the
In Pictures: Fast and Furious arrives – by the Pier
A well attended car event took place this evening on the sea front. Crowds of car enthusiasts flocked to the meeting tonight to watch high-speed thrills. Burning rubber on the Marine Drive