Homeless Southport man saved by chance poster encounter
A former homeless man from Southport has told of his struggle on the cold streets of the resort before finding salvation thanks to a poster. The resident, known only as David, was
Ho Lee Chow restaurant snapped up ahead of D-Day auction
The iconic former Ho Lee Chow restaurant in Southport has been sold at the eleventh hour to an unknown buyer. Based on Rotten Row, the building was set to go up for
Business moguls eye up Victoria Baths for regeneration project
A historic Southport landmark is now being market tested as an exciting major investment opportunity. Works have been taking place at the Grade II listed Victoria Baths building on Southport Promenade ahead
Police hunt young girls after supermarket ramraid
A group of young girls are being hunted by police after trying to break into a Southport supermarket. The teenagers, who didn’t attempt to cover their faces during the incident, were caught
Iconic theatre will be demolished within five months
The once grand Southport Theatre will be no more by March of next year. The date has been set for diggers and bulldozers to move into the site, which will make way
Man detained after arrest attempt turns into armed stand off
A man who had a ‘warrant out for his arrest’ has been detained by police after an armed stand off in a quiet Southport street. The male, who neighbours say is well
Police surround Clifton Road house amid ‘axe wielding’ stand off
A half naked man is engaged in a standoff with police at a house in Clifton Road in Southport. Officers in riot gear armed tasers have been called to a house in
Major blaze breaks out at industrial estate
Fire crews are dealing with a huge blaze which has broken out at a industrial estate in Southport. Emergency services have rushed to Crowland Close off Crowland Street this evening after a
Police hunt Tarleton trio who destroyed football dugout
Detectives are appealing to uncover the identity of three boys in connection with the destruction of a football dugout. More than £2000 of damage was caused to the sports pitch on Carr
Lord Street sports bar shuts ‘permanently’ after string of closures
A sports bar on Lord Street has closed for the final time after shutting temporarily for extended periods over the last two years. Owners of the Potting Shed announced this morning that
SILVER VOICES LATEST NEWS RELEASE: New Age Of Austerity Beckons
The irresponsible mini-Budget of last week will inevitably lead to a new age of austerity with savage public expenditure cuts across the board. This may be exactly what some of the extreme
Southport petrol station mannequin prank goes viral
A group of pranksters from Southport have gone viral after a holding up a Petrol station cash machine queue with a mannequin. The unidentified jokers, who have repeatedly posted a series of
Response to Southport MP Damien Moore: launching new petition to return the Children’s A & E back to Southport
Southport MP Damien Moore is apparently launching a new petition to return the children’s A &E back to Southport. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/mp-launches-campaign-to-bring-childrens-ae-back-to-southport/ What has happened to make Mr Moore decide to launch a petition
Air ambulance makes emergency landing on KGV fields
The North West air ambulance made an emergency landing on KGV playing fields yesterday afternoon The air unit was called to the Kew area around 3pm on Wednesday afternoon, taking off from
Waterloo Road smash causing massive tailbacks
At least two cars have crashed into each other in Hillside this evening causing massive tailbacks. Traffic heading towards Birkdale via Waterloo Road has ground to a halt after an incident involving
Bliss Hotel put up for sale by owners
Owners of the Bliss Hotel have put the popular venue up for sale. The hotel’s owners Waterfront Southport Properties has given instructions to a Manchester real estate firm market the property. In
Southport ‘Spoons duo survives pub axe
Despite boasting two branches on the same street, Wetherspoons bosses say Southport is safe from a recent cull of the popular pub chain’s portfolio. JD Wetherspoon has put 32 pubs across England
Road closed after person struck by train in Birkdale
A person has been hit by a train near to Birkdale. Police have closed off a number of roads around Birkdale including Crescent Road level crossing. OTS understands an unidentified person was
Fireworks ash on Marine Lake making dogs ‘very sick’
Dog owners say their pets have been falling sick after eating ‘ash’ from the recent Fireworks competition. Worried pet owners have shared warnings to other dog walkers in Southport to be careful
Thieves steal Botanic Gardens volunteer donations
A considerable sum of money that goes towards buying food and drink for the animals in Botanic Gardens has been stolen. Thieves reportedly broke into the gardens overnight on Sunday September 25th
Sell-out Fireworks show wows thousands at Victoria Park
Tens of thousands of people attended the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport’s Victoria Park at the weekend, with a sell-out show on Saturday! Visitors were treated to a series of
Continuing Green bin delays blamed on Queen’s funeral
Sefton Council is asking residents in North Sefton who have been affected by the recent Bank Holiday green bin collection disruptions to continue to leave their bins out for collection. The local
Sunday night fireworks CANCELLED
Fireworks bosses have announced that tonight’s displays are cancelled due to bad weather. In a statement shared by Sefton Council this afternoon they said high winds will pose a safety threat to
Popular restaurant forced to shut two days a week due to rocketing energy bills
A hugely popular Southport town centre restaurant will now close two days a week because of sky rocketing energy bills. The Hungry Monk Alehouse in Cambridge Arcade are now being forced to
Heartless thieves swipe 9 year old girl’s scooter
Heartless thieves have stolen a scooter from an innocent young girl. The theft happened on Crossens Recreational Ground near Preston New Road yesterday (Wednesday September 22nd). The expensive purple Maxi Micro scooter
Bar and restaurant plan revealed for ex Debenhams building
The grade II-listed ex Debenhams department store building in Southport is yet again the subject of major redevelopment plans. The plans include a bar, restaurant and aparthotel complex It is envisaged these
Hazardous razor blades hidden in park grass shock dog walkers
Rusted and harmful razor blades have been dumped in parks around Southport. The motive for the dangerous blades being left hidden in park grass are as yet unknown but worried dog owners
Thieves target Southport Land Rover owners
Police are warning anyone who owns a Land Rover in Southport to make sure their vehicles are secured. It follows three thefts in recent weeks in the town, with the latest happening
Missed Green bins won’t be collected until SATURDAY
Southport Residents who were left with overflowing green bins have been told to put them back out this weekend Following the bank holiday in place for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen
Tickets nearly sold out for Fireworks spectacular
A handful of tickets are still available for the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport later this week. Following on from the success of the Food & Drink Festival and Southport