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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Josh Halliday North of England editor

Southport reveals year of cultural events to entice tourists after attack

People look at the floral tribute at the Atkinson arts centre in Southport.
The Merseyside town is heavily reliant on summer tourism, and does not want it to suffer as a result of the murders at a Taylor Swift workshop in 2024. Photograph: Darren Staples/AP

Southport has unveiled an “elegantly eccentric” year-long cultural programme as it seeks to lure back tourists after the fatal attack on young girls last summer.

The Merseyside town will transform into an “open air ballroom” as part of an outdoor spectacular by the acclaimed French street theatre company Transe Express in the spring.

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