The Latest Breaking News from Southport

Is Southport the 'Paris of the North' after Coronation Street claims

Once crowned Emperor Napoleon III, it is rumoured that he ordered his architect to replicate the boulevard in industrial Parisian streets. Thus, the connection between the two areas was born

Liverpool Echo · Jun 25, 2023

Why Merseyside's only pier will remain closed

After six months Southport Pier remains closed with no end in sight and a massive bill in its future

Liverpool Echo · Jun 24, 2023

Historic former Southport Visiter offices set to be transformed

A planning application has been submitted to bring the building back to life

Liverpool Echo · Jun 23, 2023

Dry water features stop town from 'looking its best'

The council said it had identified a number of "future works" that need to be carried out

Liverpool Echo · Jun 16, 2023

Concerns at council 'secrecy' over demolition costs of Southport theatre

The demolition will pave the way for the construction of a £73m events centre in the resort town

Liverpool Echo · Jun 15, 2023

'Jealous and controlling' man broke girlfriend's hip in Southport pub attack

John Rice made his girlfriend's life a misery with his jealous, controlling behaviour

Liverpool Echo · Jun 14, 2023

Locals feel like 'being stuck in lockdown' at abandoned seaside town

Southport Pier, Merseyside has been closed for five months, leaving locals and business owners fighting to survive.

Daily Record · Jun 11, 2023

Life at seaside town where locals are 'stuck in lockdown' and 'can't find the sea'

Southport Pier has been closed for five months, leaving locals and business owners fighting to survive and in desperate need of a cash injection from tourist season

Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2023

Battle for Merseyside MP seats is on as Labour contenders emerge

Fascinating contests are on the cards in five of our region's constituencies ahead of the next General Election

Liverpool Echo · Jun 11, 2023

‘Mini tornado’ dust devil spotted before zorbing accident that left boy in hospital

Dust devil described as a “mini tornado” caught on film near where the boy flew into the air in a zorb ball at Victoria Park in Southport, Merseyside

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023