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Fisherman shares his story on German TV
SOUTHPORT fisherman and fishmonger Kevin Peet has starred in a documentary on national German TV.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Southport Visiter
Child killer 'had stash of sleeping pills' in alleged suicide plan
SOUTHPORT child killer Axel Rudakubana wreaked havoc on countless lives with his heinous spree and it’s reported that even from prison, he has tried to maintain control through a “calculating” suicide attempt.
4 min |
December 18, 2025
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Comedian spotted at popular restaurant
COMEDIAN Michael McIntyre was spotted at a Formby restaurant revealing his go-to order.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Southport Visiter
Rail history in focus as exhibition train due
A UNIQUE train will be pulling into Southport early in the new year.
1 min |
December 11, 2025
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Buddy the reindeer safely home after escaping
BUDDY the adventurous reindeer who was rescued by Southport Lifeboat is back home safe and sound.
1 min |
December 11, 2025
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'We are all different but we are very special to each other'
THE families of the three girls who died following a devastating attack at a dance class in Southport have spoken about how their bond helps them navigate their heartbreak.
2 min |
December 11, 2025
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Fees and delays on key route criticised
THE price of a train ticket for one Merseyside rail service has been called ‘unjustifiable’ after being criticised for being ‘outdated, slow and unreliable.
2 min |
December 11, 2025
Southport Visiter
Gary the latest comedy festival announcement
THE Southport Comedy Festival in association with Halliwell Jones Kia have announced their second big name for next year’s 15th annual Southport Comedy Festival under canvas at Victoria Park.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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Council defends purchase of hotel to help in tackling homelessness
CONCERNS about the purchase of a Southport hotel have been categorically dismissed by Sefton Council, which said it remains committed to tackling the misery of homelessness in the borough.
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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Runaway reindeer is reined in and reunited
AN ESCAPED reindeer prompted a huge emergency services response from police, the coastguard and the Royal Marines.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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Santa Sprint back for its 16th year
THE Santa Sprint is back this month with people invited to turn Southport into a sea of red while raising funds for Queenscourt Hospice.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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'Most inspiring' primary school earns top honour
CHURCHTOWN Primary School in Southport has won the Most Inspirational Primary School accolade at the 2025 Educate Awards.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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Dancers have a ball Strictly-style to raise £47,000 for hospice
DANCERS dazzled and the fundraising was phenomenal as Strictly 2025 took place at the Prince Of Wales Hotel in Southport.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
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Row over lack of progress on regeneration scheme
A ROW has broken out over a multi-million-pound regeneration scheme after questions were asked about the lack of progress and the use of millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money.
3 min |
November 27, 2025
Southport Visiter
Football club and foundation teaming up to open community coffee shop at Pavilion
SOUTHPORT Football Club are opening their own coffee shop in the town centre, in collaboration with Southport Community Foundation.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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Taxi incident key to mystery death
THE circumstances around a man's death remain a mystery six months after he was found with severe injuries in the street.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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‘He should have never got to them. This should never have happened’
Powerful statement from parents of attack survivor calls murderer's parents ‘cowardly’ and condemns ‘repeated failures’ of agencies and individuals
4 min |
November 20, 2025
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SOUTHPORT INQUIRY
Powerful statement from parents of attack survivor calls murderer's parents ‘cowardly’ and condemns ‘repeated failures’ of agencies and individuals
4 min |
November 20, 2025
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Home of killer’s family set to be sold
THE family home of Southport child Killer Axel Rudakubana is reportedly to be sold.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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Girls' families blame parents of killer for 'allowing such evil'
THE family of one of the girls murdered by Axel Rudakubana have called for his parents to be “held to account” for their failures.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
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Family gave their evidence via video link
AXEL Rudakubana’s parents and older brother appeared to the Southport Inquiry via video link because of “potentially fatal and possible” risks to their safety.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
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Father: 'I pictured him pouring petrol over me'
AXEL Rudakubana threatened his dad and stabbed his mattress before attempting to go to his former high school a week before he killed three children, the Southport Inquiry heard.
3 min |
November 13, 2025
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Claim that X ‘refused to disclose messages’
SOCIAL media giant X “refused to disclose” the contents of messages the Southport killer sent on his multiple accounts, the inquiry into his mass atrocity was told.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
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Axel aimed to 'hurt society' says brother
AXEL Rudakubana’s brother believes he targeted a children’s Taylor Swift-themed dance class to “hurt society”, the Southport Inquiry heard.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
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'They have disdain for your excuses', dad told
AXEL Rudakubana’s dad was told the parents of the girls killed by his son in the Southport attack had “disdain” for his answers to the ongoing inquiry into the stabbing.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
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Mum ‘prayed’ as Rudakubana left home
THE mother of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana “lay down on the bed and prayed” as her son left the house for the first time in two years to attack a dance class.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
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Major concern of him 'doing something potentially fatal'
Brother's messages to friend showed fears of escalating violence
2 min |
November 06, 2025
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Vicious assault on father over 'slight'
AXEL Rudakubana kicked his dad in the testicles in response to the older man trimming the grass near where his pet hamster had been buried, the Southport Inquiry has heard.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
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Spectacular sights at Day of the Dead festival
SOUTHPORT'S Day of the Dead festival returned with an evening filled with fire, rhythm and colour.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
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Money for weapons 'through family tree work'
AXEL Rudakubana was making money on the internet “researching family trees,’ a senior support worker told the inquiry.
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