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Southport Visiter
Community order for burglar who threatened victim with a machete
A TEENAGE burglar from Southport walked free from court after storming a New Year's Eve party while armed with a machete.
3 min |
May 21, 2026
Southport Visiter
More opportunities to train in nursing
MORE people across the North West will get the opportunity to train as nurses as part of a national commitment to fund more nursing degree apprenticeships and break down long-standing barriers into healthcare careers.
1 min |
May 21, 2026
Southport Visiter
'48 people not involved in my care abused their position of trust'
DOZENS of hospital staff faced disciplinary action for inappropriately accessing the medical records of victims of the Southport mass stabbing.
4 min |
May 21, 2026
Southport Visiter
Pedestrian revamp is lauded, but more must be done, say businesses
BUSINESS owners located along Market Street, Southport, have said that the recently pedestrianised thoroughfare looks \"lovely\" but they would appreciate more signage to draw shoppers to the area.
4 min |
May 07, 2026
Southport Visiter
Arts centre on course for summer opening
A NEW venue is to open this summer, breathing new life into a restaurant space that was once-owned by a famous face.
2 min |
April 30, 2026
Southport Visiter
'I'll do everything I can, locally and in Westminster, to support Queenscourt'
PRESSURE has been put on the Health Secretary for increased funding to save Queenscourt Hospice.
3 min |
April 30, 2026
Southport Visiter
MP vows to help hospice and is due to meet secretary
'I'll do everything I can, locally and in Westminster, to support Queenscourt'
3 min |
April 30, 2026
Southport Visiter
Take the train to this year's star-studded flower show for just £2 return rail travel
SOUTHPORT Flower Show has hailed the unveiling of Merseyrail tickets which means show-goers can travel to the event for just £2 return for adults and £1 for children.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
Southport Visiter
Dog attack prompts police probe
DETECTIVES are investigating previous reports involving dogs following an attack.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
Southport Visiter
Workers' fears over thousands of jobs moving out of town
Government reviewing sites to possibly shut down
3 min |
April 23, 2026
Southport Visiter
We don't want people caught out by car scam
Couple’s address and business used online
4 min |
April 23, 2026
Southport Visiter
Station link work starts
THE owners of Station Approach in Southport, in close collaboration with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, have announced the start of a major project to repair and redecorate the covered mall linking Southport Station with Chapel Street.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
Southport Visiter
'This culture has to end'
Services and killer’s parents take blame as inquiry reports
6 min |
April 16, 2026
Southport Visiter
Police forces take recommendations on board
BOTH Lancashire and Merseyside Police forces have responded to the Southport Inquiry.
3 min |
April 16, 2026
Southport Visiter
'Risks given insufficient consideration'
SIR Adrian Fulford criticised Lancashire County Council for the level of social care Rudakubana received while living in Banks.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
Southport Visiter
Suspended sentence for dad involved in brawl
A DAD was told by a judge he should have “walked away” after a brawl at Wetherspoons.
3 min |
April 09, 2026
Southport Visiter
Footy venture bids to hit the target for fun
A NEW indoor football attraction promising fast-paced, high-tech fun has opened in Southport.
3 min |
April 09, 2026
Southport Visiter
More trains to run for Grand National Festival
MERSEYRAIL has announced a special timetable that will run throughout the Randox Grand National Festival.
2 min |
April 09, 2026
Southport Visiter
Season ticket reminder as beach car park opens up again
PEOPLE have been issued with a reminder following the announcement Ainsdale Beach car park has reopened this week.
1 min |
April 02, 2026
Southport Visiter
Hospice unable to keep up with costs, say chiefs
A HOSPICE which has cared for 70,000 people since it opened is currently in an “untenable” financial position.
2 min |
April 02, 2026
Southport Visiter
Open Legacy Fund to support Sefton projects
COMMUNITY projects in Sefton will be able to apply for support from The Open Legacy Fund as the region prepares to host The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale in July.
2 min |
April 02, 2026
Southport Visiter
Bold is named as 'Merseyside's best'
THE Bold Hotel in Southport is celebrating being recognised as the best in Merseyside in their category at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards.
2 min |
April 02, 2026
Southport Visiter
Revamped school playground wins award
CHURCHTOWN Primary School in Southport has been given an award celebrating their new playground following their huge fundraising campaign last year.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Southport Visiter
From cinema meeting to a 60-year love story
A SOUTHPORT couple who first met as teenagers at a Liverpool cinema are celebrating an incredible 60 years of marriage.
4 min |
March 26, 2026
Southport Visiter
Supermarket 'could put me on the street'
A 58-YEAR-OLD Ainsdale man fears being made homeless after discovering he was being evicted to make way for anew Aldi.
3 min |
March 26, 2026
Southport Visiter
Suspect over man’s death released
POLICE have issued an update on a man from Southport who died after he was found severely injured in the street.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Southport Visiter
Families slam 'failures' over fan of killer
THE families of the three children killed in the Southport attack have condemned \"repeated failures\" from authorities after a teen who idolised Axel Rudakubana was sentenced.
4 min |
March 19, 2026
Southport Visiter
Anger over decision to move A&E
SENIOR health officials have decided to relocate an accident and emergency department from Ormskirk to Southport despite “clear and vocal opposition” to the proposal.
4 min |
March 19, 2026
Southport Visiter
Singer and fiancé's 'love letter' to town with local wedding
SOUTHPORT singer Kelly Bond and fiancé Shaun McMahon are sharing details of their wedding next year where they're proud that nearly every supplier they're using is from Southport.
2 min |
March 12, 2026
Southport Visiter
Call to take part in colour run
BOOKINGS are now open for the 2026 Southport Colour Run.
2 min |