This year marks the 165th birthday of one of the North West's most iconic landmarks, the Southport Pier. However, the Grade II listed structure remains closed after Sefton Council shut it down in ...

An open-air art exhibition showcasing "everything that's good about Southport" has been opened in the Merseyside resort. The ...

The report warned of a “pincer movement of abandonment and gentrification” which has gradually seen community spaces, such as the Southport pier, which closed in 2022, being lost and the ...

Share by Elliot Jessett 18:03, 16 Jul 2025Updated11:44, 17 Jul 2025 See news near you The sun sets over Southport Pier(Image: Liverpool Echo) ...

A windy, sunny July afternoon at the Southport waterfront with soft waves and a boat in the background is typical for residents and visitors.

Report author Dr Sacha Hilhorst said: “The Southport riots were a wake-up call – a stark reminder of what can happen when communities lose the places that once brought people together.