But in 1860 a "pleasure pier" was opened in Southport to allow people a long promenade high above the waves. Since December 2022 it has been closed for health and safety reasons, and now a row has ...

The husband of a grandmother who was jailed over social media posts made during last summer's Southport riots has slammed Britain's 'two-tier' justice system after she was denied parole.

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A man has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years for his role in the riots that swept England following the death of three young girls in Southport. Andrew McIntyre, 39, has been jailed for ...

A taxi driver whose social media posts were a "catalyst" for riots that broke out after three girls were stabbed to death in Southport has been jailed seven and a half years. Andrew McIntyre ...

McIntyre set the time and location for the initial riot that targeted a mosque in Southport the day after the murders, an event that saw over 50 police officers injured. He then organised a similar ...

Southport Pier, which is also the second longest in the UK, has been shut since December 2022 because of "serious health and safety" concerns. Sefton Council closed the Grade II-listed pier ...

Havertys Furniture is now open in The Woodlands. (Courtesy Havertys Furniture) Havertys Furniture officials confirmed the new franchise location is now open in The Woodlands. With over 120 ...

However, the Grade II listed Southport Pier remains closed after being shut down in 2022 by Sefton Council. For many Sandgrounders and visitors to the seaside town, the best possible birthday ...