About Southport
Southport is a seaside town in Sefton, Lancashire, in the North West of England, situated to the North of Liverpool. With its Victorian Pier and traditional seaside buildings on Lord Street, Southport is a popular resort with young and old alike. An array of events ensure a busy calendar for residents and visitors to Southport, including the highly acclaimed Southport Airshow, Southport Jazz Festival and it is also a popular stopover for those attending the Grand National at Aintree. For those who prefer their sporting activities at a more leisurely pace, Southport has the Royal Birkdale Golf Course, one of the most highly regarded courses in the UK.
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Jailed fan 'innocent' says report
A confidential police report suggests that jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields may be innocent, the BBC learns.
Man's death prompts murder probe
Police start a murder investigation after the death of a 32-year-old man in Merseyside.
Residents return after yard blaze
A safety cordon put in place following a fire at a derelict car spares yard is lifted.
Search ends for ferry passenger
Coastguards end a search off the north Wales coast for a man feared missing in the Irish Sea from a Liverpool-Dublin ferry.
New flights to Liverpool launched
Eastern Airways announces it will launch a three times a day service from Southampton to Liverpool on Monday.
Police chief shortlist revealed
Merseyside's chief constable is among five candidates shortlisted to succeed Sir Hugh Orde as head of PSNI.
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