Seaside town 'on the decline' with empty shops and beach so 'muddy' residents stay away
Sefton Council assured that their commitment to revamping and reopening Southport Pier remains firm, and they continue to ...
What is the point of a Victorian pier in 2025?
Southport pier is the the second longest in the country. It has survived war, storms, fires and the constant exposure to sea ...
One of England’s oldest seaside towns at risk of losing its beach forever
A SEASIDE town in the UK that was once a popular Victorian resort is at risk of losing its main beach. Southport’s main sandy ...
The declining UK seaside town that will soon have no beach
Southport, in Merseyside, has a sandy beach stretching 22 miles beside the town, but recent studies suggest this may be about ...
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What is the point of a Victorian pier in 2025?
Image source, Kaleigh Watterson/BBC Image caption, Southport Pier has been closed since December ... Mr Hurley said modern minds might regard the UK's remaining piers as "follies" but argued ...
Seaside town to get vital boost with £13m plan to reopen iconic pier
The Victorian pier in Southport has been one of the iconic landmarks of the Merseyside seaside resort - but it's been closed and desperately needs renovation.
Southport Pier concern grows for future of iconic structure
This year, one of Merseyside's most iconic structures will celebrate its 165th birthday. However, the Grade II listed Southport Pier remains closed after being shut down in 2022 by Sefton Council. For ...