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£5.6mn funding announced for Southport’s post-tragedy recovery

At least £5.6 Million will be spent on aiding the recovery of Southport, with the majority of funds being used to support schools around the town, those impacted by both events, local

6th January 2025

Viral Southport rioter jailed for 30 months after being ridiculed online

A Southport man who took a brick to his genitals and subsequently became a laughing stock online has now been jailed for two years and six months for his part in the

23rd December 2024

Hart St suspect will stand trial after ‘not guilty’ pleas entered

Axel Rudakubana has had pleas of ‘not guilty’ entered on his behalf at Liverpool Crown Court today, after refusing to speak when arraigned for the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice Aguilar

18th December 2024

Southport town centre businesses see turnover drop by up to 70% following July events

Town centre businesses in Southport have experienced a dramatic downturn in turnover, with reductions ranging from 40% to 70% following the events of July 2024, according to a report presented to Sefton

11th December 2024

Staggering figures reveal millions of pounds spent hunting down ‘Southport riot’ accused

More than thirty million pounds has been spent in the response to UK riots fuelled by disorder in Southport. Top police chiefs have spoken to reporters this week to reveal that more

21st November 2024

Axel Rudakubana silent again through latest court hearing

Axel Rudakubana once again refused to engage with Liverpool Crown Court during a plea and preparation hearing on his charges of murder and attempted murder this afternoon. Rudakubana, now 18, appeared via

13th November 2024

Crown Prosecution Service clarifies legal process in Southport murder case

The Crown Prosecution Service has sought to explain the legal process in a criminal trial after new developments in the Southport case were made public. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecutes criminal

30th October 2024

Hart Street suspect faces new charges after Al-Qaeda manual, ricin found at home

The suspect charged with July’s attack at Hart Street will face additional charges after it was revealed he accessed an Al-Qaeda manual and ricin was found in his home. Axel Rudakubana will

29th October 2024

Elsie Dot’s family launch charity trust to continue much loved daughters legacy

The family of Elsie Dot Stancombe have launched a charity trust in memory of their daughter. Elsie tragically lost her life in the July 2024 Southport attacks alongside Bebe King and Alice

21st October 2024

Sentences for Southport Mosque riot surge past 100 years

Those involved in the violent riots outside Southport Mosque in July have now collectively received over 100 years of prison sentences. The unrest erupted on 30 July, just a day after the

18th October 2024

Southport man who threw missiles at police jailed for 20 months

A man has been sentenced for his role in violent disorder in Southport after he was identified on CCTV footage throwing missiles at officers. Harry Conway, aged 20, of Vivian Drive, in

16th October 2024

People asked to take down pink ribbons outside their homes

Sefton Council is writing to private properties and businesses from today (Monday October 14th) to ask them to remove any remaining temporary tributes they may have on display. Communities around Sefton and

14th October 2024

Southport Mosque rioter jailed for 50 months – longest sentence yet

The longest prison sentence so far for Merseyside disorder has been handed to a man from Litherland after he was jailed today for four years and two months. Lukas Allen, 23, of

11th October 2024

Princess Kate surprises Southport families as Royals offers their continued support

Southport had its second royal visit in nearly as many months today after the Prince and Princess of Wales met with victims of the Southport tragedy. William and Catherine are understood to

10th October 2024

Southport Mosque rioter jailed for 28 months

A man from Southport has been jailed for two years and four months for his role in the violent disorder outside of Southport Mosque in July. Martin Taylor, 39, of Montgomery Avenue,

10th October 2024

New home for Hart Space at The Promenade White House

Sefton Council have announced that The White House on The Promenade will become the future home of The Hart Space. A press release from Sefton Council said: “The Local Authority have continuously

25th September 2024

Police dog viciously attacked in Southport riots “forced to retire”

A police dog that was injured in the Southport riots has been forced to retire, police say. Police Dog Zoe suffered horrific injuries to her leg in the attack when vicious rioters

14th September 2024

Councillors set to pay tribute to Hart Street victims

Sefton’s Councillors are expected to pay tribute to the victims of the Hart Street attack this evening, at an extraordinary meeting at Southport Town Hall. Councillors are expected to pass a motion

12th September 2024

Southport UFC fighter dedicates Vegas win to Hart Street victims

A UFC fighter who has just won a challenging fight in America has dedicated his victory to the memory of the three girls killed in the Hart Street tragedy. Nathan Fletcher defeated

7th September 2024

Hollywood legend plans to bring show to Southport in response to tragedy

Hollywood superstar Ian McKellen says he wants to bring his troupe to Southport following the tragedy of July 2024. McKellen told The Times that he wants to take Player Kings, a production

6th September 2024

Council to launch £500k Hart Street recovery business fund

Sefton Council will establish a £500,000 Business Recovery Fund to support local businesses affected by the Hart Street attack and St Luke’s Road riot, new documents have revealed. The proposal, set to

2nd September 2024

Compensation available for Merseyside residents and businesses affected by riots

Homeowners and businesses affected by the riots earlier this month are being encouraged to seek compensation by the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Emily Spurrell is encouraging all those who suffered losses

29th August 2024

Statement from family of Elsie Dot Stancombe

This statement has been released by the family of Elsie on the morning of her funeral today, Friday 23 August, which they want to be known as ‘Elsie’s Special Day.’ Elsie embraced

23rd August 2024

COMMENT | King’s visit provided welcome relief during troubled times

In the wake of unimaginable loss, Southport has found itself navigating a storm of trauma, grief and unrest. A horrific attack on children. The eruption of anger and violence on our streets.

21st August 2024

Patrick Hurley: ‘Town’s grief is still raw’

Patrick Hurley said that today’s visit from King Charles III showed that “the nation has our back” after the Hart Street attack and subsequent riot on St Luke’s Road. The MP was

20th August 2024

King Charles to visit Southport on Tuesday

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles will visit Southport later today. His Majesty will travel to Southport to “express his continued support for those affected by the 29th July attack, and

20th August 2024

High Park man jailed for two years for throwing bricks at police

A twenty year old man from High Park is now beginning a two and a half year prison term for his part in the Southport riots. Tom Neblett was one of four

16th August 2024

Boy, 12, becomes latest charged for alleged role in Southport riots

A 12-year-old boy has become the youngest person to be charged over the riots that broke out earlier this month. The youth, who cannot be named because of his age, has been

12th August 2024

Bebe King’s family pay heartfelt tribute to their ‘shimmering star’

The parents of Bebe King, Lauren and Ben King, have issued the following tribute to Bebe and all those involved in the tragic events of Monday 29 July “On Monday, the 29th

10th August 2024

Chester woman held for inaccurate information on Southport attacker

Officers from Cheshire Police have arrested a woman in relation to social media post containing inaccurate information about the identity of the attacker in the Southport murders. The 55-year-old woman from near

8th August 2024