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Alice’s WonderDance goes global as Sergio Aguiar takes on world marathons in memory of beloved daughter

The father of Alice Da Silva Aguiar is preparing to beat six international marathons in a row to raise money in his beloved daughter’s memory. Sergio Aguiar, supported by wife Alex and

16th July 2025

Victims honoured as Southport attack inquiry begins

A public inquiry into the July 2024 Southport attack has formally opened at Liverpool Town Hall. The statutory inquiry, chaired by Sir Adrian Fulford, aims to examine the systemic failings that allowed

9th July 2025

Sefton Council issues open letter ahead of 29th July

As we approach July 29th, 2025, we know people have questions about how to remember everyone directly affected by the events of last summer. Your compassion has been a source of comfort

8th July 2025

Police formally end criminal investigation into Southport attacks

The criminal investigation into the 2024 Southport attack of July 29th has officially ended today. Merseyside Police confirmed that despite the conviction of murderer Axel Rudakubana in January, the investigation remained ‘active’

16th June 2025

Four honoured for services to Southport in King’s Birthday list

Four people from Southport are set to receive royal honours from the King. They include local paramedic Paul Smith and Hospital Chaplain Martin Abrams, who both played a vital role in the

15th June 2025

Town Hall Gardens to be transformed into community tribute

Southport’s historic Town Hall gardens space will undergo its most significant and biggest regeneration ever, creating a family-friendly, child-orientated, and safe open-air performance and gathering space as a lasting tribute to the

10th June 2025

‘Let’s Be Blunt’ campaign urges switch to rounded-tip knives

Survivor of the horrific knife attack in Southport last summer, Leanne Lucas, is today launching ‘Let’s Be Blunt,’ a nationwide campaign aimed at addressing knife violence. Her campaign calls for the widespread

21st May 2025

Bebe’s Hive ‘safe space’ launches in memory of Bebe King

A brand new project to give grieving children ‘hope and connection’ is set to launch. A social media account called Bebe’s Hive has been set up this evening which is supported by

1st May 2025

People Of Southport project launches to shine a light on town’s amazing residents

“That night I wondered – did we get Southport wrong?” Corine Lamoureux is sitting alongside husband Dale Watson in a picturesque cottage, nestled in the heart of Southport Town Centre. Their accents

29th April 2025

First man jailed for Southport Mosque riot released 8 months into 3 year sentence

A Southport man sent to prison for his role in the civil disorder outside Southport Mosque has been released just eight months into his three year sentence. Drummond was among a group

24th April 2025

Wigan man jailed after throwing brick at officers during Southport disorder

A Wigan man who dismantled walls in Southport to launch at police deployed to protect the public has been jailed for two years, eight months. Nicholas Mullen, 22 years, of Kingsley Avenue,

7th April 2025

Government inquiry to examine events leading to Hart Street attack

A formal inquiry into the 2024 knife attack at a Southport children’s dance event on Hart Street has launched today, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced. Rudakubana admitted to the murder of

7th April 2025

Southport detectives call in FBI to help break into murderers laptop

A specialist international team with leading experts from the FBI in America are helping local detectives to access previously unobtainable data from the laptop of Axel Rudakubana. It’s understood the American Department

16th February 2025

Attorney General rejects calls to review Axel Rudakubana sentence

Attorney General Lord Hermer KC has declined to submit the case of Axel Rudakubana to the Court of Appeal, after calls were made to review his sentence. Patrick Hurley MP and Sefton

14th February 2025

Therapy dog who helped calm Southport first responders to appear at Crufts

A therapy dog who has spent the last year bringing smiles to the faces of police officers and first responders involved in the Southport attack will now put its skills to the

8th February 2025

Southport MP and Conservatives urge review of 52-year sentence for Rudakubana

Patrick Hurley, Southport’s Labour MP, and the Southport Conservative Association have called on the Attorney General Richard Hermer to review the custodial sentence handed to Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana on Thursday. Rudakubana,

24th January 2025

Primary Head Teachers of Bebe, Alice and Elsie release new tributes

The Head Teachers of Elsie-Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice da Silva Aguiar have each issued heartfelt tributes to their pupils. Jennifer Septhon, Head Teacher of Farnborough Road Infants School directly addressed

24th January 2025

Southport attacker sentenced to life with minimum of 52 years

Axel Rudakubana, who earlier this week plead guilty to the murder of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term

23rd January 2025

Wigan man jailed for Southport riot is 100th Merseyside disorder conviction

The 100th person has been sentenced in court in connection with violent disorder in Merseyside last summer. Peter Fairhurst, 33, of Scot Lane, in Wigan, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday

22nd January 2025

Patrick Hurley: Guilty plea a milestone to recovery

A statement from Patrick Hurley MP: “Today’s guilty plea brings us a step closer to justice for the victims and their families affected by the hideous atrocity in Southport on July 29,

20th January 2025

Yvette Cooper announces public inquiry into Southport attack

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced the government will hold a public inquiry, to determine how Axel Rudakubana was able to conduct the murder of three girls despite being known to a

20th January 2025

Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to murder in Southport trial

The man who murdered three young girls in Southport last summer has now plead guilty to the crime. Axel Rudakubana changed his plea on Monday morning in a shock twist at Liverpool

20th January 2025

£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