Southport reveals year of cultural events to entice tourists after attack

<p>Town to become ‘elegantly eccentric’ to boost economy after horrific incident that left three young girls dead </p><p>Southport has unveiled an “elegantly eccentric” year-long cultural programme as it seeks to lure back tourists after the fatal attack on young girls last summer.</p><p>The Merseyside town will transform into an “open air ballroom” as part of an outdoor spectacular by the acclaimed French street theatre company Transe Express in the spring.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/06/southport-year-of-cultural-events-after-attack">Continue reading...</a>