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Southport

American

[south-pawrt, -pohrt] / ˈsaʊθˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt /

noun

a seaport in Merseyside, in western England: a seaside resort town.

Southport British

/ ˈsaʊθˌpɔːt /

noun

a town and resort in NW England, in Sefton unitary authority, Merseyside on the Irish Sea. Pop: 91 404 (2001)

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Sefton Council, the local authority for Southport, said it continued to provide support "to those directly and indirectly affected" by the attack.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He added: "We must make sure this doesn't happen again, either here in Southport or in other high profile cases where people are receiving confidential health care."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Inspired by Sergio and David's running, Alice and Elsie's schools will also be taking part in a mini marathon in Southport on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Two dads whose daughters were killed in the Southport attack said running has brought them so close they have become "like brothers" as they prepare to run the London Marathon together.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The principal villages of the township are Fairfield, Southport, Greenfield Hill and Stratfield.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

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