Southport, with its seaside charm, has attracted a lot people over the years including Stede Bonnet, aka The Gentleman Pirate. An acquaintance of Blackbeard's for a short time, Bonnet would get ...

Stede Bonnet, who was famously captured trying to escape Southport in 1718, will serve as the inspiration for a new HBO Max series from Taika Waititi.

Two new shops, a major café refurbishment and a slide down to the beach are among the exciting plans for Southport Pier following a £3m transformation.