One of England’s oldest seaside towns at risk of losing its beach forever

A SEASIDE town in the UK that was once a popular Victorian resort is at risk of losing its main beach.

Southport’s main sandy beach stretches more than 22 miles along the town.

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However, recent studies have shown that the levels of sand have been rising across the beach.