Both the Southport Visiter and Ormskirk Advertiser are now part of Reach PLC (known as Retch PLC in Private Eye magazine)

Both have been through some hard times in recent ears with what one media owner called a 'failed business model'.

What do you think the future holds for the Vis?

https://www.qlocal.co.uk/ormskirk/news_list/Will_coronavirus_%27kill_off%27_the_Advertiser-55044376.htm

"Southport and West Lancashire’s oldest and best-loved newspapers are to continue publishing through the virus crisis.

Tough times lie ahead as the Coronavirus crisis gathers pace but the Southport Visiter, Midweek Visiter and Ormskirk Advertiser view: ‘It’s business as usual.’’

Editor Adrian Short said: ‘Let me assure you of our determination to battle on through this period of uncertainty and continue to serve our readers as the number one source of news and information for the area."

If you are worried about getting hold of your copy of the paper then contact the newspaper sales team by calling 0333 202 8000 or by visiting newspapersubs.co.uk. They will do everything they can to help."

NB It is kill off and ears are never recent