Lapel Menswear owned by Anthony Parkinson is opening in Wayfarers Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Lapel Menswear to open inside Wayfarers Arcade in Southport with iconic shop ‘excited’ to return

Wayfarers Arcade sponsored feature Lapel Menswear is opening its doors inside Wayfarers Arcade in Southport town centre this Saturday (31st January 2026)  as the iconic menswear shop makes a welcome…

Over 100 local businesses attended three recent InvestSefton events to help local businesses make the most of Southport 2026. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Local businesses learn through free InvestSefton events how to make the most of Southport 2026 events

Over 100 local businesses attended three recent InvestSefton events to help local businesses make the most of Southport’s packed 2026 programme of cultural events. InvestSefton invited Sefton businesses likely to…

Over 100 local businesses attended three recent InvestSefton events to help local businesses make the most of Southport 2026. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Local businesses learn through free InvestSefton events how to make the most of Southport 2026 events

Volunteers in Southport welcomed Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns as they stitched bunting for this year’s Great Big Green Lunch. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Mayor calls in to support The Hearth volunteers as they stitch bunting for the Great Big Green Lunch

The Bandstand on Lord Street in Southport
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Southport people invited to Public Briefing towards creating Lord Street Action Group and adopting bandstands

Wing Commander Andy Green OBE
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World land speed record holder Wing Commander Andy Green OBE to join Sir Henry Segave centenary celebrations

Manchester House Care Home in Southport has achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status
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Southport care home earns recognition for supporting Armed Forces veterans living in residential care

Golfers and supporters of Queenscourt Hospice take part in the 2025 Queenscourt Invitational Golf Day at Hurlston Hall
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Queenscourt Invitational Golf Day returns to Hurlston Hall Golf Club in fundraising drive for hospice

Swingtime Big Band Feat. Liane Carroll and Emma Holcroft at Southport Jazz Festival. Photo by Andrew Brown Media
Events & Entertainment

Southport Jazz Festival 2026 opening day kicks off with Trio JDM, Bryan Corbett then Swingtime Big Band feat. Liane Carroll & Emma Holcroft

James Bretnall-Bennett at the Grand Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

The Grand Southport unveils exciting events and experiences for 2026 as James Bretnall-Bennett appointed Cluster Manager

Southport Festival organisers Clifford Ray Emma Holcroft and Jez Murphy. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

Southport Jazz Festival 2026 launches exciting year of events in Southport on a high note

Southport Jazz Festival sponsored feature  Southport’s first big event of 2026 opens on a high note today with the 2026 Southport Jazz Festival.  Visitors from all over the UK are…

Phil Vickery will appear at Southport Flower Show
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ITV This Morning chef Phil Vickery returns to cook live at Southport Flower Show

Southport Flower Show sponsored feature  Phil Vickery will be returning to this year’s show on…

Santa's Secret Forest
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Santa’s Secret Forest returns in 2026 with even more festive magic as limited early bird tickets go on sale

The North West’s most magical hi-tech Christmas experience, Santa’s Secret Forest, is set to return…

Arthur Evans is a big fan of Southport Jazz Festival
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Southport Jazz Festival hits high note for music loving youngest fan, Arthur, aged three

Brian Lewis - Southport Triptych
Events & Entertainment

Southport Palette Club opens 2026 with Council Members’ Exhibition opening at The Atkinson

Events & Entertainment

Music lovers coming from all four corners of the UK to enjoy 2026 Southport Jazz Festival

Southport artist Nasro Mo painting plein air at the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

Stunning Southport plein air paintings to go on display in new Solo Exhibition by Nasro Mo

Swingtime Big Band Feat. Liane Carroll and Emma Holcroft at Southport Jazz Festival. Photo by Andrew Brown Media
Events & Entertainment

Swingtime Big Band ft Liane Carroll and Emma Holcroft brings Great American songbook to like at Southport Jazz Festival

Scott Evans Director of Evans Commercial Finance
Business & Economy

Sandgrounders Business Club returns to Southport FC as first networking event of 2026

People keen to build their businesses and make new contacts in 2026 are invited to call into the Sandgrounders Business Club this January.  The next networking event takes place at…

Ryan Lewis owner of Hidden Vines UK
Business & Economy

Christmas Sandgrounders Business Club features Ryan Lewis of Hidden Vines and Bev Howard’s festive quiz

People are invited to the Christmas edition of the Sandgrounders Business Club this week!  This…

Mike Ratcliffe
Business & Economy

Tributes paid to Southport lawyers Mike Ratcliffe and Geoff Cottrell at Law Society event

Tributes were paid to two much-admired lawyers at the 2025 Southport & Ormskirk Law Society…

Just over a year after the deaths of founders Bernard and Joan O'Malley, Southport fresh food producer Nationwide Produce breaks through the £200m revenue barrier for the first time. Tim O'Malley heads the firm as managing director
Business & Economy

Nationwide Produce earns £200m for first time as son says milestone ‘would have made Dad proud’

Business & Economy

Sandgrounders Business Club welcomes three great speakers with Christmas event coming next

A scenic picture of Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Business & Economy

InvestSefton launches three free workshops to help businesses thrive in Southport 2026

Scottie Scheffler of the United States tees off on the 14th hole during the final round of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 20, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Photo by Warren Little / Getty Images / R&A
Business & Economy

Hear about exciting plans for Southport in 2026 including The Open at the Sefton Economic Forum this November

At Sandgrounders Business Club at Southport Football Club are (from left): Chris Harding Birkdale Insurance); Tom Woods, Operations Director at Halcyon IT; Chris Norris, Financial Planner at Fore Financial Planning; and Elliott Horan, Southport Football Club Commercial Director. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Business & Economy

Sandgrounders Business Club networking back at Southport FC this November with speakers David Quilliam and Jonathan Cunningham

Fletchers Group is pleased to announce the promotion of two experienced legal professionals, Michelle Heyes and Gillian Lakes, to Directors within its Serious Injury division, Serious Injury Law
Business & Economy

Fletchers Group promotes Michelle Heyes and Gillian Lakes to Directors within its Serious Injury division

The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards at The Grand in Southport. The winners of the Sefton Unsung Hero Award sponsored by Fletchers Solicitors. The winners were; Mike and Eva Ainscough; Abigail Butler; Tanya Holden; and Steve Mitton
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Fletchers Solicitors appeals to shine light on Sefton Unsung Heroes at 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards

Do you know an Unsung Hero in Sefton who deserves to be celebrated for what…

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Sefton School Of The Year 2026 launched as Southport Education Group appeals for nominations

Who would you like to see crowned as the 2026 Sefton School Of The Year? …

Melissa Mosscrop and Grace Eccles have been recognised for their immense talent as they were awarded the 2025 Sefton Young Sportsperson of The Year Awards sponsored by Merseyrail. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Signal to honour Sefton Young Sportsperson Of The Year backed by Merseyrail at Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards

The signal has gone out to shine a spotlight on talented young sportspeople from across…

G:Force Gospel Choir, embedded within the Music Department at Formby High School, won the 2025 Sefton Arts Award sponsored by Fitton Estates at the Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards at The Grand in Southport. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Sefton Arts Award 2026 sponsored by Fitton Estates to shine a light on local heroes at Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards

The search has begun to shine a light on those shining bright in the world…

Tracy Hall and her Dalmatians are raising funds for Queenscourt Hospice at the Southport Santa Sprint. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Charity & Fundraising

Spotted! Cruella de Vil and her Dalmatians join Southport Santa Sprint to support Queenscourt Hospice

Cruella de Vil and her dalmatians will be taking part in the 2025 Southport Santa…

The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards 2025. The Main Award was made in honour of Elsie Dot Stancombe, aged seven; Bebe King, aged six, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, aged nine, as family members represented them
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards 2026 launched to celebrate our inspiring community heroes

The 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards has today been launched as the search begins…

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Lapel Menswear owned by Anthony Parkinson is opening in Wayfarers Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Lapel Menswear to open inside Wayfarers Arcade in Southport with iconic shop ‘excited’ to return

Wayfarers Arcade sponsored feature Lapel Menswear is opening its doors inside Wayfarers Arcade in Southport town centre this Saturday (31st January 2026)  as the iconic menswear shop makes a welcome…

Lapel Menswear owned by Anthony Parkinson is opening in Wayfarers Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Lapel Menswear to open inside Wayfarers Arcade in Southport with iconic shop ‘excited’ to return

Southport Festival organisers Clifford Ray Emma Holcroft and Jez Murphy. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

Southport Jazz Festival 2026 launches exciting year of events in Southport on a high note

Over 100 local businesses attended three recent InvestSefton events to help local businesses make the most of Southport 2026. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Local businesses learn through free InvestSefton events how to make the most of Southport 2026 events

Volunteers in Southport welcomed Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns as they stitched bunting for this year’s Great Big Green Lunch. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Mayor calls in to support The Hearth volunteers as they stitch bunting for the Great Big Green Lunch

Andy Burgess
Sports

Southport FC Chief Operating Officer Andy Burgess leaves club ‘with respect and best wishes’ after three years

Southport FC’s owners have thanked Chief Operating Officer Andy Burgess for his “commitment, professionalism and the support” after he said farewell following nearly three years with the club.  Andy Burgess…

Sports

Fans pay tribute to Southport FC’s ‘greatest ever player’ Eric ‘Big Red’ Redrobe

Scores of fans have paid their tributes to the man judged to be Southport Football…

Southport FC. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Sports

Southport FC announces new full time Scholar Programme as part of club’s vision for player development

Southport Football Club is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new full-time Scholar Programme,…

The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush generated more than £280 million in economic benefit for Northern Ireland. Photo by The R&A
Sports

The 153rd Open drove £280m economic benefit says independent research as golf tournament heads to Southport

Sports

Christmas Markets coming to Southport FC with two day event including game v Worksop Town

Southport FC co-owner Kieran Malone is delighted the club is opening a new coffee shop in the former Pavilion cafe building in Southport
Sports

Southport FC and Southport FC Foundation open new coffee shop in former Pavilion cafe building

Owners of Lockbusters Locksmiths in Southport Shaun and Lynn Huyton have signed up as sponsors at Southport Football Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Sports

Lockbusters Locksmiths unlock new sponsorship deal with Southport FC as they admire club’s ambition

Sports

Over 2,000 players rush to sign up for new Sefton Padel courts in Southport as plans submitted

An artist's impression of the new Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport, first released on 20th May 2022
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VINCI Building announced as preferred contractor to create new £73m Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport

Competitors in the Pups Race at the Mad Dog 10K run in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Record number of young runners enter Pups Race at 2026 Mad Dog 10K run in Southport

Wine and Words by Watson on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID
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Wine & Words by Watson pens perfect introduction as Southport writes exciting new story in 2026

The Southport Colour Run at Southport Rugby Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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S&B and Southport Rugby team up for fantastic fundraising 2026 for Elsie’s Story and Southport Soup Kitchen

Rev Martin Abrams has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by LWC Drinks at the 2025 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. He was presented with his award by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group Managing Director Rob Ashcroft, alongside presenters Claire Simmo and Fraser Dainton
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Local heroes with years of dedication to community sought for Sefton Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by LWC Drinks

Guests attended the annual Sefton Holocaust Memorial Service at Christ Church in Southport. Michael Braham, Glen Williams, Pauline Collier and Rabbi M.Perez. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Sefton UNISON laments sharp fall in UK schools teaching lessons about the Holocaust

A large crowd of well-wishers and supporters enjoyed the soft launch of The Big Onion in the Town Hall Gardens in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Big Onion praised in Parliament for excellent role in helping hundreds of young people into work

Leading up to Kew roundabout in Southport, part of the Southport Eastern Access scheme. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Road improvements planned for Kew roundabout and Foul Lane as part of £17m Southport Eastern Access

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