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

Southport Jazz Festival sponsored feature Music lovers are making their way to Southport from all four corners of the UK to savour this year’s Southport Jazz Festival.  They are looking…

The Blinds Collection on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

The Blinds Collection in Southport hosts grand opening with live music, wheel of fortune and a look around new shop

The Blinds Collection sponsored feature The new The Blinds Collection shop in Southport is celebrating its grand opening this weekend, with everyone invited.  The family-run business will open its doors…

The Blinds Collection on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

The Blinds Collection in Southport hosts grand opening with live music, wheel of fortune and a look around new shop

Volare in Southport has won the title of the UK's Best Restaurant at the UK SBA Small Business Awards. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Volare in Southport ‘thrilled’ to win UK’s Best Restaurant title at UK SBA Small Business Awards

Southport Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Southport Market reopens after winter break with improved Market Quarter and a busy year of events

The International Women's Day celebration organised by Queenscourt Hospice and Stand Up For Southport at The Grand Southport. Event organisers and guests including (from left): Claire Brown (Stand Up For Southport); Tammy Burgess (Southport FC); Liz Hartley (Queenscourt Hospice); Rachel Fitzgerald (Southport BID); Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns; Merseyside Deputy Lord Lieutenant Julie Lawson; Sreena Silcock-Prince (Silcock Leisure Group); Ged Janssen (Mikhail Hotel And Leisure Group); and Andrew Brown (Stand Up For Southport)
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International Women’s Day event at the Grand Southport celebrates women with global theme of ‘Give To Gain’

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

A scenic picture of Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

New rules will target street drinking, drugs and abusive behaviour in Southport and Bootle town centres

A scenic photo of Southport Train Station and Chapel Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Merseyside Police lead ‘Winter Of Action’ as they crack down on shop thefts and robbery in Southport

The Living Well Bus on Chaopel Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Medfia
Local News

National Cervical Cancer Prevention Week invites women aged 25 to 64 to attend cervical screening sessions

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

Southport Jazz Festival sponsored feature Swingtime Big Band featuring Liane Carroll and Emma Holcroft will launch the opening Friday night of the 2026 Southport Jazz Festival.  Guests can sit back…

Southport Food and Drink Festival
Events & Entertainment

Visit Southport shares 12 must-see events you won’t want to miss in Southport in 2026

From a spectacular light show in just a few weeks’ time to a literary festival…

Marston's and Luke Humphries are on the lookout for the UK’s best pub darts team with the Zetland Hotel and the Old Duke two Southport pubs taking part
Events & Entertainment

The Cool Hand Cup returns with two Southport Marston’s pubs hosting Luke Humphries £10,000 darts challenge

Marston’s is calling on punters to step up to the oche in over 500 pubs,…

All Souls Dramatic Club
Events & Entertainment

Peter Pan prepares to fly into Southport as All Souls Dramatic Club bring more panto magic to The Atkinson

Our Little Hour the musical based on the life of Walter Tull that commissioned by Show Racism the Red Card will be performed at The Atkinson in Southport on Wednesday 25th February 2026
Events & Entertainment

Acclaimed musical in Southport challenges injustice endured by heroic black British Army Officer Walter Tull

Southport Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

10 Southport Market events to start 2026 in style with comedy pub crawls, Supersonic, Greatest Musicals and more

Inspiration, a free, family-friendly exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the modern railway, is heading to Southport. Photo courtesy of Railway 200
Events & Entertainment

Inspiration exhibition train goes full steam ahead for Southport this January with free spaces for visitors

Events & Entertainment

Southport Jazz Festival 2026: Full guide to all 10 shows attracting music lovers from across the UK

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

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…

Tik Taco is a sponsor for the Southport Santa Sprint for Queenscourt Hospice
Charity & Fundraising

Tik Taco urges everyone to ‘join in, dress up and get festive’ at Southport Santa Sprint for Queenscourt Hospice

Queenscourt Hospice is delighted to announce Tik Taco as a sponsor for their annual Santa…

Charity & Fundraising

People invited to support Queenscourt Hospice Big Give Christmas Challenge with every donation doubled

Queenscourt Hospice is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge to raise £80,000 in…

Freddie Johnson is dancing Strictly in Southport for Queenscourt Hospice
Charity & Fundraising

Manager of Emily’s in Formby is dedicating his dance at Strictly to much loved support worker and his family

The General Manager of Emily’s restaurant in Formby will dedicate his dance at the Strictly…

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

Southport Jazz Festival sponsored feature Music lovers are making their way to Southport from all four corners of the UK to savour this year’s Southport Jazz Festival.  They are looking…

Events & Entertainment

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

Featuring headliners Billy Ocean, The Ks, Ocean Colour Scene and Sugababes, the Salt & Tar Music Weekender festival in Bootle attracted over 10,000 visitors
Local News

Bootle bid launched to become UK’s first Town of Culture

The Blinds Collection on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

The Blinds Collection in Southport hosts grand opening with live music, wheel of fortune and a look around new shop

Volare in Southport has won the title of the UK's Best Restaurant at the UK SBA Small Business Awards. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Volare in Southport ‘thrilled’ to win UK’s Best Restaurant title at UK SBA Small Business Awards

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

Northwood Southport & Ormskirk estate agents held their first ever Landlord Roadshow at Waterfront Southport Hotel with a range of expert speakers. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Landlord Roadshow returns to Southport with guidance and support for landlords and property professionals

Southport College is inviting professionals working across the Liverpool City Region’s travel and visitor economy to enrol on its new Customer Service and Leadership training course
Local News

Southport College launches FREE customer service and leadership training for visitor economy

Southport College is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Wickes Southport. Photo by Victoria Gibbons
Local News

Southport College students collaborate with Wickes to create huge new community art mural

Some of the team at Making Energy Greener.
Local News

Making Energy Greener welcomes Warm Homes Plan as vital step to more energy efficient and affordable homes

Southport Hospital
Local News

Return of Children’s A&E to Southport a step closer as calls made to improve congested road between hospitals

Local News

Your Southport Stars seeks local businesses which shine ahead of glittering awards night

Shoppers enjoy a day out on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Combined Authority unveils Budget to grow economy, build modern public transport network and strengthen local workforce

Eastbank Enterprise Arcade on Eastbank Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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New cafe at Eastbank Enterprise Arcade in Southport is in design stage with occupier with terms in discussion

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