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Southport Community Wellbeing Fair shares Taster Session times and list of everyone taking part

Organisers of the new Southport Community Wellbeing Fair have shared the times of the Taster Sessions and the full list of organisations taking part. Southport Community Wellbeing Fair: A Celebration…

February 20, 2026

The Grand Southport. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

Events & Entertainment

Top prizes to be won at Las Vegas Casino Charity Night Party at The Grand in Southport for ICU Steps

An exciting array of prizes has been unveiled for this weekend’s spectacular Las Vegas Casino Charity Night Party at The Grand in Southport. The fundraising night will take place across…

February 20, 2026

Events & Entertainment

Top prizes to be won at Las Vegas Casino Charity Night Party at The Grand in Southport for ICU Steps

February 20, 2026

Southport FC fans. Photo by Southport FC

Sports

Southport FC expecting large crowd as they face Yeovil Town in FA Trophy Quarter Final

February 20, 2026

Fletchers Solicitors has announced the appointment of Alison Flaherty and Phil Barnes as Directors within its Clinical Negligence practice

Business & Economy

Fletchers Solicitors strengthens Clinical Negligence leadership with two Director promotions

February 20, 2026

Southport MP Patrick Hurley and the CEO of VisitEngland, Patricia Yates

Local News

MP hails £1million VisitEngland campaign placing Southport at heart of North West tourism

February 20, 2026

Southport Market Quarter. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Local News

Works to improve Southport Market Quarter planned for March with temporary road closures

February 20, 2026

Shoppers enjoyed a celebration of Ukrainian culture at the International Peace Day event at Wayfarers Shopping Arcade on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

10 Southport events to enjoy this weekend with Casino Charity Night, Ukrainian Day, Wellbeing Fair & more

February 19, 2026

Artistic impressions of what a future space in the Town Hall Gardens on Lord Street in Southport may look like prior to formal plans being submitted

Local News

Sefton shortlisted for Most Improved Council in Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards

February 19, 2026

One Vision Housing is proudly partnering with Sefton Council to launch My Place, a project designed to tackle the rise in rough sleeping

Local News

Rise in rough sleeping in Sefton to be targeted by new ‘My Place’ project by One Vision Housing and Sefton Council

February 19, 2026

Events & Entertainment

Lightport in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

Huge success of new Lightport event is ‘just the start’ of exciting 2026 ahead for Southport

Sefton Council Leader Cllr Marion Atkinson declared “this is just the start!” after a hugely successful Lightport event in Southport. Thousands of families flocked to Lord Street on Saturday, Sunday…

February 18, 2026

The AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers are appearing at Southport Air Show

Events & Entertainment

Love Lightport? Here are 24 more superb Southport events you’ll love in 2026

Who loved the new Lightport event in Southport?! If you’re like us and missing it…

February 17, 2026

Events & Entertainment

Lightport in Southport visitors give verdict on ‘fabulous’, ‘mesmerising’ and ‘beautiful’ new event

Families have given their verdict on the brand new Lightport event in Southport! ‘Fabulous’, ‘mesmerising’…

February 16, 2026

Rainbow Wonderland at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport

Events & Entertainment

Northern Quarter in Southport lights up with free Rainbow Wonderland party as Lightport comes to town

February 14, 2026

Events & Entertainment

Lightport in Southport: Full guide to unmissable major new event lighting up our town

February 14, 2026

A scenic photo of the Masters Putting Green crazy golf course in Kings Gardens in Southport

Events & Entertainment

Masters Crazy Golf Southport welcomes families this February Half Term

February 14, 2026

Events & Entertainment

6 fun things to enjoy at The Atkinson in Southport this February Half Term

February 14, 2026

Children's TV presenter Andy Day is heading to Southport Flower Show

Events & Entertainment

Children’s TV presenter Andy Day brings Andy’s Dino Raps to 2026 Southport Flower Show

February 12, 2026

Business & Economy

Sandgrounders Business Club returns with James Churcher, Alan Adams and Elliott Horan the main speakers

Sandgrounders Business Club is back at Southport Football Club this week with a free evening of networking and some superb speakers. This monthly event takes place from 5pm this Thursday…

February 9, 2026

The second CASA (Climate And Sustainability Action) meeting has taken place at Southport Eco Centre. Phoot by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Business & Economy

CASA shares vision for ‘a greener, fairer future for Southport’ with businesses invited to embrace sustainability

Businesses in Sefton interested in learning about how to operate more sustainably are invited to…

January 5, 2026

Southport Life has been founded by Lizzie Barnett, owner of Studio Nine and Southports Journey (left) and Serena Silcock-Prince, Operations Manager at Silcock Leisure Group (right). Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Business & Economy

Southport Life networking event returns with Christmas card plan to bring festive cheer

The next Southport Life Networking event takes place this Thursday (4th December 2025), as guests…

December 2, 2025

Lauren Uzzell, the owner of LMJ Weddings and Events, has won the North West Wedding Planner of the Year for the third time

Business & Economy

Lauren celebrates winning North West Wedding Planner of the Year for third time with place in national final

November 28, 2025

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’

November 26, 2025

Business & Economy

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

November 14, 2025

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

November 7, 2025

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

November 6, 2025

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

November 5, 2025

Charity & Fundraising

Fundraisers enjoyed a fundraising Comedy Bingo night for GABA at Silcock's Family Pier Restaurant in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Charity & Fundraising

Fundraisers enjoy GABA Comedy Bingo at Silcock’s Family Pier Restaurant

There was a superb atmosphere at the Comedy Bingo fundraising night organised by GABA (Go…

February 15, 2026

Churchtown Primary School in Southport, part of Endeavour Learning Trust, is celebrating an unforgettable weekend of success, marked by London Marathon fundraising achievements and a string of prestigious awards. Runners included Headteacher Jinnie Payne

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Carlsberg seeks Sefton Community Impact Award nominations to celebrate at Pride Of Sefton Awards

Carlsberg are inviting people to raise a glass and celebrate the amazing people making a…

February 3, 2026

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…

January 28, 2026

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? …

January 26, 2026

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…

January 25, 2026

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…

January 6, 2026

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