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Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram and Alison Navarro, Liverpool City Region Race Equality Hub Programme Director

Liverpool City Region’s new Anti-Racism Strategy unveiled to make people feel safe, valued and listened to

Liverpool City Region’s new Anti-Racism Strategy was unveiled today with a clear vision to dismantle systemic racism, strengthen trust and celebrate the contribution of members of Black, Asian and Minority…

February 27, 2026

Local News

These 11 divers will swim with sharks to raise funds for Queenscourt Hospice

This Saturday, eleven courageous supporters of Queenscourt Hospice will take on an unforgettable challenge as they dive with sharks at the Blue Planet Aquarium to raise vital funds for local…

February 27, 2026

Local News

These 11 divers will swim with sharks to raise funds for Queenscourt Hospice

February 27, 2026

Festival Favourite Jason Byrne will open the 2026 Southport Comedy Festival

Events & Entertainment

Jason Byrne opens 2026 Southport Comedy Festival with brand new show 30 Years Byrning

February 27, 2026

Hesketh Park in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Local News

Plans to restore Hesketh Park Conservatory in Southport to be unveiled at public event

February 27, 2026

Local News

Hundreds support Ukrainian Day in Southport as ‘a reminder that we are not alone’

February 27, 2026

The 2025 Stand Up For Southport People's Choice Award winner, the Paediatric Department at Ormskirk Hospital

Local News

Stand Up For Southport People’s Choice Award returns for 2026 with your chance to highlight our NHS heroes

February 26, 2026

Local News

Dovehevan celebrates three of its homes being recognised in North West’s Top 20 Care Homes 2026

February 26, 2026

Southport Town Hall. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Local News

Sefton Council to raise £12m selling assets as it looks to balance Budget

February 26, 2026

The Vincent Hotel in Southport is honouring its long-serving team members with a celebratory event with a 200th birthday cake which pays tribute to years they have all invested in the venue. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID

Local News

The Vincent Hotel celebrates long serving team members with 200th birthday cake and special celebration

February 26, 2026

Events & Entertainment

The audience enjoyed the return of the Southport Comedy Pub Crawl. Inside Southport Market

Events & Entertainment

Southport Market full of laughter this Wednesday with Comedy Bingo Winter Social and Comedy Pub Crawl

Southport Market will be full of fun and laughter this Wednesday (25th February 2026) with TWO great value events taking place. People can call in for the fortnightly Comedy Bingo…

February 24, 2026

Southport Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

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…

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

It’s the final weekend of the February Half Term in Southport and there’s plenty to…

February 19, 2026

Events & Entertainment

Southport Wellbeing Fair invites you to a celebration of community, connection and healthy living

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

February 17, 2026

Events & Entertainment

7 superb shows at Southport Market in February with Bounce Mania, Neon Glow Party, Supersonic, Comedy Pub Crawl and more

February 17, 2026

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

Events & Entertainment

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

February 16, 2026

Events & Entertainment

Lightport Review: Illuminating new event offers a mesmerising view of Southport

February 15, 2026

Business & Economy

Daniel Frampton and Cathy Holme have been appointed as directors at Acumen Financial

Business & Economy

Two new directors appointed at Acumen Financial as firm marks two decades of growth

An independent financial adviser (IFA) has strengthened its board with the appointment of two new directors. Acumen Financial, based in Burscough, was founded two decades ago by Angela Maher and…

February 24, 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…

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

December 2, 2025

Business & Economy

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

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

Charity & Fundraising

The Matthew Lock ADHD Charity was honoured as a Finalist in the Sefton Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Sefton Council at the 2025 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Matthew Lock ADHD Charity inspired by caring teenager honoured with Sefton Diversity Award sponsored by Sefton Council

The Matthew Lock ADHD Charity was honoured as a Finalist in the Sefton Diversity and…

February 25, 2026

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards seeks to exceptional local heroes to celebrate for Main Award in 2026

Truly exceptional people who are making a massive mark in our community are being sought…

February 4, 2026

Pride Of Sefton Awards

EFT Group seeks local heroes for Sefton Courage Award at 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards

EFT Group is seeking your nominations for this year’s Sefton Courage Award. This category looks…

February 3, 2026

Pride Of Sefton Awards

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

Local heroes who have given a lifetime of service to communities across Sefton are being…

January 28, 2026

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Sefton Business In The Community Award sponsored by In Demand Radio issues call to honour local champions

Businesses who drive positive change in the community in Sefton will be celebrated at the…

January 26, 2026

Nina Karetska a campaigner for Ukrainian culture and freedom has won the Diversity and Inclusion Award sponsored by Sefton Council at the Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. She was presented with her award by Sefton Council Leader Cllr Marion Atkinson

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Sefton Diversity and Inclusion Award sponsored by Sefton Council seeks local heroes for Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards

The search has begun to honour those who proudly champion diversity and inclusion for all…

January 23, 2026

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