The Stand Up For Southport team from left: Jo Delaney-McGuffie Jamie Lopez, Phil O'Brien, Janelle Jordan and Andrew Brown. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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Stand Up For Southport launches new daily newsletter and Southport People feature with Local News Fund backing

For six years, Stand Up For Southport has brought you our town's news every day, free to read, through our website and social media pages from a team of one.…

An artist's impression of the new EFT Group headquarters in Southport
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Southport firm’s major expansion ambitions supported by supermarket opening

Expansion plans by one of Southport’s major employers are due to be supported thanks to the opening of a local supermarket.  EFT Group is leading an ambitious £9million project to…

An artist's impression of the new EFT Group headquarters in Southport
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Southport firm’s major expansion ambitions supported by supermarket opening

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Lord Street needs ‘toolkit of measures’ to keep improving as Small Business Rate Relief welcomed

A team from Kingswood Homes joined Deegan Electricals for a day of clearing and preparation at Bebe’s Hive in Southport
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Kingswood Homes sponsors Bebe’s Hive Ozdust Ball in Southport after hands-on help

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Southport Remembrance Sunday event will see extra security measures and longer road closures

Events & Entertainment

7 Southport Market events this November with Comedy Bingo, Artisan Market, Soulferno and more

Diners have been enjoying exploring the warming new Autumn and Winter Menu at the Grand in Southport. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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Diners delighted by new Autumn Menu at The Grand Southport exciting surprise for dessert lovers

Comedy Bingo Winter Socials with Belong Birkdale hosted by Brendan Riley. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Comedy Bingo Winter Socials with Belong Birkdale are back to brighten darker days

Southport Artisan Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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New Christmas Market set for Southport with festive traders this December

Southport Artisan Market by Independent Street. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Southport Artisan Market returns with 50 stalls, live music, and children’s art and sand art workshops

Southport Market paid partnership  The monthly Southport Artisan Market is back in town this Saturday (7th November 2026).  You can browse over 50 stalls operated by a range of local…

New Southport Football Club FC volunteers Paul and Shaun handed a bunch of free tickets for the Southport FC Fireworks Spectacular to Andy’s Man Club
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Southport FC volunteers present tickets to Amdy’s Man’s Club for fireworks spectacular

New Southport Football Club volunteers Paul and Shaun handed a bunch of free tickets for…

The Southport Christmas Spectacular. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID
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What’s On in Southport: 27 unmissable November events with fireworks, festive fun, live music and more

Get ready for a busy November in Southport!!  Here are some of the many things…

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10 superb Southport events families will love this Halloween weekend

The Jolly Postman Trail in Southport, part of the Books Alive festival. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Families enjoy final day to explore The Jolly Postman Trail in Southport

David Domoney
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National Garden and Nature Presenter David Domoney to return to Southport Flower Show in 2027

Southport Card Show is at Victoria Park in Southport between 10am and 5pm on Sunday 1st November 2026
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Southport Card Show set for Victoria Park on with 45 Pokémon vendors, food and drink and more

Deirdre O'Kane will star at the 2027 Southport Comedy Festival
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Ireland’s Queen of Comedy Deirdre O’Kane is first act announced for 2027 Southport Comedy Festival

The Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa's team took part at IGTM 2026 in Cannes. Represented by Golf Sales Manager Ross Astley, the resort joined the event, strengthening its international connections and establishing promising new partnerships within the golf tourism industry
Business & Economy

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa strengthens international golf industry partnerships at IGTM Cannes 2026

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa wrapped up a successful appearance at the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) 2026 in Cannes, France, establishing valuable new partnerships and strengthening its connections…

Southport-based UK holiday park operator Harrison Leisure Group has returned to profit
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Harrison Leisure Group posts £1.9m pre-tax profit as responsive leadership pays dividends

By Tony McDonough Liverpool Business News Southport-based UK holiday park operator Harrison Leisure Group has…

Phil Gee, founder of Social Media Academy and AI Academy
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Social Media Academy and AI Academy founder marks 19 years in business with thank you to clients

Social Media Academy and AI Academy founder marks 19 years in business with thank you…

Judith Royden owner of Rosebank Referrals
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‘After 40 years in premier banking I’ve built an incredible network of trusted business professionals’

Sandgrounders Business Club at Southport Football Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Sandgrounders Business Club networking event hosts Sharon Kemp of Thrive With AI

Hundreds of people registered to attend Sefton@Work's Be Inspired events, held in Bootleand Southport
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Hundreds enjoy Be Inspired events to discover new jobs, training and career opportunities

Harrison Drury, has achieved its strongest showing yet in the prestigious Legal 500 rankings
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Harrison Drury law firm records strongest showing yet in Legal 500 rankings

Colleagues and guests from Fletchers Solicitors have raised over £5,000 after completing the Keswick 3 Peaks Challenge
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Fletchers team conquers Keswick 3 Peaks Challenge to help people with life changing injuries

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Harrison Drury appoints conveyancer with expertise in complex probate property sales in Southport

Dr Karen Groves MBE (second left) the founder of Queenscourt Hospice with the Main Grand Pride Of Sefton Award sponsored by Mikhail Hotel And Leisure Group. She is pictured alongside Mayor of Seftohn Cllr June Burns (left); husband John Moffat (third left); and Queenscourt Fundraising manager Liz Hartley (right) who won the Community Impact Award. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards 2027 issues call for local heroes who deserve to be honoured

Calling all the heroes! The 2027 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards is launched today, as…

The Pines, at Redgate Primary School in Formby, have been recognised as a Finalist in the prestigious Sefton School Of The Year Award sponsored by Southport Education Group at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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‘The staff in The Pines are all shining stars, always going the extra mile to be the best school they can be’

The team at The Pines, at Redgate Primary School in Formby, have been praised for…

Adrian Antell the Headteacher at Farnborough Junior School In Birkdale in Southport has been honoured as a Finalist in the Sefton Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by LWC Drinks at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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Southport Headteacher who leapt out of plane for Elsie’s Story earns Sefton Lifetime Achievement Award

A Headteacher who has gone to huge lengths to support his community during 20 packed…

Steve Weekes and Gavin Hynes were applauded as Finalists in the Sefton Lifetime Achievement category sponsored by LWC Drinks in the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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Crosby teachers make ‘outstanding’ change to lives of young people building confidence, resilience and teamwork

Two teachers in Crosby who have made "outstanding contributions” to the lives of young people…

Danielle Alzahabi was a Finalist in the Sefton Diversity and Inclusion Award sponsored by Sefton Council in the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards at The Grand in Southport. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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Community champion launched walking group for women and is an advocate for women in business

A community figure who launched a walking group to strengthen bonds between women locally has…

Nicola Robson was a Finalist in the Sefton Arts Award sponsored by Fitton Estates at the 2026 Grand Pride Of |Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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Author illustrator Nicola Robson wins Sefton Arts Award accolade after success of first book

A young author-illustrator who’s published her first book, in order to help children and adults…

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The Stand Up For Southport team from left: Jo Delaney-McGuffie Jamie Lopez, Phil O'Brien, Janelle Jordan and Andrew Brown. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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Stand Up For Southport launches new daily newsletter and Southport People feature with Local News Fund backing

For six years, Stand Up For Southport has brought you our town's news every day, free to read, through our website and social media pages from a team of one.…

The Stand Up For Southport team from left: Jo Delaney-McGuffie Jamie Lopez, Phil O'Brien, Janelle Jordan and Andrew Brown. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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Stand Up For Southport launches new daily newsletter and Southport People feature with Local News Fund backing

The Sefton@Work Stars Awards brought celebrated some of the borough's most inspiring success stories. Mayor of Sefton Cllr Jennifer Corcoran with guests at the Stars event
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Sefton@Work Stars Awards honours people who developed skills, earned jobs and changed their lives

An artist's impression of the new EFT Group headquarters in Southport
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Southport firm’s major expansion ambitions supported by supermarket opening

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Lord Street needs ‘toolkit of measures’ to keep improving as Small Business Rate Relief welcomed

Southport Walking Cricket Group
Sports

Southport Walking Cricket Group helps people over 50 stay active, socialise and enjoy sport together

Southport Walking Cricket Group continues to grow, bringing people together through sport. Founded in 2022 with just four participants, the Southport Walking Cricket Group has grown to more than 40…

Colin Toohey, Director of Mini and Junior Rugby at Southport RFC
Sports

Southport Rugby Club expands Schools Rugby Programme thanks to Elsie’s Story

Southport Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce the launch of an expanded Schools Rugby…

President Ted Morrell hands Nigel and Haydn their 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Coaching certificates
Sports

Southport’s Victoria Park Bowling Club celebrates a first with two Level 2 Bowling Coaches

Victoria Park Bowling Club is the first and only Crown Green Bowling Club in the…

Former Southport FC Manager Neil Danns. Photo by © Cameron Hayes / cdhayesphotography.co.uk
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Southport FC begin search for new Manager as Neil Danns departs with ‘genuine thanks and respect’

Spectators arrive to enjoy The Open Golf at Royal Birkdale in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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The Open may be over – but you can relive your Royal Birkdale experience with Southport Golf Tours

Ryan Fox has won The 154th Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport. Photo by The R&A
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Ryan Fox hails Royal Birkdale as ‘one of the best courses’ as he wins The 154th Open Golf tournament

Tommy Fleetwood at The 154th Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport. Photo by The R&A
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Tommy Fleetwood: ‘Walking up to every green, it’s like the most amazing ovation that you can imagine’

Sports

Family-run Southport business 600 Degrees aims to serve 6,000 pizzas at The Open at Royal Birkdale

Black History Month was celebrated in Southport with a successful event organised by SACHA
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Black History Month celebrated in Southport as SACHA hosts film screening

People are invited to the Southport Christmas Spectacular this November
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Southport Christmas Spectacular line-up revealed with Ray Quinn, Toy Story, K-Pop and Paddington fun

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EFT Group ‘delighted’ at backing for new £9m headquarters with ambition to start construction in 2027

People in Sefton who were affected by the historic ban on LGBT personnel serving in the Armed Forces are being encouraged to come forward and check whether they are eligible for financial and non-financial support
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Veterans in Sefton affected by historic LGBT ban encouraged to check if they can access support

Southport dad Leon Skapars with wife Crystal and their three boys
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Bestselling author Leigh Rivers praised for ‘unbelievable kindness’ with £30,000 pledge to young dad fighting cancer

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Major Parliamentary report urges greater arts investment to boost towns like Southport

Gerry Gottig
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Southport hotelier and hospitality champion Gerry Gottig who cooked for royalty ‘will be missed greatly’

The Waterfront Southport Hotel. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Sefton Fostering Conference in Southport celebrates people who support children

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