Merseyside Police officers in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Merseyside Police Southport town centre team reveals results of bid to tackle retail crime and anti social behaviour

Six months after its launch on 9th June 2025, Merseyside Police’s Southport Town Centre Team is proving its value in tackling issues that matter most to local communities. Established to…

Events & Entertainment

Enjoy return of Southport Comedy Pub Crawls this December with four great comedians in four venues

The legendary Southport Comedy Pub Crawls return to town this week, to light up Southport with smiles during these winter months.  People looking for a great night out are invited…

Events & Entertainment

Enjoy return of Southport Comedy Pub Crawls this December with four great comedians in four venues

Hundreds of runners enjoyed the 2025 Southport Sprint for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Hundreds of runners turn out to take part in 2025 Southport Santa Sprint for Queenscourt Hospice

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Southport families share how love for their girls brings them closer as they have huge impact on local community

Work on Southport Market Quarter under Les Transformations de Southport phase 1 is coming to an end
Local News

Market Quarter revamp nears completion with aim of attracting more shoppers, diners and visitors to events

Marc Goodwin, General Sales Manager at Halliwell Jones Kia Southpor (left); Aidan Williams, Halliwell Jones Marketing Manager (centre); and Southport Comedy Festival director Brendan Riley (right). Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

Southport Comedy Festival races ahead with 2026 event as Halliwell Jones Kia announced as headline sponsor

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

The Christmas jumper pub quiz for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Ian Lawson Photography
Events & Entertainment

Southport Christmas Jumper Pub Quiz returns with fab fundraising night for Queenscourt Hospice

All Souls Dramatic Club is performing the Peter Pan panto at The Atkinson Theatre, Southport from 15th–25th January 2026. Photo by Ian Lawson Photography
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All Souls Dramatic Club bring magical new pantomime Peter Pan to The Atkinson in Southport in January 2026

Breakfast With Santa at Silcock's Pier Family Restaurant in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

10 festive Southport attractions families will love this December

With less than three weeks to go until Christmas, there are plenty of fun festive events to enjoy in Southport! Here, Stand Up For Southport gives you a rundown of…

JJ The Elf and Xander Claus at the Candy Cane Club in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

New Candy Cane Club Christmas pop-up bar opens in Southport with fun festive party nights

Candy Cane Club sponsored feature The new Candy cane Club is bringing Christmas to Southport…

Events & Entertainment

Music icons Nile Rodgers and CHIC to headline 2026 Salt & Tar Music Weekender

Musical icon Nile Rodgers and legendary band CHIC will be headlining the Salt & Tar…

Churchtown Christmas Lights. Photo by Churchtown Village
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Festive Fairytale of Churchtown Christmas invited families to enjoy a packed line-up of entertainment

Santa's Grotto is open at Southport Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Santa’s Grotto opens at Southport Market with A Jolly Lunch With Santa events coming this December

The Beauty and The Beast Cast Outside The Atkinson in Southport
Events & Entertainment

Beauty and The Beast panto at The Atkinson in Southport announces final cast

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Preston New Road in Southport. Photo by Debbie Fullwood
Events & Entertainment

Southport Church hosts new ‘Christmas Around The World’ Festival with people invited to get involved

Father Christmas at The Grand in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

Enjoy Christmas around the world with these 8 festive party nights at the Grand Southport

Southport Life has been founded by Lizzie Barnett, owner of Studio Nine and Southport’s 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 write Christmas cards for people who may be on their own this year.  The monthly…

Lauren Uzzell, the owner of LMJ Weddings and Events, has won the North West Wedding Planner of the Year for the third time
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Lauren celebrates winning North West Wedding Planner of the Year for third time with place in national final

A woman who makes dreams come true for couples is celebrating winning the North West…

Business & Economy

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

Thank you to everyone who came to our monthly Sandgrounders Business Club networking event at…

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

Cerys Catterall and Scott Makin have launched a new content creation studio
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Cerys Catterall and Scott Makin launch dedicated content and podcast studio in Southport

Fletchers Solicitors in Southport
Business & Economy

Fletchers Group in Southport continues rapid growth strategy with growing revenues and new UK acquisitions

The Lake House in Waterloo. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Business & Economy

InvestSefton unveils four events this autumn to help businesses unlock new opportunities

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

Sandra Stevenson the Cook Supervisor at Queenscourt is dancing in the Strictly event in Southport to raise funds for the hospice. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Queenscourt Hospice Cook Supervisor Sandra Stevenson is cooking up a storm as she dances at Strictly in Southport

Queenscourt Hospice Cook Supervisor Sandra Stevenson is hoping she has all the ingredients for success…

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Merseyside Police officers in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Merseyside Police Southport town centre team reveals results of bid to tackle retail crime and anti social behaviour

Six months after its launch on 9th June 2025, Merseyside Police’s Southport Town Centre Team is proving its value in tackling issues that matter most to local communities. Established to…

Merseyside Police officers in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Merseyside Police Southport town centre team reveals results of bid to tackle retail crime and anti social behaviour

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

Events & Entertainment

Enjoy return of Southport Comedy Pub Crawls this December with four great comedians in four venues

Hundreds of runners enjoyed the 2025 Southport Sprint for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Hundreds of runners turn out to take part in 2025 Southport Santa Sprint for Queenscourt Hospice

Southport FC owners Kieran Malone and David Cunningham
Sports

Southport FC owners issue heartfelt open letter to residents urging them to support club ‘in every way you can’

Southport Football Club owners have written a heartfelt plea to people in the town to support the club in every way they can.  David Cunningham and Kieran Malone have taken…

Sports

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

Families can look forward to enjoying the new Southport Football Club Christmas Market this December! …

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

Lockbusters Locksmiths are delighted to have secured a sponsorship deal with Southport Football Club.  The…

Southport Football Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Sports

Halloween spectacular at Southport FC vs King’s Lynn with family disco, decorations, games and prizes

Ocean Plaza
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Southport Waterloo AC Running Club hosts Southport run to back #thisgirlcan  – Let’s Lift the Curfew campaign

The Southport Strollers Running Club has won the Community Project award for their Red Squirrel 10k at the England Athletics Regional Awards
Sports

Southport Strollers Running Club wins top award from England Athletics for their Red Squirrel 10k event

Trevor Hitchen will be a special guest at Southport FC v Halifax Town in the FA Cup. He is pictured with Southport Manager Neil Danns
Sports

Former Southport FC Manager Trevor Hitchen, 99, a very special guest for FA Cup clash against Halifax Town

Sports

Road to The Open 2026 at Royal Birkdale in Southport begins as qualifying series confirmed

Local News

Southport Heritage Open Days Festival celebrates positive feedback from visitors as plans begin for 2026

Santa's Grotto is open at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Santa’s Grotto opens at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport bringing festive fun for families

Southport MP Patrick Hurley with winners of the Southport Christmas card competition Charlotte Lawless (left) and Sophie Grant (right)
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Southport Christmas card contest sees pupils from 11 schools thanked for their designs by MP at Southport Market

Plans for future improvements on Southport's Promenade have been revealed with local residents, businesses and visitors being asked for their views
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Metro Mayor outlines plans for record breaking £1.6 billion investment in Liverpool City Region transport

Sergio and Alice Aguiar, Alice's WonderDance has been set up in Alice's memory
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Alice’s WonderDance opens applications for talented young dancers to enjoy their love of dance

Kalash Divine Indian and Bistrot Verite restaurants in Southport
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Two popular Southport restaurants named among UK’s best for 2026

Southport fisherman Kevin Peet is filmed for a German TV documentary. Photo by George O'Connor
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Southport fisherman Kevin Peet stars in national German TV series celebrating his shrimping heritage

Sunnyside Guest House in Southport won the Bronze Award at the 2023 Visit England Awards for Excellence. Owners Anthony and Larissa Duffey
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Award winning Southport guest house celebrated at House of Lords ahead of Small Business Saturday

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