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‘Military compensation must not lead to vulnerable veterans losing other support they should receive’

Patrick Hurley MP backs call to end ‘unjust’ treatment of military compensation Southport MP Patrick Hurley has joined a cross-party letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey calling for…

October 27, 2026

The Wicked Witch by Katy Lancaster, Phaedra Samantha and Venya Krutikov at Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

12 spooktacular Southport Halloween events families will love this Half Term

From Halloween movies, to slime making, Halloween Comedy Bingo, Books Alive events, and real-life ghost trains there’s plenty to enjoy

October 27, 2026

Events & Entertainment

12 spooktacular Southport Halloween events families will love this Half Term

October 27, 2026

Regally Royal Parties are hosting a series of events this Halloween. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

Enjoy a Hocus Pocus Family Halloween Spooktacular in Southport

October 27, 2026

The Smedley Hydro office on Trafalgar Road in Birkdale in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Local News

Smedley Hydro march and rally in Southport calls for show of support to save jobs

October 26, 2026

The former Ainsdale Library building in Ainsdale in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Local News

Ainsdale Library and Hesketh Park Conservatory among landmarks community groups could run

October 26, 2026

Becky Saunders has launched Girls Who Gather, a series of affordable social events inspired by her own experiences of anxiety and loneliness

Local News

Girls Who Gather launched for women to get out and meet people without feeling overwhelmed

October 26, 2026

This picture shows what the changes might look like when viewed along the Promenade. There are plants and trees, a path for bikes, and parking spaces.

Local News

Decision due on proposed changes to roads in Promenade area of Southport

October 26, 2026

Philip Hargreaves - CEO Carbonbit (A Carbon Capture tech company based in North West) John Kerry - US Politician ( U.S. special presidential envoy for climate under President Joe Biden) Miranda Barker OBE DL - CEO RedCAT Group (Miranda Barker OBE (Chair) - RedCAT Group Alasdair Croft - Managing Director AMP EV (a Southport based EV charging company)

Business & Economy

Local entrepreneur reports 250% growth in EV business following Royal Sustainability Summit

October 26, 2026

Thousands of visitors have enjoyed shows at the 2026 Southport Comedy Festival. Gary Delaney

Events & Entertainment

Southport Comedy Festival has record breaking year as over 7,000 visitors enjoy 17 days of laughter

October 26, 2026

Bebe’s Hive raises over £6,000 as chosen charity for 2026 Southport Comedy Festival

October 25, 2026

Jude Lennon: Storytelling & Author Discussion at Southport Library

Events & Entertainment

14 fantastic Fringe Festival events families will love at Books Alive! festival in Southport

October 25, 2026

Events & Entertainment

Southport African Caribbean Heritage Association hosts Children’s Workshop and special movie screening

To celebrate Black History Month, SACHA (Southport African Caribbean Heritage Association) is hosting a series…

October 23, 2026

Southport Oktoberfest. Host Kam Wojtow. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

Southport Oktoberfest is back this weekend with brilliant Bavarian fun and entertainment

October 22, 2026

Events & Entertainment

Banish those winter blues as Comedy Bingo Winter Socials with Belong Birkdale returns to Southport

October 21, 2026

Southport postie Keith Naylor will provide the voice for an interactive postbox when The Jolly Postman Trail launches this weekend

Events & Entertainment

Southport postie plays first class role in delivering Jolly Postman Trail in Southport

October 21, 2026

BOS Musical Theatre Company are proud to present The Band from 17th to 24th October 2026 at Southport Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport. Photo by Ian Lawson Photography

Events & Entertainment

Relight my fire! New musical featuring songs of Take That wows audiences in Southport

October 20, 2026

BOS Musical Theatre Company are proud to present The Band from 17th to 24th October 2026 at Southport Little Theatre

Events & Entertainment

‘I’m living every singer’s dream standing on stage at the Little Theatre singing songs from Take That’

October 20, 2026

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 returned to profit amid continued challenges in the UK economy. Family-owned Harrison, which operates 11…

October 25, 2026

Phil Gee, founder of Social Media Academy and AI Academy

Business & Economy

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…

October 20, 2026

Judith Royden owner of Rosebank Referrals

Business & Economy

‘After 40 years in premier banking I’ve built an incredible network of trusted business professionals’

Guest Blog by Judith Royden Rosebank Referrals Does everyone actually know what I do at…

October 8, 2026

Hundreds of people registered to attend Sefton@Work's Be Inspired events, held in Bootleand Southport

Business & Economy

Hundreds enjoy Be Inspired events to discover new jobs, training and career opportunities

October 1, 2026

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

Business & Economy

Harrison Drury law firm records strongest showing yet in Legal 500 rankings

October 1, 2026

Colleagues and guests from Fletchers Solicitors have raised over £5,000 after completing the Keswick 3 Peaks Challenge

Business & Economy

Fletchers team conquers Keswick 3 Peaks Challenge to help people with life changing injuries

September 28, 2026

Business & Economy

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

September 24, 2026

The Lake House in Crosby. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Business & Economy

InvestSefton invites local businesses to sign up for growth and networking events

September 22, 2026

EFT Group has achieved Investors in People Silver accreditation

Business & Economy

EFT Group proud to achieve Investors in People Silver accreditation as they go for Gold

September 18, 2026

Charity & Fundraising

Pride Of Sefton Awards

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…

October 19, 2026

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

Pride Of Sefton Awards

‘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…

May 19, 2026

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

Pride Of Sefton Awards

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…

May 17, 2026

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

Pride Of Sefton Awards

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…

May 16, 2026

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

Pride Of Sefton Awards

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…

May 16, 2026

Pride Of Sefton Awards

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…

May 16, 2026

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