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People have been heading into the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport to sign petitions to save the Aviary. The petitions are being presented by volunteers from the Botanic Gardens Community Association. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Legal challenge launched over plans to close Botanic Gardens Aviary in Churchtown

A legal challenge has been made over Sefton Council’s proposals to close the Botanic Gardens Aviary in Churchtown in Southport. The Botanic Gardens Community Association, alongside the Save Our Aviary…

October 15, 2026

A team of 30 determined fundraisers from EFT Group in Southport have completed Tough Mudder

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EFT Group team completes Tough Mudder to raise funds for Alice’s WonderDance and My Mind Matters

A team of 30 determined fundraisers from EFT Group in Southport have completed Tough Mudder to support two super local charities. They took on the challenge on Saturday (10th October…

October 14, 2026

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EFT Group team completes Tough Mudder to raise funds for Alice’s WonderDance and My Mind Matters

October 14, 2026

The first Gilbert & George exhibition in the North West for 30 years comes to The Atkinson in Southport. Existers

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First Gilbert & George exhibition in North West for 30 years comes to The Atkinson in Southport

October 14, 2026

Local News

Ten new large-scale artworks unveiled to create open-air art gallery in Bootle

October 14, 2026

White Rabbit Academy was founded by Sarah Jackson, Managing Director of Hatter's Digital Agency, to help bridge the gap between education and employment

Local News

White Rabbit Academy returns to help young people build workplace confidence and skills

October 14, 2026

A scenic picture of Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Local News

Awesome Southport invites backers for projects that look to improve our town

October 14, 2026

Events & Entertainment

Southport Oktoberfest returns in 10 days as Victoria Park hosts bouncing Bavarian beer hall

October 13, 2026

Visitors enjoy Southport Flower Show at Victoria Park in Southport. Pghoot by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Local News

Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards Shortlist revealed with Southport events and businesses honoured

October 13, 2026

Glyn and Lisa Richards at The Hole In 1 golf shop in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Local News

Hole In 1 shop in Southport celebrates winning Best Independent Golf Equipment Retailer in Merseyside

October 13, 2026

Events & Entertainment

All you need to know about Books Alive! October half-term spectacular in Southport

Books Alive! paid partnership Organisers behind Southport’s October half-term spectacular Books Alive! today released full details for the week-long event, and the map for The Jolly Postman Book Trail for…

October 15, 2026

Paul Merton and Suki Webster at Southport Comedy Festival 2026

Events & Entertainment

Seven shows to savour as Southport Comedy Festival 2026 enters its final week

Southport Comedy Festival paid partnership What an amazing start to The 15th Annual Southport Comedy…

October 11, 2026

Cavern Wall Of Fame musician and cancer survivor Keith Hubbard officially opened Merseyside's first Cancer Research UK superstore, in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

Enjoy Gig4Life 60s Legends Show in Southport with superb live music night for Cancer Research UK

People are invited to a very special night for a great cause in Southport, the…

October 9, 2026

The Lakeside Inn pub in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

10 pubs in Southport and Formby celebrated in CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2027

October 7, 2026

Southport Festival organisers Clifford Ray Emma Holcroft and Jez Murphy. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

Southport Jazz Festival goes international with Curtis Stigers, Acantha Lang and Tara Minton

October 7, 2026

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

Events & Entertainment

Annual Remembrance Dinner will see guests enjoy military band and piper Malcolm Smith

October 5, 2026

Jason Manford at Southport Comedy Festival. Photo by Brendan Riley

Events & Entertainment

Southport Comedy Festival unveils six superb shows you’ll love this week

October 5, 2026

The Southport New Comedian Of The Year Grand Final sponsored by Dragon Soop took place as part of the 2026 Southport Comedy Festival. Winner Jack Wood with runners-up Adam Anwar and Kie Carson. They are pictured with Southport Comedy Festival Directors Brendan Riley and Val Brady along with Dragon Soop Sales and Marketing Manager Isabelle Kent

Events & Entertainment

Jack Wood wins Southport New Comedian Of The Year 2026 sponsored by Dragon Soop

October 4, 2026

Business & Economy

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 Rosebank Referrals, or do you just think I’m really, really good at having coffee meetings…

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

Nearly 400 people registered to attend Sefton@Work's latest Be Inspired events, held in Bootle on…

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

Twenty five brave colleagues and guests from Fletchers Solicitors have raised over £5,000 after completing…

September 28, 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

Business & Economy

InvestSefton invites businesses to Perfect Your Pitch Event in Waterloo

September 8, 2026

Sandgrounders Business Club at Southport Football Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Business & Economy

Sandgrounders Business Club hosts Andy O’Hare, Peter Parkinson and Scott Blundell at September event

September 7, 2026

The Waterfront Southport Hotel. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Business & Economy

The Better Business Board in Southport offers expert advice on maximising time, money and growth

September 3, 2026

Joanne Massey, the owner of Bank of Beauty in Southport, is celebrating after achieving being placed top 50th for best beauty salon in the UK

Business & Economy

Bank of Beauty owner Joanne Massey celebrates national recognition at UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026

September 3, 2026

Charity & Fundraising

Maghull High School has 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

Maghull High School recognised as a Finalist in the Sefton School of the Year Award

Maghull High School has been recognised as a Finalist in the Sefton School of the…

May 20, 2026

Dowhigh was celebrated as a Finalist in the Sefton Business In The Community Award sponsored by In Demand Radio in the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Dowhigh honoured at Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards for tireless work supporting communities

Dowhigh has been celebrated for its huge efforts to improve local communities at the 2026…

May 19, 2026

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Southport Lifeboat named Finalists in Sefton Courage Award as they mark 140th anniversary since Mexico tragedy

When it comes to courage, there is a group of volunteers who display it every…

May 16, 2026

Christopher Duckworth of Bootle Bucks FC (left) has been recognised as a Finalist in the Sefton Diversity and Inclusion Award sponsored by Sefton Council in the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Coach who set up inclusion league for children who love football awarded Sefton Diversity and Inclusion Award

A football coach who set up an inclusion league giving children who love football the…

May 16, 2026

Neil Walsh and Tom Hodgin, landlords at The Windmill Pub in Southport, were Finalists in the Business In The Community Award sponsored by In Demand Radio at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

Pride Of Sefton Awards

The Windmill landlords Neil Walsh and Tom Hodgin awarded Sefton Business in The Community accolade

The two multi award-winning landlords at a thriving community pub in Southport have been recognised…

May 16, 2026

The Crosby Wombles were applauded as a Finalist for the Sefton Community Impact Award sponsored by Carlsberg at the Grand Pride Of Sefron Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Crosby Wombles show ‘superb community spirit’ cleaning up their area and inspiring people to take pride

A group of volunteers who take huge pride in keeping their neighbourhood clean have been…

May 13, 2026

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