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…

Southport MP Patrick Hurley visits a school in Southport
Local News

‘Children in our schools will shape the future of our town and our country and no child should be left behind’

Guest Blog by Southport MP Patrick Hurley Every time I visit a school in Southport or the Northern Parishes, I’m struck by the same thought. The children sitting in those…

Southport MP Patrick Hurley visits a school in Southport
Local News

‘Children in our schools will shape the future of our town and our country and no child should be left behind’

Southport College is opening the doors to its state-of-the-art Eco Hub to host a free, three-day Introduction to Green Technologies course
Local News

Southport College launches free Green Technologies course to demystify Net Zero for local residents and businesses

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

Nina Karetska and Cllr John Pugh at Ukrainian Day at The Atkinson in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Ukraine marks fourth anniversary since invasion amidst huge show of support from families in Sefton

The site of the new Next store at Meols Cop retail park in Southport. Photo by Stand Up For Southport
Local News

New Next Southport store opening date revealed as shop at Central 12 to close

The Armed Forces Festival in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Southport bids to host ‘biggest Armed Forces Festival the UK has ever seen’ in 2027

Local News

Sergio Aguiar to run Tokyo Marathon in his 4th of 6th World Marathon Majors

Sefton Council is looking for names for its food waste trucks
Local News

Names sought for new fleet of food waste trucks in Sefton

Southport Market hosted a Neon Glow Party and Kevin & Perry: Ibiza Classics on a busy weekend at the venue
Events & Entertainment

Southport Market enjoys three sold-out back to back events with Southport Community Wellbeing Fair on today

Families heading to Southport Market made the most of February Half Term with THREE sold-out back to back events in the Extravaganza events space on Friday (20th February 2026), with…

The Grand Southport. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Events & Entertainment

Top prizes to be won at Las Vegas Casino Charity Night Party at The Grand in Southport for ICU Steps

An exciting array of prizes has been unveiled for this weekend’s spectacular Las Vegas Casino…

Lightport in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

Huge success of new Lightport event is ‘just the start’ of exciting 2026 ahead for Southport

Sefton Council Leader Cllr Marion Atkinson declared “this is just the start!” after a hugely…

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

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

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

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

Lightport in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

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

Rainbow Wonderland at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport
Events & Entertainment

Northern Quarter in Southport lights up with free Rainbow Wonderland party as Lightport comes to town

Fletchers Solicitors has announced the appointment of Alison Flaherty and Phil Barnes as Directors within its Clinical Negligence practice
Business & Economy

Fletchers Solicitors strengthens Clinical Negligence leadership with two Director promotions

Fletchers Solicitors has announced the appointment of Alison Flaherty and Phil Barnes as Directors within its Clinical Negligence practice, further strengthening the firm’s senior leadership team following a period of…

Scott Evans Director of Evans Commercial Finance
Business & Economy

Sandgrounders Business Club returns to Southport FC as first networking event of 2026

People keen to build their businesses and make new contacts in 2026 are invited to…

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

People are invited to the Christmas edition of the Sandgrounders Business Club this week!  This…

Mike Ratcliffe
Business & Economy

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

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

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’

Business & Economy

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

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

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

Fundraisers enjoyed a fundraising Comedy Bingo night for GABA at Silcock's Family Pier Restaurant in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Charity & Fundraising

Fundraisers enjoy GABA Comedy Bingo at Silcock’s Family Pier Restaurant

There was a superb atmosphere at the Comedy Bingo fundraising night organised by GABA (Go…

Churchtown Primary School in Southport, part of Endeavour Learning Trust, is celebrating an unforgettable weekend of success, marked by London Marathon fundraising achievements and a string of prestigious awards. Runners included Headteacher Jinnie Payne
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Carlsberg seeks Sefton Community Impact Award nominations to celebrate at Pride Of Sefton Awards

Carlsberg are inviting people to raise a glass and celebrate the amazing people making a…

The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards at The Grand in Southport. The winners of the Sefton Unsung Hero Award sponsored by Fletchers Solicitors. The winners were; Mike and Eva Ainscough; Abigail Butler; Tanya Holden; and Steve Mitton
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Fletchers Solicitors appeals to shine light on Sefton Unsung Heroes at 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards

Do you know an Unsung Hero in Sefton who deserves to be celebrated for what…

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Sefton School Of The Year 2026 launched as Southport Education Group appeals for nominations

Who would you like to see crowned as the 2026 Sefton School Of The Year? …

Melissa Mosscrop and Grace Eccles have been recognised for their immense talent as they were awarded the 2025 Sefton Young Sportsperson of The Year Awards sponsored by Merseyrail. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Signal to honour Sefton Young Sportsperson Of The Year backed by Merseyrail at Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards

The signal has gone out to shine a spotlight on talented young sportspeople from across…

G:Force Gospel Choir, embedded within the Music Department at Formby High School, won the 2025 Sefton Arts Award sponsored by Fitton Estates at the Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards at The Grand in Southport. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Sefton Arts Award 2026 sponsored by Fitton Estates to shine a light on local heroes at Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards

The search has begun to shine a light on those shining bright in the world…

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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…

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

Local News

MWL NHS Charity invites people to get active this March with ‘Challenge 100 – 100 miles your way’

Southport MP Patrick Hurley visits a school in Southport
Local News

‘Children in our schools will shape the future of our town and our country and no child should be left behind’

Southport College is opening the doors to its state-of-the-art Eco Hub to host a free, three-day Introduction to Green Technologies course
Local News

Southport College launches free Green Technologies course to demystify Net Zero for local residents and businesses

Southport FC fans. Photo by Southport FC
Sports

Southport FC expecting large crowd as they face Yeovil Town in FA Trophy Quarter Final

There should be a huge crowd when Southport Football Club face Yeovil Town in the FA Trophy Quarter Final at Haig Avenue on Saturday 28th February 2026!  It’s Southport’s best…

Sefton Council and The R&A hosted a successful engagement event focused on preparations for The 154th Golf Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport in 2026
Sports

Local people and businesses learn more about 154th Golf Open Championship returning to Southport this summer

Sefton Council and The R&A hosted a successful engagement event last week focused on preparations…

Andy Burgess
Sports

Southport FC Chief Operating Officer Andy Burgess leaves club ‘with respect and best wishes’ after three years

Southport FC’s owners have thanked Chief Operating Officer Andy Burgess for his “commitment, professionalism and…

Sports

Fans pay tribute to Southport FC’s ‘greatest ever player’ Eric ‘Big Red’ Redrobe

Lancashire County Cricket at Southport and Birkdale Sports Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Sports

Lancashire back at S&B in Southport in May 2026 for County Championship cricket fixture v Worcester­shire

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

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’

The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush generated more than £280 million in economic benefit for Northern Ireland. Photo by The R&A
Sports

The 153rd Open drove £280m economic benefit says independent research as golf tournament heads to Southport

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First ever Southport Community Wellbeing Fair enjoys a busy day and positive feedback from visitors

Radio presenter Trevor Ford has published his first book, The Death of the Author and the Rise of AI
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Mighty Radio presenter Trevor Ford publishes first book on The Death of the Author and the Rise of AI

Kelly Stevens, who runs the Unique Hair & Beauty salon on Duke Street in Southport
Local News

Southport hairdresser invites people to support SCAD Awareness Week after healthy Mum died aged 49

Caramocare founder Dr Sharryn Gardner
Local News

NHS Consultant wants trauma repair to be embedded in healthcare after achieving one of UK’s highest B Corp scores

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

Allison Sathiyanathan and Sharon Stock were guest speakers at the CASA (Community Anchor & Sustainable Alliance) meeting at Victoria Park in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

CASA speakers in Southport share insights into how our environment impacts health and wellbeing

Southport MP Patrick Hurley and the CEO of VisitEngland, Patricia Yates
Local News

MP hails £1million VisitEngland campaign placing Southport at heart of North West tourism

Southport Market Quarter. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Works to improve Southport Market Quarter planned for March with temporary road closures

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