Josh Thompson at Southport FC
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Tributes paid as former Southport FC Club Captain Joe Thompson dies from cancer aged 36

Former Southport FC club captain and midfielder Joe Thompson has tragically died at the age of 36. Josh played for Southport FC between 2015 and 2017, playing 56 games and…

Five teachers from the Southport area are getting ready to run the London Marathon this month to raise funds for #kNOwKnifeCrime — a youth campaign dedicated to educating and empowering young people with essential life skills. The five are:
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Five Southport teachers to run London Marathon for #kNOwKnifeCrime appeal with 60 pupils to cross London Marathon finish line

By Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport Five teachers from the Southport area are getting ready to run the London Marathon this month to  raise funds for #kNOwKnifeCrime —  a…

Five teachers from the Southport area are getting ready to run the London Marathon this month to raise funds for #kNOwKnifeCrime — a youth campaign dedicated to educating and empowering young people with essential life skills. The five are:
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Five Southport teachers to run London Marathon for #kNOwKnifeCrime appeal with 60 pupils to cross London Marathon finish line

Ant Middleton is appearing at The Grand in Southport on Sunday, 25th May 2025
Events & Entertainment

SAS Who Dares Wins Chief Instructor Ant Middleton to appear at unique event at The Grand in Southport

Southport Lifeboat
Events & Entertainment

Southport Lifeboat hosts Open Day on Good Friday with chance to see charity’s new Incident Support Unit

Local News

Connell Court Care Home filled with Easter joy thanks to egg-cellent artwork by Marshside Primary pupils

Dr Natalie Kenny, CEO, BioGrad
Local News

BioGrad donates lab equipment worth £65,000 with free training for teachers to boost thousands of science students in Southport

Southport Masters Crazy Golf and Silcocks Funland have teamed up to run a special Easter giveaway this Easter - for any golfers who can score a mystery hole in one! Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

Southport Masters Crazy Golf offers hole in one prizes this Easter in great value day out for families

Daniel Taylor will star in Something About Lennon 2 at The Atkinson in Southport
Events & Entertainment

Celebration of John Lennon’s life and music comes to The Atkinson in Southport as major UK tour begins

The proposed padel courts at Formby Village Sports Club on Rosemary Lane in Formby
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Padel courts plan for Formby wins permission to help meet growing demand for ‘UK’s fastest growing sport’

Join the Easter egg hunt at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport
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Join Easter egg hunt at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport and search for colourful eggs with chance to win a prize

Wayfarers Arcade sponsored post by Stand Up For Southport Are you ready to entertain the kids this Easter without breaking the bank?  Fear not, because Wayfarers Arcade in Southport is…

Parkinson's Books in Southport owned by Andy Parkinson is hosting its popular annual Audio Book Record Store Day Celebrations on Saturday (12th April 2025). Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Parkinson’s Books in Southport hosts five DJs at special Audio Book Record Store Day Celebration event

By Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport Parkinson’s Books in Southport is looking forward to…

Clown Eckie's Little Museum Of Buffoonery is open in Wayfarers Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Little Museum Of Buffoonery has opened in Wayfarers Arcade in Southport to make families smile

Wayfarers Arcade sponsored feature by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport Families looking to put…

Masters putting green / crazy golf course in Kings Gardens in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

14 fantastic Southport attractions and days out families will love during the school Easter holidays

SONG's Everybody's Talking About Jamie is at The Atkinson in Southport
Events & Entertainment

SONG returns to The Atkinson this Easter with heart-warming musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

SONG's Everybody's Talking About Jamie is at The Atkinson in Southport
Events & Entertainment

The Atkinson in Southport offers busy school Easter holiday programme with great shows, events and exhibitions

Families can enjoy a new interactive show ‘Going On A Bear Hunt’ at Southport Market
Events & Entertainment

Going On A Bear Hunt interactive family show comes to Southport Market for six dates this Easter

Silcock's Carousel, Funland and Pier Family Restaurant in Southport are looking forward to a busy Easter. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

Easter holidays arrive in Southport with lots to enjoy to put smiles on families’ faces

Business & Economy

Financial and professional businesses can learn about project management and cyber security at InvestSefton event

Sefton businesses in the Financial & Professional sector are being invited to the next free InvestSefton event, which will include talks on project management and cyber security. Featuring speakers Eric…

Adaptive Comms in Southport
Business & Economy

Business communication, cyber and IT solutions experts AdaptiveComms thrilled with Business of the Year nomination

AdaptiveComms, a leading provider of business communication, cyber and IT solutions, is thrilled to announce…

Business & Economy

Southport Flower Show General Manager Alan Adams is headline speaker at Sandgrounders Business Club this April

Alan Adams, the General Manager at Southport Flower Show and Victoria Park Events, will be…

The Plant Room in Southport, owned by Tracy Jones, is celebrating its first birthday. The business was the Finalist for Independent Retailer of the Year and won the New Business of the Year Award at the Southport BID Your Southport Stars Awards. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID
Business & Economy

Your Southport Stars 2025 finalists revealed as voting opens for your favourite local businesses

Michelle Heyes, Partner and Head of Serious Injury at Fletchers Group
Business & Economy

Fletchers Group appoints six Heads of Office for ‘outstanding performance and leadership’ as Michelle Heyes heads team in Southport

Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast in Southport was among just three double winners at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards
Business & Economy

Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast in Southport enjoys double night of celebration at Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards

The Sefton@Work office in Cambridge Arcade in Southport
Business

New Sefton@work unit in Southport to enjoy official opening in Spring as it supports people to develop careers

Southport Comedy Festival.
Business & Economy

Elite Marquees celebrates 12th birthday with plans for ‘huge move’ into brand new premises

Business & Economy

The Mallard pub in Ainsdale to celebrate first birthday with a party night to mark a year of change

Halliwell Jones Kia has been announced as the sponsor of the Sefton Charity Award at the 2025 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Pictured are (from left): Stand Up For Southport Director Andrew Brown; Halliwell Jones Marketing Manager Aidan Williams; and The Grand Manager Tibu Pinedo
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Halliwell Jones Kia proud to honour inspirational Charity Champions at 2025 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards

Halliwell Jones Kia in Southport is looking forward to honouring the amazing people who make…

The Royal Mail in the North of England has been praised for raising over £30,000 for the Elsie’s Story charity in Southport
Charity & Fundraising

Royal Mail North praised for raising £30,000 for Elsie’s Story through turning pink, sponsored walks and cake sales

The Royal Mail in the North of England has been praised for raising over £30,000…

People take part in the Star Trekk walk for Queenscourt Hospice in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Charity & Fundraising

Star Trekk seeks walkers for popular annual event which has raised £1m for Queenscourt Hospice

People are once again invited to boldly go and take part in this year’s Star…

Caleb Cunningham is running the London Marathon for his brother, Noah, to raise funds for the Duchenne Family Support Group
Charity & Fundraising

‘I’m running the London Marathon because my big brother can’t and I want to help other families like ours’

A talented teenager is running the London Marathon for his big brother.  Caleb Cunningham, 19,…

The TK Maxx store in Southport has a unique opportunity to bid for one of SIX Wallace and Gromit t-shirts - each signed by Wallace and Gromit creator, Oscar winner and founder of Aardman Animations Nick Park. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Charity & Fundraising

Shoppers can bid for SIX Wallace and Gromit t-shirts signed by Oscar winner Nick Park at TK Maxx in Southport

By Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport The TK Maxx store in Southport has a…

The Southport Colour Run at Southport Rugby Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Charity & Fundraising

Southport Colour Run is BACK at Southport Rugby Club with fun event raising funds for Elsie’s Story charity

Exciting news! The Southport Colour Run is BACK!  This time it’s raising money for the…

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Josh Thompson at Southport FC
Sports

Tributes paid as former Southport FC Club Captain Joe Thompson dies from cancer aged 36

Former Southport FC club captain and midfielder Joe Thompson has tragically died at the age of 36. Josh played for Southport FC between 2015 and 2017, playing 56 games and…

Josh Thompson at Southport FC
Sports

Tributes paid as former Southport FC Club Captain Joe Thompson dies from cancer aged 36

Connollys Irish pub in Southport was among three venues in the Liverpool city region which hosted successful Open Mic nights organised by BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing and BBC Radio Merseyside. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Owner of Connolly’s live music venue in Southport ‘overwhelmed’ by huge success of BBC Open Mic night

Five teachers from the Southport area are getting ready to run the London Marathon this month to raise funds for #kNOwKnifeCrime — a youth campaign dedicated to educating and empowering young people with essential life skills. The five are:
Local News

Five Southport teachers to run London Marathon for #kNOwKnifeCrime appeal with 60 pupils to cross London Marathon finish line

Ant Middleton is appearing at The Grand in Southport on Sunday, 25th May 2025
Events & Entertainment

SAS Who Dares Wins Chief Instructor Ant Middleton to appear at unique event at The Grand in Southport

Sports

Southport FC agrees partnership with Macron Sportswear as new kit supplier as fans thanked for their patience

Southport Football Club has announced a partnership with a new kit supplier after a challenging season which saw the Sandgrounders start the season without a home or away kit, followed…

Southport FC
Sports

Southport FC seeks business to sponsor front of team’s shirts for 2025/26 season and beyond

Southport Football Club is seeking businesses eager to sponsor the front of their shirts for…

Sports

Former Southport FC boss Jim Bentley thanks fans for support as he rues ‘bad luck, injuries, illness and lack of form’

Former Southport FC Manager Jim Bentley has thanked supporters and the “outstanding people” involved in…

Southport FC is delighted to announce a new commercial partnership with Renacres Hospital
Sports

Southport FC announces stand partnership with Renacres Hospital and sponsorship for Non-League Day fixture

Sports

Southport FC back 3UP campaign to gain extra promotion place from National League to the EFL

Sports

Southport FC celebrate dramatic FA Trophy victory against Peterborough Sports

Sports

Southport’s LK Aerobic Gymnastics shines at world championship as Grace Eccles makes history

A father and gym owner from Southport has won the IKSA World Muay Thai title in Glasgow. Jack Kennedy, 34, took part in the International Sport Kickboxing Association (IKSA) Muay Thai Boxing season two competition
Sports

Southport fighter Jack Kennedy celebrates winning IKSA World Muay Thai title

Celebrities including Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan and Alan Shearer have sent good luck messages to marathon runners from Churchtown Primary School in Southport, who are running in memory of the victims of the Southport attacks
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Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan and Alan Shearer send good luck messages to London Marathon runners racing to support Churchtown Primary School

Dr Margaret Jones, Sefton Council's Director of Public Health
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Sefton Public Health Director defends healthy advertising policy in continuing war against junk food

Public realm improvement works taking place in Southport Market Quarter. Photo by Andrew Brown Stanjd Up For Southport
Local News

Southport Market Quarter scheme amended with more space for Connolly’s customers and changes for buses

Miles Barton and family, c.1780, attributed to Arthur Devis. Image by The Atkinson in Southport
Local News

Historic 18th century painting featuring man who christened Southport is lovingly restored

Kew Woods Primary and Farnborough Road Infant School in Southport have been awarded accreditation by the Voice 21 Oracy Project
Local News

Two Southport schools recognised by Voice 21 Oracy Project as they support pupils with communication skills

This property on Lord Street in Southport is Under Offer with Fitton Estates
Guest Blogs

Investors are snapping up properties on Lord Street in Southport and it’s an encouraging sign for the town centre

Samantha Martinez has lost an incredible 7 stone 6.5lbs since joining the Slimming World Southport with Dee group. She is pictured with Southport Slimming World Consultant Dee Wright. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Local News

Southport super slimmer Sam loses 7 stone 6.5lbs with Slimming World as she supports Cancer Research UK by donating her old clothes

Guest Blog by Lizzie Barnett Studio Nine Southport
Guest Blogs

Embracing 2025’s wellness trends: How Southport residents can benefit

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