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Huge crane arrives to support £20 million Southport Pier restoration

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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

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Paul Merton and Suki Webster at Southport Comedy Festival 2026
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Seven shows to savour as Southport Comedy Festival 2026 enters its final week

Southport MP Patrick Hutley at the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport
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MP secures charity and heritage expert to improve future for Botanic Gardens in Southport

Christmas at The Grand in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Families invited to celebrate The Grand Christmas Lights Switch On in Southport

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Bobhowla to release ‘Tainted: Revisited’ song featuring voice of Prime Minister Andy Burnham

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

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Sip & Shop event in Southport sees guests raise £10,500 for Rainbow Hub charity

The Atkinson including Southport Library on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Meet top children’s authors and illustrators at Festival Stories event in Southport

Southport MP Patrick Hurley
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Southport MP voices concern at ‘deeply troubling’ BBC changes with further cuts announced

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

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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

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

Southport Comedy Festival paid partnership  Jack Wood is celebrating winning the title of 2026 Southport…

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Southport FC Fireworks Night sees over 700 tickets sold as Claire Simmo hosts huge family event

Paul Sinha will star at Southport Comedy Festival
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15th Southport Comedy Festival with Halliwell Jones Kia Southport opens for 17 days of laughter

Southport Oktoberfest. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Southport Oktoberfest brings brilliant Bavarian party to Victoria Park

Events & Entertainment

Southport Comedy Festival 2026 full line-up with exciting array of stars

Events & Entertainment

Elite Events team back with a bang with fab festival experience at Southport Comedy Festival 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’

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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…

Colleagues and guests from Fletchers Solicitors have raised over £5,000 after completing the Keswick 3 Peaks Challenge
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Fletchers team conquers Keswick 3 Peaks Challenge to help people with life changing injuries

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The Lake House in Crosby. Photo by Andrew Brown Media
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InvestSefton invites local businesses to sign up for growth and networking events

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

The Lake House in Waterloo
Business & Economy

InvestSefton invites businesses to Perfect Your Pitch Event in Waterloo

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

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

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

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…

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…

Southport Lifeboat was the Finalist in the Sefton Courage Award sponsored by EFT Group at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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…

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…

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…

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…

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A huge crane is in place to lift steel into place at Southport Pier. Photo by Slobber Chops
Local News

Huge crane arrives to support £20 million Southport Pier restoration

A huge crane has appeared in Southport, lifting what appear to be huge beams of steel onto Southport Pier.  It is the latest phase of the £20 million restoration of…

A huge crane is in place to lift steel into place at Southport Pier. Photo by Slobber Chops
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Huge crane arrives to support £20 million Southport Pier restoration

The new Ukraine United shop is opening on Eastbank Street in Southport town centre
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New Ukraine United Community Space and Charity Shop to open in Southport

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 MP Patrick Hutley at the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport
Local News

MP secures charity and heritage expert to improve future for Botanic Gardens in Southport

Colin Toohey, Director of Mini and Junior Rugby at Southport RFC
Sports

Southport Rugby Club expands Schools Rugby Programme thanks to Elsie’s Story

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President Ted Morrell hands Nigel and Haydn their 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Coaching certificates
Sports

Southport’s Victoria Park Bowling Club celebrates a first with two Level 2 Bowling Coaches

Victoria Park Bowling Club is the first and only Crown Green Bowling Club in the…

Former Southport FC Manager Neil Danns. Photo by © Cameron Hayes / cdhayesphotography.co.uk
Sports

Southport FC begin search for new Manager as Neil Danns departs with ‘genuine thanks and respect’

Southport FC Manager Neil Danns has stepped down as the First Team Manager as the…

Ryan Fox has won The 154th Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport. Photo by The R&A
Sports

Ryan Fox hails Royal Birkdale as ‘one of the best courses’ as he wins The 154th Open Golf tournament

Tommy Fleetwood at The 154th Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport. Photo by The R&A
Sports

Tommy Fleetwood: ‘Walking up to every green, it’s like the most amazing ovation that you can imagine’

Sports

Family-run Southport business 600 Degrees aims to serve 6,000 pizzas at The Open at Royal Birkdale

Sports

Southport invites golf fans beyond the fairways with chance to win a four-ball at Royal Birkdale

A Merseyrail train at Hillside Railway Station in Southport as visitors arrive to enjoy The Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Sports

Merseyrail welcomes postponement of strike action in huge boost to visitors at The Open in Southport

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Free NHS flu vaccinations now open to thousands more people in Sefton

Splash World in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Over £40m in funding unlocked to decarbonise and upgrade public buildings

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Budding guitarists and vocalists pluck up courage to shine at Huckleberry Grove Music showcase

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The Princess Royal visits Southport to enjoy Sea Cadets’ National Sailing and Windsurfing Regatta

English Longhorns are set to graze the dunes again this winter
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English Longhorn cattle ready to return to Ainsdale and Birkdale dunes for winter

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Police appeal for information as man arrested after burglary at Southport nail salon

The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA)
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Schools invited to get involved with North West Air Ambulance Restart a Heart Day 

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Bebe’s Hive launches Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge with people invited to sign up

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