The Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa's team took part at IGTM 2026 in Cannes. Represented by Golf Sales Manager Ross Astley, the resort joined the event, strengthening its international connections and establishing promising new partnerships within the golf tourism industry
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Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa strengthens international golf industry partnerships at IGTM Cannes 2026

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa wrapped up a successful appearance at the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) 2026 in Cannes, France, establishing valuable new partnerships and strengthening its connections…

Southport Card Show is at Victoria Park in Southport between 10am and 5pm on Sunday 1st November 2026
Events & Entertainment

Southport Card Show set for Victoria Park on with 45 Pokémon vendors, food and drink and more

Pokémon enthusiasts can look forward to the Southport Card Show taking place this weekend!  This special event takes place at Victoria Park in Southport between 10am and 5pm this Sunday…

Southport Card Show is at Victoria Park in Southport between 10am and 5pm on Sunday 1st November 2026
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Southport Card Show set for Victoria Park on with 45 Pokémon vendors, food and drink and more

Deirdre O'Kane will star at the 2027 Southport Comedy Festival
Events & Entertainment

Ireland’s Queen of Comedy Deirdre O’Kane is first act announced for 2027 Southport Comedy Festival

Back Forest Road in Southport
Local News

Five Sefton sites set for disposal to help towards target of 1,000 new affordable homes

Veterans in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For
Local News

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

Korean Kitchen on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID
Local News

Korean Kitchen restaurant in Southport celebrates third birthday on Lord Street

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

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

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

Thousands of visitors have enjoyed shows at the 2026 Southport Comedy Festival. Gary Delaney
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Southport Comedy Festival has record breaking year as over 7,000 visitors enjoy 17 days of laughter

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

The Giant's Postcard by Play On Productions CIC in the window of the former Beales department store at Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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The Giant’s Postcard offers fun new selfie spot in Southport as part of The Jolly Postman Trail

Books Alive! Paid partnership  Could this be Southport’s biggest ever postcard? You can find the…

Families are invited to follow The Jolly Postman Trail throughout Southport town centre during the brand new Books Alive! event
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Explore these 9 Jolly Postman Trail installations in Southport during new Books Alive event

Explore these 9 Jolly Postman Trail installations in Southport during new Books Alive event

Helen Flanagan
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Corrie star Helen Flanagan joins cast of Rita, Sue & Bob Too at The Atkinson in Southport

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

Events & Entertainment

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

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

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

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

AMP EV, a Lancashire-based electric vehicle charging company, has reported growth of 250% in the year since its director attended a sustainability summit linked to King Charles III's Sustainable Markets…

The Better Business Board at Waterfront Southport Hotel. Photo by Bev Howard BOSS Consulting
Business & Economy

The Better Business Board returns to uncover gaps costing your firm time, money and growth

The Better Business Board returns to uncover gaps costing your firm time, money and growth

Vikki at Jo Sloanes Interiors in Birkdale in Southport
Business & Economy

Jo Sloanes Interiors paints a bright new future after 10 years at Birkdale design studio

Jo Sloanes Interiors is saying goodbye to its Southport design studio and moving to a…

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

Sandgrounders Business Club networking event hosts Sharon Kemp of Thrive With AI

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

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

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

Business & Economy

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

The Lake House in Crosby. Photo by Andrew Brown Media
Business & Economy

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

Dr Karen Groves MBE (second left) the founder of Queenscourt Hospice with the Main Grand Pride Of Sefton Award sponsored by Mikhail Hotel And Leisure Group. She is pictured alongside Mayor of Seftohn Cllr June Burns (left); husband John Moffat (third left); and Queenscourt Fundraising manager Liz Hartley (right) who won the Community Impact Award. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Nicola Robson was a Finalist in the Sefton Arts Award sponsored by Fitton Estates at the 2026 Grand Pride Of |Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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…

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The Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa's team took part at IGTM 2026 in Cannes. Represented by Golf Sales Manager Ross Astley, the resort joined the event, strengthening its international connections and establishing promising new partnerships within the golf tourism industry
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Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa strengthens international golf industry partnerships at IGTM Cannes 2026

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa wrapped up a successful appearance at the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) 2026 in Cannes, France, establishing valuable new partnerships and strengthening its connections…

The Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa's team took part at IGTM 2026 in Cannes. Represented by Golf Sales Manager Ross Astley, the resort joined the event, strengthening its international connections and establishing promising new partnerships within the golf tourism industry
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Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa strengthens international golf industry partnerships at IGTM Cannes 2026

Kingswood Site Manager Ryan Corlett to Salsa for Queenscourt Hospice at the Queenscourt Strictly event in Southport
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Kingswood Homes site manager builds on strong foundations to salsa for Strictly Queenscourt

Southport Card Show is at Victoria Park in Southport between 10am and 5pm on Sunday 1st November 2026
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Southport Card Show set for Victoria Park on with 45 Pokémon vendors, food and drink and more

Deirdre O'Kane will star at the 2027 Southport Comedy Festival
Events & Entertainment

Ireland’s Queen of Comedy Deirdre O’Kane is first act announced for 2027 Southport Comedy Festival

Soputhport Football Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Sports

Family business backs Southport FC Women and Southport Central in moving tribute

Taylor Property Development Group has officially announced its dual sponsorship of Southport FC Women as the principal shirt sponsor and Southport Central, the dedicated local football media platform. Southport FC…

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa hosted a team match with Golfing with Disabilities
Sports

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa hosts Golfing with Disabilities for inspirational day of inclusive golf

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa hosted a team match with Golfing with Disabilities on…

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Liverpool to host IWBF Wheelchair Basketball European Championships 2027

Liverpool has been confirmed as host city for the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball European Championships 2027…

Spectators arrive to enjoy The Open Golf at Royal Birkdale in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Sports

The Open may be over – but you can relive your Royal Birkdale experience with Southport Golf Tours

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

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

Becky Saunders has launched Girls Who Gather, a series of affordable social events inspired by her own experiences of anxiety and loneliness
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Girls Who Gather launched for women to get out and meet people without feeling overwhelmed

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

The Bebe's Hive team at Southport Comedy Festival. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Events & Entertainment

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

Southport Music Board. Photo by Danny Howard
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Southport Music Board and Southport Creatives praised in Parliament

Southport-based UK holiday park operator Harrison Leisure Group has returned to profit
Business & Economy

Harrison Leisure Group posts £1.9m pre-tax profit as responsive leadership pays dividends

Southport Royal British Legion has launched the Poppy Appeal with guests including Southport MP Patrick Hurley and Mayor of Sefton Cllr Jen Corcoran. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Poppy Appeal launched in Southport with volunteers and cadets on hand ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Linaker Primary School in Southport has won a national award for improving pupil attendance
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Linaker Primary School in Southport wins national award for improving pupil attendance

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