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

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

Southport MP Patrick Hurley has brought in an experienced charities and heritage consultant to help strengthen the Botanic Gardens' ability to attract major investment and secure its long-term future. The…

October 10, 2026

Local News

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

A Southport band is releasing a new single this month which features the voice of Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Bobhowla will release ‘Tainted: Revisited’, a song inspired by the infected…

October 9, 2026

Local News

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

October 9, 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

October 9, 2026

Local News

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

October 8, 2026

The Atkinson including Southport Library on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

Meet top children’s authors and illustrators at Festival Stories event in Southport

October 8, 2026

Local News

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

October 8, 2026

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

Sports

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

October 8, 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’

October 8, 2026

Local News

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

October 8, 2026

Events & Entertainment

Christmas at The Grand in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

Families invited to celebrate The Grand Christmas Lights Switch On in Southport

The Grand Southport paid partnership Families are invited to celebrate the start of the festive season in Southport in spectacular style with The Grand Christmas Lights Switch On! This glittering…

October 10, 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

Southport Jazz Festival paid partnership Southport Jazz Festival is going international for the first time,…

October 7, 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

Southport Comedy Festival paid partnership The 2026 Southport Comedy Festival, proudly presented in association with…

October 5, 2026

Barry From Watford will appear at The Atkinson in Southport

Events & Entertainment

Barry From Watford the cult star of Radio 2’s Steve Wright in the Afternoon to star in Southport

October 4, 2026

Events & Entertainment

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

October 4, 2026

Paul Sinha will star at Southport Comedy Festival

Events & Entertainment

15th Southport Comedy Festival with Halliwell Jones Kia Southport opens for 17 days of laughter

October 2, 2026

Southport Oktoberfest. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

Southport Oktoberfest brings brilliant Bavarian party to Victoria Park

September 30, 2026

Events & Entertainment

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

September 30, 2026

Business & Economy

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

Sandgrounders Business Club returns with its monthly networking meeting this week. All are welcome at the event which takes place from 5pm this Thursday (8th October 2026). Sharon Kemp from…

October 6, 2026

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

Business & Economy

Harrison Drury law firm records strongest showing yet in Legal 500 rankings

Independent Northern law firm, Harrison Drury, has achieved its strongest showing yet in the prestigious…

October 1, 2026

Business & Economy

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

Independent Northern law firm, Harrison Drury, has appointed experienced licensed conveyancer Rachel Samosa to its…

September 24, 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

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

Michael Rushton with the knitted postbox topper from Southport Hookers outside the funeral home

Business & Economy

Southport funeral director reaches 40th anniversary as he looks to continue supporting local families

August 26, 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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