Fog in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Yellow weather warning for fog blankets Southport as drivers urged to take care

Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time when travelling this morning: a Met Office Yellow warning for fog covers Southport and the rest of Merseyside until 11am, with visibility down…

Remembrance Sunday in Southport was attended by hundreds of veterans, cadets and families. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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‘Southport War Memorial founders hoped future could be different’ says Vicar at Remembrance Sunday

Hundreds of people packed around Southport Monument on Remembrance Sunday as they heard Reverend Ben Dyer insist that “those who built this memorial dared to hope that the future could…

Remembrance Sunday in Southport was attended by hundreds of veterans, cadets and families. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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‘Southport War Memorial founders hoped future could be different’ says Vicar at Remembrance Sunday

Families enjoyed The Grand Christmas Lights Switch On in Southport. Llewyn Sunderland with Father Christmas and his elves. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Inspirational schoolboy stars at The Grand Christmas Lights Switch On in Southport

The Remembrance Sunday service in Southport. Photo by Andrew Browen Stand up For Southport
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Road closures in place for Remembrance Sunday in Southport with bus diversions

Hundreds of people attended the Remembrance Sunday parade and service in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Southport to fall silent on Remembrance Sunday with extra road closures in place

Graphic designer Tim Bridges is bringing some Northern soul to Southport Artisan Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Northern soul to shine at Southport Artisan Market with perfect prints for proud Northerners

Kids Christmas Yoga and Mindfulness at The Vincent Hotel in Southport
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Families can enjoy Paddington themed workshop as part of Southport Christmas Spectacular

Chris McCausland will star at Southport Comedy Festival. Photo by Matt Crockett
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Chris McCausland returns to Southport Comedy Festival with new show Waffle

Father Christmas has arrived at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Father Christmas lands to enjoy The Grand Christmas Lights Switch On in Southport

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7 Southport Market events this November with Comedy Bingo, Artisan Market, Soulferno and more

Southport Market paid partnership There's lots to enjoy at Southport Market in Southport town centre this November! Comedy Bingo Winter Socials with Belong Birkdale are back with two events, starting…

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Comedy Bingo Winter Socials with Belong Birkdale hosted by Brendan Riley. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Comedy Bingo Winter Socials with Belong Birkdale are back to brighten darker days

Southport Market paid partnership With the clocks gone back last weekend and the nights getting…

Southport Artisan Market by Independent Street. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Southport Artisan Market returns with 50 stalls, live music, and children’s art and sand art workshops

Southport Market paid partnership  The monthly Southport Artisan Market is back in town this Saturday…

New Southport Football Club FC volunteers Paul and Shaun handed a bunch of free tickets for the Southport FC Fireworks Spectacular to Andy’s Man Club
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Southport FC volunteers present tickets to Amdy’s Man’s Club for fireworks spectacular

Kristina Cunningham owner of Regally Royal Parties is getting into the Christmas spirit ahead of the Christmas Lights Switch on at The Grand Southport
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Southport will sparkle when The Grand Christmas Lights Switch On launches festive season in style

The Southport Christmas Spectacular. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID
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What’s On in Southport: 27 unmissable November events with fireworks, festive fun, live music and more

Fireworks in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Bonfire Night: Five Southport fireworks displays families will love

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10 superb Southport events families will love this Halloween weekend

Southport College. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Southport College launches free leadership development programme for aspiring leaders

Southport College paid partnership  Southport College is launching a new free leadership development programme designed to support first-time managers, business owners and aspiring leaders across the Liverpool City Region. The…

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)
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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…

The Better Business Board at Waterfront Southport Hotel. Photo by Bev Howard BOSS Consulting
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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
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Jo Sloanes Interiors paints a bright new future after 10 years at Birkdale design studio

Judith Royden owner of Rosebank Referrals
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‘After 40 years in premier banking I’ve built an incredible network of trusted business professionals’

Sandgrounders Business Club at Southport Football Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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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
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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
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Fletchers team conquers Keswick 3 Peaks Challenge to help people with life changing injuries

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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Fog in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Yellow weather warning for fog blankets Southport as drivers urged to take care

Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time when travelling this morning: a Met Office Yellow warning for fog covers Southport and the rest of Merseyside until 11am, with visibility down…

Fog in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Yellow weather warning for fog blankets Southport as drivers urged to take care

The former Lakeland Leather shop on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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New life for iconic Lakeland Leather shop in Southport as investment in Lord Street continues

Remembrance Sunday in Southport was attended by hundreds of veterans, cadets and families. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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‘Southport War Memorial founders hoped future could be different’ says Vicar at Remembrance Sunday

Families enjoyed The Grand Christmas Lights Switch On in Southport. Llewyn Sunderland with Father Christmas and his elves. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Inspirational schoolboy stars at The Grand Christmas Lights Switch On in Southport

Southport Walking Cricket Group
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Southport Walking Cricket Group helps people over 50 stay active, socialise and enjoy sport together

Southport Walking Cricket Group continues to grow, bringing people together through sport. Founded in 2022 with just four participants, the Southport Walking Cricket Group has grown to more than 40…

Colin Toohey, Director of Mini and Junior Rugby at Southport RFC
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Southport Rugby Club expands Schools Rugby Programme thanks to Elsie’s Story

Southport Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce the launch of an expanded Schools Rugby…

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

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

The Oxfam shop in Southport. Photo by Google Instant Street View
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Oxfam shop in Southport to close after 63 years helping fight against poverty and suffering

The Stand Up For Southport team from left: Jo Delaney-McGuffie Jamie Lopez, Phil O'Brien, Janelle Jordan and Andrew Brown. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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Stand Up For Southport launches new daily newsletter and Southport People feature with Local News Fund backing

The Sefton@Work Stars Awards brought celebrated some of the borough's most inspiring success stories. Mayor of Sefton Cllr Jennifer Corcoran with guests at the Stars event
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Sefton@Work Stars Awards honours people who developed skills, earned jobs and changed their lives

An artist's impression of the new EFT Group headquarters in Southport
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Southport firm’s major expansion ambitions supported by supermarket opening

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Lord Street needs ‘toolkit of measures’ to keep improving as Small Business Rate Relief welcomed

A team from Kingswood Homes joined Deegan Electricals for a day of clearing and preparation at Bebe’s Hive in Southport
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Kingswood Homes sponsors Bebe’s Hive Ozdust Ball in Southport after hands-on help

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Southport Remembrance Sunday event will see extra security measures and longer road closures

Diners have been enjoying exploring the warming new Autumn and Winter Menu at the Grand in Southport. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
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Diners delighted by new Autumn Menu at The Grand Southport exciting surprise for dessert lovers

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