The Jolly Postman Trail in Southport, part of the Books Alive festival. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Families enjoy final day to explore The Jolly Postman Trail in Southport

Books Alive paid partnership  Today (Saturday 31st October 2026) is the final time to enjoy The Jolly Postman Trail in Southport town centre!  During the final weekend of the October…

Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside Peter Oliver OBE and Leanne Lucas the founder of the Let's Be Blunt campaign at Southport Flower Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Let’s Be Blunt campaign highlights importance of responsible knife retailing

Let’s Be Blunt has highlighted the importance of responsible knife retailing after the Government called for tougher standards around how knives are marketed, sold and displayed. The Government has warned…

Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside Peter Oliver OBE and Leanne Lucas the founder of the Let's Be Blunt campaign at Southport Flower Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Let’s Be Blunt campaign highlights importance of responsible knife retailing

The new Inflata Nation attraction has opened at Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID
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New Inflata Nation attraction opens at Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport

Belong Birkdale, the new state-of-the-art village for older people from the leading dementia specialist, has released its independent living apartments for rent or purchase
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Belong Birkdale releases independent living apartments ahead of 2027 opening

With support from Sefton Council, EFT Group Ltd will relocate to a long-vacant piece of land at Southport Business Park. Cllrs Atkinson and Lappin (Centre) with EFT company directors Adam Watts and Stewart Meechan
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£9m new EFT Group headquarters in Southport approved in huge boost for local economy

Kew Roundabout in Southport. Photo by Sefton Council
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Kew Roundabout revamp to begin with new crossings and roundabout clearance

Southport dad Leon Skapars with wife Crystal and their three boys and Everton FC goalkeeper Jordan Pickford
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Everton FC star Jack Grealish donates £10,000 to young Southport dad fighting cancer

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

David Domoney
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National Garden and Nature Presenter David Domoney to return to Southport Flower Show in 2027

Southport Flower Show paid partnership  Southport Flower Show is delighted to announce that popular gardening presenter David Domoney will return to next year’s show, appearing on Thursday 19th and Friday…

Deirdre O'Kane will star at the 2027 Southport Comedy Festival
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Ireland’s Queen of Comedy Deirdre O’Kane is first act announced for 2027 Southport Comedy Festival

Comedy legend is back with her brand-new show All The Rage on Saturday 9th October…

Regally Royal Parties are hosting a series of events this Halloween. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Enjoy a Hocus Pocus Family Halloween Spooktacular in Southport

The Grand Southport paid partnership  Families are invited to enjoy a Hocus Pocus Family Halloween…

The Bebe's Hive team at Southport Comedy Festival. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Bebe’s Hive raises over £6,000 as chosen charity for 2026 Southport Comedy Festival

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

Jude Lennon: Storytelling & Author Discussion at Southport Library
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14 fantastic Fringe Festival events families will love at Books Alive! festival in Southport

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

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Southport African Caribbean Heritage Association hosts Children’s Workshop and special movie screening

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 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
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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

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
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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

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

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

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
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
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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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The Jolly Postman Trail in Southport, part of the Books Alive festival. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Families enjoy final day to explore The Jolly Postman Trail in Southport

Books Alive paid partnership  Today (Saturday 31st October 2026) is the final time to enjoy The Jolly Postman Trail in Southport town centre!  During the final weekend of the October…

The Jolly Postman Trail in Southport, part of the Books Alive festival. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Families enjoy final day to explore The Jolly Postman Trail in Southport

David Domoney
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National Garden and Nature Presenter David Domoney to return to Southport Flower Show in 2027

Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside Peter Oliver OBE and Leanne Lucas the founder of the Let's Be Blunt campaign at Southport Flower Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Let’s Be Blunt campaign highlights importance of responsible knife retailing

The new Inflata Nation attraction has opened at Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID
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New Inflata Nation attraction opens at Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport

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
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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
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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

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

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

Back Forest Road in Southport
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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
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‘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
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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
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12 spooktacular Southport Halloween events families will love this Half Term

The Smedley Hydro office on Trafalgar Road in Birkdale in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Smedley Hydro march and rally in Southport calls for show of support to save jobs

The former Ainsdale Library building in Ainsdale in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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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

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