People have been heading into the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport to sign petitions to save the Aviary. The petitions are being presented by volunteers from the Botanic Gardens Community Association. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Aviary campaigners ‘delighted’ to avoid closure with ‘heartfelt’ thanks to community

Campaigners fighting to save the Botanic Gardens Aviary in Churchtown in Southport say they are “delighted” that plans to close the attraction have been removed , as they issued “heatleft…

Santa's Grotto is open at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Santa’s Grotto Experience to open at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport

Wayfarers Arcade paid partnership  Father Christmas is coming to Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street in Southport! Santa’s Grotto Experience in the Wayfarers Arcade will run every weekend in December between…

Santa's Grotto is open at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Santa’s Grotto Experience to open at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport

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Look out for Pudsey Bear in Southport as Round Table supports Children in Need Day

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Running Tom announces plans for final day of his 365 day running challenge – and he’d love you to join him

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Southport girl enjoys ‘magical holiday’ swimming with dolphins as Dreamflight honours her incredible courage

Digital Media Guys is celebrating continued growth and expanding its team to eight
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From pop stars to public sector projects: Local Digital Media Guys celebrate exciting expansion

A scenic picture of Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Southport honoured as national High Street Revival Finalist in Let’s Celebrate Towns awards

Danny Howard (left) and Paul Brabin (right) at The Print Quarter in Southport with the new Stand Up For Southport Newsletter postcards. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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New Stand Up For Southport Daily Newsletter launches as Southport Postcard invites you to join us

A scenic photo of winter sunshine in the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Yellow Cold Health Alert for Southport issued with Warm Spaces open and advice issued

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 Grand Southport paid partnership  An inspirational schoolboy was the VIP guest of honour as he officially switched on the festive lights at The Grand in Southport.  Llewyn Sunderland, aged…

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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

Southport BID feature by Stand Up For Southport  Families can enjoy a special Paddington-themed yoga…

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

The Grand Southport paid partnership Who’s spotted Father Christmas arriving in Southport…? He’s landed in…

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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Comedy Bingo Winter Socials with Belong Birkdale are back to brighten darker days

Southport Artisan Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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New Christmas Market set for Southport with festive traders this December

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

People are invited to the Southport Christmas Spectacular this November
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Southport Christmas Spectacular line-up revealed with Ray Quinn, Toy Story, K-Pop and Paddington fun

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Sandgrounders Business Club hosts Queenscourt Fundraising Manager Liz Hartley and Lockbusters owner Shaun Huyton

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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…

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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

Phil Gee, founder of Social Media Academy and AI Academy
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Social Media Academy and AI Academy founder marks 19 years in business with thank you to clients

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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

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

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People have been heading into the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport to sign petitions to save the Aviary. The petitions are being presented by volunteers from the Botanic Gardens Community Association. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Aviary campaigners ‘delighted’ to avoid closure with ‘heartfelt’ thanks to community

Campaigners fighting to save the Botanic Gardens Aviary in Churchtown in Southport say they are “delighted” that plans to close the attraction have been removed , as they issued “heatleft…

People have been heading into the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport to sign petitions to save the Aviary. The petitions are being presented by volunteers from the Botanic Gardens Community Association. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Aviary campaigners ‘delighted’ to avoid closure with ‘heartfelt’ thanks to community

The Aviary at the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Botanic Gardens Aviary SAVED as plans to shut historic family attraction are shelved

Santa's Grotto is open at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Santa’s Grotto Experience to open at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport

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Look out for Pudsey Bear in Southport as Round Table supports Children in Need Day

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

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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
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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’

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

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Outstanding community champions honoured at Citizens 4 Good event in Southport

Scouts who take part in the annual St George's Day Parade are based at the Waterside Lodge in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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The Open Legacy Fund boosts these six community projects after golf success in Southport

A Northern train at Southport Train Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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More reliable Northern rail services in Southport praised as MP shares overcrowding concerns

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Awesome Southport launches to bring creative, imaginative and inspiring ideas to life

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R&A legacy fund supports local community projects after success of The Open in Southport

Southport Pier. Photo by Slobber Chops
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75% of Southport Pier decking now removed as £20m restoration ‘continues at pace’

Elsie's Story has launched its first Christmas jumper featuring a design chosen from more than 750 children’s competition entries. The jumper features a scene drawn by seven-year-old Felicity. Photo by Yeti Studios
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Elsie’s Story launches Christmas jumper designed by girl, aged 7, from more than 750 entries

Lord Street Bakery on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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New independent bakery opens on Lord Street in Southport

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