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The former Southport Magistrates Court, now home to Access Point, hosted tours during the Heritage Open Days Festival. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Access Point opens doors to former Southport Magistrates Court during Heritage Open Days Festival

Visitors enjoyed taking a look inside one of Southport’s most stunning buildings during the Southport Heritage Open Days Festival, which has been home to famous celebrities - and infamous villains. …

September 17, 2026

Southport Pier. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Over 2,000 pier plaques ready to return to Southport Pier once £20m restoration is complete

Over 2,000 pier plaques which have been dedicated to loved ones and placed on Southport Pier over the years will be returned to the landmark once the £20 million restoration…

September 16, 2026

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Over 2,000 pier plaques ready to return to Southport Pier once £20m restoration is complete

September 16, 2026

Plans have been revealed to create The Point development which would include a new M&S Foodhall, Lidl supermarket and business park next to Formby Bypass, creating substantial employment opportunities for the area

Local News

Tesco and Aldi object to M&S and Lidl scheme next to Formby Bypass with concerns over impact on town centres

September 16, 2026

People enjoy the first Beer On The Pier beer festival in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

Beer At The Pier festival invites families to enjoy Oktoberfest fun with live music, Bavarian beer and food

September 16, 2026

Researcher / architect Carl Fraser (left), The Engine Room founder Dr Eric Lybeck (centre), and Ian Parry the Director of Education for Southport Learning Trust (right). Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Local News

The Engine Room says farewell with ‘enormous amount learned’ from creative project

September 16, 2026

Recycle Week is the nation's biggest annual celebration of recycling, delivered by Recycle Now

Local News

Recycle Week campaign stars cast of recyclable characters with stories on how valuable they are

September 16, 2026

Local News

Southport Music Board announces Launch and Networking event at Warehouse Arts Centre

September 16, 2026

Sefton CVS Citizens for Good Awards at Bootle Town Hall

Local News

Community champions sought for Citizens 4 Good autumn celebration

September 16, 2026

The Hoghton Arms pub in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Local News

Historic Southport pub unveils Sports Lounge and screens that mean you’ll never miss a train

September 16, 2026

Events & Entertainment

Adam Kay brings his critically acclaimed show This Is Going to Hurt to Southport Comedy Festival in association with Halliwell Jones Kia Southport

Events & Entertainment

Adam Kay shares his diagnosis ahead of ‘This Is Going To Hurt’ gig at Southport Comedy Festival

Southport Comedy Festival paid partnership BAFTA-winning comedian and author Adam Kay is looking forward to sharing his uniquely hilarious diaries as a junior doctor at Southport Comedy Festival in association…

September 16, 2026

The EFT Foundation Darts Masters is coming to The Grand in Southport

Events & Entertainment

EFT Foundation Darts Masters comes to Southport as 20 players compete for title

The Grand Southport paid partnership People are invited to head to an exciting darts event…

September 15, 2026

Comedy Gold is celebrating its 5th birthday at Southport Bijou Cinema. El Purnell

Events & Entertainment

Comedy Gold celebrates five years at Southport Bijou Cinema with top award winning comedians

Comedy Gold is celebrating its 5th birthday at Southport Bijou Cinema on Post Office Avenue…

September 15, 2026

The SingMe Merseyside Choir led by Billy Hui BEM entertained shoppers at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

SingMe Merseyside Choir serenade shoppers as they raise funds for Queenscourt Hospice

September 14, 2026

Jason Byrne will star at Southport Comedy Festival

Events & Entertainment

Jason Byrne celebrates 30 Years Byrning on return to Southport Comedy Festival

September 14, 2026

The Commandant at Altcar Training Camp in Hightown, Carl Gardner, at The Atkinson in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Events & Entertainment

Decorated veteran and author Carl Gardner launches new book about operation in Basra

September 14, 2026

Sybil's Soiree at Oak Theatre and Studios

Events & Entertainment

Sybil’s Soirée Dinner Dining Experience comes to Oak Theatre and cabaret style seating and themed buffet

September 14, 2026

Events & Entertainment

SingMe Merseyside Choir to perform in Wayfarers Arcade in Southport with range of music to enjoy

September 12, 2026

Business & Economy

Business & Economy

InvestSefton invites businesses to Perfect Your Pitch Event in Waterloo

Considering raising investment and want to test your pitch, or simply learn from other founders preparing for investor meetings? In partnership with InvestSefton, Founder Funding Group's Pitch Practice Sessions are…

September 8, 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

How much more could your business achieve if your core business functions were working as…

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

A Southport funeral director who has supported thousands of families through some of the most…

August 26, 2026

Business & Economy

Fletchers Solicitors unveils refreshed brand after period of sustained growth and national expansion

July 21, 2026

Michelle and Mark Foster (Bear Roofing Ltd), Bhagavi Podichetty (Podichetty Financial Planning), Scott Blundell (Southport FC) and Chris Harding (Birkdale Insurance) at Sandgrounders Business Club at Southport Football Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Business & Economy

Sharon Kemp and Scott Blundell to speak at Sandgrounders Business Club July meeting at Southport FC

July 7, 2026

The team at Chris Tinsley Estates Agents in Southport are celebrating their 25th birthday

Business & Economy

Chris Tinsley Estate Agents celebrates 25 years of helping people buy, sell and move home

July 1, 2026

The Eastbank enterprise arcade in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Business & Economy

InvestSefton invites digital, creative and tech businesses to Sefton Huddle at Eastbank in Southport

June 29, 2026

A scenic photo of Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Business & Economy

Local businesses to be supported by £370,000 grant funding to help people start firms and attract new investment

June 25, 2026

Michelle and Mark Foster owners of Bear Roofing in Southport

Business & Economy

Sandgrounders Business Club networking set for Southport FC with Michelle Foster and Bhagavi Podichett

June 9, 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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