Latest News

A Merseyrail train in Southport, heading past the first ever Southport train station. Phoot by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Burscough CurvesRail

Restoring rail travel for Southport, Preston and Ormskirk would ‘create an economic powerhouse’

Calls have once again been made for the reopening of rail lines between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk, which would help to “create an economic powerhouse for the North West”  Southport…

Lapel Menswear owned by Anthony Parkinson is opening in Wayfarers Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Lord StreetShop Local

Lapel Menswear to open inside Wayfarers Arcade in Southport with iconic shop ‘excited’ to return

Wayfarers Arcade sponsored feature Lapel Menswear is opening its doors inside Wayfarers Arcade in Southport town centre this Saturday (31st January 2026)  as the iconic menswear shop makes a welcome…

Southport Festival organisers Clifford Ray Emma Holcroft and Jez Murphy. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Mikhail Hotel & Leisure GroupSouthport

Southport Jazz Festival 2026 launches exciting year of events in Southport on a high note

Over 100 local businesses attended three recent InvestSefton events to help local businesses make the most of Southport 2026. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
InvestSeftonSefton Council

Local businesses learn through free InvestSefton events how to make the most of Southport 2026 events

Volunteers in Southport welcomed Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns as they stitched bunting for this year’s Great Big Green Lunch. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
SouthportSouthport Market

Mayor calls in to support The Hearth volunteers as they stitch bunting for the Great Big Green Lunch

The Bandstand on Lord Street in Southport
Lord StreetSouthport

Southport people invited to Public Briefing towards creating Lord Street Action Group and adopting bandstands

Wing Commander Andy Green OBE
AinsdaleSir Henry Segrave

World land speed record holder Wing Commander Andy Green OBE to join Sir Henry Segave centenary celebrations

Manchester House Care Home in Southport has achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status
Dovehaven Care HomesSouthport

Southport care home earns recognition for supporting Armed Forces veterans living in residential care

Golfers and supporters of Queenscourt Hospice take part in the 2025 Queenscourt Invitational Golf Day at Hurlston Hall
GolfHurlston Hall

Queenscourt Invitational Golf Day returns to Hurlston Hall Golf Club in fundraising drive for hospice

Swingtime Big Band Feat. Liane Carroll and Emma Holcroft at Southport Jazz Festival. Photo by Andrew Brown Media
SouthportSouthport Jazz Festival

Southport Jazz Festival 2026 opening day kicks off with Trio JDM, Bryan Corbett then Swingtime Big Band feat. Liane Carroll & Emma Holcroft