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Kind-hearted Southport schoolgirl Ebony Barbé has won a place in the semi-final of Miss Teen Great Britain 2022

News

Southport schoolgirl Ebony wins Miss Teen Great Britain 2022 semi final spot

September 26, 2021

Bars and pubs

Business

Hospitality workers to benefit from new law banning firms from withholding tips

September 26, 2021

The British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Events

Final night of British Musical Fireworks 2021 as crowds enjoy event’s return

September 26, 2021

The first ever Southport Athletic Junior Football Club presentation, at Southport Rugby Football Club

Sports

Southport Athletic JFC hosts Biograd Cup 2021 to raise funds for Sefton Afghan Appeal

September 24, 2021

The Sefton Afghan Appeal

News

Sefton Afghan Appeal sees kind-hearted residents fill all eight donations points

September 24, 2021

The British Musical Fireworks in Southport

Events

Saturday at Southport musical fireworks already SOLD OUT as people urged to buy tickets online

September 24, 2021

Brown en Blonde

Events

Southport Pleasureland hosts superb night of entertainment at Festival of Machines weekend

September 23, 2021

Radio presenter Claire Simmo

Botanic Gardens

Sandgrounder Radio gives its backing for Make A Change For Ben campaign in Southport

September 23, 2021

Southport Comedy Festival has launched its search for the next Southport New Comedian of the Year

Southport Comedy Festival

Southport New Comedian of the Year 2021 contest launches search for top new talent

September 23, 2021

Southport Market

Southport Market

Southport Market celebrates Oktoberfest with a Bavarian bonanza

September 23, 2021

A flooded Merlewood Avenue in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

People urged to share your views on reducing risk and impact of flooding in Sefton

September 23, 2021

Southport Market. Photo by Mark Shirley

Southport Market

New Southport Market events space to be completed this October to attract more visitors

September 22, 2021

A programme launched to help householders in Southport to clear their clutter has been hailed as a 'sweeping success'

News

Skip scheme to help community clear soggy settees and mouldy mattresses hailed a success

September 22, 2021

A green wheelie bin for garden waste recycling by Sefton Council

News

Recycle Week 2021 plea for Sefton residents to ‘Step It Up’ in fight against climate change

September 22, 2021

Members of Southport Hesketh Round Table have raised nearly £7,000 for charity after cycling to all three Clatterbridge centres in Merseyside.

Fundraising

Southport cyclists smash target after riding to all three Merseyside Clatterbridge centres

September 22, 2021

Southport FC in action against Chorley

Sports

Southport FC wonder goal against Chorley earns FA Cup progress

September 22, 2021

Ashley Jade Training Academy on Hill Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Young people aged 19-24 can enjoy FREE training courses in Southport on path to a new career

September 21, 2021

Crossens Pumping Station in Southport

News

Solar panels on field near Crossens Pumping Station aim to reduce carbon emissions by 240 tonnes a year

September 21, 2021

Leader of West Lancashire Freemasons Tony Harrison with Linda McCann, from Preston, and Laurel Devey from Southport, who are partially sighted, and Nicola Hanna, Head of Income Generation at Galloways. Photo taken when the grant was initially awarded

News

Galloway’s reduces social isolation among visually impaired people in pandemic thanks West Lancashire Freemasons

September 21, 2021

The former Roman shop on Chapel Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Roman clothes shop in Southport closes as work begins to open new Tesco store

September 21, 2021

Southport Classic and Speed takes place at Victoria Park in Southport on Sunday 10th October 2021. he event is brought to you by Aintree Circuit Club, which organises Ormskirk Motorfest every year

Events

New Southport Classic and Speed event appeals for marshals with £200 Prize Draw

September 21, 2021

A cherry blossom tree lit up by IllumiDex UK Ltd

Fundraising

WIN chance to light up your tree worth up to £700 with IllumiDex and Community Link Foundation

September 20, 2021

Christ Church on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

What's On

Midweek Music concerts restart at Christ Church in Southport on 22nd September

September 20, 2021

The Festival of Fantastic Machines takes place at Southport Pleasureland

Events

Vintage machines roll in for Festival of Fantastic Machines at Southport Pleasureland

September 20, 2021

Paul-James Green

What's On

Local playwright unveils debut play Grape Juice at Southport Little Theatre

September 20, 2021

Steak Pie at Fylde Fish Bar

News

Award winning Southport chippy wins THREE medals in British Pie Awards 2021

September 20, 2021

Olivia Hersey, who achieved 3 A*s and is now off to Oxford University

Education

A* A-Level student Olivia hails KGV Sixth Form College in Southport as the perfect site for success

September 20, 2021

The Atkinson on Lord Street in Southport

What's On

The Snow Queen revealed as January 2022 panto by All Souls Dramatic Club in Southport

September 19, 2021

Brass Pig Dirty Fries at The Woollen Pig in Southport. Photo by Pad Thai Paul

Reviews

Food Review: The Woollen Pig, Southport – awesome food which is excellent value

September 19, 2021

Lots of fancy dress on display at this bar in Southport in May 1984

Nostalgia

Southport Nostalgia: 80s images of the old bridge, SDC shows, Pleasureland and Ainsdale Show

September 17, 2021

Southport Train Station

News

Southport Railway Station area could see new rules to curb crime as your views sought

September 17, 2021

Tez Ilyas

Southport Comedy Festival

Tez Ilyas relishing Southport Comedy Festival gig saying ‘live comedy is back!’

September 16, 2021

Star Trekk walkers prepare to set off for their walk from Southport Pleasureland

Fundraising

Hundreds of Queenscourt Star Trekk walkers set to meet at Southport Pleasureland for 2021 event

September 16, 2021

Disco Bingo

Southport Comedy Festival

Disco Bingo returns to Southport Comedy Festival with special night for Flower Show

September 16, 2021

Comedian Mike Wilkinson

What's On

New monthly Evolution Comedy Club launches at The Atkinson in Southport

September 15, 2021

Fireworks

Events

British Musical Fireworks in Southport reveals running order, times and line-up

September 15, 2021

Stephen Graham and Jodie Comer are reuniting in Channel 4 drama, Help. Photo by Channel 4

News

As Help TV drama with Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham airs care home staff told support is available

September 15, 2021

Sefton Council has officially welcomed former dancer and theatre performer Cllr Clare Louise Carragher as the borough's new civic Mayor

Fundraising

Beers and Brätwurst on offer as Mayor of Sefton hosts Oktoberfest fundraiser

September 15, 2021

Jason Byrne

Southport Comedy Festival

Comedian Jason Byrne brings new Audience Precipitation tour to Southport Comedy Festival 2021

September 15, 2021

An artist's impression of the proposed new entrance for the Pleasureland Miniature Railway next to Ocean Plaza in Southport

News

Miniature Railway given full steam ahead for Victorian style station terminal, café and ice cream parlour

September 15, 2021

Delivery trucks at Bates Dairy in Birkdale in Southport

News

Bates Dairy in Southport to increase workforce after approval for new dairy building

September 15, 2021

The Star Trekk walk for Queenscourt Hospice in Southport

Fundraising

Queenscourt Hospice Star Trekk 2021 walkers can save £5 if you sign up before deadline

September 14, 2021

Marine Drive in Siouthport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Marine Drive in Southport remains closed to traffic a week after lorry collided with pier

September 14, 2021

A tree outside Southport College has been lit up by local lighting firm IllumiDex UK Ltd

News

Southport College students enjoy a glittering welcome thanks to stunning lighting

September 14, 2021

Sandy Tracks by David Walshe is a unique collection of local history themed poems and paired illustrations. Image copyright David Walshe

News

Local author publishes Sandy Tracks, a poetical and illustrated journey through Southport’s past

September 13, 2021

Formby Beach has been left covered in litter by visitors, in this picture shared by Plastic Free Formby

News

Sefton urged to become a ‘Plastic Free Community’ and end reliance on single use plastic

September 13, 2021

Ormskirk Motorfest is run by Aintree Circuit Club, which is now launching the new Southport Classic and Speed event at Victoria Park in Southport

Events

New Classic and Speed event to attract thousands of visitors to Southport

September 13, 2021

Coastal Road in Southport

News

Section of Coastal Road in Southport facing closures as contractors return

September 13, 2021

The Old Ship on Eastbank Street in Southport. Photo by Neville Grundy

Guest Blogs

Southport CAMRA: Pub landlords deserve more support if we want them to thrive

September 13, 2021

From left: Cllr Janis Blackburne, Andrew Marsden, Neil Baynes, Hannah Blundell and Cllr Carran Waterfield at New Start in Southport

News

New Start reveals how they are helping vulnerable people in Southport to rebuild their lives

September 12, 2021

Noah Cunningham from Southport

News

Appeal launched to support talented teenager who loves powerchair football

September 11, 2021

Season Coffee, Bar, Kitchen on King Street in Southport

News

New Season Coffee, Bar & Kitchen in Southport to launch new food menus

September 11, 2021

Southport Kidney Fund

News

Southport Kidney Fund offers support to patients with kidney disease

September 10, 2021

The team behind the new Crisis Cafe in Southport

News

New Adult Mental Health Crisis Cafe opens in Southport

September 10, 2021

Southport Contemporary Arts is valued for its delivery of wellbeing at community level for all Sefton based artists through its extensive portfolio of drop-in classes

Guest Blogs

Southport Contemporary Arts displays works from community wellbeing programme

September 10, 2021

Neil Shallcross is a bona fide Queenscourt Hospice Hero

Fundraising

Queenscourt Hospice Hero set for Great North Run after already raising £11,000 for the charity

September 10, 2021

Southport Strollers. Photo by Niland Photography

News

Southport Strollers celebrates third birthday with cake and alcohol free fizz

September 10, 2021

Riders from Southport Hesketh Round Table will be taking part in a cycle ride around the Clatterbridge Cancer Centres inspired by their friend, Dean Wilson (front, third left)

Fundraising

Bike riders target three Clatterbridge centres in 65-mile ride for friend battling blood cancer

September 10, 2021

Southport Rugby Club is launching an official club sticker book to celebrate 150 years of rugby at the club

Sports

Southport Rugby Club launches special sticker book to celebrate 150th anniversary

September 10, 2021

The tree at Peaky Blinders bar in Churchtown in Southport has been illumintaed by Illumidex UK Ltd

News

Dead trees are being transformed into works of art by lighting firm IllumiDex

September 10, 2021

Fundraisers take part in the Queenscourt Hospice Star Trekk walk

Fundraising

Star Trekk 2021 Southport route revealed as walkers raise money for Queenscourt Hospice

September 9, 2021

Liverpool FC and England legend John Barnes

Botanic Gardens

Liverpool FC legend John Barnes is guest of honour at Sportsman’s Dinner for Make A Change For Ben campaign

September 9, 2021

The British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport

Events

Musical fireworks returns to Southport for three nights of spectacular displays

September 9, 2021

Classic car enthusiasts are being invited to take part in Southport Classic and Speed at Victoria Park in Southport

Events

Classic car enthusiasts invited to join new Southport Classic and Speed event

September 9, 2021

Southport Pleasureland

Jobs

Jobs available at Southport Pleasureland as park looks forward to a busy autumn

September 9, 2021

Clarice Tinlin from Southport has celebrated her 102nd birthday

News

Southport lady who’s ‘lived a life full of sunshine’ celebrates her 102nd birthday

September 8, 2021

The Rollin Stove in Southport

Southport Comedy Festival

The Rollin Stove to bring top quality street food to Southport Comedy Festival

September 8, 2021

From left: Cllr Ian Moncur, Club Manager Steve Dobbin, Secretary Glyn Lloyd and Club Chairman Bobby Addison at Fleetwood Hesketh Sports Club in Marshside in Southport. Photo by Ollie Cowan

News

Fleetwood Hesketh Sports Club can continue with football and cricket thanks to Sefton Council funding

September 8, 2021

Botanic Gardens Community Association Chairman David Cobham (left) and Make A Change For Ben campaigner David Rawsthorne (right) at the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens lake clean-up campaigners thank people for their support

September 8, 2021

A lorry collided with Southport Pier in Southport

News

Lorry collides with Southport Pier closing road as Pier Pavilion remains open

September 8, 2021

Southport Pleasureland

What's On

Southport Pleasureland to host FOUR Emergency Services days this September

September 7, 2021

Southport College

News

Southport College holds Open Event for adult learners this September

September 7, 2021

Guest Blogs

Guest Blog: Covid passports could damage hospitality industry at a time we need help

September 7, 2021

The world's biggest lawnmower is on display at the British Lawnmower Museum in Southport

News

The world’s BIGGEST lawnmower is wowing visitors at popular Southport attraction

September 7, 2021

Southport Comedy Festival will feature top comedians including: Russell Kane, Helen Bauer, Mark Thomas and Paul Sinha

Southport Comedy Festival

Southport Comedy Festival 2021 brings best ever line-up of comedians for 17 days of laughter

September 7, 2021

Tandoor-i at Southport Food and Drink Festival

Events

‘Sheer numbers of Southport Food and Drink Festival visitors shows how popular this weekend is’

September 7, 2021

Southport's Strongest Novice and Inters strongman competition took place at CTC Fitness in Southport. Photo by Stuart Scott

Events

Southport’s Strongest contest sees athletes from all over UK competing for trophies

September 7, 2021

News

Redesign for website which informs parents of SEND children about local services available

September 7, 2021

Ginificent, a North West-based independent theatre arts company, is preparing to launch its feature film adaptation of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

News

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde feature film shot in Southport launched to help school pupils

September 6, 2021

Christ Church on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Historic Southport church celebrates 200th birthday with special events for visitors

September 6, 2021

The Prince of Wales Hotel on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Calls made for new hotel rating scheme to drive up standards for guests

September 6, 2021

Sarah Pedder from Southport

Fundraising

Woman to make 11,000ft charity skydive after care from ‘amazing’ Southport Hospital staff

September 6, 2021

The Queenscourt Hospice Star Trekk walk

Fundraising

Queenscourt Hospice Star Trekk walk 2021 returns after being cancelled during pandemic

September 6, 2021

Peter Sinseeya from Southport is starring on Come Dine With Me on Channel 4

News

Come Dine With Me to feature talented Southport dad with a love of South American cooking

September 6, 2021

Red Rum. Photo courtesy of The Atkinson in Southport

What's On

Discover more about world’s most popular racehorse Red Rum with online talk

September 6, 2021

Southport Food and Drink Festival. Photo by Stephen Richmond

Events

Southport Food and Drink Festival 2021: Visitors give their verdict

September 5, 2021

The British Lawnmower Museum on Shakespeare Street in Southport. Photo by Brian Radam

News

British Lawnmower Museum in Southport enjoys makeover ahead of Heritage Open Days

September 5, 2021

Young people aged 16 and 17 are being encouraged to get their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Coronavirus

Young people aged 16 and 17 in Southport invited to get first Covid-19 vaccine

September 5, 2021

Birkdale Cheese Centre at Southport Food and Drink Festival. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Events

Southport Food and Drink Festival 2021: Everything you need to know

September 4, 2021

Some of the stars appearing at Southport Comedy Festival

Southport Comedy Festival

Southport Comedy Festival 2021: full line-up, dates plus ticket details

September 3, 2021

The conservatory at Hesketh Park in Southport

News

Southport Heritage Open Days 2021 revealed with lots to enjoy this September

September 3, 2021

Pheonyx Gym in Southport

Fundraising

Pheonyx gym celebrates first birthday with 80s themed event raising money for Isla Rose Foundation

September 3, 2021

KGV Sixth Form College in Southport

News

KGV Sixth Form College welcomes students back and says it’s not too late to enrol

September 3, 2021

Plans have been revealed for a landmark 35 metre illuminated observation wheel next to Southports Marine Lake

News

Plans for giant illuminated observation wheel in Southport given the go-ahead

September 2, 2021

Southport Library

News

Sefton Afghan Appeal launched to help families fleeing from Afghanistan

September 2, 2021

Southport Hospital

News

St Helens hospital boss to run Southport and Ormskirk hospitals as trusts join forces

September 2, 2021

Season Coffee, Bar, Kitchen on King Street in Southport

News

Season Coffee, Bar and Kitchen reveals exciting plans for new Southport venture

September 2, 2021

Claire Sweeney

What's On

Claire Sweeney unveiled as star of Cinderella panto at The Atkinson in Southport

September 2, 2021

Southport Comedy Festival Director Brendan Riley (left) with Anthony James Estate Agents Owner Mark Cunningham (right)

Southport Comedy Festival

NHS and care home Covid heroes invited to free night at Southport Comedy Festival 2021

September 1, 2021

Southport Food and Drink Festival

Events

Southport Food and Drink Festival 2021 returns this weekend with great food and live entertainment

September 1, 2021

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