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Crowds watch a game at Southport Rugby Football Club. Photo by Angus Matheson of Wainwright & Matheson Photography

Sports

Southport Rugby Club hope to attract season’s biggest crowd on ‘Super Saturday’

March 29, 2022

Jimeoin. Photo by Steve Ullathorne

Southport Comedy Festival

Jimeoin brings his new show ‘The Craic’ to Southport Comedy Festival 2022

March 29, 2022

Splash World in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Coronavirus

Staff at Covid-19 testing centres in Sefton praised for ‘huge role in preventing spread of infections’

March 29, 2022

Adrienne Ledson

What's On

Southport Dramatic Club returns with warm, witty and well-crafted celebration of female friendship

March 29, 2022

Matthew Rycraft, who runs Matthew Rycraft Wedding Photography & Rycraft Studios in Birkdale, has snapped his way to five major awards in the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers competition in London

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Southport photographer wins five awards at Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers competition

March 28, 2022

The Nightingale's Song Reawakened at The Atkinson in Southport. Photo by Claire Brown

What's On

Review: The Nightingale’s Song Reawakened, Southport – a mesmerising show celebrating local culture

March 28, 2022

Barney, one of the animals seeking a new home at the Southport and District RSPCA centre

Fundraising

Wayfarers Arcade in Southport shows support for Southport RSPCA during National Pet Month

March 28, 2022

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Over 500 local businesses in Sefton awarded support through Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grants

March 28, 2022

Dunes Splash World Leisure Centre in Southport

Coronavirus

Sefton’s Covid-19 testing sites are closing this week with PCR tests now available online

March 28, 2022

The Stanley High School Team – winners of the team challenge

News

Southport College hosts six partner high schools onto campus for inter schools skills challenge

March 28, 2022

Alfreton Town v Southport FC

Southport FC

Southport FC earn away point at Alfreton Town as they’re controversially denied last minute winner

March 27, 2022

Silcock's Carousel in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

What's On

Southport in the sunshine is the perfect place to enjoy a ‘holiday at home’

March 26, 2022

Southport Pleasureland. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

What's On

Mums go FREE at Southport Pleasureland this Sunday as park celebrates Mother’s Day

March 26, 2022

Southport Pleasureland. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

What's On

Southport Pleasureland reopens for 2022 season with rides and attractions for all ages

March 25, 2022

Basement Jaxx

Events

Basement Jaxx join Save The Rave Festival 2022 in Southport as part of Seaside Weekender

March 25, 2022

Work takes place at the new Tesco Express store on Chapel Street in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Opening date revealed for new Tesco Express store at entrance to Southport Railway Station

March 25, 2022

The proposed design of the new Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport

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Marine Lake Events Centre planning application to be submitted this summer with consultation due

March 25, 2022

Rebecca's The Jewellers on Lord Street in Southport town centre

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Rebecca’s Jewellers reopens as people thanked for kindness and police praised for fantastic response

March 24, 2022

Edgar Johnson and Mum Jane Johnson

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Meet Booths’ youngest supplier: Edgar, 8, who uses fruit pot sales to support Derian House

March 24, 2022

Rachael Halstead from Southport lost five stone with Slimming World

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Healthcare Assistant loses 5 stone with Slimming World giving her lots of energy for her grandchildren

March 23, 2022

The view from The Big Wheel Southport

News

The Big Wheel Southport sees new website launched and prices revealed

March 23, 2022

MRWA Chief Executive Carl Beer (left), MRWA Chairperson Councillor Tony Concepcion (centre), & Director of Veolia Merseyside & Halton Jeff Sears (right) at Huyton Household Waste Recycling Centre

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Life-saving defibrillator now in place at Southport Recycling Centre

March 23, 2022

Portland Hall Spa in Southport has won the English Hair and Beauty Awards Spa of the Year for the third time since 2017

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Portland Hall Spa in Southport wins 2022 Spa of the Year title at English Hair and Beauty Awards

March 23, 2022

Sefton Crowd

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Community groups running out of time to bid for Sefton Crowd funding

March 23, 2022

Southport Hospital. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Southport and Ormskirk hospitals ask people with Covid symptoms or upset stomachs to stay away

March 23, 2022

Southport and Bootle will play host to a spectacular light show capturing the history of the Sefton.The Nightingales Song Reawakened is a triumphant series of video projection artworks taking place across Southport and Bootle, created with Illuminos, Guildhall Live Events, Lightworks, and artist Amelia Kosminsky

Events

Spectacular free light show comes to Southport and Bootle with triumphant video artworks

March 23, 2022

Wayfarers Arcade in Southport. Photo by Alan Walker

News

Southport history lovers asked to nominate buildings and landmarks that deserve special heritage status

March 23, 2022

Dunes Splash World Leisure Centre in Southport

Events

Southport Splash World Triathlon brings hundreds of competitors to town with road closures in place

March 22, 2022

The former Grand Casino on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Temporary 14 month road closure approved outside former Grand Casino in Southport

March 22, 2022

A scenic view of Southport, including Kings Gardens, the Marine Lake, Bliss Hotel and the Marine Way Bridge. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

MPs seek legislation for Southport and West Lancashire to form new local authority

March 22, 2022

The Asda supermarket in Southport is celebrating its 20th birthday

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Asda supermarket in Southport celebrates 20th birthday with 23 staff still there from 2002

March 22, 2022

Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston MP and Southport MP Damien Moore met Silcocks Leisure Group Operations Manager Serena Silcock and daughter Scarlett at the Carousel outside Funland in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Tourism Minister visits Southport to learn more about multi-million pound plans to transform resort

March 22, 2022

The beach car park at Ainsdale Beach in Southport

News

Ainsdale and Southport beach car parking 2022 reopening dates with 50% discount for Sefton residents

March 22, 2022

The owners of Rebecca's Jewellers in Southport have thanked local people for all the kind messages they have received after their shop was targeted by a motorbike gang

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Rebecca’s Jewellers in Southport thank people for kind messages after motorbike raid

March 22, 2022

The Southport Artists for The Ukraine event is being held in Southport Markets events hall on King Street, Southport from Thursday 7th April Sunday 10th April 2022

Fundraising

Southport Artists for The Ukraine reveals four day art display and entertainment to support war victims

March 22, 2022

Southport RFC Senior Colts travelled to Bolton RUFC for the semi-final of the Lancashire Trophy

Sports

Southport Rugby Colts cruise into the Lancashire Trophy Final after resounding victory over Bolton

March 22, 2022

Bliss Hotel in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Business

ActionCOACH Southport hosts free seminar at Bliss Hotel to help local businesses grow their profits

March 22, 2022

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is joining a national convoy to deliver thousands of items of kit and equipment to be sent to Ukraine, to support firefighters on the frontline

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Merseyside firefighters join convoy delivering vital firefighting kit and equipment to Ukraine

March 21, 2022

Citizens 4 Good is a joint initiative from Sefton Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and the Mayor of Seftons Office which recognises local people for the good deeds, kindness and support that they provide to other members of the community

News

Citizens 4 Good seeks nominations for Sefton residents who make a positive difference in their community

March 21, 2022

Wayfarers Arcade in Southport will unveil a special fashion exhibition this summer to celebrate The Queens 70-year Platinum Jubilee

News

Wayfarers Arcade in Southport stages special fashion exhibition to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

March 21, 2022

Jason Byrne

Southport Comedy Festival

Festival King Jason Byrne returns to Southport Comedy Festival 2022 with brand new show ‘Unblocked’

March 21, 2022

Southport College

Education

Thinking of taking a degree? Southport College hosts Adult Open Event so people can learn more

March 21, 2022

Banico Zeniou, owner of Fylde Fish Bar

News

Support your local chippy! Award-winning owner urges people to visit amidst cost rises due to Ukraine war

March 21, 2022

Southport Railway Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Merseyrail unveils special timetable for Grand National Festival 2022 in Sefton

March 21, 2022

The multi-storey car park on Tulketh Street in Southport town centre

News

Views sought over proposals to improve parking in Southport town centre

March 20, 2022

Make A Change For Ben campaigner David Rawsthorne on the bench dedicated to Ben Smith-Crallan at the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Botanic Gardens

Campaign to improve Botanic Gardens celebrates first anniversary with huge success in first 12 months

March 20, 2022

Marc Almond

News

Marc Almond releases beautiful Ukrainian folk song to raise money for country’s Humanitarian Appeal

March 20, 2022

A new grant scheme will help Sefton community groups pay tribute to the Queen in her Diamond Jubilee year

News

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: New grants will help Sefton groups to stage local events

March 20, 2022

Southport FC v York City

Southport FC

Southport FC enjoy six-goal thriller with promotion rivals York City in front of season’s biggest crowd

March 20, 2022

The Falstaff pub on King Street in Southport

News

Former Falstaff pub in Southport town centre to be converted into new 10 apartments

March 20, 2022

The Red Arrows at Southport Air Show. Photo by Fraser Brown

Events

Red Arrows return for Southport Air Show 2022 as children under 16 go free

March 18, 2022

A lorry load of almost 10,000 bricks, enough to build an entire house, has been generously donated to Southport College by one of the UKs leading brick suppliers, Michelmersh

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Southport College students can build a bright new future thanks to 10,000 bricks donation

March 18, 2022

The Minister of State for Care at the Department of Health and Social Care, Gillian Keegan MP, and Damien Moore, MP for Southport met with Janine Tregelles CBE, CEO of Revitalise, and Mark Davis, General Manager, at the charitys Southport centre, Sandpipers.

News

Care Minister visits Revitalise Sandpipers Centre in Southport to hear ambitious expansion plans

March 18, 2022

Staff at the TK Maxx store in Southport town centre have been raising money for Comic Relief

News

TK Maxx in Southport celebrates Red Nose Day as staff raise thousands of pounds for Comic Relief

March 18, 2022

Pop-up food stalls could be returning to Ainsdale Beach in Southport this summer

News

Eco friendly and vegan friendly food and drink outlets sought for Sefton beaches this summer

March 18, 2022

Glenn Tilbrook

What's On

Squeeze star Glenn Tilbrook urges fans in Southport to bring donations for The Trussell Trust foodbanks

March 17, 2022

Southport FC fans

Southport FC

Southport FC fans urged to bring some noise as they take on promotion rivals York City this Saturday

March 17, 2022

Work has begun on the £1million transformation of Scarisbrick Avenue in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Work begins on £1m scheme to transform key route between Lord Street and Promenade in Southport

March 17, 2022

Southport company Yaffé Photography held its second Charity Ladies Lunch for the Isla Rose Foundation at The Office Restaurant in Southport, raising a staggering £12,500. Claire Simmo (left), Sandra Carney (right) and Adam Yaffé. Photo by Yaffé Photography

Fundraising

In Pictures: Yaffé Photography’s glamorous Charity Ladies Lunch raises thousands for Isla Rose Foundation

March 16, 2022

Damien Moore MP for Southport backs the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill for better mobile connectivity in Southport.

News

Rollout of 4G and 5G mobile phone coverage in Southport given backing by town’s MP

March 16, 2022

Remedy on Lord Street in Southport

Fundraising

Charity Raffle for Ukrainian Refugees offers superb prizes courtesy of Southport Whisky Club

March 16, 2022

10-16 Coronation Walk in Southport town centre

News

New apart-hotel scheme revealed for Southport town centre due to trend for growing number of visitors

March 15, 2022

Floral displays at Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Events

Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day in Southport offers a feast of fun for visitors

March 14, 2022

The Ukraine flag flies outside Southport Town Hall in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Homes for Ukraine scheme launched allowing people in UK to bring Ukrainians to safety

March 14, 2022

Laurie Hardman, owner of Broadhursts bookshop on Market Street in Southport

News

Southport BID launches search to find ‘Your Southport Stars’

March 14, 2022

The 24 Hour Mad Men from Southport aim to complete the Three Peaks Challenge in July 2022

Fundraising

24 Hour Mad Men vow to scale Britain’s three highest mountains in a day for Queenscourt Hospice

March 14, 2022

Sandgrounder Radio and Ocean Plaza in Southport have together launched their Easter Egg Appeal for 2022

News

Sandgrounder Radio and Ocean Plaza in Southport launch 2022 Easter Egg Appeal

March 14, 2022

Kelly Bond

News

Singing sensation Kelly Bond hosts a Celebration of Music and Memory to raise money for Dementia UK

March 13, 2022

People are invited to join a saltmarsh clean-up at RSPB Marshside in Southport

News

Saltmarsh clean-up appeal in Southport after rubbish brought in by storms and high tides

March 13, 2022

Polish Day at The Atkinson in Southport. Fun Polish craft sessions were delivered by Merseyside Polonia with assistance by The Liverpool Polish Schools students. They also brought some traditional Polish costumes for visitors to dress up and take pictures in. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Pictures: Hundreds of visitors celebrate Polish Day at The Atkinson in Southport

March 13, 2022

Lord Street in Southport

Town Deal

List of potential changes for Southport town centre revealed as people’s views sought

March 13, 2022

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Town Deal

People asked to share your views on future phases of Southport town centre improvements

March 13, 2022

Chorley v Southport FC

Southport FC

Southport FC lose 2-1 by Chorley as they suffer defeat on dreadful playing surface

March 13, 2022

The Courage and Devotion exhibition at The Atkinson in Southport, which honours the Polish air crew and ground crew who served at RAF Woodvale near Southport during World War Two. It features a Spitfire sculpture by artist Suhail Shaikh. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Guest Blogs

Polish Day in Southport celebrates courage and devotion in the face of tyranny. Sound familiar?

March 12, 2022

This tree outside the Church Of St Philip & St Paul With Wesley on Hampton Road is glowing with the colours of Ukraine’s blue and yellow

News

Southport churches lead prayers for Ukraine as they raise funds for war victims

March 11, 2022

Artist Suhail Shaikh has used paper to create an exact replica sculpture of a World War II Supermarine Spitfire which was flown in 1942 by Polish pilot Sergeant Jerzy Stanislaw Zielinsky of the 308 Krakowski Squadron which was based at RAF Woodvale near Southport. The sculpture is part of the Courage and Devotion exhibition at The Atkinson on Lord Street in Southport which runs from Saturday, 26th June 2021 until Saturday, 12th March 2022

What's On

Polish Day in Southport: What’s on as celebration held for Poland’s World War Two heroes

March 11, 2022

Cambridge Arcade and Cambridge Walks in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Heritage Impact Survey to support £400,000 transformation of Cambridge Arcade in Southport

March 11, 2022

The former BHS store on Chapel Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Plans for 30 new apartments and roof terrace at ‘At Risk’ former BHS store in Southport win approval

March 11, 2022

Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards winners 2021 including The Sunnyside Guest House in Southport, which won Guest House Of The Year

News

Southport venues applauded as Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards winners revealed

March 11, 2022

Principal Michelle Brabner signing the charter, alongside AOC Mental Health Lead Richard Caulfield

News

Southport College and KGV College sign up to new national mental health and wellbeing charter

March 10, 2022

Darren Boyd-Preece, owner of The Dram Gift Shop on Botanic Road in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

The Dram Gift Shop to open in Churchtown Village in Southport with gifts galore for whisky lovers

March 10, 2022

The George Hotel pub on Duke Street in Southport

News

The George Hotel pub in Southport could become new Co-Op supermarket and new apartments

March 10, 2022

Southport FC

Southport FC

Southport FC reach final of Lancashire Challenge Trophy after 2-1 semi final win against Lancaster City

March 10, 2022

An historic former Southport Visiter printing press now tasks pride of place at the Merseyside Museum of Printing, which is situated within Amorini Antiques Centre in Birkenhead in Wirral

Nostalgia

Historic former Southport Visiter printing press from 1830s enjoys new lease of life – and is still printing!

March 9, 2022

An artist's impression of the proposed new Starbucks drive through at Ocean Plaza in Southport

News

New Starbucks drive-through coffee shop next to Southport Pier creating 20 jobs wins approval

March 9, 2022

Southport Market

Fundraising

Southport Artists for The Ukraine unveil fundraising art exhibition and art sale at Southport Market

March 9, 2022

Merseyrail staff with the Golden Whistle award

News

Merseyrail wins Best Performing Regional Rail Operator accolade for fourth year in a row

March 9, 2022

Changes are being proposed with the aim of improving Southport’s ‘Market Quarter’ - and local people and businesses are being asked what they think after Sefton Council and Southport Town Deal launched their ‘Les Transformations de Southport’ consultation

Town Deal

Southport Market Quarter improvements planned as people asked what you think

March 9, 2022

News

Birkdale Kitchen Co. in Southport celebrates winning 2022 Kitchen Showroom of the Year Award

March 9, 2022

The Courage and Devotion exhibition at The Atkinson in Southport, which honours the Polish air crew and ground crew who served at RAF Woodvale near Southport during World War Two. It features a Spitfire sculpture by artist Suhail Shaikh. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Chopin piano recital in Southport to celebrate famous World War Two fundraiser for Polish war heroes

March 9, 2022

Antonio ‘Tony’ Sebastianelli, owner of Tony’s Italian restaurant on King Street in Southport

News

Plans revealed to breathe new life into iconic Southport town centre restaurant site

March 8, 2022

Sefton4Good award winners

News

Citizens 4 Good Awards return for first time since Covid-19 pandemic began as nominations sought

March 8, 2022

Sandgrounder Radio in association with Peoples Bus have been helping to deliver thousands of donations, from local people in the Southport area to the International Aid Trust as part of The Lakeside Church's Ukraine Appeal

News

Sandgrounder Radio and Peoples Bus help deliver thousands of donations for Ukraine Appeal

March 8, 2022

Southport RFC Second XV

Sports

Injuries take toll for Southport Rugby first XV as they lose out to second placed Rochdale

March 8, 2022

Southport RFC Ladies. Photo by Angus Matheson of Wainwright & Matheson Photography

Sports

Champions! Unbeaten Southport Rugby Ladies win league title with games in hand

March 8, 2022

Pasta 51 Express

News

Pasta 51 Express reveals plans to bring fresh authentic Italian pasta to Southport Market

March 7, 2022

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

News

Britannia Hotels in Southport earns £229,113 through supporting homeless people in Covid-19 pandemic

March 7, 2022

An artist's impression of The Cove Resort in Southport

News

The Cove Resort in Southport to offer huge boost to people’s health and wellbeing

March 7, 2022

Southport FC v Brackley

Southport FC

Southport FC 0 Brackley Town 0 as sides with best clean sheets record meet in stalemate

March 6, 2022

The Big Kid Circus

What's On

The Big Kid Circus is in Southport this weekend presenting its ‘Mayhem’ show

March 5, 2022

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