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The Southport Visiter office on Tulketh Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Former Southport Visiter office could become home to 26 new apartments and three shops

September 18, 2023

Southport Classic and Speed. Photo by Dave Brown Photography

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Competitive motor racing returns to Southport as crowds enjoy Classic and Speed event

September 18, 2023

Jail and Bail for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Dave Brown Photography for Stand Up For Southport

Fundraising

Jail and Bail sees 12 brave ‘inmates’ raise over £23,000 in ‘bail’ money for Queenscourt Hospice

September 17, 2023

Morpeth v Southport FC. Photo by Julia Urwin

Southport FC

Southport FC knocked out of FA Cup in 3-0 defeat by Morpeth

September 17, 2023

Paul Gascoigne

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England legend Paul Gascoigne stars in unique night out at The Grand in Southport

September 16, 2023

Robert Smallman, owner of La Tabella restaurant in Churchtown in Southport, is raising money for Queenscourt Hospice through Jail and Bail

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La Tabella restaurateur in Churchtown needs your help to escape jail ‘with awful food – and no Peroni’

September 15, 2023

The Dutch Bakery in Birkdale Village in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Customers express ‘deep sadness’ at closure of two long-standing Southport bakers

September 14, 2023

fund:AI (managed by River Capital) have invested £500,000 into leading Virtual Reality (VR) gaming company Fallen Planet Studios

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Southport VR gaming firm Fallen Planet secures £500,000 investment to develop new titles using AI

September 14, 2023

Financial planning advisor David Lloyd, owner of Lloyd and Co financial planning in Southport, is taking part in the Jail and Bail fundraiser for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand up For Southport

Fundraising

Stand Up For Southport gets Jail and Bail takeover this Friday so you can follow inmates’ progress

September 14, 2023

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Southport Pier closure – Sefton Council publishes structural surveys plus answers to public

September 14, 2023

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Headteacher dramatically ARRESTED in front of shocked assembly – and only you can free him

September 14, 2023

Meols Cop Park Southport

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Thirty tons of garden waste dumped in Southport as local residents warned over hefty fines

September 14, 2023

What's On

Ocean Sprint Revival this Saturday sees competitive car racing return to Southport

September 13, 2023

Chetan Thakkar

Fundraising

Queenscourt Hospice Head Of Finance hopes numbers add up to secure his release

September 13, 2023

Liverpool acting legend Dean Sullivan has been announced as the star of this years Christmas pantomime at The Atkinson in Southport

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Brookside star Dean Sullivan to star in Jack and the Beanstalk panto at The Atkinson in Southport

September 13, 2023

Gambolling Arena Theatre Company is bringing the Dick Whittington to the Waterfront Southport Hotel this Christmas. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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New interactive pantomime with a difference is coming to Southport this Christmas

September 13, 2023

Rotten Row in Southport is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The herbaceous border is largely maintained by volunteers from the Friends Of Rotten Row

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Making a difference: Volunteering roles on offer in Southport and Formby this September

September 12, 2023

The Bear and The Reindeer are coming to Southport this Christmas thanks to Southport BID

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Giant illuminated bear and reindeer figures coming to Southport this Christmas

September 12, 2023

Fundraising

Judges throw book at Southport headteacher who ‘always insists on having the last word’

September 12, 2023

The Southport War Memorial / Monument on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Road closures in place when Princess Anne visits Southport for War Memorial rededication

September 12, 2023

Southport College

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September 12, 2023

DJ Baz Todd is taking part in Jail and Bail to raise money for Queenscourt Hospice

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DJ Baz Todd charged with murder on the dancefloor and only you can set him free

September 12, 2023

The Wilko store in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Poundland steps in to take on closure threatened Wilko store in Southport

September 12, 2023

Andrew Brown (Stand Up For Southport), Liz Hartley (Queenscourt Hospice) and Amanda Manley (Accesss Point) launch Jail and Bail

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Meet the 12 prison ‘inmates’ taking on our Jail and Bail challenge for Queenscourt Hospice

September 12, 2023

Fundraising

Southport’s Sambuca Bandit set to spirit her way out of ‘prison’ in Jail and Bail fundraiser

September 11, 2023

Silcock's Carousel in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Silcock’s Carousel in Southport honoured as fourth best seaside attraction in Britain

September 11, 2023

Financial planning advisor David Lloyd, owner of Lloyd and Co financial planning in Southport, is taking part in the Jail and Bail fundraiser for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand up For Southport

Fundraising

Financial planning advisor David Lloyd swaps the ‘stocks’ for ‘jail’ – all for Queenscourt Hospice Jail and Bail

September 11, 2023

Artist Ruth Spillane is publishing a new book, Southport Illustrated. The Grand in Southport

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The Grand celebrates 100th birthday with beautiful artwork in new Southport Illustrated book

September 10, 2023

Artist Ruth Spillane is publishing a new book, Southport Illustrated. Lord Street in Southport

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New Southport Illustrated book by acclaimed artist Ruth Spillane celebrates very best of Southport

September 10, 2023

Trattoria 51 in Southport

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Trattoria 51 restaurant in Southport to undergo stylish refurbishment that will delight diners

September 10, 2023

Lisa Kedian owner of Lisasbigballoon in Southport with four year old son Gabriel

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Southport business owner warns over online hackers as social media accounts and money stolen

September 10, 2023

Val Bacon

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Tributes paid to much-loved Southport entertainer, hotelier and Southport Visiter ad exec Val Bacon

September 10, 2023

Southport FC striker Marcus Carver scored a hat-trick

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Southport FC defeat King’s Lynn 4-1 with perfect hat-trick for Marcus Carver

September 10, 2023

The Tornado at Southport Air Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show 2023 amended Sunday flying times as police advise motorists to set off early

September 10, 2023

Rados World Tapas at Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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First look inside new Rado’s World Tapas at Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport as it hosts pop-up restaurant

September 9, 2023

The Red Arrows at Southport Air Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Southport Air Show

RAF Red Arrows commander explains why Southport Air Show aerobatics display was halted

September 9, 2023

Crowds at Southport Air Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Southport Air Show

Crowds enjoy Southport Air Show with superb displays as Red Arrows display grounded by rain in Blackpool

September 9, 2023

The Beatles in Southport

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The Beatles 30 iconic gigs in Southport honoured with Get Back to the Fab 4 walking tour

September 9, 2023

St Cuthberts Church in Churchtown. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Enjoy look inside Southport’s oldest church dating back to 1178 at Heritage Open Day

September 9, 2023

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In pictures: Athletes from around UK battle it out to win Southport’s Strongest 2023

September 8, 2023

Hurricane G-HURI will be flying at Southport Air Show

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Southport Air Show 2023 honours World War Two Polish RAF heroes with Hurricane display

September 8, 2023

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Families can discover 150 year old secrets of Botanic Gardens Fernery at Heritage Open Day

September 8, 2023

A scenic photo of the Sandpipers Centre and the Marine Lake in Southport. Photo copyright Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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B&Q Southport staff to refurbish gardens for disabled holiday makers at Revitalise Sandpipers Centre

September 8, 2023

Cranberrys coffee shop in Cambridge Walks in Southport

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Cranberry’s coffee shop in Southport ‘devastated’ to say farewell to customers after 28 years

September 8, 2023

We're Here is the message of a new campaign which has been unveiled in Sefton

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New ‘We’re Here’ campaign launched in Sefton to support people’s mental health

September 8, 2023

Lord Street in Southport © Sefton Libraries, Southport's verandahs make for a 'comfortable shopping experience in inclement weather'.

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Heritage Open Days 2023 – 21 historic Southport sites you can explore this September

September 8, 2023

Oktoberfest at Victoria Park in Southport. Photo by Mark Pickup

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Southport’s lively Oktoberfest party is back in Bavarian themed marquee in Victoria Park

September 8, 2023

Burger and fries at Allotment at Southport Market

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Allotment at Southport Market says farewell to diners with ‘something exciting coming very soon’

September 8, 2023

Ben Chew at Megafauna in Cambridge Arcade in Southport town centre

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Southport’s only fully vegan restaurant Megafauna closes but will continue with takeaway and catering

September 8, 2023

Tim Bennetton and Erin Sandison promote Oktoberfest at The Grand in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Enjoy a ‘spectacular Oktoberfest celebration’ at The Grand in Southport

September 7, 2023

Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show

Meet the man running Southport Air Show – as he reveals his highlights of the event

September 7, 2023

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

Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show 2023 flying display times – when to see Red Arrows, Typhoon and more

September 7, 2023

Volunteers at Southport Comedy Festival with festival directors Brendan Riley and Val Brady

Southport Comedy Festival

Southport Comedy Festival 2023 is biggest selling event yet with several shows nearing sell-out

September 7, 2023

The Great War Display Team is flying at Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show

World War One dogfights to thrill crowds at 2023 Southport Air Show in event first

September 6, 2023

Hotel 21 on Stanley Street in Southport

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Luxury and boutique Southport apart hotel could become 19-bed HMO for town centre workers

September 6, 2023

The Blue Plaque scheme is being rolled out across England

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Southport people can nominate for Blue Plaque scheme as it’s extended – but who would you nominate?

September 6, 2023

The Smedley Hydro General Regiter Office on Trafalgar Road in Birkdale in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Call for solutions to ‘decades long’ parking problems near Smedley Hydro General Register Office in Birkdale

September 6, 2023

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Young Sefton artists invited to win chance to work with international stars

September 6, 2023

Purely Slice in Birkdale Village in Southport

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Purely Slice pizza outlet opening in Birkdale drawing inspiration from Naples and New York

September 6, 2023

The Wilko store in the Southport Train Station concourse in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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52 Wilko stores due for closure named – but Southport site not among them

September 6, 2023

Tyler Walton won the Southport FC Player of The Month Award for October

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Southport FC record first home win of the season as Jim Bentley celebrates second victory

September 6, 2023

St Cuthbert's Church in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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North Meols Family History Society invites you to learn about your past at annual Open Day

September 5, 2023

Crowds paid their respects as a new headstone was unveiled in tribute to Private Richard George Masters, from Southport, who was awarded a Victoria Cross when he saved the lives of 200 wounded British Army soldiers on 9th April 1918 during World War One. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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War Graves Project needs your help to celebrate war heroes in Churchtown, Crossens and Banks

September 5, 2023

The Blades at Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show 2023 will see Dune Radio broadcast live commentary and traffic updates

September 5, 2023

An early aircraft wwows crowds above Southport Beach as spectators line Southport Pier. Photo courtesy of The Atkinson in Southport

Nostalgia

Southport Nostalgia: Thrilling days when pioneering aviators flew early aircraft in Southport

September 5, 2023

A scenic photo of a sunny day at Southport Beach. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Weather

Southport basks in September heatwave – and it’s great news for Southport Air Show

September 5, 2023

Simon Brodkin

Southport Comedy Festival

World famous prankster and TikTok record breaker Simon Brodkin stars at Southport Comedy Festival

September 5, 2023

Fitton Estates on Hoghton Street in Southport. Photo by Fitton Estates

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Fitton Estates launches new commercial property management service

September 5, 2023

Tigers Army Parachute Display Team

Southport Air Show

Accessible parking and facilities available as Southport Air Show 2023 takes place

September 5, 2023

Ed Byrne

What's On

Ed Byrne revealed as best rated comedian at Edinburgh Festival ahead of Southport show

September 4, 2023

Red Arrows at Southport Air Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show is one of the best value days out in the North West with lots to enjoy

September 4, 2023

Mini tanks at Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show 2023 ground attractions that visitors will love

September 4, 2023

Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show generated £360,000 revenue last year as it attracted 40,000 visitors to resort

September 4, 2023

Samantha Day has been crowned the 2022 Southport New Comedian of the Year. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Southport Comedy Festival

Southport Comedy Festival 2023 launches search for next Southport New Comedian of the Year

September 4, 2023

The Hive in Hesketh Bank

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Customers are buzzing about new The Hive café bar opening in Hesketh Bank

September 3, 2023

The Ocean Sprint Revival at Southport Classic and Speed. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

What's On

Southport Classic and Speed event returns with Ocean Sprint Revival, car show and parade

September 3, 2023

A Spitfire which flew from RAF Woodvale during World War Two will star at Southport Air Show 2022

Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show 2023 – car parking locations and how much it costs to park

September 3, 2023

Rowland Adams

Obituary

Tributes paid to Southport legend Rowland Adams as funeral details released

September 3, 2023

Jim Bentley

Southport FC

Southport FC win first game of season against Hereford as Jim Bentley celebrates first ‘Port victory

September 3, 2023

Historic Cambridge Arcade in Southport has been turned into a tunnel of sparkling lights in a bid to encourage people to support the local businesses inside

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Cambridge Arcade in Southport turned into tunnel of lights to attract more visitors

September 2, 2023

A Merseyrail train at Southport Train Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Merseyrail named best train operator for families travelling with young children

September 2, 2023

Schools

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No Sefton schools at threat of closure through RAAC concrete concerns as Sefton releases statement

September 1, 2023

The the deHavilland Vampire FB.52 will fly at Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show 2023 full line-up of aircraft revealed

September 1, 2023

Mavericks Bar on Lord Street in Southport town centre is the perfect place for air show aficionados to enjoy the fun on Saturday, 9th September and Sunday, 10th September 2023. Mike Hayes and Lizzie Parker with two of the cocktails. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Mavericks Bar is set to take off during Southport Air Show weekend

September 1, 2023

Queenscourt Hospice retail manager Dave Lavery is supporting thew charity through sales of items on its eBay account

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Queenscourt Hospice eBay needs your support as most eye-catching items sold revealed

September 1, 2023

Dave Lavery Manager of the Queenscourt Hospice Shop on Chapel Street in Southport town centre along with Queenscourt volunteers Sandra Wood and Linda Dalle Mulle. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Queenscourt Hospice shop on Chapel Street in Southport is making a vital difference to our community

September 1, 2023

Red Arrows at Southport Air Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show 2023: Aircraft, parking, tickets and everything you need to know

August 31, 2023

Dana Howard, owner of Doodles Craft Room in Cambridge Walks in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport shop sells plantable greeting cards that bloom into beautiful flowers

August 31, 2023

Kelly Jackson, manager at Foden News, Balloons, Cards and Gifts in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport card shops back campaign to send cards to show loved ones you care

August 31, 2023

Southport Hospital. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust AGM set for this September

August 31, 2023

Circus Zyair at Princes Park in Southport

What's On

Circus Zyair arrives in Southport with 30 adrenaline fuelled performers from across the globe

August 31, 2023

The Sandway Homes Hey Farm Gardens development in Crossens in Southport

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Nearly all homes in Sandway’s two housing developments in Southport now sold

August 30, 2023

Ocean Plaza in Southport

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Rados World Tapas to open at Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport this September

August 30, 2023

Dancers at The Grand in Southport. Photo by Mark Shirley

What's On

Five superb Southport September nights out with Gazza, Mardi Gras, Big Comedy and more

August 29, 2023

Southport FC manager Jim Bentley

Southport FC

Southport FC unveil former Morecambe and AFC Fylde boss Jim Bentley as new manager

August 29, 2023

Paul Gascoigne (Copyright @paul_gascoigne8)

What's On

England legend Paul Gascoigne shares his life stories in special night at The Grand in Southport

August 29, 2023

Taxis

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Hackney Carriage fares in Sefton to rise to support drivers with cost of living hike

August 29, 2023

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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New figures reveal half of 14 and 15 year old children in Sefton have tried vaping

August 29, 2023

The Brunswick in Southport

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Good rating for Brunswick care home in Southport as CQC praises ‘compassion and kindness’ of staff

August 29, 2023

The Lake House in Crosby. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Safeguard your business with free cyber security workshops in Sefton

August 29, 2023