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Join us and ‘Speak Up For Southport’ in new campaign by SoPodio and Stand Up For Southport

People are invited to shout about all the things they love about Southport with the launch of the new ‘Speak Up For Southport’ campaign.  The initiative is led by SoPodio,…

Ormskirk Hospital childrens specialist Conagh Ellis (third left) is presented with the Stand Up for Southport People’s Choice Award at the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust staff awards by Stand Up For Southport founder Andrew Brown (left), ITV Granada Reports presenter Ann O'Connor (second left) and ITV Granada Reports presenter Zoe Muldoon (right). Photo by Dave Nelson Photography

NHS children’s hospital specialist hailed a ‘hero’ as he wins Stand Up for Southport People’s Choice Award

Queenscourt Hospice takes over Stand Up For Southport in show of support for our local hospice

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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

The Pines, at Redgate Primary School in Formby, have 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

‘The staff in The Pines are all shining stars, always going the extra mile to be the best school they can be’

Adrian Antell the Headteacher at Farnborough Junior School In Birkdale in Southport has been honoured as a Finalist in the Sefton Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by LWC Drinks at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Southport Headteacher who leapt out of plane for Elsie’s Story earns Sefton Lifetime Achievement Award

Southport Lifeboat was the Finalist in the Sefton Courage Award sponsored by EFT Group at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Southport Lifeboat named Finalists in Sefton Courage Award as they mark 140th anniversary since Mexico tragedy

Steve Weekes and Gavin Hynes were applauded as Finalists in the Sefton Lifetime Achievement category sponsored by LWC Drinks in the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Crosby teachers make ‘outstanding’ change to lives of young people building confidence, resilience and teamwork

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

Danielle Alzahabi was a Finalist in the Sefton Diversity and Inclusion Award sponsored by Sefton Council in the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards at The Grand in Southport. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Pride Of Sefton Awards

Community champion launched walking group for women and is an advocate for women in business

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

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