4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (302+ words) Over 30 fundraisers from Project Phoenix southport are taking on the gruelling Born Survivor challenge in Lancashire to raise funds for Southport Lifeboat this weekend. Born Survivor is a military assault course themed event, designed by former Royal Marines Commandos. The…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (677+ words) Excitement is building ahead of the British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport – here’s all you need to know about this year’s spectacular event! Taking place in the stunning Victoria Park in Southport on Saturday 26th September and Sunday 27th September 2026, this is…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (936+ words) A much-loved Ashton-in-Makerfield care home resident has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by music, family, friends and more than 150 birthday cards from people across the local community. Nelly Kelly reached the incredible milestone on Tuesday 1st September 2026, celebrating her 100th birthday at Ashton…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (574+ words) Guest Blog by Catrin Hughes Volunteer Centre Sefton When people think about volunteering in a charity shop, they often picture serving customers at the till or sorting donations. While those roles are incredibly important, modern charity shops offer a wide…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (366+ words) Southport campaigner and disability advocate Teresa Smith BEM is preparing to take to the skies on Saturday 3rd October 2026 to raise £5,000 for neonatal vein viewers for Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Teresa, who lives in Southport, is a thalidomide survivor, retired social worker…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (382+ words) Queenscourt Hospice is delighted to announce Churcher Estates as the Entertainment Sponsor for this year’s Queenscourt Masquerade Ball, taking place on Saturday 5th September 2026 at The Grand, Southport. Following the success of their support for Queenscourt‘s International Women’s Day event…...

2+ week, 22+ hour ago   (405+ words) A 28-year-old mum has tragically died, leaving behind five devastated children. Her family has now set up a GoFundMe fundraising page to help with the associated costs of a funeral and supporting the children left behind in this difficult time....

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (798+ words) By Daisy Edmondsen, Dovehaven paid partnership A garden created from a family’s simple act of kindness has officially opened at Dovehaven House in Southport, bringing together residents, colleagues, family and the local community to celebrate the life of much-loved former…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (542+ words) A Southport funeral director who has supported thousands of families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives has celebrated 40 years in the profession and says he has no intention of stopping yet. Michael Rushton Dip. FD, of…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (548+ words) Veterans and people from Britain and Belgium came together as a Battle Of Mons Commemoration took place in Southport. A special service was held at Southport War Memorial on Friday (21st August 2026) to mark 112 years since the Battle Of Mons, which…...