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No Southport Carnival In 2013
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Alan Wright Is The New Southport Manager
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New Southport Library Shame
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Sefton Rangers Take Delivery Of Three New Defenders
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Anti Fracking Protest March
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Horses Chained Up In Field-Banks
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Southport Spring Clean
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1. 

   Head Chef Needs Help

   Byng House’s new Head Chef Craig Armstrong is calling for help from the local community. Hoping to begin running Afternoon Teas ...

   Byng House’s new Head Chef Craig Armstrong is calling for help from the local community. Hoping to begin running Afternoon Teas regularly on Saturdays for their guests, he is asking for donations of china crockery including plates of all sizes, cups, saucers, tea pots and even cutlery in good...

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   19/05/2013

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   Great early bird season ticket discounts available from Tuesday

   Support the Port and Alan Wright's new era with an early bird season ticket which offers great value. Tel number 01704 533422 ...

   Support the Port and Alan Wright's new era with an early bird season ticket which offers great value. Tel number 01704 533422

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   18/05/2013

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   NWAS invites the all to a Public Awareness Day in Blackpool

   Ever wanted to learn how to save a life? Now you can as the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is hosting an activity-filled ...

   Ever wanted to learn how to save a life? Now you can as the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is hosting an activity-filled Public Awareness Day on Saturday and Sunday 25th & 26th May 2013 at Blackpool Sports Centre - and would like to invite members of the public to come along. The event is...

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   18/05/2013

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   Rainbow Flag Raised To Support IDAHO 2013

   The rainbow flag was raised at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service headquarters to mark the annual International Day Against ...

   The rainbow flag was raised at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service headquarters to mark the annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). It is flying throughout the day outside Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MF&RS) offices on Bridle Road in Bootle in support of the...

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   18/05/2013

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   Public welcome at Trust board meeting

   Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board meeting on Wednesday 29th May at 9am. The meeting will be ...

   Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board meeting on Wednesday 29th May at 9am. The meeting will be held in the Board Room in the Corporate Management Office at Southport and Formby District General Hospital. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe...

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   18/05/2013

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   Community Pain Service scoop £10,000 award

   Health professionals working in Southport have scooped a prestigious £10,000 award. The Grünenthal Pain Awards, ...

   Health professionals working in Southport have scooped a prestigious £10,000 award. The Grünenthal Pain Awards, which took place in Bournemouth, aim to recognise innovation and excellence in the field of pain management. The Community Pain Service at Ainsdale Centre for Health and...

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   17/05/2013

7. 

   Glaucoma Support Group

   Winners of the International Glaucoma Association Award 2012/13 for setting up the group based in Southport and raising awareness ...

   Winners of the International Glaucoma Association Award 2012/13 for setting up the group based in Southport and raising awareness of this eye condition in our community. Next meeting at the Royal Clifton Hotel the Promenade Southport May 29 th at 2.30 pm. Social Afternoon. Speaker Heather...

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   17/05/2013

8. 

   Alan Wright makes first signing

   ALAN WRIGHT MAKES DANNY HURST, FIRST SIGNING Alan Wright completed his first transfer this lunchtime with ex Fleetwood Town ...

   ALAN WRIGHT MAKES DANNY HURST, FIRST SIGNING Alan Wright completed his first transfer this lunchtime with ex Fleetwood Town goalkeeper Danny Hurst putting pen to paper for the Port. The experienced ex Barrow goalkeeper who is based in Bolton agreed terms immediately Alan Wright took up the...

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   17/05/2013

9. 

   Formby Dunes 4x4 Damage Pictures

   Following on from the story yesterday of the damage being caused to the Dune system in Formby some pictures. ...

   Following on from the story yesterday of the damage being caused to the Dune system in Formby some pictures.

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   17/05/2013

10. 

    Can you offer a home to Terence the Terrapin?

    Little Terence the Terrapin is looking for a loving family to give him a new home after West Lancashire Borough Council rangers ...

    Little Terence the Terrapin is looking for a loving family to give him a new home after West Lancashire Borough Council rangers found him abandoned in a lake. Terrapins are a type of turtle and Terence, as he has been named by the rangers, is a yellow bellied slider terrapin, the kind of...

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    17/05/2013

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    Best ever fire statistics in Lancashire

    In its annual review of progress the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service announces another successful year in driving down the ...

    In its annual review of progress the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service announces another successful year in driving down the numbers of fires and fire deaths and injuries, to the lowest levels ever recorded. With nearly a third (29%) less accidental fires in people’s homes, 60% less arson fires...

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    17/05/2013

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    LGBT police officers tell young gay people It Gets Better

    On May 17, International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and The College of ...

    On May 17, International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and The College of Policing release the It Gets Better video as part of the global campaign to end homophobic hate and reduce suicide amongst young gay people (to access please go to...

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    17/05/2013

13. 

    Southport FC Pre Season Friendlies

    Alan Wright will kick off pre season against his ex club Blackburn Rovers on Saturday July 13th at the Merseyrail Community ...

    Alan Wright will kick off pre season against his ex club Blackburn Rovers on Saturday July 13th at the Merseyrail Community Stadium. Paul Cook brings his Chesterfield squad to the Merseyrail Community Stadium on Saturday July 20th. FRIENDLIES 2013 Sat 13-Jul Blackburn Rovers Home 3.00pm ...

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    17/05/2013

14. 

    Business Event - How To Access Finance

    A free event will help businesses of all sizes find out about potential grant funding and support. InvestSefton, Sefton ...

    A free event will help businesses of all sizes find out about potential grant funding and support. InvestSefton, Sefton Council's business and regeneration team, has teamed up with Santander for the workshop at Bootle Cricket Club on Thursday, May 23 (8.30am-noon.) Businesses will hear...

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    17/05/2013

15. 

    Not Long Left To Join

    Householders from across Sefton are invited to join the 2,000 people who have already signed up to the Liverpool City Region (LCR) ...

    Householders from across Sefton are invited to join the 2,000 people who have already signed up to the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Collective Switch to save on their energy bills. Organised by Wirral-based charity, Energy Projects Plus, together with the Liverpool City Region local authorities...

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    17/05/2013

16. 

    Fredrick Hillier Driving Without Due Care

    FREDERICK HILLIER Driving Without Due Care FREDERICK GEORGE HILLIER SOUTHPORT MERSEYSIDE Age: 56 Drove a vehicle on a ...

    FREDERICK HILLIER Driving Without Due Care FREDERICK GEORGE HILLIER SOUTHPORT MERSEYSIDE Age: 56 Drove a vehicle on a road, without due care and attention Plea Guilty

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    17/05/2013

17. 

    Town Hall Rich List 2013

    For the seventh consecutive year, the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) has compiled the most comprehensive list of council employees in ...

    For the seventh consecutive year, the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) has compiled the most comprehensive list of council employees in the UK whose total annual remuneration exceeds £100,000. This year’s Town Hall Rich List covers the 2010-11 and 2011-12 financial years, the most recent full years for...

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    17/05/2013

18. 

    Calves born at WWT Martin Mere despite heavy rain

    Four Long-horn calves have been born at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, helping the Centre to traditionally manage the reserve. ...

    Four Long-horn calves have been born at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, helping the Centre to traditionally manage the reserve. The calves can be viewed from the community reedbed walk and they were born last weekend despite the heavy rain and wind. Martin Mere has a herd of traditional Long...

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    17/05/2013

19. 

    Byng House Tombola Donation

    Byng House needs the help and support of it’s local community once again. On Tuesday 28th May there will be an Open Afternoon in ...

    Byng House needs the help and support of it’s local community once again. On Tuesday 28th May there will be an Open Afternoon in which we invite the public to join us as we show you just how special Byng House really is and also show you the benefits of a Poppy Break. We are asking for donations...

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    17/05/2013

20. 

    Flying the flag for International Day Against Homophobia

    Arlene McCarthy & Michael Cashman MEP add their support to the Equal Love Campaign On Friday 17th May Arlene is marking the ...

    Arlene McCarthy & Michael Cashman MEP add their support to the Equal Love Campaign On Friday 17th May Arlene is marking the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia by joining with the Lesbian & Gay Foundation in the North West and flying the LGBT flag on her facebook and twitter...

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    16/05/2013

21. 

    Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme: People encouraged to come forward

    POLICE are encouraging people to come forward and use the Child Sex Offender Disclosure (CSOD) scheme. The national scheme – ...

    POLICE are encouraging people to come forward and use the Child Sex Offender Disclosure (CSOD) scheme. The national scheme – which has been running in Lancashire for two years - means that anyone can ask the police to check whether an individual who has access to children has committed any...

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    16/05/2013

22. 

    Volunteer Marshals needed for Annual Ladies Night Walk

    The annual Queenscourt Hospice Ladies Night Walk, Star Trekk is taking place on Friday 24th May and this time we are asking men to ...

    The annual Queenscourt Hospice Ladies Night Walk, Star Trekk is taking place on Friday 24th May and this time we are asking men to get involved. Although it is a walk for ladies only to take part in, men can also join in the fun by volunteering to marshal the route on the night. We need marshals...

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    16/05/2013

23. 

    Police in Southport Warn Residents To Be On Guard Against Cold Callers

    Residents across Southport are being urged to guard against cold-callers after a series of distraction burglaries. Two teenaged ...

    Residents across Southport are being urged to guard against cold-callers after a series of distraction burglaries. Two teenaged boys have been knocking at doors claiming to have lost their football in the homeowners back garden. Once allowed into the house, they have caused a distraction to...

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    16/05/2013

24. 

    More waste by Merseytravel - £6.5million of taxpayer’s money down drain

    Shocking details of the extent to which public money was poured down the drain at under the regime of ousted Merseytravel Boss, ...

    Shocking details of the extent to which public money was poured down the drain at under the regime of ousted Merseytravel Boss, Bootle Labour Councillor Mark Dowd has emerged following an independent audit. More than £6.5 million of taxpayers money was wasted by Merseytravel on the purchase...

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    16/05/2013

25. 

    Tickets On Sale Now For Summer Performances

    Three fantastic productions by our Performing Arts Students are taking place during May and June. Shows are open to the public and ...

    Three fantastic productions by our Performing Arts Students are taking place during May and June. Shows are open to the public and tickets are on sale from Southport College Reception or on the door. Call 01704 500606 to reserve your tickets. Show Calendar: "In the blink of an eye" A play in...

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    16/05/2013

26. 

    Formby Point 4x4 Vehicle Problem

    Email sent to QLocal from a Formby resident. Ongoing damage is being done to the Ravenmeols Nature Reserve at Formby Point by ...

    Email sent to QLocal from a Formby resident. Ongoing damage is being done to the Ravenmeols Nature Reserve at Formby Point by illegal off-road 4x4 vehicles. The specific area is bordered by Lifeboat Road, Formby Beach and Alexander and Albert Roads, where the vehicles are gaining access to the...

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    16/05/2013

27. 

    Appeal for man wanted for drugs offences

    POLICE have released images of a man they are looking to trace in connection with a number of drugs offences. The man is ...

    POLICE have released images of a man they are looking to trace in connection with a number of drugs offences. The man is wanted in connection with the supply of Heroin and Crack Cocaine across the Nelson area between July and August last year. DC David Williams said, “There is a...

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    16/05/2013

28. 

    New Mayor Opens Latest Queenscourt Hospice Shop

    The new Mayor of Sefton Cllr Maureen Fearn officially opened the latest Queenscourt Hospice Charity shop this morning.The shop ...

    The new Mayor of Sefton Cllr Maureen Fearn officially opened the latest Queenscourt Hospice Charity shop this morning.The shop located in Cambridge Road Southport is the seventh one in the area. The Mayor is pictured with Chris Leather the chairman of Queenscourt. Volunteers outside...

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    16/05/2013

29. 

    More Spin doctors for Labour's empire builders

    The Liverpool Mayor who wants to take over Southport has decided to take on a public relations consultant at a staggering cost of ...

    The Liverpool Mayor who wants to take over Southport has decided to take on a public relations consultant at a staggering cost of £650 PER DAY! This is apparently because the Council can't find anyone good-enough to 'big-up' Mayor Joe Anderson full-time. The discovery of this comes only...

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    16/05/2013

30. 

    New Members Night Southport Hesketh Round Table

    Southport Hesketh Round Table are looking for new members to join in the fun! Our next social event is Golf & BBQ on ...

    Southport Hesketh Round Table are looking for new members to join in the fun! Our next social event is Golf & BBQ on Thursday 23rd May, 7pm Start at Southport Golf Academy, Leisure Lakes Golf Complex, Mere Brow, Tarleton, Lancs, PR4 6JX £14 per head for SHRT members £8 per head for guests....

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    16/05/2013

31. 

    University Level Courses At Southport College

    If you study a university level course at Southport College this September you could be eligible for a scholarship of up to ...

    If you study a university level course at Southport College this September you could be eligible for a scholarship of up to £3,000. Students in receipt of the scholarships will receive a £3,000 fee reduction for full-time courses and a £1,500 fee reduction for part-time courses. The fee reduction...

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    15/05/2013

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    Acclaimed wartime drama ‘spitfire solo’ flies into the Atkinson this week

    This Thursday, The Atkinson – Southport’s brand new cultural hub – will host Nicholas Collett’s fascinating wartime one man show ...

    This Thursday, The Atkinson – Southport’s brand new cultural hub – will host Nicholas Collett’s fascinating wartime one man show Spitfire Solo. Written and performed by Collett himself, this performance focuses on one man’s experience of The Battle of Britain and the events of his life after World...

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    15/05/2013

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    City ready for maritime commemorations

    Liverpool is to take centre stage as host of the national commemorations for the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. ...

    Liverpool is to take centre stage as host of the national commemorations for the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. From Friday 24 until Tuesday 28 May activities will take place on the waterfront and in the city centre in tribute to the men and women involved in the longest...

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    15/05/2013

34. 

    Burscough Archers 'Have a go' day

    Burscough Archers will be holding a 'Have a Go' day on bank holiday Monday, 27th of May. Come along and try out archery for free ...

    Burscough Archers will be holding a 'Have a Go' day on bank holiday Monday, 27th of May. Come along and try out archery for free at the Asmall Lane Livery Stables, Asmall Lane, Ormskirk. We will be using an indoor venue, so no worries about the weather! The day will start at 11 am and end at...

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    15/05/2013

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    KGV Biologists Olympiad triumph

    The British Biology Olympiad is run by the Society of Biology. Above are some of our entrants for the 2013 exam. Danny Ng and ...

    The British Biology Olympiad is run by the Society of Biology. Above are some of our entrants for the 2013 exam. Danny Ng and Jaime Bolzern both gained bronze awards and Aidrian Burman gained a silver award. These are the first students to enter this competition from KGV and we are proud that they...

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    15/05/2013

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    New future for historic hospital site

    Mersey Care NHS Trust has unveiled the name for a new £25 million mental health inpatient facility at a ground-breaking ...

    Mersey Care NHS Trust has unveiled the name for a new £25 million mental health inpatient facility at a ground-breaking ceremony at the former Walton Hospital site in Liverpool. Chairman of the specialist mental health trust Beatrice Fraenkel was joined by community representatives and children...

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    15/05/2013