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Rush hour traffic was brought almost to a standstill as contractors started to install new traffic signals at the junction of the A565/A59 Tarleton Lights this morning.

Tarleton Lights Chaos News

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Posted on 22/05/2012

Silcock’s Flavours Ice Cream 'Diamond Jubilee Ice Cream Giveaway!'

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Posted on 22/05/2012

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is flying the rainbow flag to mark the annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO).

The flag is flying at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service headquarters in Bootle throughout today to support IDAHO in its campaign against homophobia. ...

Raising the Flag Against Homophobia News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 18/05/2012

Are you a nifty fifty, sassy sixty or swinging seventy? Or what about an eager 80yr old?

Do you know anyone who would like to join in some fun and games and get ready for the biggest sporting event of the year...the Sefton Older People's Olympics?

Taking place on Friday 28th September at...

Older People's Olympics Community

by roving-eye

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Posted on 28/04/2012

West Lancashire Light Railway
Station Road, Hesketh Bank
PR4 6SP
01772 815881
www.westlancs.org

Teddy Bears’ Outing 2012

The West Lancashire Light Railway will be holding its annual Teddy Bears’ Outing on Sunday May 6th from 11.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Teddy Bear's Outing 2012 Community

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Posted on 28/04/2012

Fancy learning to play the card game BRIDGE ?
Southport Bridge Club are having a "free taster session" on Friday 4th May at 10.00 a.m. - 11.15 a.m. At Southport Bridge Club, 12 Albert Road Southport PR9 0LE

Free tea/coffee free car park at rear of club

To reserve your place contact Malcolm...

Fancy learning to play the card game Bridge? Community

by roving-eye

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Posted on 27/04/2012

UK Border Agency raid Acacia Court Care Home, Southport

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Posted on 27/04/2012

Real ale drinkers will be raising their glasses to royalty this afternoon as west Lancashire's biggest 'royal beer festival' celebrates its first anniversary.

It's being held at Mere Brow Village Hall and staged by the Rotary Club of Southport Links - last year, it made a handsome £7,000 for...

A right royal do! Community

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 27/04/2012

WITH May Bank Holiday just over a week away, police in the region are urging motorcyclists to clad-up appropriately as part of a new safety initiative for riders.

The BikeWatch campaign was launched in April by the constabulary, in conjunction with the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety and...

Riders urged to wear full gear as holiday approaches News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 27/04/2012

Mike Stafford fights for International Masters Title on 28th April 2012

Southport cruiser-weight boxer, Mike Stafford fights for the International Masters Title over 10x3 rounds against the holder, Martyn Grainger, at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, on the 28th April 2012.

Mike...

Mike Stafford's International Masters Title Fight, Saturday 28th April

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Posted on 27/04/2012

Vascular services are changing nationally and patients and the public in Sefton will be able to give their views on proposed changes to the way that specialist vascular services are provided across Cheshire and Merseyside.

The proposals, which involve the transfer of the most specialist...

Seeking views on proposed changes to Cheshire and Merseyside Vascular Services

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Posted on 27/04/2012

New appeal calls for donors of all blood groups to make an appointment now via www.blood.co.uk or 0300 123 23 23

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) today launched an appeal for donors to help boost stocks to 30% above usual levels by the start of the Olympic Games in July.

The increase is...

30% Boost to Summer Blood Stocks Needed Ahead of 2012 Events News

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Posted on 27/04/2012

Two men from Southport and Formby will appear at Ormskirk Magistrates Court today after drugs raids in Ainsdale.

Police PR officer Jenna Flanagan told QLocal: "Officers from Lancashire Constabulary have over the last two days carried out searches at addresses in the Sefton area of Merseyside as...

Southport and Formby men arrested in Ainsdale drug bust News

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Posted on 27/04/2012

For a chance to win FREE MOT test in Karwowski Motors Garage all you have to do is go to newly created page:

www.facebook.com/KarwowskiMot ors and click on ‘LIKE’ button.

Three lucky winners will be drawn out of everyone who ‘liked’ the page on the 1st of May 2012.

Join...

LAST CHANCE to win FREE MOT at Karwowski Motors! Community

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Posted on 27/04/2012

A good old rock night. Live music from southport’s very own and hugely popular ‘Fag Ash Lil’ this local band comand a fantastic following. Expect classic rock influences, powerful vocals and a night that’s not to be missed

Details for Saturdays entertainment click below.
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"Fag Ash Lil" To Rock On The Fringe Community

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Posted on 26/04/2012

Work starts on £1.3m cancer centre refurbishment

The £1.3m refurbishment and extension to a cancer treatment centre for patients across north Sefton and West Lancashire is under way.

Representatives of the two charities who gave £500,000 each towards the cost of the work officially got...

Work starts on £1.3m cancer centre refurbishment News

by onthespot

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Posted on 26/04/2012

For only the third time in 35 years, WWT Martin Mere has welcomed a wild crane to the reserve. The last time a crane was seen at Martin Mere was in 1999 and previously to that was in the 70s.

The adult crane has been on the reserve for 2 days now and is showing well from the Ron Barker Hide....

Common Crane flies into WWT Martin Mere News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 26/04/2012

Parents are being advised to check on limousine operators to make sure that they are safe and legal before booking vehicles for their children’s school prom nights.

The advice comes from the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) which, along with local councils and the police,...

Parents urged to check on Prom Limos News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 26/04/2012

People are being asked for their views on the first Sefton Economic Strategy for more than 10 years.

The draft strategy is a statement of the borough's long-term assets and opportunities and sets out a number of aims and actions to drive the economy.

It also includes five strategic...

Sefton's Economic Future News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 26/04/2012

An ambulance was left stranded for over an hour yesterday teatime after 'losing' its transmission on Meols Cop Road.

A pool of fluid outside Meols Cop High School told its own sorry tale; the crew had to sit tight before help arrived in the form of an AA man, between them they pushed it to...

Traffic chaos after ambulance loses it! News

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 26/04/2012

At 00.15am today Thursday April 26 2012 a Vauxhall Astra travelling from Southport towards Preston swerved to avoid an animal in the road. The car hit the central reservation barriers and then crashed into a hedge just before the junction with Moss Hey Lane.The occupants of the car were not injured.

RTC A565 Southport New Road News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 26/04/2012

This Saturday 28th April 2012 from 8.30am till 1.00pm. All tables are £6.00 inside the school or outside in the grounds. Refreshments will be available in the school foyer and will include toast,hot dogs and hot and cold drinks at reasonable prices.All proceeds go to school funds. Please support...

Stanley High School Car Boot Sale This Saturday Community

by roving-eye

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Posted on 25/04/2012

Lib Dems election hopes may now be pinned on bringing in ‘Gay marriage’, but this will not balance out the perceived betrayal over ‘Student tuition fees’

For Lib Dem members suckled on the dream of political reform and opposing cuts wherever they came from, the Orwellian image must be similar...

Lib Dems election hopes may now be pinned on bringing in ‘Gay marriage’ Politics

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Posted on 25/04/2012

Banico and Jodie, owners of the Fylde Fish Bar, were inspired to raise money for the New Born Appeal when their son Leon was born 3 months premature weighing just 2lb.11oz.

They would like to thank the staff and every one that helped raise £2030.66.

Banico said: "The Liverpool Women's...

Fylde Fish Bar Staff And Customers Raise £2030.66 For The New Born Appeal News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 25/04/2012

The number of people convicted of cruelty and neglect to animals rose by nearly a quarter last year, according to figures announced by the RSPCA today.

Cases revealed ahead of the charity’s major fundraising push, RSPCA Week 2012, include a dog repeatedly stabbed with a potato peeler,...

A rising tide of animal cruelty News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 25/04/2012

DO YOU have a memento, keepsake or family heirloom with a Lancashire story to tell?

If so, you can take it along to one of the 'Collecting History Days' which are taking place at the Museum of Lancashire (MoL) and thirteen libraries across the county throughout May and June.

These special...

Museum of Lancashire 'collects history' from local people

by roving-eye

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Posted on 25/04/2012

Wesley Street Festival 20th May 2012

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Posted on 25/04/2012

The proprietors of Assured Care feel that there is a niche in the market place for care, for a pro-active and innovative organisation to handle the bespoke needs of differing demands presented by those requiring Domiciliary Care.

The aim of the company will be to provide the highest level...

Assured Care “Nothing but the best is good enough" Community

by roving-eye

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Posted on 25/04/2012

Over the last 12 months over 10,000 calls have been made to the Environment Agency’s 24 hour incident hotline reporting a range of environmental incidents.

Reports from concerned members of the public include reports of dust and noise, pollution of rivers and streams, intelligence on suspect...

Who you gonna call ....0800 80 70 60 News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 25/04/2012

The County Council's responded to speeding concerns on a dangerous road on the Ormskirk/Scarisbrick border

Asmall Lane was the scene of a fatality last year when a local cyclist was killed on Primrose Hill - now, vehicle activated signs will remind drivers of the new limit - although some locals...

New speed safety plans for Ormskirk/Scarisbrick border roads News

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 25/04/2012

Southport FC supporter Colin Aindow set off from Haig Avenue at 8.00am today for a 160 mile run to Grimsby for Southport's final match of the season.

Colin, pictured above with the scarf, is running for Help for Heroes and the Southport FC supporters trust. His route will take him to a...

Southport FC Supporter Runs To Grimsby In Aid Of Help for Heroes News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 25/04/2012

HPA reports 22 per cent increase in malaria cases

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Posted on 25/04/2012

QLocal's pleased to announce that following many requests from local people, it now has a site dedicated to Tarleton and Banks. As with Southport, we will keep the site regularly updated with local news and features.

The new site can be found by clicking http://www.qlocal.co.uk/Tarlet on%20Banks...

QLocal Tarleton and Banks now active Community

by roving-eye

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Posted on 24/04/2012

More than 35,000 candidates have applied for 1,000 new jobs at Jaguar Land Rover's Halewood manufacturing facility.

More than 6,000 registrations were received within 24 hours of the new jobs being announced by JLR in March and after just one week that figure increased to 20,000 online...

Amazing response to JLR jobs plea News

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 24/04/2012

by Richard Carpenter

Golfers of all ages were in the swing for the opening weekend of the new course at Southport Golf Academy recently.

Among the teams were golfers from the local U3A - the oldest swingers in town!

Over winter, the course was significantly altered to improve on the...

The oldest 'swingers' in town? Sport

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 24/04/2012

The mystery behind a Southport double murder will remain just that - a mystery.

That was one of the findings of an inquest held this lunchtime into the tragic deaths of Angela Holgate and her mother Alice Huyton, 75, in Churchtown home in December, 2011.

Suspect Barry Morrow was found...

Southport double murder inquest News

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 24/04/2012

Abram Jazzes Up The Resort

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Posted on 24/04/2012

After many years of service to the local amateur football and refereeing associations in Southport and surrounding areas Chris Cavey recently passed away.

Chris’ legacy is thousands of youngsters that have experienced the delights of playing amateur football throughout the Borough. ...

Charity football match for Sefton Advocacy News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 24/04/2012

Photos: Matthew Wright

Mini skirts, mini cars - and maximum fun ... no wonder there was such a brilliant atmosphere as one of Lancashire's biggest MINI dealerships opened its doors last week!

QLocal was there to catch all the action as Halliwell Jones hosted a sixties night on...

Maximum fun at Halliwell Jones MINI!

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 24/04/2012

Its the last chance to have a steam train ride behind Britain's oldest working locomotive 'Furness Railway No.20' in Preston, at the Ribble Steam Railway, this year on Sunday 29th April.

We have a big bonus for our visitors with a very special visit by the HONDA GOLDWINGS.
Lots of details and...

Victorian Steam meets state of the art motorcycles Community

by roving-eye

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Posted on 24/04/2012

Best known for playing perma tiger-faced Young Kenny in Phoenix Nights, Manchester comic Justin Moorhouse is about to perform at Southport’s Arts venue “On the Fringe at The Shakespeare”.

Justin Moorhouse’s career path has been an odd one. Coming into comedy late in life, he’s now carved a...

Manchester comic Justin Moorhouse at On The Fringe Community

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Posted on 24/04/2012

A man who brought a Premier League game to a halt after handcuffing himself to a goalpost has been banned from football matches for three years.

Family man John Foley, 46, stopped play at Goodison Park for around five minutes during Everton's clash with Manchester City in January.

The protest...

Southport protester banned from football matches for three years News

by onthespot

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Posted on 24/04/2012

WE ARE STILL HERE AND WE ARE ‘NOT’ GOING AWAY!

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is applying to become a foundation trust.

CARES members Cath Regan & Margaret Brown attended the NHS Foundation Trust Plan Meeting on 12 March 2012 at Church Road in Formby.

Above: CARES members...

Southport Cares WE ARE STILL HERE AND WE ARE ‘NOT’ GOING AWAY!

by editor

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Posted on 23/04/2012

by Ron Ellis

Rachel Joyce - whose 'Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' is currently in the top ten best-sellers - is signing copies of her book at Formby Books in Derbyshires, Chapel Lane, Formby on Tuesday 24th April from 1pm to 2pm.

There will be a buffet laid on for the occasion and...

Buffet/book signing at Formby books on Tuesday Community

by onthespot

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Posted on 23/04/2012

A wagon delivering carpets broke down at the junction of Lord Street and London Square at approximately 3.00pm today.Police were called to the scene to divert traffic until the vehicle could be removed.

Broken Down Wagon Causes Traffic Problems On Lord Street News

by roving-eye

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Posted on 23/04/2012

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