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  1. Asda(Derby Road) update 26/9/01
    Started by onthespot 26/09/2001

    Finishing touches to brickwork on main Asda building,bricklayers pointing brickwork in red cement.Inside Asda building as to date,telephone lines being layed(Derby Road footpath) to feed all the Derby Road Site.

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    26/09/2001 03:46 PM
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  2. Exclamation High Drama At Safeway This Morning
    Started by roving-eye 25/09/2001

    A major incident occured at safeway this morning(11.30) where a chemical leak lead to parts of the store being evacuated. The fire brigade where there. The firemen where being kitted out in special suits. No one was injured in the incident but one old lady asked me if this was a...

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    26/09/2001 03:21 PM
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  3. Thumbs down Vandals Attack Local Landmark
    Started by roving-eye 26/09/2001

    Vandals have thrown paint over Ashurst Beacon. You can see the Beacon on a clear day from Southport. These mindless yobs have walked a fair old way to do this. Who in their right mind goes for a walk with a tin of paint in their pocket? Closer to home while out walking my brothers the kids...

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    26/09/2001 11:00 AM
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  4. Thumbs down Nasty Gash! NOT FOR THE SQUEMISH - BE WARNED
    Started by onthespot 25/09/2001

    Onthespot slipped onto a glass while emptying the dishwasher this afternoon which caused a little cut.Could not resist to take pics .Looked after very well by Doc & Nurse.

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    25/09/2001 11:38 PM
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  5. Friend Peter Dykes Murray died today
    Started by jimmy-j 25/09/2001

    My friend Peter Dykes Murray formally of High Park Blowick but living in Eastbank Street Southport sadly died today aged 34.My condolences go out to his Mother & father Jimmy and Margrette Murray of Latham Road Marshside,his friends & relatives.God Bless-from jimmy-j

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    25/09/2001 11:06 PM
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  6. Chemical attacks
    Started by suesmith 25/09/2001

    The World Health Organisation has warned governments to prepare for possible biological or chemical weapons attacks. In the United States, flights by crop-spraying aircraft are now banned. In New York, stores are reported to have sold out of gas masks. In 1995 a religious group released the...

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    25/09/2001 10:16 PM
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  7. Compulsory ID cards
    Started by suesmith 24/09/2001

    The government is now considering making identity cards compulsory as part of a crackdown on terrorism.We had a discussion on here two months ago in which most posters were in favour of ID cards.The cards could help police in the fight against terrorists like those responsible for the attacks on...

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    25/09/2001 04:15 PM
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  8. test
    Started by alan 25/09/2001

    :mad: :2alien :eek: :cheers :explode

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    25/09/2001 01:50 PM
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  9. Thumbs up sgb's youngest member on his pc
    Started by jimmy-j 23/09/2001

    4 week old Zak from Hawside Street southport becomes Southport.gb.com's youngest member,Zak is pictured on his pc.

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    25/09/2001 08:45 AM
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  10. Thumbs down Local Cafe owner John Nuttall not happy with binmen
    Started by onthespot 21/09/2001

    Local Cafe owner John Nuttall (Andy's Cafe )is sick to death of cleaning up after the binmen .The binmen empty the Mecca Bingo Hall bins along side his cafe every friday morning they never fail to leave broken bottles and litter on the pavement outside his cafe.John has to chain the bins back up...

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    25/09/2001 08:34 AM
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  11. Question Are You About to Employ a Robot?
    Started by net devil 25/09/2001

    This test was written by ME, Roger Carasso, for the UCB Psychology Department. It is intended to be used by companies that are recruiting on campus. With this test you can determine whether an applicant you are interviewing is a Robot, a Vulcan/Math MAjor, or a Liberal Arts major. ...

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    25/09/2001 04:39 AM
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  12. Red face GTG for witty??
    Started by Wittybebop 23/09/2001

    Anyone up for a get together when I'm back from hospital and recovering, maybe at the Cheshire lines god knows they need people in there LOL. I'd be easy to spot the one with the stitches :)

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    24/09/2001 10:46 PM
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  13. Thumbs down Public Transport(buses)Costs
    Started by onthespot 24/09/2001

    The cost for 1 adult on ABC Transport buses from Lord St to Liverpool Rd Birkdale costs £1.00. The cost from Lord St to Centre of Liverpool in Sefton Costs £1.50 I asked the bus driver why is there only 50p difference?The driver said for your information it costs 50p for kids and 70p for adults...

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    24/09/2001 07:44 PM
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  14. Red face A Plea From Roving
    Started by roving-eye 24/09/2001

    I have posted a pic in the humourous shop signs pls do not look if you are easily offended . YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

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    24/09/2001 03:30 PM
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  15. Thumbs down Vandals spray car in Viginia Street/paint stripper Cemetry Rd
    Started by onthespot 24/09/2001

    Vandals were out & about this weekend spraying cars in Viginia Street and also using paint stripper on a van in Cemetry Road.

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    24/09/2001 02:14 PM
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  16. nothing on the Northwest News
    Started by abdu 23/09/2001

    I have just watched the TV and was disgusted to see the item about how the US tragedy is affecting Asian communities in the UK. What about how the tragedy is affecting others? I live in Preston with a large Asian population and have been disgusted at some of their behaviour since last Tuesday....

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    24/09/2001 02:07 PM
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  17. Exclamation 1st Spooky Story for News Page
    Started by net devil 24/09/2001

    The Newspage has had the first spooky story for Halloween compatition. I shivered at the 256 words that Patrick showed me. He is still wants more. Do Not forget the best will be posted on the Halloween Week Edition! Is any one going to do a better story??? We are looking at events to...

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    24/09/2001 12:49 AM
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  18. my photograph has changed for the better
    Started by Paul Rodwell 23/09/2001

    been told my photograph has changed for the better,not had adrink today so im in good books,this will change tomorrow when i go and watch the match may post after a few beers late tomorrow.bye bye

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    23/09/2001 09:22 PM
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  19. Thumbs up Shaolin Monks invade Southport!
    Started by onthespot 23/09/2001

    The Shuolin Monks of China are the ultimate masters of Kung Fu,Buddhist solder monks who have refined defensive Material Arts over a period of fifteen centuries are the outward expressions of inner harmony and peace.The Monks will be performing at the Floral Hall tonight at 8.00pm.Below a pic of...

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    23/09/2001 08:06 PM
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  20. Question Rik Mayall & Adrian Edmondson "BOTTOMS" "THE YOUNG ONES"Tonight at Floral Ha
    Started by onthespot 21/09/2001

    Rik Mayall & Adrian Edmondson "BOTTOMS" "THE YOUNG ONES"was onstage Tonight at the Floral Hall.1,600 people paid £21.50 to watch the stars of the hit BBC series Bottoms ,they where performing"SLAPSTICK COMEDY ON ACID".30 fans waited outside for 30 min's to get a chance of an autograph,they where...

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    23/09/2001 06:16 PM
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  21. Poorly dog
    Started by steve 20/09/2001

    Took our 12 year old Airedale Terrier to Hey & Greenwood vets on Monday. Our Virtual Vet Iain Fraser was on holiday - but was there anyway. After 30 mins we came back with 1. Antibiotics for problem with its ear 2. Anti inflamatory tablets re ear also 3. Heart tablets - poor dog has a...

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    23/09/2001 06:09 PM
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  22. Question nasty insect!
    Started by jimmy-j 19/09/2001

    While on holiday this insect was on my leg then flew onto a metal railing,before I gave it a nasty smack I photographed it.Anyone any idea what species this thing is?

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    23/09/2001 02:21 PM
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  23. milko
    Started by chefjohno 23/09/2001

    anybody whos sees my brother driving my shogun can they e.mail me as he is putting up my mileage

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    23/09/2001 01:52 PM
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  24. b and b in southport
    Started by kanuck 23/09/2001

    Thanks to the owners of the Bentine b an b on Avondale road southport for putting me and the wife up even though we looked pretty awful after 14 hrs wating in the airport. Big thumbs down to the Victorian B and B next door , a little tip for the owner of said establishment if someone turns up...

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    23/09/2001 12:54 PM
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  25. Thumbs down Man falls off 40ft ladder
    Started by onthespot 21/09/2001

    I was walking past Hewitt's Eastbank St today when I noticed a roofer working without a cat ladder(for safty)this is what happened 10 minutes later-the man in his 30's was later taken to hospital.

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    23/09/2001 11:55 AM
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  26. Flowers & sympathy messages /Cenotaph
    Started by onthespot 23/09/2001

    Flowers & sympathy messages were still being laid in Southport Cenotaph yesterday(sat 22/9/01) for people who lost their lives in the attack on the World Trade Centre.

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    23/09/2001 10:07 AM
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  27. Unhappy Camping Disasters
    Started by roving-eye 23/09/2001

    The wind was so strong on holiday that it broke the pole on my tent. Running repairs had to be carried out. A bit of washing line works wonders. How the tent below did not take off I will never know !

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    23/09/2001 08:35 AM
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  28. Angry Osama Bin Laden--is He A Man Of Great Courage?
    Started by roving-eye 18/09/2001

    This morning it was my misfortune to come across a Southport resident who thinks that Bin Laden is a man of great courage. The guy thought he is courageous to take on the might of the western world with only a few fanatics by his side. One guy has brought the USA to it's knees. I told him...

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    23/09/2001 12:26 AM
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  29. Forest Green 2-1 Southport report
    Started by jimmy-j 22/09/2001

    Match Report on todays game against Forest Green can be seen on Southport Football Club (main forum).

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    22/09/2001 06:52 PM
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  30. humanitarian crisis
    Started by suesmith 22/09/2001

    There is an epic humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan threatening the lives of millions of ordinary Afghans. Hundreds of thousands are fleeing their homes in fear of US military action, poor and innocent Afghans are trying to get to remote villages or border areas for shelter.This poor country has...

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    22/09/2001 05:41 PM
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  31. Talking Chat here / there / everywhere
    Started by steve 22/09/2001

    We only launched the live chat last Sat - not even a week old but has generated a lot of postings - and a lot of fun when I have been on. NEW - now there is a banner at the top of all of these pages that shows who is currently in the live chat room. Thx flyp for your suggestion. But dont...

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    22/09/2001 04:28 PM
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  32. Thumbs up Forest Green v Southport Daniel Allen out for Forest!
    Started by jimmy-j 22/09/2001

    Forest Green are without 17-year-old Daniel Allen as they face the mighty port this afternoon. A full match report will appear after todays game.click on southport football club (main chat forum).I forcast a 2-1 win for port.We need 3 points to keep intouch with leaders!

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    22/09/2001 02:15 PM
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  33. Thumbs up Pier update 22/9/01
    Started by onthespot 22/09/2001

    Pier update 22/9/01. New roof has to be completed first so work can start inside.Site forman says everthing is going to plan considering the last contractors fitted metal structures in wrong places,you can only work with the materials you have got on site-(meaning the materials left over from last...

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    22/09/2001 11:09 AM
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  34. Thumbs down Witty back again for now!
    Started by Wittybebop 22/09/2001

    Hi all back again, and thanks for all the postings wishing me well :) I am gradually getting better but no operation yet as it has been put back to next Tuesday. Face is still numb from nose to ear on the left but, I suppose a nerve is trapped in the broken bits, the swelling has gone down now and...

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    22/09/2001 10:32 AM
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  35. Question Blossom in September???????
    Started by steve 21/09/2001

    Blossom on a pear tree in my back garden today Also the buddleia was flowering again which brought out the butterflies again

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    21/09/2001 08:44 PM
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  36. Vicky's opinion on Mr Prescott's escape
    Started by daveball 20/09/2001

    It will be intresting to hear Vicky's opinion on deputy Prime Minister John Prescott now that he has escaped prosecution for punching a protester during the general election campaign. Was Mr Prescott out of order when he hit out at farmer Craig Evans after being pelted with an egg as he arrived...

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    21/09/2001 05:34 PM
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  37. Talking On The Spot And Rovingeye In Gtg !!
    Started by roving-eye 19/09/2001

    No idea which is which ?

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    21/09/2001 11:21 AM
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  38. Nasty Virus Alert
    Started by beddo 19/09/2001

    Incase you are not aware, a nasty new virus has been hammering the Internet overnight. This is a nasty little bugger as it doesn't prey in silly people opening unknown email attachments to propogate itself. If you receive an completely blank email with no subject, message body or attachment...

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    20/09/2001 11:02 PM
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  39. Thumbs up Get well cards for wittybebop
    Started by jimmy-j 20/09/2001

    Any poster wishing to send wittybebop a get well card can send the card to - wittybebop, 68,Lexton Drive, Churchtown, Southport. Merseyside. Witty is due for the operation tomorrow but operation may take place early next week.Everybody from southport.gb.com wish him well.lol jimmy-j

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    20/09/2001 09:15 PM
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  40. Message from wittybebop
    Started by jimmy-j 20/09/2001

    Wittys dad asked me to pass on this message- Wittys operation has been cancelled and seeing a eye specialist today at Walton Hospital.Operation may go ahead Friday if not it will be next week.

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    20/09/2001 08:19 PM
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  41. I have cancelled my holidays
    Started by suesmith 19/09/2001

    I have cancelled my holidays and I'm refusing to fly because of last weeks events in America.A great number of people like myself have also refused to fly in the coming months ahead . I know this will bring devastating economic consequences for the tourist industry,if you where in my shoes...

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    20/09/2001 07:04 PM
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  42. Osama Bin Laden will he go voluntarily?
    Started by suesmith 20/09/2001

    Good news that senior clerics in Afghanistan have called on Osama Bin Laden the Saudi-born militant named as the key suspect behind the suicide attacks on New York and Washington to leave the country voluntarily. The resolution on Bin Laden appears to represent a compromise following US...

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    20/09/2001 04:01 PM
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