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1. 

   Cheers - Hop Vine is Pub of the Year!

   Great beer, a great atmosphere and great staff have seen Burscough's Hop Vine triumph yet again in the local CAMRA 'Pub of the ...

   Great beer, a great atmosphere and great staff have seen Burscough's Hop Vine triumph yet again in the local CAMRA 'Pub of the Year' award. Doug Macadam from Southport and West Lancs CAMRA is pictured with Mike and Julie McCombe at last night's awards presentation. And if you want to...

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   22/05/2013

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   Police appeal following road traffic collision on the M6

   Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the M6. The incident happened at around 1:40pm today, ...

   Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the M6. The incident happened at around 1:40pm today, Wednesday 22nd May, on the northbound carriageway between the two slip roads at junction 28. A mobile home towing a Renault Meganne was travelling in the middle...

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   22/05/2013

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   Patients asked for help as 20,000 appointments missed

   Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is urging patients to let staff know if they are unable to attend an outpatient ...

   Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is urging patients to let staff know if they are unable to attend an outpatient appointment. In the past year, the Trust has missed out on over £2 million worth of income because patients failed to attend appointments and did not let inform the...

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   22/05/2013

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   Liverpool Pride 2013 March Announced

   When Tina Turner said that we don’t need another hero, she was wrong. Liverpool Pride is expecting thousands of them to join this ...

   When Tina Turner said that we don’t need another hero, she was wrong. Liverpool Pride is expecting thousands of them to join this year’s March, which will fly through the city’s streets on Saturday 3 August. The marvel of caped crusaders will take flight at St Georges Plateau at 12pm, with...

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   22/05/2013

5. 

   Southport FC Pitch Repairs

   The Southport FC pitch has been dug up in front of the Jack Carr Stand in a effort to alleviate flooding problems that occur in ...

   The Southport FC pitch has been dug up in front of the Jack Carr Stand in a effort to alleviate flooding problems that occur in that area.Two extra drains are being laid.

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   22/05/2013

6. 

   Bolton's Cop Banks-More Fly Tipping

   A huge pile of builders waste has been dumped in a field on Bolton's Cop near Banks. Anybody with information is asked to call ...

   A huge pile of builders waste has been dumped in a field on Bolton's Cop near Banks. Anybody with information is asked to call Lancashire Constabulary on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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   22/05/2013

7. 

   Helicopter Search For Missing Man From Leicester-Updated Found

   The Police helicopter was deployed at 7.45 last night in the search for a missing man from Leicester.Jerry Longman 74 was last ...

   The Police helicopter was deployed at 7.45 last night in the search for a missing man from Leicester.Jerry Longman 74 was last seen by his wife in Southport Town centre at about 2.15pm.He was on a day trip from Lytham. Update Merseyside Police can confirm that Jerry Longman who was reported...

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   22/05/2013

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   Anti-Social Behaviour Order issued on conviction

   Over the past few months Merseyside Police have been working with colleagues from Sefton Anti-Social Behaviour Unit in collating ...

   Over the past few months Merseyside Police have been working with colleagues from Sefton Anti-Social Behaviour Unit in collating evidence against a serial shoplifter, who’s activity has blighted the Town Centre. Sonia Marie Smyth, born 1979 and a resident of Southport, targets local businesses...

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   22/05/2013

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   Rare Southport Bentley takes centre stage at 'lap of honour' event

   A rare Bentley six and a half litre took pride of place at a recent 'lap of honour ' event staged by Bentley Manchester. The ...

   A rare Bentley six and a half litre took pride of place at a recent 'lap of honour ' event staged by Bentley Manchester. The car, owned by Southport's Paul Kennady, is worth around £500,000 and was driven to the prestigious Knutsford showrooms for the three day event which featured the three...

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   21/05/2013

10. 

    Dementia Solutions Event Southport

    The Alzheimer’s Society Sefton with support from key partners including local law firm Maxwell Hodge, is holding a free event ...

    The Alzheimer’s Society Sefton with support from key partners including local law firm Maxwell Hodge, is holding a free event offering advice on dementia issues. Experts say that by 2021 one million people in the UK will be living with dementia. The Dementia Solutions Event will talk about the...

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    21/05/2013

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    Missing Jason Fyles Poster Appeal

    A poster has been published that is available to download of missing Southport student Jason Fyles.Jason was last seen in ...

    A poster has been published that is available to download of missing Southport student Jason Fyles.Jason was last seen in Newcastle on Thursday 16th May.

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    21/05/2013

12. 

    The Scarisbrick car buff behind a 'classic' evening of motoring memories

    An eclectic collection of classics – everything from a Jaguar C type to an award winning MG Metro – made for a memorable meeting ...

    An eclectic collection of classics – everything from a Jaguar C type to an award winning MG Metro – made for a memorable meeting of the Bentley Drivers Club. Cheshire’s Willington Hall was the venue for May’s gathering which saw a unique Ferrari Dino V8 rub shoulders with a Silver...

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    21/05/2013

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    County backs research recommendations

    A childcare chief from Lancashire County Council has backed the recommendations of new research into cot death. BMJ Open's ...

    A childcare chief from Lancashire County Council has backed the recommendations of new research into cot death. BMJ Open's research claims that sharing a bed with a newborn increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome by five times. Louise Taylor, interim executive director for children...

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    21/05/2013

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    Dad and Lad Day

    Go Commando fitness is a military style boot camp ran by local ex Royal Marines Commandos. They have structured their business ...

    Go Commando fitness is a military style boot camp ran by local ex Royal Marines Commandos. They have structured their business model to give civilians an insight into a military environment right here on their doorsteps. One of their unique ideas which they feel strongly about is there new "Dad &...

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    21/05/2013

15. 

    Firefighters Give Oxygen To Teenager After Petrol Container Catches Fire, Southport

    Firefighters treated a teenager for burns and gave him oxygen after he was injured playing with petrol. Merseyside Fire & ...

    Firefighters treated a teenager for burns and gave him oxygen after he was injured playing with petrol. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called at 4.17pm to near Roe Lane, Southport, on Monday, May 20. Firefighters requested an ambulance for the teenager. Speaking on Tuesday, May 21,...

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    21/05/2013

16. 

    EU wide domestic abuse protection orders

    Victims of stalking, harassment or gender-based violence who are granted protection in one EU member state will get the same ...

    Victims of stalking, harassment or gender-based violence who are granted protection in one EU member state will get the same protection if they move to another EU country under new rules to be approved by Euro MPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday 22nd May. Labour’s Spokesperson on Legal Affairs, Euro...

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    21/05/2013

17. 

    Proceeds of crime act hearing - Vincent Graham

    A North-west drug dealer who was jailed for seven years for conspiring to supply Class A drugs in Southport has had ...

    A North-west drug dealer who was jailed for seven years for conspiring to supply Class A drugs in Southport has had £700,000-worth of assets stripped from him. At a Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearing at Preston Crown Court today (May 20), Vincent Graham was told that among the items being...

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    20/05/2013

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    NW Tax credit claimants warned over scam emails

    Across the North West, 596,500 tax credits claimants are being warned by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the run-up to the ...

    Across the North West, 596,500 tax credits claimants are being warned by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the run-up to the renewal deadline about scam or “phishing” emails sent out by fraudsters. The warning comes as HMRC has launched an advertising...

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    20/05/2013

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    John Pugh MP brings RAF 'Top Brass' to Woodvale to discuss asbestos concerns

    John Pugh MP has succeeded in bringing senior RAF personnel and Defence Industry Health & Safety specialists to Woodvale ...

    John Pugh MP has succeeded in bringing senior RAF personnel and Defence Industry Health & Safety specialists to Woodvale Airfield this Thursday (23rd May) to see if there is any chance to bring the Woodvale Rally back to its traditional home. The Service chiefs will be meeting with the MP and...

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    20/05/2013

20. 

    Stranger Danger

    We have been requested by Sefton Schools Support and Monitoring Officer, to pass on the following message...Norwood Primary have ...

    We have been requested by Sefton Schools Support and Monitoring Officer, to pass on the following message...Norwood Primary have asked for the following to be circulated; A Y6 pupil was approached on Saturday early evening in Keats Terrace off Norwood Road, Southport by a man in a black BMW, who...

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    20/05/2013

21. 

    Wesley Street Festival

    The traders of Wesley Street put on a fine festival on Sunday. After the awful weather the previous day, the organisers were ...

    The traders of Wesley Street put on a fine festival on Sunday. After the awful weather the previous day, the organisers were blessed as the sun shone on their activity throughout. There were numerous stalls and entertainment from local children of all ages.

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    20/05/2013

22. 

    Rally round for Motorfest!

    by Ian Bennett Creating an entirely new formula for family events when it burst onto the scene in 2011 - against a backdrop of ...

    by Ian Bennett Creating an entirely new formula for family events when it burst onto the scene in 2011 - against a backdrop of financial cuts and local government restraint - Ormskirk Motorfest bucked the trend, set new records and established itself as the region’s premier free-to-attend event....

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    20/05/2013

23. 

    Come dine with me at hospital

    Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is recruiting volunteers to take part in a new project called Come Dine with Me. These ...

    Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is recruiting volunteers to take part in a new project called Come Dine with Me. These volunteers will be known as dining companions. The role of a dining companion will be to sit with a patient on a one-to-one basis and provide assistance to help them...

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    20/05/2013

24. 

    Southport Football Club and Southport College are seeking a youth development sponsor

    Southport Football Club and Southport College are very close to creating a new elite 16-19 scholarship scheme. The partnership ...

    Southport Football Club and Southport College are very close to creating a new elite 16-19 scholarship scheme. The partnership would see Southport Football Club recruit 16 year old school leavers who have been released by Premiership and Football League Clubs. Southport Football Club will coach the...

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    20/05/2013

25. 

    Victorian Classic Charley’s Aunt Comes To The Atkinson

    Following on from their previous production The Rivals, Creative Cow, in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, are ...

    Following on from their previous production The Rivals, Creative Cow, in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, are bringing Brandon Thomas’s extravagant Victorian farce, Charley’s Aunt, to The Atkinson, Southport’s brand new cultural hub for a 4 day run. A firm British classic...

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    20/05/2013

26. 

    Southport A Classic Resort ... Part 2

    Email sent into QLocal by a reader. We have a fashion and retail store trading on the High Street in Southport, and according ...

    Email sent into QLocal by a reader. We have a fashion and retail store trading on the High Street in Southport, and according to the massive signs in the windows, they are closing down with a up to 70% off sale, but no need to get down there any time soon, because these signs, while saying the...

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    20/05/2013

27. 

    Weekend Handicap League Bowden Firs 5, Southport 2

    Captain Eileen Gallagher took Southport Handicap Team to Bowden at the weekend and was met by a very strong opposition. In the ...

    Captain Eileen Gallagher took Southport Handicap Team to Bowden at the weekend and was met by a very strong opposition. In the morning doubles Anne Mitchell and Keith Roberts lost to Barry Keene and his partner, two of Bowden's prime players. Barry Keene went on to annihilate Carole Lewis, pegging...

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    20/05/2013

28. 

    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 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

31. 

    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

34. 

    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

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    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

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    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