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A Southport charity has launched a £30,000 fundraising campaign

A SEFTON-based spinal injury charity has launched a vital £30,000 fundraising campaign – and is appealing for local business and well-wishers to sign up.Read

Sefton Council to raise fees for Sefton local footballers by 10%

FOOTBALL bosses have slammed plans for a cost hike in Sefton pitch hire – the second rise in less than 18 months.Read

Parking charges may be scrapped at Southport hospital

TRANSPORT bosses are against plans to abolish “resented” car parking charges at Southport Hospital.Read

Merseyside Police officers missed 534 days of work after being assaulted by public

LOCAL police officers missed 534 days of work last year as a result of being assaulted on the beat.Read

The death of Baby P has sparked a big increase in care applications made by Sefton Council

SEVENTY vulnerable children have been taken into care in Sefton following the scandal surrounding the death of Baby P, our investigation reveals.Read

Support for the Formby Times’ Give and Let Live campaign is growing

BOARD members of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust have thrown their support behind the Formby Times’ Give and Let Live campaign.Read

Third wheelie bin for Formby households to boost recycling

SEFTON Council has unveiled plans to give the majority of Formby homes a THIRD wheelie bin.Read

Dialysis patients at Southport hospital have backed the Visiter’s Give and Let Live organ donor campaign

“IT IS a life – but it’s not much of one.”Read

Sefton’s KGV College has appointed a new principal – who has got ‘the best job in town’

NEW KGV College principal Adele Wills has landed the best job in Sefton – and that’s according to the woman she will replace!Read

Student travel passes could be scrapped by Sefton Council

TRAVEL passes which help Formby students access further education in Sefton could be scrapped.Read

Appeal to banks at Sefton Chamber of Commerce awards night

SEFTON Chamber of Commerce chief Steve Dickson told banks: “Give us your help!” as the borough’s annual business awards took place on Friday night.Read

The Mayor of Sefton backs Give and Let Live donor campaign

AS the incumbent Mayor of Sefton, former policeman Alf Doran is used to helping people.Read

Give and Let Live: Southport doctor debunks organ donation myths

ONE of Merseyside’s top doctors has lifted the lid on the organ donation – separating fact from fiction.Read

Glowing lanterns will tonight float over Formby to mark 1,000 days since the disappearance of Madeleine McCann

MORE than 250 glowing lanterns will tonight float over Formby to mark 1,000 days since the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.Read

The new Labour candidate for Sefton Central has vowed: ‘The fight starts here”

LABOUR’S new parliamentary candidate for Sefton Central last night vowed: “Our election campaign starts now”.Read

Formby firm which grits Sefton’s roads has been praised for its exemplary performance

THE Formby firm which gritted Sefton’s roads during the Big Freeze has been praised for its “exceptional performance”.Read

Tickets are still available for the Sefton Chamber of Commerce 2010 Business Awards

THE last few tickets are available for the Sefton Chamber of Commerce 2010 Business Awards.Read

Step-sister of a Southport organ donor backs campaign

THE step-sister of a cancer survivor whose organs saved three lives has urged others to sign up to the donor register.Read

Royal Birkdale will host the 2010 Women’s Open - with 60,000 spectators set to boost the local economy

SEFTON will benefit to the tune of £12m following the arrival of one of Britain’s biggest golf events.Read

Sefton Council boss at centre of misconduct probe agrees deal to leave job

A SEFTON Council boss suspended over claims he had inappropriate images on his mobile phone has agreed a deal to leave his job.Read

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John is a reporter for the Southport Visiter, covering all aspects of Southport News while also being responsible for the Visiter's Open Mic Blog and covering the fortunes of Southport FC. 01704 398 273

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