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Labour MP Bill Esterson arranges meeting to discuss future of Formby Village with local businesses

FORMBY’S Labour MP Bill Esterson is inviting Formby Village businesses to meet up to discuss how the shopping centre can be improved.Read

More than 10,000 new homes will be built in Sefton if Sefton Council’s Local Plan is approved

SEFTON Council is urging people to have their say on a 15-year blue- print for Sefton’s future.Read

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 appointment.Read

Southprot band Psychic-Robot have been chosen to play at the One Lovem Festival in London

THE Southport-based band Psychic-Robot have landed a coveted spot at the reggae festival One Love.Read

Get creative at The Southport Flower Show

THERE’S still time to show your creativity at the Southport Flower Show this year as part of the popular design and photography competitions.Read

Southport’s Rubbish Friends Clean Up

THE public turned out in force for a great ‘under the pier show’ to back a spring clean-up.Read

Concept joins Kenyon Fraser

CONCEPT PR announced that it has merged with two other North West marketing agencies.Read

Solicitor helps raise over £1,950 for Get Kids Going

SOUTHPORT lawyer Michael Prendergast has raised more than £1,950 for Get Kids Going, a charity that helps to provide sporting equipment and access to sports for disabled children.Read

Stopping smoking can bring extra rewards

RESIDENTS in South- port and Formby are being encouraged to think about stopping smoking for World No Tobacco Day this Friday (May 31).Read

Big Day For Young Bowlers at Botanic Gardens

ON SUNDAY, June 2 the Botanic Gardens bowling greens in Churchtown, Southport will have their busiest day of the season when the Botanic club again hosts Youth & Junior matches of the Federation of Crown Green Bowls. The local team of Ormskirk & West Lancashire will be hoping to build on the success they had in the last round of matches in Barrow-in-Furness early in May. They will compete against visiting teams from Rochdale and Furness.Read

Roll up roll up the circus is in town

ROLL up, roll up for the return of Mr Fips Wonder Circus – set to make its second appearance at the end of May.Read

Harry is euphoric with Euro’ final mascot win at Wembley

A FOOTBALL-MAD youngster is looking forward to stepping out onto the hallowed turf of Wembley.Read

‘Huge gift’: Formby dad of three thanks community for supporting his family during heart transplant op

A FATHER who received a new heart in a transplant less than five weeks ago wants to thank those that helped him and his family.Read

Families who rely on Orchards day centre open their hearts

TWO elderly Formby women who lived through World War II together now fear their day centre is set to close.Read

Halliwell Jones to sponsor Formby Fashion Event

THE glitz and glamour of New York Fashion Week is heading to Formby as GModels prepare to host their latest event.Read

Help needed: Donations required for Southport food bank

A FOOD bank needs your help with donations as demand for the service grows.Read

Bill Esterson’s Westminster Diary: 21/05/13

IN Parliament, I asked a question about the level of business rates.Read

Win your chance to have your creation made by top firm

KEEP your entries coming for a chance to win you own flavour of ice cream.Read

Birkdale Councillor shows concern over advertising of £45k post by Merseyside PCC

A DECISION by Merseyside’s Police Crime Commissioner to appoint a £45k a year press secretary has been branded ‘very concerning.’Read

Formby to celebrate town’s historic association with asaparagus

FORMBY’S historic association with asparagus will be celebrated later this month.Read

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