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Former Blackburn Rovers star turned lawyer Stuart Ripley to speak to law students and graduates at Edge Hill University in Ormskirk

PROFESSIONAL footballer turned solicitor Stuart Ripley will talk at Edge Hill University about his career change and the diverse sports disputes that he has worked on.Read

Shadow Minister visits Southport to urge shoppers to oppose the Health Bill

LABOUR shadow health minister Andrew Gwynne called into Southport on Thursday, to speak out against the government’s Health and Social Care Bill.Read

Inky 13 week old Sharpei who was abandoned due to his deformed legs pictured at Freshfields Animal Rescue centre and has been found a new home.

Abandoned Shar Pei puppy found freezing close to death in gutter given new lease of life

A SHAR Pei puppy found frozen in the gutter of a city street is enjoying a new lease of life.Read

Probe as six barn owls found burnt to death on Merseyside farmland

POLICE today appealed for help after six endangered barn owls were found burnt to death.Read

Queen’s Road shops in Formby are calling for villagers to give them more support

SHOPKEEPERS are calling on villagers to support their local stores.Read

Arson investigation launched after blaze at Southport flat

AN investigation has been launched into a suspected arson attack on a town flat.Read

Every single pupil of Formby’s St Luke’s primary school visits Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral for a very special celebration

CHILDREN at St Luke's Primary School in Formby had an enlightening day out when they visited Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral.Read

Hightown fire family can finally smile after their year or misfortune

A FAMILY left homeless when a blaze tore through their flat are finally moving on after a year they could not wait to end.Read

Well-known former Formby shopkeeper Brian Randall dies aged 85

A SHOPKEEPER and founder member of Formby Rotary who worked in the village for more than 40 years has died at the age of 85.Read

Entries pour in for Southport Visiter Kutest Kids competition

ENTRIES have been pouring in for the Visiter’s 2012 Kutest Kids contest, but there is still time for you to get involved.Read

Traffic light flattened at junction of Bridge Street and Eastbank Street in Southport

MOTORISTS coming into Southport last Friday were greeted with the sight of a traffic light at a busy junction having been complete flattened.Read

Bowlers back Norwwod’s Cllr Welsh in awards

COMMUNITY Champion Councillor of the Year nominee Marianne Welsh revealed her delight over being entered into the competition by her constituents.Read

Bill Esterson’s Westminster Diary: 28/02/12

A NUMBER of constituents have been unable to gain grants for urgent safety work on their homes, eg re-wiring or crime safety measures as government funding has been cut to councils – especially those on Merseyside.Read

Two firms to fly the flag for the North West in finals of Local Business Accelerator campaign

TWO fledgling firms will be flying the flag for the region in the national finals of the Local Business Accelerator (LBA) campaign.Read

Searching for lost film of the day the Queen Mother visited Formby

FORMER Formby Times editor Pat O’Neill has renewed his appeal for film footage of a royal visit.Read

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Hillsborough mum Anne Williams hope after new crucial Attorney General ruling (VIDEO)

THE Attorney General has vowed to consider the entirety of a case over whether a fresh inquest should be granted to a mum who lost her teenage son at Hillsborough.Read

Formby con man, Paul Wilding, brought Southport Conservative Club to the edge of ruin

A FORMBY treasurer was jailed after admitting stealing £46,000 from a Conservative club and his employers.Read

Could you give internet sensation Kop Cat a loving home?

A STRAY cat which become an internet sensation after bringing a match at Anfield to a temporary halt is looking for a new home.Read

New fire service district manager for Sefton vows to work with English Heritage and National Trust to prevent fires in Formby pinewoods

FIRE prevention and public protection are top of the agenda for the new Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service district manager for Sefton.Read

Superfast broadband is on the way to Formby

THOUSANDS of homes look set to benefit from millions of pounds of funding to get them online.Read

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