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Next of kin appeal after man, 57, dies at nursing home
Gary Waterhouse died earlier this month
Jamie Lopez
Senior reporter for the Southport Visiter and Ormskirk Advertiser Got a story? email jamie.lopez@reachplc.com
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Councillors seek powers to help Universal Credit applications
"Only a more personal service can be sensitive to individual and personal problems with the system”
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Drugs and cash recovered in dawn raids across Southport
Eleven people have so far been arrested in connection with drug dealing offences
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Southport FC funding confirmed as crowds still locked out
Southport are among the teams receiving the least money
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Remembrance services cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions
"We encourage everyone across the borough to join in with our online broadcast and take part in the minute's silence"
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Major operation launched in battle against organised crime
"As part of Op Covalent, we will be doing everything we can to root out those responsible and bring them to justice so that the public of West Lancashire feel safe in their communities”
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School closed to three year groups staff after positive Covid-19 tests
"We will be closing parts of the school to ensure that we are able to safely maintain the areas that will be used"
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MP slams government for lack of support for shielded residents
“The Government needs to announce and deliver an urgent package of financial support to all those vulnerable and shielded workers who shouldn’t for their health’s sake go to work"
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Organisers pledge to return stronger next year as Southport Comedy Festival cancelled
The popular event has fallen victim to the latest Covid-19 restrictions
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Two West Lancashire parks handed Green Flag awards
“I think everyone has always known that getting out into nature is vital for good mental health, but this has never been more important during the events of 2020"
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Queen's Honour for woman helping Skelmersdale's most vulnerable residents
Stella Connell, Chief Executive of the Birchwood Centre, was given a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her outstanding work with homeless and vulnerable people in West Lancashire.
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Slimmers' delight as groups reopen after Covid-enforced closures
Slimming World groups have only been able to meet virtually throughout the summer