Golf bosses planning land grab as The Open returns to Southport

Plus: Plan for holiday homes overlooking cemetery and another bank closure

Hello and welcome to the 12th edition of The Southport Lead.

Today we’re taking a look at plans which would see the prestigious R&A - the organiser of The Open Championship - help redevelop land between Royal Birkdale and Hillside golf courses. Given that land is largely used a public footpath, what will the impact be? And is the usage appropriate?

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