Babycham swigging Formby burglar caught out by DNA
A man has been sentenced today, Thursday 20 March, after he burgled a retirement flat in Formby and detectives found his DNA on a bottle of Babycham. David Keating, 49 years, formerly
Body found on Formby beach believed to be missing man
Officers investigating the disappearance of 23-year-old man, Theeraphat Khongthale, can confirm that a body of man was found just before 8.30am this morning, Sunday 16 February. Theeraphat was last seen on Formby
Police launch CCTV appeal after security guard tackled trying to stop Tesco robbery
Police have released CCTV images of two men who could have information following a robbery at a supermarket in Formby. At around 8.15pm on Saturday 25 January, it was reported that two
Police release CCTV images after £10,000 stolen in Southport and Formby thefts
Police have issued CCTV images of three men they believe could have information that may assist enquiries into the theft of nearly £10,000. The first theft was reported at around 12.30pm on
RAF WOODVALE: flying in the November mists
RAF Woodvale saw various military helicopters involved in low level flying manoeuvres today. A small crowd of onlookers and photographers lined the pinewoods as the evening mists arrived, just after sunset Military
Formby mum fighting knife crime narrowly misses out on national Pride Of Britain accolade
A Formby mum who has been hailed for her campaign to tackle knife crime in the North West says she is immensely proud despite narrowly missing out on a national Pride Of
Southport Car Boot/Table Top Sale
Venue: Liverpool Road Methodist Church (Red Brick), Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER Opens to the public from 2pm to 5pm Free public admission Over 25 stalls with lots
Formby High School celebrates record-breaking A-Level results
Formby High School is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our Sixth-Form students in the 2024 examinations. Their hard work, resilience, and determination have propelled them to unprecedented success, building on
Formby beach rangers successfully overturn planning refusal to remove war rubble
The National Trust have won an appeal against a planning decision which told them they couldn’t remove piles of rubble from Formby Beach. The Trust successfully overturned a decision by Sefton Council’s
Formby McDonalds takes centre stage in UK wide TV advert
Staff at Formby McDonalds were the centre of attention for a brand new UK wide TV advert to promote a new range of happy meals. TV crews were brought in a number
SPEED KILLS: Southport’s deer population is suffering from vehicular impacts!
Drivers warned to ‘Slow Down’ along Sefton’s deer-run areas, after fatalities. ***** Please sign and share our petition below ***** The velocity of a car etc hitting a deer, fox, hedgehog, hare,
Easter and Mother’s Day Woodvale Fayre
Saturday 2nd March 10.30am to 2.00pm is the date for our second monthly craft and gift fayre at our new venue in Woodvale, Ainsdale. St John Stone Parish Hall, Ainsdale, Woodvale, Southport
Formby man quits job
A well known Formby resident is leaving his job.
Icy weather warnings continue as Southport suffers coldest day yet
Freezing Temperatures
Spiderman meets Santa at the Craft Fayre
It was fun and games this afternoon as Spiderman met Santa, at the Haskayne Village Hall Craft Fayre. More shots from the day… More information here: https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ Supporting local businesses!
King could get your cash if you die without a will in Southport
An investigation has brought to light an archaic law which could see the King of England get all of your money after you die in Southport. Residents of Southport who pass away
Council’s road safety team to assess danger spots in Southport
20mph speed limits
Eleven local boozers star in 2024 Good Beer Guide
Eleven pubs, bars and watering holes around Southport and Formby are stars in the 2024 Good Beer Guide. The Good Beer Guide is the UK’s best-selling beer and pub guide and it
Two car smash brings key bypass route to a grinding halt
Formby Bypass
Body of missing Formby pensioner found on beach
Formby Pensioner
Police continue appeal as 77 year old Formby man goes missing
Missing Pensioner
Disney Dream leaves the Mersey today
The luxurious Disney Dream cruise ship has visited Liverpool as part of her British Isles voyage. The ship is seen here leaving the Mersey Estuary this afternoon. Photos and video were taken
Council Face Court Hearing Over Historic Formby School Abuse Claims
Jason Ryan has waived his right to anonymity in the hope that it will encourage more survivors to come forward
Man killed after car strikes tree in Formby pinewoods
Formby Pinewoods
Flood alerts in place
River flooding alerts in place for watercourses near to Southport Above: the River Alt. River Alt flooding alert… ‘River levels will rise steadily on the River Alt due to heavy rainfall. Areas
Baldwin bags £50k for Cancer charity after hole in one
A top Southport golfer has earned £50,000 for charity after making an almost impossible hole in one shot at the British Masters Matthew Baldwin sank an incredible hole in one shot from