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Reports of a suspicious person looking for dogs on beach

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

16th February 2025

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

13th February 2025

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

6th December 2024

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

14th November 2024

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

22nd October 2024

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

6th September 2024

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

15th August 2024

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

10th July 2024

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

3rd June 2024

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,

26th April 2024

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

27th February 2024

Formby man quits job

A well known Formby resident is leaving his job.

26th January 2024

Icy weather warnings continue as Southport suffers coldest day yet

Freezing Temperatures

18th January 2024

Ainsdale Pontins staff informed of permanent closure

Pontins

3rd January 2024

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!

10th December 2023

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

25th November 2023

Council’s road safety team to assess danger spots in Southport

20mph speed limits

22nd November 2023

People warned to stay away from Southport beach as wind alert issued

Danger Storm

13th November 2023

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

26th October 2023

Two car smash brings key bypass route to a grinding halt

Formby Bypass

22nd October 2023

Young horse rider falls from mount and suffers serious injuries in Formby

Air Ambulance

15th October 2023

Body of missing Formby pensioner found on beach

Formby Pensioner

7th October 2023

Police continue appeal as 77 year old Formby man goes missing

Missing Pensioner

4th October 2023

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

14th September 2023

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

5th September 2023

Man killed after car strikes tree in Formby pinewoods

Formby Pinewoods

28th August 2023

Witnesses needed after pensioner killed in tragic pavement crash

Formby crash

3rd August 2023

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

23rd July 2023

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

2nd July 2023

CCTV released following Mersyrail knifepoint robbery

Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating a knifepoint robbery at Formby Railway Station are releasing these images in connection. Shortly after 3pm on Thursday 18 May, a man approached the victim

14th June 2023