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School children targeted by alleged Snapchat ‘predator’

Police have launched an investigation after a man reportedly tried to groom young Southport school pupils through a social media app. Police are now investigating the account in an attempt to identify

23rd May 2023

‘Disgusting’ bins are overflowing with dog poo in Formby

Furious residents in Formby are begging for park bins to be emptied after they were pictured overflowing with dog poo. Piles of dog poo bags were stacked on top of an overflowing

21st April 2023

Southport Apprentice star misses out on show finale

A Southport businesswoman who nearly went the distance on BBC’s The Apprentice has been fired. Victoria Goulbourne was one of three candidates sent packing in the show’s semi final episode last night.

17th March 2023

Formby house fire victim named as John McLeod

Police have identified a Formby pensioner who died in a house fire last month. John MacLeod, who was 65-years-old, sadly died at his home on Holmwood Drive on Tuesday 3 January. Emergency

17th January 2023

Police confirm man died after Formby house fire

Emergency services have confirmed a Formby man died after being caught in a house fire. The male suffered fatal injuries following the blaze at a home on Holmwood Drive. It happened late

10th January 2023

Man severely injured in Formby house fire

A man in his 60s is being treated in hospital for severe injuries after a house fire in Formby. The male suffered critical injuries following the blaze at a home on Holmwood

4th January 2023

Alarm raised after pile of clothes found at Formby tide line

Emergency services were put on high alert yesterday after a pile of clothes were found neatly placed at the shoreline in Formby. A dog walker had come across the pile while out

1st January 2023

Knives found stashed in bushes around Marine Lake

Police say they have found knives stashed away in bushes around the Marine Lake in Southport and Duke Street Park in Formby. It’s the latest in a series of cop crackdowns on

20th November 2022

Car park plan revealed for Formby pinewoods

Bosses at the National Trust say they want to build a new car park in the middle of Formby pinewoods. The new car park, which has been proposed to help cope with

18th November 2022

Formby drug baron jailed for 16 years

A drug dealer from Formby has been jailed for 16 years today, Friday 11th November. Terence Page, 40, of Old Mill Lane, Formby, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court for his role

11th November 2022

Nine Southport buildings repurposed into ‘warm hubs’ for freezing residents

Nine buildings and community centres in Southport will be repurposed into specialist ‘warm hubs’ to help residents who cant heat their own homes. All ‘Warm Spaces’ will be heated, safe and friendly

7th November 2022

Response to Southport MP Damien Moore: launching new petition to return the Children’s A & E back to Southport

Southport MP Damien Moore is apparently launching a new petition to return the children’s A &E back to Southport. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/mp-launches-campaign-to-bring-childrens-ae-back-to-southport/ What has happened to make Mr Moore decide to launch a petition

29th September 2022

Petition launched after Bypass ‘mowing’ brings traffic to a standstill

Furious users of the Formby bypass say it’s taking hours to travel down the busy dual carriageway because of grass cutting. A petition has been launched to stop grass cutting on the

5th September 2022

Police respond to reports of youths with golf clubs and baseball bats in Birkdale

Police patrols responded to reports of a large number of youths carrying golf clubs and baseball bats at Freshfield Railway Station last night. On arrival the youths had boarded a train and

5th August 2022

The Maker’s Market this Saturday

The Maker’s Market is a super monthly event, hosting lots of talented local artisans showcasing their handmade crafts and goods. Please come along and visit us for a special gift or a

2nd August 2022

Investigation after car driven at police officers in Formby

Merseyside Police are investigating following reports a car was driven towards officers following an attempted stop check in the Formby area. At around 4.20pm on Tuesday (26th July) two officers were on

28th July 2022

Bypass traffic grinds to halt after van smash

Traffic between Formby and Hightown has backed up after a crash on a busy junction this morning. Emergency services were called to the Red Squirrel junction on the Formby bypass just before

21st June 2022

Formby bypass commuter chaos as car breaks down

A broken down car at a busy intersection on the Formby bypass has caused commuter chaos this morning. A white VW Golf broke down in the right hand lane of Altcar Road

8th June 2022

‘Just Married!’ Tractor delights Formby bypass drivers

A newly married couple stunned drivers on the Formby bypass today in their Lamborghini wedding car. But it wasn’t quite the sleek sporty vehicle most motorists were expecting to be caught behind.

21st May 2022

Police use students to catch illegal vape sales in Southport

Detectives in Southport have warned shopkeepers who don’t obey the law that they could be caught out. Police are using student constables posing as underage shoppers to catch out shopkeepers who illegally

20th April 2022

Bank Holiday sun will bring ‘travel chaos’ to Southport

Fears over a four day bank holiday of ‘travel misery’ have been all but confirmed by the government. So as per the news, there would be heavy traffic on the roads. Therefore,

13th April 2022

Shocking footage shows teens attack Formby train guard

Horrific video footage has shown a group of school age teens attacking a train guard at Formby station. In a jaw dropping and sickening clip shared online, a gang of vile youths

7th April 2022

Customer to cuffs – whopper criminal sentenced to 6 years after robbing his local takeaway

Police have today, Thursday 17 March, welcomed the sentencing of a Formby man following an armed robbery. Robert Neal, 31, of Brows Lane, Formby, was arrested shortly after a robbery at Flames

17th March 2022

Former Formby High School pupils make historic sexual abuse allegations

Six former pupils of Formby High School are preparing to take legal action after making allegations of sexual abuse. Andrew Grove and Co Solicitors of Cambridge say they represent six former pupils

17th March 2022

Cyclist killed in Formby Bypass crash

An elderly man has been killed following a collision on the Formby Bypass. OTS News understands from a number of sources that the man, understood to be an elderly cyclist, was killed

15th March 2022

Police issue update after Formby stabbing

Police are appealing for information following a report of a stabbing in Formby yesterday (Tuesday 8 March). At around 4.55pm officers were called to School Lane after it was reported that a

9th March 2022

Broad daylight stabbing rocks Formby village

Detectives are asking for people in Formby to contact them with any information after a stabbing in broad daylight in the village. Police have tonight closed off a section of road on

8th March 2022

Windsurfing on Ainsdale’s Choppy Waters

An enthusiastic windsurfer takes on raging waters at Ainsdale, this week. Going out to chase the stormy Irish Sea waves. Finding the heavy swells. Back safely on terra firma. Additional images: https://www.picfair.com/users/PatReganphotography

18th February 2022

Ambulance and Green Sefton Services called to Ainsdale Beach following incident

Green Sefton Services attended an incident on Ainsdale Beach today, shortly after high tide. Witnesses stated that following a lot of shouting an individual had apparently waded out into the stormy waves,

16th February 2022

Family report man exposing himself to children in Formby woodlands

A man has been allegedly caught exposing himself to children in Formby. The shocking and upsetting scene was witnessed by two young girls and their mother after walking through woodland near St

5th January 2022

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