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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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.
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
Bypass partially closed after rear end shunt
Drivers along the Formby Bypass are facing long journey times tonight after a car accident near Lady Green nursery. Two cars are partially blocking the southbound carriageway at the Lady Green junction,
Formby’s Xmas Lights Switch On 2021
More images from tonight’s seasonal Yuletide event fun in Formby.