Storm uncovers historic baby gravestone on beach
A baby’s gravestone from over 80 years ago has been found among rubble on a local beach. The historic find has been uncovered after high tides and stormy conditions disturbed piles of
Floods feared for Formby as river bursts banks
Train services have been cancelled and homes have been put on high alert after the River Alt burst its banks tonight. Merseyrail have cancelled their northern line services after significant flooding in
Police appeal after Formby Bypass robbery
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery at the Esso garage on Southport Road in Formby on Friday 8. At around 9.20am officers were called to reports of a male suspect
Formby bypass shut after four car smash
Police have closed off the South bound carriageway of the Formby bypass after a nasty collision this afternoon. Officers from Merseyside Police made the decision to close the Liverpool bound lanes of
Massive sinkhole opens up on busy road
A huge sinkhole opened up today in a busy road in Formby. The huge sinkhole emerged after water began massing in a underground gap below the carriageway on Gores Lane in Formby
Ainsdale man stabbed to death in Spanish house party attack
A man from Woodvale living in Spain has been fatally stabbed in the neck following an altercation with another Brit. The incident happened at a house party in the Costa Blanca area
Halloween in Southport is officially CANCELLED
The spooky trick or treating that usually brings joy to thousands of Southport youngsters is now no more. The Prime Minister announced that all areas facing a local lockdown should not take
Vet warns of dog biscuits filled with poison and nails at Formby Pinewoods
A local vet is warning that instances of dog biscuits laced with poison and nails left at Formby Pinewoods are on the rise. The warning comes as one resident alleged their dog
SWANS stop traffic on Formby bypass
Furious drivers on the northbound carriageway of the Formby bypass have had their journeys ground to a halt thanks to a family of swans. In a scene straight from Hot Fuzz, a
Chinook helicopters training at RAF Woodvale today – UPDATED!
Chinook helicopters from RAF Benson are currently operating at RAF Woodvale. Essential training for crews has been scheduled from 6-11 September 2020 during exercise Kukri Dawn. This exercise is part of the
‘THANK U NHS’ Spitfire over Southport Hospital today
The iconic WW2 aircraft was seen today flying briefly over Southport & Formby General Hospital Above: a long range shot of the Spitfire in action today. The Spitfire was covered with the
Graffiti vandals strike on Coastal Road
Graffiti vandalism was pictured last night on the junction of the Coastal Road and Liverpool Road in Woodvale. The vandalised board that is situated by the traffic lights is owed by the
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary searching for sponsors
Are you an animal lover, or do you know someone who is, but for any number of reasons you can’t have your own pet, or maybe live somewhere you don’t really get
Irresponsible beach visitors continue to bring problems
Sefton’s councillors recently expressed their disappointment at selfish individuals leaving heaps of garbage behind on our beaches and local sand dunes. Disposable barbecues and broken glass bottles are frequently left partially buried
Coronavirus conspiracy graffiti appears on Southport Coastal Road
Dangerous anti-mask campaigners have daubed potentially life-threatening graffiti on a busy main road in Southport. The sign which usually boasts a tourism promotion has been covered in graffiti reading ‘masks > vaccine
Freshfield level crossing closure causes long diversions
A busy level crossing outside Freshfield station will be closed this week causing a lengthy diversion and traffic issues. Network Rail are conducting “improvement work” in the on the level crossing next
Coast road closed until at least September
Essential works on the Coastal Road in Southport are continuing to help improve access for both cyclists and pedestrians. The works are part of the Southport East West Cycle Link improvement scheme
Aldi reveal plans for Formby site to rival Waitrose
Bosses at discount supermarket Aldi say they have their sights set on opening up a Formby store by 2025 The hugely popular budget supermarket chain has revealed their desire to open a
Postcode payout lands Formby residents cool £1k each
Five lucky residents in leafy Formby have landed a cool £1,000 each thanks to their postcodes. Two Jubilee Road neighbours netted the cash when L372HN was announced as a Daily Prize winner
Shifting sands reveal wartime artefacts buried for 75 years on the Sefton Coast
Part of a Second World War fighter aircraft found buried in sand dunes near Formby has been identified as an American plane that crashed in 1944. The piece of the aircraft was
DJ mixer seized as police tackle organised rave
Following community reports of a possible organised rave on Formby beach yesterday evening, we implemented a proactive operation to stop it taking place. The attached photo shows the equipment seized. Anyone attending
Tip top news as rubbish dumps reopen in Formby
Formby residents are overjoyed at the news their local tip will reopen next week. The Recycling Centres at Formby and Sefton Meadows will reopen next week with a new booking system in
Sefton officers recover drugs and cash following warrants in Southport and Formby
Officers targeting serious and organised crime in Sefton arrested four people and recovered drugs, cash and a cannabis farm yesterday, Thursday, 11 June. Following a warrant at an address in Formby, a
Drugs and cash seized in Formby
Sefton Targeted Team executed a search warrant in Formby, Thursday 11 June. Officers seized numerous bags of suspected Class A drugs, a large amount of cash and a money counter. A male
Woodvale charity: asking walkers to work on public footpath
The Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association (WACA) has met growing public criticism after a recent (16 April) posting on their Facebook page, which has been seen as flying in the face of