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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
20th January 2021

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
9th January 2021

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
2nd January 2021

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
24th November 2020

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
2nd October 2020

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
22nd September 2020

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
27th August 2020

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
3rd August 2020

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
9th July 2020

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
25th June 2020

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
16th June 2020

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
12th June 2020