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Bertram Nowell Williams with his card from the Queen

Former Formby man celebrates his 100th birthday with a special message from the Queen

THERE were celebrations all round when a former Formby man recently turned 100.Read

Formby people with kidney failure may not need to travel to Liverpool for dialysis with the opening of a new renal unit in Southport

FORMBY people with kidney failure may not need to travel to Liverpool for dialysis with the opening of a new renal unit in Southport.Read

Buy a ticket to wedded bliss with a ride on the Formby ‘love bus’

FORMBY Romeos (and Rome-ettes) will have the chance to pop the question this Valentine’s Day aboard the ‘love bus’.Read

Man dressed in red bra asked girl, 13, to have sex with him in bushes

A FORMBY man dressed in red ladies’ underwear asked a schoolgirl to have sex with him in the bushes.Read

Writing follows civic duties

FORMER Mayor’s attendant Fred McCann has penned his first novel.Read

Help animal charity boost its work with calendar

PICK up a calendar from any Freshfield Animal Rescue Centre or shop in Sefton and help the charity boost its good work in 2009.Read

Sefton forges greater links with Lancashire

SEFTON Council members have met with their colleagues in Lancashire councils to discuss collaborative work across boundaries.Read

NHS Sefton aims to raise awareness of antibiotics overuse

A CAMPAIGN launched by NHS Sefton aims to raise awareness of the dangers of overuse of antibiotics.Read

We launch our campaign to get you shopping local

CHRISTMAS shopping season officially begins tomorrow when Formby’s lights are switched on.Read

Martin Melia is nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award

FORMBY’S retired Neighbourhood Inspector Martin Melia is nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award for more than 30 years of excellent police work.Read

Formby's Christmas light switched on date

FORMBY’S Christmas lights will be switched on on Thursday, November 20.Read

Parents in Formby encouraged to vaccinate against measles after a recent outbreak in Liverpool

PARENTS in Formby are encouraged to vaccinate their children against measles after a recent outbreak of the disease in Liverpool.Read

Duke Street Park play area in line for £50k makeover

DUKE Street park play area has been ear-marked for a £50,000 refurbishment.Read

Formby shop owner wins award for caring service

A FORMBY shoe shop owner has won a prestigious award for outstanding customer service to disabled children.Read

Clampdown across Sefton on fake ID and teen boozers

UNDERAGE drinkers and smokers are being targeted across Sefton with new equipment designed to spot fake IDs.Read

Visitors discover the marvellous Georgian architecture of St Peter’s Church, Formby

ST PETER’S open day welcomed visitors to marvel at the church’s Georgian architecture.Read

Marvelling at St Peter’s Georgian architecture

ST PETER’S open day welcomed visitors to marvel at the church’s Georgian architecture.Read

Bus stop teens cause nuisance for Formby residents

SMITHY Green residents are calling for an end to noise and litter caused by gangs of teenagers hanging around the bus stop near their homes.Read

Formby puppy selling scam warning

DOG lovers in Formby are being warned about conmen selling puppies that don’t even exist.Read

Flight of memories at RAF Woodvale

PAST and present members of an RAF flight group celebrated their 50th anniversary with a reunion at RAF Woodvale.Read

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Katie is a reporter for The Southport Vsiiter, covering all aspects of news for the North Sefton area. 01704 398 274

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