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Lyndsay Young

Lyndsay Young

Coroner records open verdict over death of Christopher Shackleton who was punched by a police officer and later died

A CORONER recorded an open verdict over the death of a Formby father who was punched by a police officer and later died.Read

Runaway horse flung rider from its back on Formby beach, crossed the River Alt and evaded capture twice before ending up in Little Crosby

A RUNAWAY horse fled from Formby beach after throwing a rider from its back.Read

Crime-busting vehicle is helping to thwart thieves in Formby

A CRIME prevention car was on display in Formby urging people not to become prey to thieves.Read

Governors vote in favour of Formby secondary schools becoming academies

GOVERNORS have voted in favour of both Formby secondary schools becoming academies.Read

Formby woman’s 133 cards for her 100th birthday

A WOMAN who taught needlework to many children and is still knitting has celebrated her 100th birthday.Read

Thornton to Switch Island Link Road expected to be built by 2012

MAJOR plans to build an £18.6m Thornton to Switch Island Link Road have been given the go-ahead.Read

Mother who fell in love with Rwanda to return there

A MOTHER who fell in love with Rwanda will return to the country that captured her heart.Read

Deadline extended for Sefton’s Got Talent after entries pour in

THE deadline for entries for Sefton’s Got Talent has been extended following a huge response from applicants.Read

Parents rally in mass protest in Southport against proposed closure of Sure Start children’s centres

SCORES of parents rallied in a protest march against plans to axe Sure Start children’s centres.Read

New Pizza Express to open in Formby bringing new jobs

A PIZZA Express restaurant it set to open in Formby.Read

Computer scam targeting people in Southport

A COMPUTER scam is targeting residents in Sefton and Trading Standards is warning residents to be on their guard.Read

Plans for a £50k regeneration scheme in Formby

FORMBY Parish Council has earmarked £50k to revamp the area over the next four years.Read

Formby parish councillor tells of college days on stage with former room mate Pete Postlethwaite

A PARISH councillor who once shared a house and stage with the late Pete Postlethwaite has paid tribute to the actor.Read

Justin Lee Collins hails work of Formby slimming group leaders at award ceremony

COMEDIAN Justin Lee Collins joined Formby slimming group leaders at a special award ceremony.Read

Brave King Charles spaniel Ted is crowned most festive pet

IT IS an extra special victory for the pooch who has been crowned the winner of our festive pet competition.Read

Formby campaigner in battle for better road links to Ormskirk Hospital

A CAMPAIGNER’S battle to improve road links to Ormskirk Hospital has been backed by the Sefton Central MP.Read

Revellers in Sefton are urged to take measures to stay safe over Christmas

REVELLERS are being urged to stay safe and report any crimes over the party season.Read

Merseyside Police urges domestic violence victims not to suffer in silence

WHILE Christmas is a period of celebration for many families it is a time of misery for victims of domestic abuse.Read

Text messages will be sent to revellers in Sefton as part of a safety campaign over Christmas

MESSAGES will be sent out to mobile phones alerting them of the dangers of excessive drinking over Christmas.Read

Youngsters across the borough are called on to take part in Sefton’s Got Talent

MOVE over X Factor – Sefton’s Got Talent is here.Read

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Senior reporter at the Crosby Herald and Bootle Times, also writing for work for the Southport Visiter, Midweek Visiter, Formby Times, Skelmersdale Advertiser, Ormskirk Advertiser, Liverpool ECHO and Liverpool Daily Post. Her direct line is: 01704 398 352.