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Driver admits part in Formby crash which killed electrician

THE family of Formby man killed in a road accident say they “don’t bare any grudges” against the man convicted of his death.Read

Formby drunk sentenced for beating partner

A DRUNKEN businessman attacked his partner in a frenzied assault at a Formby flat has been spared jail.Read

Formby choir master jailed for molesting girls

A FORMER school teacher and choir master, who had sex with a 15-year-old girl and sexually molested a younger girl, has been jailed for three years.Read

Bob Wright, Little Crosby community hero, dies aged 71

TRIBUTES have been paid to South Sefton community hero Bob Wright, who has died aged 71.Read

Stephen Gerrard releases debut album entitled Gypsy Wood

FORMBY’S Stephen Gerrard has had rave reviews following his latest achievement.Read

Anne Williams will meet Hillsborough Independent Panel

THE mother of Hillsborough victim Kevin Williams is to meet the panel that will make public key secret documents relating to the 1989 tragedy.Read

Formby woman pleads guilty to drink driving

A WOMAN’S defence when she was caught over the drink drive limit was that she was going to pick up her “suicidal” friend.Read

Icy weather ‘caused’ broken bones in Southport

THE CHRISTMAS cold snap saw a surge in patients attending Southport Hospital with broken bones.Read

David Cameron brings General Election fight to Sefton Central

CONSERVATIVE Party leader David Cameron is bringing the General Election fight to the North West’s Labour heartlands.Read

Formby Soroptimists fill 52 shoeboxes for children

THE Brows Lane Formby home of veterinary surgeon Pat Usher was turned into a packing centre for an evening as Pat and her fellow Soroptimists filled 52 shoeboxes for children overseas.Read

Labour wait on candidate for Sefton Central

THE Labour Party is still waiting for a decision to be made on whether there will be an all women or an open shortlist over the candidate selection process.Read

Hundreds attend Formby Christmas lights switch on

THE football favourites who turned on Formby’s Christmas lights also had a few words to say about the beautiful game.Read

Guide to Sefton's voluntary, community and faith sector launched

A MAJOR new guide to Sefton’s voluntary, community and faith sector has been launched in the borough.Read

Former BBC director-general Lord John Birt is VIP guest

FORMER BBC director-general Lord John Birt was the main speaker at the Friends of St Mary’s reunion.Read

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Formby barbers back in business after car crashes into it

A BARBERS that closed after a car crashed into it seven months ago is back in business.Read

Research findings show Formby is Pudsey Bear’s biggest supporter

More people in Formby regularly donate to BBC Children in Need than any other place in the UK. Nearly three-quarters (73.9%) of people regularly donate to the charity and just under half (48.3%) of people surveyed in Formby intend to donate the same amount this year. Children from St Luke’s and teaching staff are pictured here in their Pudsey spotted clothes and scarves. The telethon is back on our screens on Friday, November 20 Photo by Suzy James Code SJ141108L-1Read

Top gong awarded to Formby boys

FORMBY boys Ben Whittington and Matthew Dryden have been awarded an Arkwright Scholarship.Read

Claire Curtis-Thomas says ‘Brown lacks appeal’

OUTGOING MP Claire Curtis-Thomas has hit out at Prime Minster Gordon Brown’s lack of leadership qualities.Read

Writer John Keith prepared for football stage

RESPECTED writer and broadcaster John Keith is preparing for a busy winter presenting his football stage shows The Dixie Dean Story and The Bill Shankly Story with a massive date at Liverpool’s Empire Theatre looming in December.Read

MP expenses hate mail forced Claire Curtis-Thomas to stand down at next General Election

HATE mail over expense claims made by Formby MP Claire Curtis-Thomas pushed her into standing down at the next General Election.Read

Author Profile

Mark is a reporter for the Crosby Herald and Bootle Times with specific responsibility for Litherland and Netherton. While also covering general news stories and features, he covers education writing the School Days section. 0151 282 8120

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