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Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson

Labour set to take Sefton Council control

SEFTON council leader elect Peter Dowd will urge the government to give Sefton a fairer deal.Read

Another defeat for Conservative Debi Jones

CONSERVATIVE Debi Jones says she will “have to wait and see” if she is to stand in another election, following last week’s defeat in the local voting.Read

Athletic youngsters pleased as Sefton Triathlon raises £52K

ATHLETIC youngsters cheered as it was revealed the Sefton Triathlon raised £52,000 for good causes.Read

Jamie Carragher testimonial mascots up for auction

YOUNGSTERS could win a chance of walking out onto Anfield’s hallowed turf to celebrate Jamie Carragher’s testimonial year.Read

Volunteers heralded for outstanding contribution to local community

COMMITTED volunteers from Formby have been heralded for their outstanding contribution to the local community.Read

New mayor of Sefton wants a musical future for borough’s children

THE new Mayor of Sefton has confessed to being an ABBA fan – and she wants to make her love of music her mayoral theme.Read

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson talks to Mark Johnson

NEW Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson romped home to a convincing victory in the new Sefton Central seat.Read

Labour celebrates council gains in Sefton

LABOUR took two seats from its rivals in Sefton as the party’s strong performance in Merseyside continued.Read

Bootle pupils fight to secure Mersey coastline’s future

ECO-MINDED youngsters planted special grass in a bid to safeguard the Mersey coastline.Read

Liverpool FC legend Mark Lawrenson backs ex-Formby player’s cause

LIVERPOOL FC legend Mark Lawrenson will this week reveal his football secrets.Read

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

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

Icy weather ‘caused’ broken bones in Southport

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

Author Profile

Liverpool-born Mark is an award-winning journalist covering news on Merseyside. Mark won Scoop of the Year 2010 in the North West of England Newspaper Awards and the 2009 Merseyside and Cheshire Scoop of the Year. You can call Mark in confidence on 0151 472 2407 or contact him at mark.johnson@liverpool.com