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Major Sefton and Lancashire police operation sees 21 arrests and 12 vehicles seized

Charity make fresh appeal for information about foot washed up on beach

A CHARITY made a new appeal for information today after the discovery of a foot on Hightown Beach four years ago. Read

Howard Kendall turn on Formby's Christmas lights

Everton FC legend Howard Kendall ushers in Formby's Christmas season

BLUE legend Howard Kendall switched on the Formby Christmas lights last night. Read

Major Sefton and Lancashire police operation sees 21 arrests and 12 vehicles seized

Merseyside Police release statement about officers named on BNP list

MERSEYSIDE Police have released a statement after one of their male officers was named on a BNP membership list leaked on to the internet. Read

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We launch our campaign to get you shopping local

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

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Formby’s village nativity new star this year - Callum the camel

INTRODUCING the star of this year’s Village Nativity – Callum the camel! Read

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Formby youth centre volunteers plea

A NEW youth centre will open in Formby in January – but local volunteers are desperately needed to help run it. Read

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EFC legend Howard Kendall is to switch on Formby’s Christmas lights

HOWARD Kendall will turn on Formby’s Christmas lights tomorrow. Read

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Liverpool FC star striker Fernando Torres meets a four-legged footballer called Hank in Formby

FORGET the Carling Cup – Liverpool FC star striker Fernando Torres met his match when he took on a four-legged footballer called Hank in Formby recently. Read

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Unity call as Sefton Council faces budget cuts

A ROW has erupted as Sefton councillors try to thrash out budget cuts to keep the council tax rise to three per cent. Read

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Powerhouse plans discussed at Altcar Parish Council meeting

MEMBERS of little Altcar Parish Council have discussed plans for apartments to be built on the site of the former Powerhouse. Read

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Formby artists’ annual Autumn Art Exhibition was a huge success with more than 650 visitors

THE Association of Formby Artists’ 89th Autumn Art Exhibition has been hailed a great success with 246 original paintings and small crafts on view. Read

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Formby opera singer, Rosa Mannion, will perform at a carol concert in aid of Jospice

JOSPICE will make sure the festive season gets off to a magical start with a carol concert at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Waterloo. Read

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Two brothers from Formby, Jack and Christopher Hannah, stole the show at the Southport Festival of Drama and Music

TWO brothers from Formby stole the show at the recent Southport Festival of Drama and Music. Read

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Under-age drinkers in Formby being sent text messages from police

BLUETOOTH technology has been used to beam anti-booze messages to underage drinkers in Formby. Read

Cadets from Woodvale’s 611 Squadron celebrated their ‘Passing Out’ at a special parade

CADETS from Woodvale’s 611 Squadron celebrated their Passing Out at a special parade on November 12. Read

Waitrose shoppers in Formby support local charities

THREE local charities have received donations generated from Waitrose shoppers. Read

Reunion for St Mary’s College students at Liverpool Marriott

FORMBY-based former pupils of St Mary's College in Crosby are convening for the school's second reunion dinner dance this weekend. Read

Sefton Medical Association holds dinner dance at Formby Hall Golf Club

SEFTON Local Medical Association held its annual dinner dance at Formby Hall Golf Club. Read

Village sign for Little Altcar given a makeover

A SIGN welcoming visitors to Little Altcar has been given a makeover. Read

Formby mechanic’s retirement joy

A FORMBY mechanic has moved down a gear to enjoy retirement after more than 40 years with the same company. Read

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