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Dog attack agony of Formby post worker bitten on his round Jun 24 2009

A POSTMAN has told of his terror after a German shepherd dog attacked him as he delivered mail.Read

Resident calls for action over traffic chaos at Formby National Trust site Jun 24 2009

A RESIDENT fears traffic tailbacks caused by visitors to Formby’s National Trust site could endanger lives.Read

Residents fight Formby restaurant’s midnight alcohol bid Jun 24 2009

RESIDENTS are campaigning against a Formby restaurant’s bid to sell alcohol until midnight, seven days a week.Read

Sefton council must find £10m efficiency savings by April Jun 24 2009

SEFTON chief executive Margaret Carney today gave the Formby Times a frank and forthright insight into the £10m cuts threat facing the borough and the people who live and work in it.Read

Anger as Southport Hospital midwifery unit re-opens in Ormskirk Jun 24 2009

A MIDWIFE-LED care unit that shut in Southport in 2005 is set to be re-opened in Ormskirk.Read

Liz Smith remembers her friends from Formby Lawn Tennis Club Jun 24 2009

THIS week the column is indebted to Liz Smith, who got in touch after recognising her friends in a Times Past photograph.Read

Consumers in Formby warned: Beware high pressure cold callers Jun 24 2009

CONSUMERS in Formby are being warned of doorstep call callers who are knocking at homes offering prize draw tickets in exchange for addresses and telephone numbers.Read

Campaigners protest against Kings Close planning application Jun 24 2009

MEMBERS of Sefton Planning Committee on a site visit to Formby met with campaigners protesting about a planning application.Read

Offenders will pick up litter from Hightown beach as part of the Community Payback Scheme Jun 24 2009

OFFENDERS will be cleaning up Hightown beach as part of the Community Payback Scheme.Read

Formby residents asked to help decide if the borough gets an elected Mayor Jun 24 2009

FORMBY residents are being asked their views on whether Sefton should have an elected Mayor.Read

Three hundred arrests in Merseyside Police crackdown on crime Jun 24 2009

MORE than 300 people were arrested during a night crackdown on booze-related crime.Read

Hopes of government U-turn on water bills for local churches dashed Jun 24 2009

HOPES of a government U-turn to save local churches from huge hikes in water bills have been dashed.Read

Edge Hill College open day Jun 24 2009

EDGE Hill University hosts an open day for prosepctive students next Wednesday (June 24) from 2-8pm at its Ormskirk campus.Read

Hightown neighbours battle to keep green space Jun 24 2009

A GROUP of neighbours have gathered together to voice their concern at the possible extension to a pathway at the back of their homes.Read

Southport people invited to a special ‘home Gold Party’ Jun 24 2009

FORMBY people are being invited to turn their gold into hard cash with a special event taking place this week.Read

Grandad Robin Baynes to take part in Sefton triathlon in honour of his son Jun 24 2009

A LOVING Formby man will compete in this Saturday’s Sefton Triathlon in honour of his new grandson born three months premature.Read

Sefton Council warning for Southport dog owners Jun 24 2009

‘BAG It, Tie It and Bin It’ is the message from dog wardens in Sefton in relation to dog fouling.Read

Volunteers wanted to give a few spare hours to a Formby charity shop in aid of Claire House children’s hospice Jun 24 2009

RESIDENTS are being called on to give a few spare hours to help raise money for terminally ill children.Read

Range High pupil Jessica Smith attends climate change conference in China with Ed Miliband MP Jun 24 2009

INTERNATIONAL climate champion Jessica Emily looks destined for greater things after visiting China with Ed Miliband.Read

Keeping Formby down to earth Jun 24 2009

SUMMER is here and it’s the perfect time to get out into the garden and creating your own green oasis. More and more people are growing their own fruit and vegetables, and demand for recycled compost at council giveaways has reached an all-time high.Read

Go green at this summer’s festivals Jun 24 2009

MUSIC lovers will be flocking to Glastonbury this weekend, and now the Merseyside based Energy Saving Trust has produced festival eco-chic guide, so you can save the planet one gig at a time...Read

Formby Wildlife Walk this Sunday Jun 24 2009

It’s a guided walk through the sand dunes, woodlands and beach landscapes at Lifeboat Road – and a great chance to find out more about the flora and fauna, as well as the local history.Read

Town halls in Sefton to celebrate Armed Forces Day Jun 24 2009

SPECIAL flags are being flown at Sefton’s town halls to mark the first ever Armed Forces Day.Read

Beatles Day: Is painting your fab forte? Jun 24 2009

YOUNG Fab Four fans have a chance to get involved in this year’s Beatles Day and win prizes too.Read

Hospital helipad Sefton Council planning debate Jun 24 2009

PATIENTS could soon be flown to Southport Hospital for emergency care if planning bosses give a new helipad the go-ahead.Read

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