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Formby News for 30 September 2009

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Revealed: Where Sefton hopes to build 600 homes in Formby Sep 30 2009

GRASSY recreation areas, pubs, a school and churches are among valuable community resources targeted as potential sites for 600 new homes that MUST be built in Formby.Read

Sefton only has enough land for development to last a decade Sep 30 2009

SEFTON only has enough land for development to last 10 years, the council’s top planning chief has announced.Read

Merseyside Police say Altcar Lane garage blaze was arson Sep 30 2009

ARSONISTS have struck at a Formby garage destroying six cars.Read

Formby united at funeral of 'Colonel' Mary Creagh Sep 30 2009

THE Formby and Sefton establishment united last week for the funeral of ‘Colonel’ Mary Creagh who died on September 14, aged 89.Read

Southport Air Show thrills record-breaking crowd Sep 30 2009

A BREATH-TAKING aerial display thrilled the aviation enthusiasts who descended on the annual Southport Air Show over theweekend.Read

13-year-old punished for spray painting graffiti on Merseyside’s trains Sep 30 2009

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy has been given an eight-month referral order after pleading guilty to daubing trains in Merseyside with graffiti.Read

Ainsdale actress Sophie Abelson on her starring role as nurse Cherry Malone in the daytime soap, Doctors Sep 30 2009

THERE is a reason one of the boffins at the BBC was ordered to invent the iPlayer – it’s so people with jobs can watch Doctors.Read

Southport councillor attacks media guidelines set to be introduced by Sefton Council Sep 30 2009

LOCAL politicians could pass controversial issues in private without the public knowing how they voted.Read

Battle of Britain reception at RAF Woodvale Sep 30 2009

RAF veterans, cadets and friends of Woodvale gathered at the airbase to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.Read

Sparkling success for Formby Cricket, Hockey and Squash Club Glitter Ball Sep 30 2009

FORMBY Cricket, Hockey and Squash Club received a £5,000 boost on Saturday night after a fundraising event described as a 'sparkling success'.Read

Children praised for completing Sefton Summer Reading Challenge Sep 30 2009

MORE than 250 primary school children were praised for completing the Sefton Summer Reading Challenge.Read

Formby caravan enthusiasts praised by Anglesey Tourist Board Sep 30 2009

A FORMBY couple who have helped make caravanning cool have been praised by tourist bosses on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales.Read

New shopping service for Formby unveiled Sep 30 2009

A MAJOR new source of help for older Formby residents who are unable to shop for themselves has been officially unveiled.Read

Hightown farmer clears two lorry loads of fly-tipped rubbish Sep 30 2009

A FARMER took the issue of fly-tipping into his own hands by collecting two lorry loads of rubbish.Read

Former England circket star Phil de Freitas guest speaker at Hightown Cricket Club annual dinner Sep 30 2009

FORMER England cricket star Phil De Freitas will be the guest speaker at Hightown Cricket Club’s annual dinner on Thursday, October 8.Read

Angry Formby mum speaks out after her son’s A-level offer is withdrawn by KGV College Sep 30 2009

KGV College has been accused by angry parents of carrying out a cull of A-level students it fears will fail to make the grade.Read

New Boots pharmacy opens in former Formby Times office Sep 30 2009

A RIBBON cutting ceremony marked the opening of ‘your local Boots pharmacy’ in Formby Village. Read

Second wave of swine flu is on its way back to Merseyside Sep 30 2009

A NORTH WEST health chief said a second wave of swine flu was definitely on the way to Merseyside, but could not say when.Read

Formby Environmental news Sep 30 2009

ARE you a gardening enthusiast or do you need something to get you started?Read

Sefton Council is eyeing up huge job cuts in a bid to save £25m by 2012 Sep 30 2009

SEFTON Council is eyeing up huge job cuts in a bid to save £25m by 2012, the Formby Times can reveal.Read

Former president of Formby British Legion Mary Creagh passes away Sep 30 2009

REG Yorke has paid a personal tribute to the life of Mary Creagh who has sadly passed away.Read

Sefton residents ask to pay for council grave plots in installments Sep 30 2009

CONCERNED residents have approached Sefton Council over paying for grave plots in instalments.Read

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