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Why gardening on a budget is often better for the environment

AS the recession continues, with more cutbacks and job losses on the cards, many people are still tightening their belts - but there are easy ways to save money on gardening.Read

Appeal for mobile phone after Formby Freshfield pub murder

POLICE investigating the alleged murder of a man at a Merseyside pub want to find the person with the victim’s mobile phone.Read

Police appeal for help in tracing mobile phone of Formby dad Christopher Shackleton

DETECTIVES investigating the death of a man in Formby in July are appealing for the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of his mobile phone.Read

Liverpool teen burglar caught breaking into two Formby homes

A TEEN burglar broke into two Formby homes – just five days after being freed from jail for similar offences.Read

PC found guilty of killing son of Merseybeat musician by driving carelessly on Rainford bypass

A FORMBY police officer was convicted of accidentally killing the son of a Merseybeat pop star by driving into his path on a dual carriageway.Read

Formby police officer bailed following death of 42-year-old dad in Freshfield pub brawl

A POLICE officer was bailed until January after being arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Christopher Shackleton’s death.Read

Formby family relief at Tony Johnson trial acquittal

THE mother of one of the men acquitted during the Tony Johnson murder trial says her family was “put through the wringer” in the months following the incident.Read

RAF flypast at funeral of Formby war hero Edward George Jackson

THE funeral of Formby war hero Ted Jackson took place on Thursday in the village.Read

The Big Interview with Lisa Ingram, who will jump out of a plane at 5,000ft to save abandoned greyhounds in Spain

AN animal lover is preparing to hurl herself out of a plane at 5,000ft – all because of her love of ‘galgos’ (Spanish greyhounds).Read

New home hope for family of Formby man left brain damaged after nightclub incident

NEW hope is on the horizon for the family of a young man from Formby who was left brain damaged after an incident outside a nightclub.Read

Enjot free family fun at Duke Street Park this weekend

COME rain or shine the Churches Together Family Fun Day will be in full swing this weekend.Read

MP Bill Esterson calls for cash to fun sea defences in Formby

FORMBY’S MP Bill Esterson has vowed to fight for government assurance that funding will be made available for sea defences in Sefton Central.Read

Thousands of Mersey parents face bigger school dinners bill

PARENTS in Formby face forking out more for school meals next term.Read

Organisers have high hopes for Woodvale International Rally this weekend

TICKETS for Woodvale International Rally are selling fast, and organisers are promising this year to be bigger and better than ever.Read

NHS Wirral launch campaign to increase breastfeeding rates

A BREASTFEEDING campaign has been launched in Merseyside to encourage mums to ditch the bottle.Read

Southport residents will be able to ask health bosses about new health plans

FORMBY residents will be able to ask health bosses about plans to create seamless care services for local people.Read

Girls warned to vaccinate against cervical cancer before they are 18

GIRLS reaching their 18th birthday are warned time is running out to protect themselves from cervical cancer.Read

Police’s Operation Handle test unlocked homes at homes in Formby and across Sefton

FAMILIES with unlocked doors were in for a real shock as police barged in to warn about burglaries.Read

Knowsley Hall to hold annual public open days this month

A SPECTACULAR stately home, Knowsley Hall is well known for its fascinating structure, classic Georgian facade and some fine Jacobean, baroque and Victorian interiors.Read

Firefighting motorbikes coming to Southport’s steets this summer

A FLEET of firefighting motorcycles could be heading for Formby to answer emergency calls.Read

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