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Appeal to find fake Liverpool vicar who failed to answer police bail

A FRESH appeal was launched to find a bogus vicar suspected of stealing tens of thousands of pounds in European grant funding destined for Merseyside’s most vulnerable.Read

Bill Esterson’s Westminster Diary: 04/08/10

PARLIAMENT broke up for summer recess last week. But before it did, the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition government rushed through its controversial Academies Bill.Read

Golfers score hole in one for Woodlands Hospice

A HOSPICE which helps families in Formby and across Sefton has scored a fundraising hole in one thanks to teams of generous golfers.Read

Sefton police issue more than 1,100 fines to motorists caught on mobiles

POLICE issued 1,158 fines to motorists in Sefton using mobile phones at the wheel over the past year.Read

Coastal fishing industry struggling to cope with demand

OUR coastal fishing industry cannot cope with demand, a report said today.Read

Bin rounds and recycling rates: a load of rubbish?

ALTERNATE weekly collection– or reducing bin collections to once a fortnight – has been one of the hottest topics for our readers over the last few years.Read

Outdoor fun for all the family - Sefton parks activity days

GET set for outdoor activities with a series of summer fun days across Sefton parks.Read

Local tycoon plans to restore Formby’s powerhouse to former glory

AS the 10m development project at Formby's Powerhouse begins to move forward perhaps now is the time to look back at the building's history.Read

Summer holiday guide for school children

IT’S that time of year again where you need to keep the children entertained.Read

Busy Bees Nursery grow garden for RHS Show at Tatton Park

CHILDREN at Busy Bees Day Nursery in Formby helped create this colourful garden at a major flower show.Read

Formby schools and nurseries sunflower success for Queenscourt hospice

FOUR Formby Primary Schools and three nurseries helped out a hospice by growing sunflowers.Read

Formby police officer arrested on suspicion of murder after Freshfield pub brawl death

A POLICE officer was last night questioned on suspicion of murdering a 42-year-old dad who died following a Merseyside pub brawl.Read

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

A POLICE officer was found guilty of accidentally killing the son of a Merseybeat pop star by driving into his path on a dual carriageway.Read

Man dies after Formby pub brawl

A MAN died in hospital today following a weekend pub brawl.Read

Man, 42, dies after brawl in Formby pub

A MAN died in hospital today following a weekend pub brawl.Read

Man, 42, dies after brawl in Formby pub

A MAN died in hospital today following a weekend pub brawl.Read

Killer of Southport dad Tony Johnson jailed for a minimum of 10 years

A FORMBY man is beginning a life sentence behind bars after being found guilty of murdering a 47-year-old father in Southport town centre in December last year.Read

The lead detective in the murder of Southport dad Tony Johnson praised the victim’s family for their “amazing courage”

THE lead detective in the Tony Johnson case last night has praised the victim’s family for their “amazing courage”.Read

Two thousands Sefton Council workers face pay cuts under equal pay legislatino

TWO thousand council workers face pay cuts as Sefton removes discrimination from its salary scales.Read

Internet blessing for newlyweds after bride is stranded overseas

GUESTS watched a bride and groom take their blessing vows over the internet after she was left stranded overseas.Read

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