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Range High School crowned sports school of the year for third year running

RANGE High School was crowned sports school of the year for the third year running.Read

Formby High pupils take on International Baccalaureate rather than A-Levels

TWO keen students decided to take on the prestigious International Baccalaureate rather than doing A-Levels.Read

Formby dog trainer offers free safety classes for schools

A DOG safety expert is offering free training courses to all schools in Formby in a bid to bring down the number of dog attacks.Read

The Victorian glory of Formby’s Grapes Hotel

THIS week Formby Civic Society wish to highlight the Victorian splendour of the Grapes Hotel on the corner of Green Lane.Read

It’s Our World: Enjoy ‘glamping’ in the great outdoors

THERE'S nothing like a night under canvas to get you out and enjoying the great outdoors. From a patch of land within these shores or somewhere further afield there's so much family fun to be had, much more than in a plush apartment or a five-star affair.Read

Formby gardener wins gold medal at RHS Show

WHEN Tony Heywood took inspiration from his home town for his conceptual garden, he had no idea that it would win him a gold medal for his efforts.Read

Focus on: Recycling, not flytipping

FLYTIPPING, or the illegal dumping of waste, is a serious problem in the UK, costing nearly £74 million a year to clean up, according to government figures.Read

Green flags awards for Sefton’s parks

PARKS act as ‘green lungs’ in our most built-up areas and are important to people. Today, a record number of Green Flag and Pennant Awards will be given to some of the best parks and green spaces in the country – 264 in the North West, up from 244 in 2009.Read

Green and gorgeous: great days out

PREPARATIONS are now well underway for Knowsley Flower Show, the largest free horticultural event in the North West.Read

Police officer appears in court over death of Merseybeat star’s son on Rainford bypass

A MOTORCYCLIST died after hitting an unmarked police car which pulled straight into the fast lane of a busy main road, a court heard.Read

Royal Birkdale employee who gossiped about golf club secretary’s alleged affair loses claim for unfair dismissal

A GOLF club secretary’s PA who claimed she was sacked for gossiping about her boss’s affair lost her appeal for unfair dismissal.Read

Recovering Rev Harry Ross cheered up by Everton FC and Liverpool FC fans

EVERTON FC’s chaplain has thanked Merseysiders – both Blues and Reds – for their good wishes after he suffered a minor heart attack.Read

Formby killer James Thompson ordered to serve a minimum of 10 years after murdering dad-of-two in Southport street

THE dad of a good Samaritan murdered after trying to help two distressed teenage girls today said his family went to “hell and back”.Read

Merseyside weather warning - get the latest information

AFTER the floods of Tuesday, the Met Office has issued another serious weather warning today.Read

Merseyside gardeners win top awards at RHS show

THE Albert Dock provided the inspiration for the winning garden at the RHS Show Tatton Park.Read

Elderly motorist reverses car in to post box in Formby

CHAOS came to Formby village on Friday when an elderly driver reversed his car in to a postbox.Read

Shock Sefton Council compensation payouts revealed

FORMBY taxpayers coughed up £7.83 compensation to a borough resident whose car was ‘damaged’ by a council employee.Read

Man denies responsibility for Anthony Johnson Southport death

THE second of two men accused of kicking another man to death in Southport has denied responsibility.Read

Tesco drops prices at Formby petrol station

TESCO petrol prices been slashed in Formby in the wake of drivers’ efforts to get a fair price for their fuel.Read

Sefton Council failing targets for staff sick days

EMPLOYEES at Sefton Council racked up an average of 11-and-a-half sick days each within three months.Read

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