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Sefton Sea Cadets vow to carry on despite fourth break-in

SEFTON Sea Cadets feel they are being 'targeted' after the fourth break-in at their Litherland club house in two years.Read

Residents demand action over Seaforth Castle safety

THE community that surrounds the Seaforth Castle fear the derelict pub is a threat to public safety.Read

Crosby shopkeeper chases armed racist thug out of shop

A LITHERLAND shopkeeper has told how he chased an armed thug from his business after suffering racist abuse.Read

Crosby shopkeeper vows to bounce back after raiders strip store

A CROSBY shopkeeper is vowing to bounce back after a gang raided her shop and stole everything including the CCTV.Read

'Spiderman' burglar steals thousands of cigarettes

A LITHERLAND shopkeeper has been left sickened after a Spiderman-style burglar broke in to his business and stole thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes.Read

On-the-run drug dealer apprehended after routine traffic stop

A DRUG dealer who had been on the run for ten years was arrested last week after a routine traffic stop in Crosby.Read

Crosby mother of three feels 'violated' after another woman stole purse with £200 in it from her baby's buggy

A CROSBY mother-of-three feels 'violated' after another woman stole a purse with £200 in it from her baby's buggy.Read

Family ravaged by heroin use talk to Crosby Herald about drugs, methadone and counselling

A LITHERLAND family devastated by heroin has spoken to the Crosby Herald about the hell of drugs and the vital role played by the Lighthouse Project in helping them overcome addiction.Read

Thug jailed at Liverpool Crown Court for horrific attack

A MAN left with brain damage from an horrific street attack has told how he wishes his tormentor meets the same fate -and how he is battling to rebuild his life.Read

Waterloo family slams closure of Lighthouse Project in Bootle

AN ADDICT’S sister from Waterloo has spoken of her fears after the closure of the Lighthouse Project’s offices in Bootle.Read

Woman feels conned over dog attack

ANDREA Mears fears she has been conned by the man whose dog was responsible for the savage beach attack on her terrier.Read

Grandad swaps Jaguar XJS and now dreams of owning Chieftan tank

DAVID De Roos swapped his Jaguar XJS for an armoured car at RAF Woodvale fourteen years ago and has not looked back since.Read

Ince Blundell Scarecrow tradition lives on

Les Potts who lives on Lady Green Lane in Ince Blundell made a significant contribution to the village’s annual scarecrow display.This year he created a welder complete with mask Code NARead

Corsby lifeguards to the rescue after vicious dog attack

A MUM-OF-TWO has publicly thanked the lifeguards who saved her blind dog from being savaged to death on Crosby beach.Read

Crosby Hotel hosts Help for Heroes day

CROSBY came out in force on Sunday to support a pub’s Help for Heroes event.Read

Motorists face roadwork disruptions in Crosby

MOTORISTS using the A565 in Crosby will face disruptions from August 17 when maintenance work begins.Read

Family mourns death of Crosby man James Pinnington on Highland mountain

THE family of Crosby man James Pinnington want to thank the good Samaritan who tried in vain to save his life on a Highland mountain.Read

Big Brother star Craig Phillips met Crosby's finest ever lollipop man at NHS awards

BIG Brother personality Craig Phillips met ‘Britain’s Bravest Lollipop Man’ when he appeared at the NHS Sefton Staff Awards.Read

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Brave lollipop man's Liverpool FC title wish

AN AWARD-winning lollipop man diagnosed with terminal cancer is preparing to wave goodbye to the pupils at Ursuline Primary School for what could be the last time.Read

Daughter pays tribute to Crosby piano teacher Annie Jones who has died aged 97

A PROUD daughter has paid tribute to her mother who died aged 97.Read

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Tom is a reporter for the Formby Times. He produces news and features on the Formby, Freshfield and Hightown areas. 01704 398 002

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