
Drone images reveal devastation after Formby wildfires
Fires broke out on the Sefton Coast, a sanctuary for rare species
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Fires broke out on the Sefton Coast, a sanctuary for rare species

A well known company is making a comeback to the Merseyside seaside town

The National Trust said the scorched ground will stay 'hot for days'

Six fire engines are in attendance at the scene

Strong winds drove the fire through the dunes and thick gorse

Jake Wynne only started his own business just seven weeks ago

The new parent company behind Emily’s said things will "continue as normal" for customers

Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre said it was "heartbreaking" that it may lose its cancer navigator service

Barry Calder was given a hero's welcome by hundreds of people today

Christopher Cave 'crudely and blatantly abused the trust placed in him as a police officer'

"They have kept him alive, but without help they can't continue to"
Formby mortgage firm donates £20 per case to support women facing abuse, funding vital services through Reverse North West.

The red squirrel population at National Trust Formby reached a 17-year low in 2025

Calls for tougher consequences have come following the death of Chiedza Nyanjowa

It's heartbreaking to hear about the tragic incident near our beloved Formby beach. An MP is now calling for urgent action to tackle illegal parking in the area, aiming to prevent further tragedies and keep our community safe.

The teenager had been playing volleyball with her cousins on Formby beach when she got into difficulty

Chiedza Nyanjowa, 15, from Cheshire died in hospital five days after being pulled from the water at Formby Beach during the bank holiday weekend

Chiedza Nyanjowa couldn't swim, and got swept out to sea when she tried to rescue a ball from the waves

Sefton Central's MP has confirmed a review has been launched into the events surrounding the death

Chiedza Nyanjowa died in hospital on Saturday, five days after Tara Oswick helped give her the chance of life