Formby2 Dec 2025Reindeer found on beach after escaping during 'Christmas Eve trial run'Buddy the reindeer sparked a huge search operation in Formby, Merseyside.2 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Security beefed up for runaway reindeer which fled Christmas attractionBuddy's escape prompted a huge search operation by armed police, the coastguard and Royal Marines.2 Dec 202517 Oct 2025Police crackdown to target teenage troublemakers Merseyside Police have temporary powers to send young people home if they are found in part of Formby.17 Oct 202524 Sep 2025Thieves stole £64k from people withdrawing cashThe two Colombian nationals were part of a gang operating across England, a court hears.24 Sep 202520 Sep 2025Could your ancestry DNA results unlock citizenship?The presenter of the BBC's DNA Trail explains how she battled to become a New Zealand citizen. 20 Sep 202526 Aug 2025'I played golf with a 10-year-old Tommy Fleetwood'Members of the club where the champion's golfing journey started share their memories of him.26 Aug 202520 Aug 2025Plans for 11 new Padel courts on MerseysidePadel is a cross between tennis and squash and is the fastest growing racquet sport in the world.20 Aug 20254 Aug 2025Homes approved for green belt land despite protestsSefton Council received more than 800 objections to the development at a former nightclub site.4 Aug 202526 Jul 2025How clean are north-west England's bathing waters?Along the coastline of north-western England, only four bathing sites have excellent water quality.26 Jul 2025...