Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
James McNeill

People living next to tourist hotspot 'trapped' in their own homes

Neighbours in one area of Merseyside claim they feel "like prisoners in their own homes".

The sleepy town of Formby on the outskirts of Liverpool has always been known for its lush woodland and picturesque beaches. Visitors from across the country make their way to the sandy dunes of Formby looking to bask in the sun and escape life for a while.

While always popular with tourists, locals claim the number of people coming to Formby beach has increased since the pandemic. With a lack of facilities on and surrounding the beach coupled with the swell of visitors neighbours say it is causing "absolute chaos".

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.