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Business

Formby Bubble

Apr 7

Formby Set to Get Brand-New Padel Court at Duke Street Park

Sefton Council has agreed Heads of Terms for a partnership with Sefton Padel to develop and manage brand new padel facilities at three...

Sports

Formby Bubble

3 days ago

Busy Day of Emergencies on Formby Beach – Police and Lifeboat Called Out

Formby Beach saw two emergency callouts on Sunday 17th August, which explained the police sirens heard racing down towards the coast...

News

Formby Bubble

3 days ago

Formby News Feed

Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Christmas and New Year

Formby Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Christmas and New Year All the supermarkets open at different times over...

Formby Bubble

Dec 24, 20225 min read

Deansgate Lane North completely blocked off due to RTC

Deansgate Lane North completely blocked off due to RTC. Emergency services are at the scene. A car has flipped onto its side and there is...

News

Formby Bubble

Dec 24, 20221 min read

Good morning on Christmas Eve. Staying cold with winter sunshine and blustery showers in Formby

Good morning on Christmas Eve, 24th December. Staying cold with winter sunshine and blustery showers in #Formby. It’s 6°C with northerly...

Weather

Formby Bubble

Dec 24, 20221 min read

Local resident wants to stop sales of the S*n newspaper locally after she saw it for sale in Formby

Formby resident, Lucy O’Brien saw the S*n newspaper for sale in the Spar shop on Green Lane in Formby and was disgusted. Lucy said: “I...

News

Formby Bubble

Dec 21, 20226 min read

Crowds flocked to enjoy the annual Formby Village Nativity today at Formby Pool Gardens

Crowds flocked to enjoy the annual Formby Village Nativity despite inclement weather. Starring Krystyna Skyba, a Ukranian refugee to...

Community

Formby Bubble

Dec 17, 20221 min read

Police issue warning as thefts of 7 Honda Jazz car catalytic converters in the last week in Formby

Honda Jazz cars in Sefton have been targeted in a string of catalytic converters thefts with 9 being stolen in the past week alone,...

Police

Formby Bubble

Dec 15, 20222 min read

Good morning on Tuesday 13th December. Its -1°C staying cold with Winter sunshine this afternoon

Good morning on Tuesday 13th December. Staying cold with sharp overnight frosts and patchy ice and winter sunshine expected this...

Weather

Formby Bubble

Dec 13, 20221 min read

Major fashion brand M&Co has been put into administration. How will this affect our Formby branch?

Major fashion brand M&Co has been put into administration. Staff at 180 stores across the UK are at risk of losing their jobs. Scottish...

News

Formby Bubble

Dec 12, 20221 min read

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of former Formby Police Officer William Robinson

It is with great sadness that we announce the Death of William Robinson, on 28th November 2022, a Police Officer in #Formby from the late...

Obituary

Formby Bubble

Dec 11, 20221 min read

It seems unlikely that the Victoria Road Level Crossing will be open before Christmas

The level crossing on Victoria Road in Formby has been closed for months now with no sign of it re-opening. Next Monday ‘at the earliest’...

Council

Formby Bubble

Dec 7, 20221 min read

Another great weekend of football with Formby Junior Sports Club- Franks Report here…

FJSC Under 7 Whites played in the Craven Minor League Under 7 Tournament held at Edge Hill University last Sunday. FJSC were in a group...

Sports

Formby Bubble

Dec 7, 20227 min read

Police descend on old nightclub site after a gang of men fight with baseball bats and other weapons

Police were called to the abandoned nightclub, Shorrocks Hill around 4pm yesterday afternoon, Monday 5th December, after reports of a...

News

Formby Bubble

Dec 6, 20221 min read

Ongoing Incident at Shorrocks Hill in Formby with high Police presence

An ongoing incident at the old Shorrocks Hill night club. The car park is completely taped off at the moment. There is a large police...

News

Formby Bubble

Dec 5, 20221 min read

We are sorry to announce the passing of Formby man, Brian McPoland

We are sorry to announce the passing of Formby man, Brian McPoland. Brian McPoland was born in Kendal on 30th May 1940 and passed away on...

Obituary

Formby Bubble

Dec 5, 20221 min read

Driver rushed to hospital after crashing the car into a house in Formby this afternoon

Driver rushed to hospital after crashing the car into a house in Formby this afternoon. A car has crashed into a house on Kirklake Road...

Formby Bubble

Dec 3, 20221 min read

Looking for a lasting Christmas gift? Plant a tree with the National Trust for your loved one

Plant a tree this Christmas and you'll be helping to plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030. Trees are essential for life. They...

National Trust

Formby Bubble

Dec 2, 20223 min read

Formby Featured News

Busy Day of Emergencies on Formby Beach – Police and Lifeboat Called Out

Formby Bubble

3 days ago1 min read

🌸🌼🌹 Best in Show! Formby’s James Comish Stuns at Southport Flower Show 🌹🌼🌸

Formby Bubble

4 days ago2 min read

Call Out: Missing Child Reunited on Formby Beach

Formby Bubble

5 days ago1 min read

Formby Man and Former Headteacher Jailed for Sexual Assault of Teenage Pupils

Formby Bubble

Aug 82 min read

Fire Destroys Large Section of Grassland on Albert Road, Formby – Teenagers Seen Running From the Scene

Formby Bubble

Jul 232 min read

Lifeboat and Coastguard called out to two missing swimmers on Formby beach

Formby Bubble

Jul 231 min read

Major Phone and Broadband Outage in Formby with Talk Talk / Openreach Network Affected

Formby Bubble

Jul 231 min read

Formby Bubble Do Not Agree With The Mirror – Our Beach Is Beautiful Thanks to Our Amazing Volunteers 💚

Formby Bubble

Jul 172 min read

They’ve Done It Again! National Catering Award Win for Woodlands Primary School Formby

Formby Bubble

Jul 161 min read

Motorcyclist Fighting for His Life After Serious Crash Near Ince Woods

Formby Bubble

Jul 151 min read

Ongoing Incident: Police Close Formby Bypass and Scaffold Lane After Serious Motorbike Crash

Formby Bubble

Jul 111 min read

Dramatic Rescue After Two Men Pulled from the Sea at Formby Shipwreck

Formby Bubble

Jul 111 min read

Police Chase Ends on Formby Bypass – Woman Detained at the Scene

Formby Bubble

Jun 301 min read

Man Jailed Following Serious Domestic Abuse Offences in Formby

Formby Bubble

Jun 272 min read

Man and Woman Detained After Theft in a Formby supermarket

Formby Bubble

Jun 261 min read

Emergency Call Out at Formby Beach after multiple people struggling in the water

Formby Bubble

Jun 201 min read

Emergency crews quickly respond to incident at Formby home this morning

Formby Bubble

Jun 101 min read

Formby Mother and Daughter Removed from Flight After Mid-Air Disruption

Formby Bubble

Jun 92 min read

Formby Jobs

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Formby Jobs

Spanish Teacher wanted for ‘Language For Fun’ in Formby

Do you speak Spanish to a high level or are you a Spanish native speaker? Would you like to have fun teaching a couple of Spanish classes...

Jobs

Aug 5

The Village Surgery in Formby is seeking a Care Navigator / Administrator

The Village Surgery in Formby is seeking a highly motivated and hardworking individual to join our team as a Care Navigator /...

Jobs

Aug 4

Proactive Office Manager to join front-facing team in a pivotal role at Freshfield Primary in Formby

Are you a reliable, confident and approachable professional with strong organisational skills looking to make a real impact through a...

Jobs

Jun 20

Teaching Assistant wanted at Formby High School

A vacancy has arisen at Formby High School for a Teaching Assistant. Salary: Actual starting salary is £16,028 per annum. (NJC Scalepoint...

Jobs

Jun 19

Freshfield Primary School is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking School Business Manager

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER Freshfield Primary School is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking School Business Manager to lead our...

Jobs

May 22

Formby High School are looking for a dynamic new Librarian to join Team Formby High!

Formby High School are looking for a dynamic new Librarian to join Team Formby High! Salary: Starting salary NJC Scalepoint 7 - pro rata...

Jobs

Apr 26

Formby Letters

Whoever you are, you had no right to vanish and leave your dogs to terrorise us and our grandchildren

Dear Formby Bubble: The pinewoods on a summer’s day is a beautiful place, and today we were fortunate to have all four of our...

Letters

7 days ago

Whiston Hospital has set up an operating theatre in Southport Hospital

Dear Formby Bubble: I have been waiting ages for treatment to skin cancer at Whiston hospital. I got a call from Whiston to say they have...

Letters

Jan 29

Duke Street Park was gifted to the people of Formby as a free place to enjoy in 1935 so how can Formby Festival charge such excessive prices?

Dear Formby Bubble, I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the upcoming Formby Food and Drink Festival at...

Letters

Jun 21, 2024

Warning to other dog owners about the banned zones at Duke Street Park

Dear Formby Bubble: I’ve been caught with my dog off the lead (unknowingly and fined) around the tennis courts at Duke Street Park before...

Letters

Jun 9, 2024

It’s insulting to the man who died in 1407 to have his gravestone obscured by an old wooden bench

Dear Formby Bubble: As a long time resident of #Formby, I really enjoy seeing some of the historical items relevant to the history of...

Letters

Jan 31, 2024

New owners of the Balti House in Formby share their plans with the community

Dear Formby Bubble, We are writing to introduce ourselves, Karl Diamond and Steven Wilson, as the new business partners of the Halal...

Letters

Nov 1, 2023

Formby Travel & Roadworks

Road Closure from today, Monday 28th July on Freshfield Road

IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE – FRESHFIELD ROAD. Monday 28th July – Thursday 1st August 2025 (Full closure in place 24 hours a day) Freshfield...

Formby Bubble

Jul 281 min read

Road Closure from today, Monday 28th July on Freshfield Road

IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE – FRESHFIELD ROAD. Monday 28th July – Thursday 1st August 2025 (Full closure in place 24 hours a day) Freshfield...

Formby Bubble

Jul 281 min read

Altcar Road works – now rescheduled to start mid-July

The works on Altcar Road, originally due to start on Monday 30th June, have now been rescheduled to begin on Monday 14th July and will...

Formby Bubble

Jun 302 min read

Formby Schools

Another proud day at Formby High School celebrating outstanding GCSE results this year

Schools

7 hours ago

Formby High School Celebrates Yet Another Record-Breaking Year!

Schools

6 days ago

They’ve Done It Again! National Catering Award Win for Woodlands Primary School Formby

We are absolutely thrilled to share some amazing news from right here in Formby — Holly and the incredible school kitchen team at...

News

Jul 16

A Huge Congratulations to Woodlands Primary School in Formby

We are absolutely delighted to share some fantastic news from right here in Formby — Woodlands Primary School has been shortlisted for...

Schools

Jul 7

Formby Community Comes Together to Keep Our Town Clean

Volunteers from across #Formby have once again come together to help tackle litter and protect our beautiful environment – showing just...

Community

May 14

Formby High School are looking for a dynamic new Librarian to join Team Formby High!

Formby High School are looking for a dynamic new Librarian to join Team Formby High! Salary: Starting salary NJC Scalepoint 7 - pro rata...

Jobs

Apr 26

Formby Latest Posts

Formby Bubble Business of The Week is looking for your nominations

Formby Set to Get Brand-New Padel Court at Duke Street Park

Busy Day of Emergencies on Formby Beach – Police and Lifeboat Called Out

Formby News Feed

Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Christmas and New Year

Deansgate Lane North completely blocked off due to RTC

Good morning on Christmas Eve. Staying cold with winter sunshine and blustery showers in Formby

Local resident wants to stop sales of the S*n newspaper locally after she saw it for sale in Formby

Crowds flocked to enjoy the annual Formby Village Nativity today at Formby Pool Gardens

Police issue warning as thefts of 7 Honda Jazz car catalytic converters in the last week in Formby

Good morning on Tuesday 13th December. Its -1°C staying cold with Winter sunshine this afternoon

Major fashion brand M&Co has been put into administration. How will this affect our Formby branch?

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of former Formby Police Officer William Robinson

It seems unlikely that the Victoria Road Level Crossing will be open before Christmas

Another great weekend of football with Formby Junior Sports Club- Franks Report here…

Police descend on old nightclub site after a gang of men fight with baseball bats and other weapons

Ongoing Incident at Shorrocks Hill in Formby with high Police presence

We are sorry to announce the passing of Formby man, Brian McPoland

Driver rushed to hospital after crashing the car into a house in Formby this afternoon

Looking for a lasting Christmas gift? Plant a tree with the National Trust for your loved one

Formby Featured News

Busy Day of Emergencies on Formby Beach – Police and Lifeboat Called Out

🌸🌼🌹 Best in Show! Formby’s James Comish Stuns at Southport Flower Show 🌹🌼🌸

Call Out: Missing Child Reunited on Formby Beach

Formby Man and Former Headteacher Jailed for Sexual Assault of Teenage Pupils

Fire Destroys Large Section of Grassland on Albert Road, Formby – Teenagers Seen Running From the Scene

Lifeboat and Coastguard called out to two missing swimmers on Formby beach

Major Phone and Broadband Outage in Formby with Talk Talk / Openreach Network Affected

Formby Bubble Do Not Agree With The Mirror – Our Beach Is Beautiful Thanks to Our Amazing Volunteers 💚

They’ve Done It Again! National Catering Award Win for Woodlands Primary School Formby

Motorcyclist Fighting for His Life After Serious Crash Near Ince Woods

Ongoing Incident: Police Close Formby Bypass and Scaffold Lane After Serious Motorbike Crash

Dramatic Rescue After Two Men Pulled from the Sea at Formby Shipwreck

Police Chase Ends on Formby Bypass – Woman Detained at the Scene

Man Jailed Following Serious Domestic Abuse Offences in Formby

Man and Woman Detained After Theft in a Formby supermarket

Emergency Call Out at Formby Beach after multiple people struggling in the water

Emergency crews quickly respond to incident at Formby home this morning

Formby Mother and Daughter Removed from Flight After Mid-Air Disruption

Formby Jobs

Local Advertisers

Formby Jobs

Spanish Teacher wanted for ‘Language For Fun’ in Formby

The Village Surgery in Formby is seeking a Care Navigator / Administrator

Proactive Office Manager to join front-facing team in a pivotal role at Freshfield Primary in Formby

Teaching Assistant wanted at Formby High School

Freshfield Primary School is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking School Business Manager

Formby High School are looking for a dynamic new Librarian to join Team Formby High!

Formby Letters

Whoever you are, you had no right to vanish and leave your dogs to terrorise us and our grandchildren

Whiston Hospital has set up an operating theatre in Southport Hospital

Duke Street Park was gifted to the people of Formby as a free place to enjoy in 1935 so how can Formby Festival charge such excessive prices?

Warning to other dog owners about the banned zones at Duke Street Park

It’s insulting to the man who died in 1407 to have his gravestone obscured by an old wooden bench

New owners of the Balti House in Formby share their plans with the community

Formby Travel & Roadworks

Road Closure from today, Monday 28th July on Freshfield Road

Road Closure from today, Monday 28th July on Freshfield Road

Altcar Road works – now rescheduled to start mid-July

Formby Schools

Another proud day at Formby High School celebrating outstanding GCSE results this year

Formby High School Celebrates Yet Another Record-Breaking Year!

They’ve Done It Again! National Catering Award Win for Woodlands Primary School Formby

A Huge Congratulations to Woodlands Primary School in Formby

Formby Community Comes Together to Keep Our Town Clean

Formby High School are looking for a dynamic new Librarian to join Team Formby High!

Formby Sports

Archive Posts

Formby Set to Get Brand-New Padel Court at Duke Street Park

Magnificent Seven Trophies for Formby Junior Sports Club in the last week of the season

A Super Sunday for Formby Junior FC as both the U12 and U13 Blacks won their Cup Finals

FJSC membership continues to grow with a surge of young footballers joining the club each week

Formby Junior Sports Clubs Inter Club Section took centre stage at the weekend

Formby Junior Sports Club’s Under 9 Whites win their Cup Final after a penalty shoot-out