August - 2025

Apr 7

Roadworks Alert – Duke Street, Formby for a week

Roadworks

1 day ago

Business of the Week: Youssef Strength Gym & Personal Training Academy, Formby

Business Of The Week

1 day ago

Formby News Feed

No More Sunday Pharmacy Services in Formby, closest are Southport, Litherland and Aintree

Health

Aug 311 min read

Job Vacancy – Early Years Educator (Level 2 & Level 3) At Formby Day Nursery

Aug 301 min read

Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in shops including two in Formby

A man has been jailed and banned from entering three supermarkets chains across Merseyside after committing multiple shoplifting...

Police

Aug 302 min read

For Sale – Furniture Items At £20 each

For Sale – Furniture Items 🪑 Two Wicker Chairs – £20 each Larger chair: Height 89cm, Seat height 44cm, Width 45cm, Depth 43cm Smaller...

Buy/Sell

Aug 291 min read

For Sale – Large Pine Storage Cupboard £50

For Sale – Large Pine Storage Cupboard

Buy/Sell

Aug 291 min read

Formby Cricket Club Set for Historic Lancashire Cup Final

Sports

Aug 293 min read

Colette Gunter Estate Agents closes its doors after over 30 years in Formby

Business

Aug 281 min read

Southport Lifeboat was called out to a mysterious object floating in the water off Formby Point

Southport Lifeboat was called out yesterday 27th August at 12:13pm after RNLI Lifeguards reported a mysterious object floating in the...

Beach/National Trust

Aug 281 min read

Ravenmeols Level Crossing Closed and 3 Way Lights on Formby Bridge

The Ravenmeols Level Crossing in #Formby is currently completely closed. At this stage, it is not clear why the closure has taken place...

Travel

Aug 271 min read

Job Vacancy: Assistant Manager – The Pheasant Inn, Hightown

Aug 272 min read

The Pheasant in Hightown Closes for Major Refurbishment

The Pheasant in Hightown has officially closed its doors as it embarks on an exciting four-week remodel. The popular local venue, part of...

Eating Out

Aug 271 min read

Formby Squirrels Community Club Ceilidh Night!

Whats On

Aug 271 min read

Bank Holiday Chemist Open in Formby

The Bank Holiday chemist today, Monday 25th August 2025 is: Allied Pharmacy, 15 Chapel Lane, #Formby, L37 4DL. Tel: 01704 872009 Open...

Aug 251 min read

🌸 Business of the Week: Flowerstyle by Laurie – From Formby to the Queen 🌸

This week, we’re celebrating a true Formby institution. Our Formby Bubble Business of the Week is Flowerstyle by Laurie, a florist that...

Business Of The Week

Aug 252 min read

Tragically, a person has been found dead on the railway tracks near Formby station

This morning, Sunday 24th August, emergency services were called to the railway line in Formby after reports of a casualty on the tracks....

Aug 242 min read

For Sale – Two Bookcases £20 and £40 pick up Formby

I am selling two bookcases both are pick up in Formby Small Brown Bookcase – £20 1️⃣ Small Brown Bookcase – £20 ✔️ Good condition 📏...

Buy/Sell

Aug 231 min read

Ravenmeols Community Centre Relaunches After Major Refurbishment

Formby’s much-loved Ravenmeols Community Centre (RMCC) is set to reopen next week with a fresh new look following a major refurbishment....

Community

Aug 222 min read

Air Ambulance Called to Horse Riding Incident on Formby Beach

Aug 222 min read

RNLI found a lovely Seal Pup visiting Formby Beach

RNLI lifeguards had a very special visitor on Thursday 21st August – a beautiful seal pup was spotted resting on the beach. Sadly,...

Beach/National Trust

Aug 221 min read

Damage to Wicks Lake Bridge Formby

We’re saddened to report that the handrail on Wicks Lake bridge, along with a nearby bench, was damaged overnight earlier this week. The...

Beach/National Trust

Aug 221 min read

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

Aug 212 min read

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Peter Bennett 💔

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Peter Bennett, who was the much-loved licensee of the Weld Blundell Pub here...

Obituary

Aug 191 min read

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

Aug 193 min read

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...

Aug 181 min read

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Formby Featured News

Drama in Formby as Runaway Horse and Cart Halts Trains

3 days ago1 min read

BREAKING NEWS | Major Blaze at Former Clarence High School in Formby

5 days ago2 min read

Trading Standards Complaint Filed Against New Convenience Store in Formby Village

Sep 22 min read

Southport Lifeboat was called out to a mysterious object floating in the water off Formby Point

Aug 281 min read

Tragically, a person has been found dead on the railway tracks near Formby station

Aug 242 min read

Air Ambulance Called to Horse Riding Incident on Formby Beach

Aug 222 min read

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

Aug 181 min read

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

Aug 172 min read

Call Out: Missing Child Reunited on Formby Beach

Aug 171 min read

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

Aug 82 min read

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

Jul 232 min read

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

Jul 231 min read

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

Jul 231 min read

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

Jul 172 min read

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

Jul 161 min read

Motorcyclist Fighting for His Life After Serious Crash Near Ince Woods

Jul 151 min read

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

Jul 111 min read

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

Jul 111 min read

Formby Jobs

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Formby Jobs

Join Our Team at The Pheasant, Hightown

20 hours ago

JOB VACANCY | Caretaker – Formby High School

Sep 3

Job Vacancy – Early Years Educator (Level 2 & Level 3) At Formby Day Nursery

Aug 30

Job Vacancy: Assistant Manager – The Pheasant Inn, Hightown

Aug 27

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...

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 /...

Aug 4

Formby Letters

Colette Gunter Estate Agents closes its doors after over 30 years in Formby

Business

Aug 28

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...

Aug 14

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 31, 2024

Formby Travel & Roadworks

Roadworks Alert – Brooks Road Closure

2 days ago1 min read

Roadworks Alert – Duke Street, Formby for a week

1 day ago1 min read

Roadworks Alert – Brooks Road Closure

2 days ago1 min read

Formby Schools

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

Aug 21

Formby High School Celebrates Yet Another Record-Breaking Year!

Aug 15

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...

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...

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...