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Blue skies in our Bubble today

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Range High School say a sad Farewell to Mrs Merrony

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Signs of Spring thanks to Formby Rotary

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Found today on my walk to the beach
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 27
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Found today on my walk to the beach

Dear Formby Bubble: Found today on #Formby beach. It has been reported to the cetacean strandings website.
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Amazing 7 year old cycling for Freshfields!
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 25
  • 1 min

Amazing 7 year old cycling for Freshfields!

A wonderful 7 year old girl called Alice Rowe, from Parbold, is cycling 100 laps (33 mile equivalent) of her local park, to raise money f...
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Suspected dog poisoning in Formby
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 22
  • 1 min

Suspected dog poisoning in Formby

DearFormby Bubble: I just wanted those who have pets to beware. My husband came across a large piece of bread in the garden, not thinking...
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A Formby dog is to appear on the final of BBC1 show Perfect Pooch
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 20
  • 3 min

A Formby dog is to appear on the final of BBC1 show Perfect Pooch

A #Formby dog is to appear on the final of BBC1 show Perfect Pooch. Perfect Pooch is a BBC programme where Britain’s hairiest hounds get ...
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Formby’s One Antler Reindeer, Smokey is now living it up in Wales
Formby Bubble
  • Jan 24
  • 2 min

Formby’s One Antler Reindeer, Smokey is now living it up in Wales

As many of you will be aware, Formby has had a one antlered resident reindeer this year at Santa’s Enchanted Forest. For those who didn't...
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Freshfields Animal Rescue – No Animal Left Behind this Christmas
Formby Bubble
  • Dec 2, 2020
  • 2 min

Freshfields Animal Rescue – No Animal Left Behind this Christmas

Yesterday, we launch our Freshfields Christmas Appeal 2020. We want to tell our animal-loving local community about a great opportunity t...
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Dog Lover Introduces Life-Saving Canine First Aid Courses in Merseyside
Formby Bubble
  • Aug 21, 2020
  • 2 min

Dog Lover Introduces Life-Saving Canine First Aid Courses in Merseyside

In a move from figures to first aid, North West forensic accountant Yvonne Jones is helping people in Merseyside to help dogs. Yvonne is ...
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Kittens abandoned on Christmas Day at Freshfields
Formby Bubble
  • Jan 1, 2020
  • 2 min

Kittens abandoned on Christmas Day at Freshfields

On Christmas morning, of all days, these 3 frightened kittens were abandoned outside Freshfields in a sealed Christmas bag. Now, they're ...
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Ruby Finds a Home after 8 years with Freshifields Animal Rescue
Formby Bubble
  • Nov 21, 2019
  • 3 min

Ruby Finds a Home after 8 years with Freshifields Animal Rescue

Back in 2011 a gorgeous little Jack Russell Terrier puppy called Ruby found herself in the care of Freshfields Animal Rescue centre. We a...
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Millie goes home thanks to Freshfields Animal Rescue and your help
Formby Bubble
  • Aug 13, 2019
  • 2 min

Millie goes home thanks to Freshfields Animal Rescue and your help

Thanks to the publicity that we received, a huge amount of love and interest was extended to Millie. Our local community is truly magnifi...
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Formby High School pupil and her Border Collie win 1st place at Crufts
Formby Bubble
  • Mar 12, 2019
  • 1 min

Formby High School pupil and her Border Collie win 1st place at Crufts

Formby High School pupil Jodie Grayson, 14 years old, has achieved a first place at Crufts in Obedience with her 2 1/2 year old Border Co...
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Happy Ending for Abandoned Kittens
Formby Bubble
  • Nov 12, 2018
  • 2 min

Happy Ending for Abandoned Kittens

One night in early September, our former Cattery Manager Kat Gibbs was driving home from work when she came across 2 tiny kittens in the ...
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MP calls for protection for animals from 'distressing' fireworks
Formby Bubble
  • Nov 5, 2018
  • 2 min

MP calls for protection for animals from 'distressing' fireworks

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson is calling for more thought to be given to animals and the effect on them of fireworks. Owners have expre...
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Village Vets dog show 2018
Formby Bubble
  • Aug 22, 2018
  • 2 min

Village Vets dog show 2018

On Saturday 1st September 2018, The Village Vets situated at 1 Brows Lane in Formby are hosting their 7 th Annual Dog Show in the grounds...
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Freshfield Animal Rescue open day cancelled
Formby Bubble
  • Jul 9, 2018
  • 1 min

Freshfield Animal Rescue open day cancelled

Freshfields Animal Rescue’s open day is an important annual event, where we can open our doors to our much valued supporters, adopters an...
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Bella the beautiful Staffy Cross finally has a home
Formby Bubble
  • Jun 6, 2018
  • 1 min

Bella the beautiful Staffy Cross finally has a home

One of the dogs we featured twice in the rehoming appeals, Bella, has finally found a home! Beautiful Staffy Cross Bella came to Freshf...
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Churchill Retirement Living Celebrates National Pet Month in Formby
Formby Bubble
  • Apr 19, 2018
  • 2 min

Churchill Retirement Living Celebrates National Pet Month in Formby

Keeping a pet is extremely rewarding but the unseen benefits can be far greater, especially in later life. Churchill Retirement Living re...
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Can anyone re-home these two beautiful Chihuahuas?
Formby Bubble
  • Apr 3, 2018
  • 1 min

Can anyone re-home these two beautiful Chihuahuas?

Meet Cassie and Buddy! We would love to keep Cassie and Buddy together. They are a well-bonded pair of chihuahuas who love each other dea...
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Dead Formby Red Squirrel went up for sale on eBay for 3 days before being removed
Formby Bubble
  • Jan 11, 2018
  • 2 min

Dead Formby Red Squirrel went up for sale on eBay for 3 days before being removed

A Dead Formby red squirrel went up for sale on eBay on Sunday 7th January. It was titled; 'Real Formby Red Squirrel specimen for taxiderm...
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Volunteers help to launch Sefton’s Good Dog Code
Formby Bubble
  • Dec 12, 2017
  • 2 min

Volunteers help to launch Sefton’s Good Dog Code

Sefton has set tails wagging with the launch of a brand new Good Dog Code. The Sefton Good Dog Code is an informative campaign which enco...
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Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Winter Market
Formby Bubble
  • Dec 8, 2017
  • 2 min

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Winter Market

December’s here, advent calendars are opening, Christmas songs are on the radio, the decorations are up and Christmas nights out are in t...
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Woodlands Animal Sanctuary
Formby Bubble
  • Dec 5, 2017
  • 2 min

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Woodlands – Could you give the gift of time for your animal local charity? Woodlands Animal Sanctuary care for...
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Woodlands – It’s going to be a prickly winter
Formby Bubble
  • Nov 28, 2017
  • 2 min

Woodlands – It’s going to be a prickly winter

Woodlands – It’s going to be a prickly winter Hedgehogs are nocturnal mammals who hibernate during winter. However, they only hibernate f...
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The Tail of Millie and Gyp...
Formby Bubble
  • Nov 16, 2017
  • 2 min

The Tail of Millie and Gyp...

Once upon a time, there were two dogs called Millie and Gyp, living at Freshfields Animal Rescue. They loved each other dearly and wanted...
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Formby Lost & Found
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  • 2 days ago
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Lost items found in Formby - Headband, Cap and Football Net

Dear Formby Bubble: Please can you post these lost items we have found in the past few weeks. Found today at Formby Beach - ladies Headb...
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  • 3 days ago
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Appeal to find rightful owners of these bikes and scooters

Merseyside Police are running an appeal to try and get these bikes and scooters back to their rightful owners following arrests for suspe...
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  • 2 days ago
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Formby Parish Council issue further statement as to rights of way access down St Luke's Church Road

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  • 2 days ago
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Dispersal Zone introduced in Formby for the third weekend in a row following antisocial behaviour

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  • 3 days ago
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Plans by Hugh McAuley for a new Lidl Food Store in Formby and an impressive Sports Zone

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Formby Bubble
  • 3 days ago
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Old Ambulance Station on Church Road is to be 3 dwelling houses

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Formby Bubble
  • 5 days ago
  • 2 min

Imagine Formby are looking for ideas and inspiration for the ‘8 Alleyways’ in Formby Village

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Formby Bubble
  • 6 days ago
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John Williams replies to Mike McComb in a heartfelt apology

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Formby Bubble
  • 6 days ago
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Fire started in Formby woods

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Formby Bubble
  • 6 days ago
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Fixed penalty notices issued and over 100 cars turned away following large crowds at Formby beach

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Formby Bubble
  • Feb 27
  • 1 min

Watch the video and see the photos of the controlled explosion on Formby beach yesterday

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Formby Bubble
  • Feb 26
  • 5 min

A statement from Mr Mike McComb regarding slanderous comments on Formby Bubble Facebook page

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Formby Bubble
  • Feb 26
  • 1 min

Appeal for information after burglary in Hightown Yesterday

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Formby Bubble
  • Feb 21
  • 3 min

Filming of Netflix drama Stay Close starring James Nesbitt is taking place in Formby today

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Formby Bubble
  • Feb 20
  • 3 min

A Formby dog is to appear on the final of BBC1 show Perfect Pooch

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Formby Bubble
  • Feb 19
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Merseyside Police introduce a Dispersal Zone in Formby from tonight

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Formby Bubble
  • Feb 18
  • 2 min

‘Imagine Formby’ are looking for people to get involved in the future of our beautiful village

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Formby Bubble
  • Feb 18
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Formby Parish Council release a statement regarding the public right of way on St Luke’s Church Road

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Formby Bubble
  • Feb 11
  • 2 min

Formby man arrested in an investigation into production and distribution of Class A drugs

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Formby Bubble
  • Jan 29
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Barclays Bank have announced a branch closure in Formby this April

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Formby Jobs

Warehouse vacancy in Formby

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Vacancy with The Learning Pad

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Vacancy for a Care and Support Worker

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Formby High School are looking to fill the position of IT Technician

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Stores and Logistics person needed

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Job vacancy for a PA in care

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Signs of Spring thanks to Formby Rotary

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What has happened to Formby? 30 years of living here and the change is very noticeable

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Thanks to the ladies who helped me find the owners of this dog

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Thankyou from the Charnock family for your kindness and support. A tribute page has been set up

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John Williams replies to Mike McComb in a heartfelt apology

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Formby Travel & Roadworks
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  • Feb 23
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Train terminated at Formby 7.07am

Notice from Merseyrail- Due to a fault found on board the train, the 0707 service from Formby to Southport has terminated upon arrival at...
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Formby Bubble
  • Feb 14
  • 1 min

Altcar Road is closed in both directions due to roadworks

Altcar Road closed today due to roadworks
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Formby Bubble
  • Oct 22, 2019
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Victoria Road Level Crossing closed for over two weeks

Victoria Road Level Crossing is closed from 21st October until 8th November. It is closed for Carriageway Resurfacing works by Sefton C...
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