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Formby News Feed

The Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday chemist is only open for one hour in Formby

There is only one chemist open on a Sunday and on a Bank Holiday in Formby and it is done on a rota basis. The Sunday chemist today,...

May 30, 20211 min read

The Sunday chemist in Formby is done on a rota basis and only open from 12noon to 1pm

The Sunday chemist in Formby is done on a rota basis each week between all the Formby pharmacies. The Sunday chemist today, Sunday 23rd...

May 23, 20211 min read

Eligible Formby residents urged to get COVID vaccine as soon as possible

Health professionals are working with Sefton Council to encourage residents to book their vaccinations as soon as they are eligible to...

May 21, 20214 min read

New pop-up sites for Coronvirus testing in Formby and Freshfield railway stations from tomorrow

Formby and Freshfields rail stations will be the locations for Sefton Council’s Public Health Teams pop-up sites for coronavirus testing...

May 17, 20212 min read

The Sunday chemist in Formby is only open for one hour from 12 noon to 1pm

The Sunday chemist in Formby is done on a rota basis with all the chemists in our Bubble. It is only open from 12noon to 1pm. The Sunday...

May 16, 20211 min read

Huge queues in Formby to get tested and vaccines for over 20’s in Sefton due to Indian Variant

Huge queues at Deansgate Lane in Formby today as people wait to get their free Covid tests which are being offered to anyone in the area...

May 14, 20213 min read

COVID-19 testing starts tomorrow in Formby in response to cases of variant first Identified in India

Local coronavirus testing is being introduced in Formby in response to recent COVID-19 outbreaks, which showed cases of the variant first...

Council

May 13, 20213 min read

The Sunday chemist in Formby is only open from 12noon to 1pm today

There is only one chemist open on a Sunday in Formby which is done on a rota basis. The Sunday chemist today, 9th May 2021 is Boots the...

May 9, 20211 min read

Holland & Barrett is closing down in Formby Village

Holland & Barrett in Chapel Lane, Formby is closing its doors on Wednesday 26th May. The manager of the Formby branch would not disclose...

May 4, 20211 min read

The May Day Bank Holiday Chemist in Formby is only open from 12noon to 1pm

The May Day Bank Holiday chemist in Formby today, Monday 3rd May is Ryders Chemists, 41 Old Town Lane, Formby, L37 3HJ. Tel: 01704...

May 3, 20211 min read

The Sunday chemist in Formby is only open from 12noon to 1pm

The Sunday chemist today, Sunday 2nd May, is Rowlands Pharmacy, 15 Chapel Lane, Formby, L37 4DL. Tel: 01704 872009 ONLY OPEN from 12noon...

May 2, 20211 min read

There is only one chemist open on a Sunday in Formby and it’s only open from 12noon to 1pm

The Sunday chemist in Formby is only open for one hour. The chemist is on a rota basis and this week, the Sunday chemist is Rowlands...

Apr 25, 20211 min read

NAA (No Adults Allowed) - New blog by young people in our Bubble - first blog is Children’s Fitness

Children’s Fitness by Abigail Cowie - Everyone’s fitness is very important, especially now. How do young people stay occupied, safe and...

Kids

Abigail Cowie

Apr 19, 20211 min read

There is only one chemist open in our Bubble on a Sunday and it’s only open for ONE HOUR

The Sunday chemist in Formby works on a rota basis between all the pharmacie. The Sunday chemist today is Your Local Boots, 19 Elbow...

Apr 18, 20211 min read

The Easter Sunday and Easter Monday chemist in Formby

The chemist for Easter Sunday 4th April and Easter Monday 5th April is only ope for ONE hour on each day. The chemist for both days is:...

Apr 4, 20211 min read

The Sunday chemist in Formby is only open from 12noon to 1pm

The chemist today, Sunday 28th March, in our Bubble is Ryders Chemist, 41 Old Town Lane, #Formby, L37 3HJ Tel: 01704 872173 The chemist...

Mar 28, 20211 min read

Sunday chemist in Formby open from 12noon to 1pm

The Sunday chemist today is Rowlands Pharmacy, 15 Chapel Lane, #Formby, L37 4DL Tel: 01704 872009 Open from 12 noon to 1pm

Shops

Mar 21, 20211 min read

Olympic Weights for sale from USC Gym

John Youssef: If anyone local wants any brand new Olympic weights I have just got my 6.5tonne shipment in. Thought I would offer them to...

Mar 19, 20211 min read

Smiles all round at Formby Care Home as couple are reunited after lockdown

It was smiles all round at Formby Manor care centre on Liverpool Road in Formby as resident Jean Timmins and her husband Gordon Timmins...

Mar 17, 20212 min read

The Sunday chemist in Formby is only open from 12noon to 1pm

The Sunday chemist today, Sunday 14th March is Boots Pharmacy, 19 Elbow Lane, #Formby, L37 4AB. Tel: 01704 877647 Open from 12noon to 1pm

Mar 14, 20211 min read

Government requires Pharmacies to open on Good Friday and Easter Monday - All Formby opening hours h

During the Easter period, Formby works on a rota basis for which Pharmacy is open for the hour a day but this year, due to the pandemic...

Apr 4, 20202 min read

Keep calm and call your pharmacist, says chemist in response to coronavirus outbreak

Emma Scanlan, Regional Leader of Rowlands pharmacies, invited MP Bill Esterson and Formby councillor Nina Killen to the Chapel Lane store...

Mar 9, 20202 min read

Residents reminded that they have access to primary care services in the evening and at the weekend

With Christmas around the corner residents are being reminded that they can book non urgent evening and weekend appointments with a GP,...

Dec 9, 20192 min read

Have your voice heard by joining an NHS patient group

Sefton residents interested in getting involved in how local health services are delivered are invited to two public events next month....

Oct 24, 20192 min read

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Formby Featured News

The Point refused in dramatic 11 to 2 vote as councillors reject officers’ recommendation

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Four men charged following series of shop thefts across Formby

Sep 32 min read

Exclusive: Stunning new luxury sports lounge set to open in the heart of Formby this September

Sep 24 min read

It’s open! Taskers makes its big return to Formby after eight years with huge new 8,000 sq ft store

Aug 282 min read

Major Emergency Response at Formby Beach After Man Rescued From the Sea

Aug 261 min read

Woman tragically dies after being hit by train near Freshfield Station

Aug 241 min read

Person hit by train at Fisherman’s Path near Freshfield as major emergency response continues

Aug 222 min read

Flood Alert Issued for Formby as River Levels Rise

Aug 201 min read

Taskers set to return to Formby with major new home store on Altcar Road

Aug 153 min read

Emily’s Formby to remain open despite collapse of restaurant group behind it

Aug 122 min read

Formby’s Glynn Stockton finishes 10th in the world in incredible Penny Farthing Championship

Aug 103 min read

Spectacular Solar Eclipse Will be Seen from Formby on Wednesday – Here’s Exactly When to Watch

Aug 83 min read

Calls for Tougher Controls on Nitrous Oxide After Concerns Raised in Formby

Aug 81 min read

Fire crews tackle grass fire behind Range High School as residents urged to take extra care

Jul 311 min read

Could Parking Fines Increase in Formby? MP Discusses Tougher Measures Including Vehicle Towing

Jul 302 min read

Exclusive: Hollywood Award Winning Producer Keith Large Brings Powerful New Film Fist and Chips to Formby

Jul 246 min read

Britain’s new Prime Minister once lived in Formby

Jul 181 min read

Thousands affected as major overnight power cut hit Formby in the early hours

Jul 52 min read

Local Advertisers

Contact Left in Formby is hiring a Warehouse & Order Processing Assistant

Sep 5

JOB VACANCIES: The Wild Roe and Murphy’s Tavern are hiring

Sep 3

Excitement builds as Sainsbury’s recruits staff for new Formby store ahead of opening

Sep 2

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Suay Formby is looking for a Wok Chef with immediate start

Sep 2

Love Cooking? Formby Care Home Is Looking for a Weekend Cook at £13.50 an Hour

Aug 23

Total Timber Formby is Hiring – Could You Be Their Next Yard & Warehouse Operative?

Total Timber (Formby) Ltd is looking for a Yard & Warehouse Operative to join its team. This is a varied, semi-skilled position combining manual yard and warehouse work with timber grading, machinery operation, stock control, order preparation and customer service for both trade and public customers. Job Title: Yard & Warehouse Operative Responsible to: General Manager – Operations PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To assist in the efficient, safe and accurate day-to-day running of the tim

Aug 17

Formby Letters

“I Left the Shop Feeling Humiliated After Trying to Return a £69 Garden Hose”

Aug 4

Behind the Smile - A Thank You to Formby’s Kind Hearts

Behind the Smile — A Thank You to Formby’s Kind Hearts

May 24

I’m a Formby Postie appealing to dog owners to stop dogs peeing on the post boxes!

Mar 18

One Gentleman, One Diva, and One Unbelievable Council Saga!

Dear Formby Bubble - One Gentleman, One Diva, and One Unbelievable Council Saga!

Dec 5, 2025

Thankyou Mr Angry Big 4x4 driver who couldn't wait a couple of minutes for me to back in safely!

Nov 9, 2025

Debate Grows Over Tree Clearance at Lifeboat Road Formby

Beach/National Trust

Nov 5, 2025

Formby Travel & Roadworks

LATEST: Liverpool Road works rescheduled as further leak extends Altcar Road closure

Sep 95 min read

Altcar Road closure extended again into next week as works remain unfinished

Sep 42 min read

Altcar Road closure extended into September after works overrun original dates

Aug 303 min read

LATEST: Liverpool Road works rescheduled as further leak extends Altcar Road closure

Sep 95 min read

Altcar Road closure extended again into next week as works remain unfinished

Sep 42 min read

Altcar Road closure extended into September after works overrun original dates

Aug 303 min read

Formby Schools

Range High School Celebrates GCSE Success for the Class of 2026

Aug 20

Formby High School Celebrates Excellent GCSE Results as Class of 2026 Shines 🎓👏

Formby High School Celebrates Excellent GCSE Results as Class of 2026 Shines

Aug 20

Formby High School celebrates excellent A Level and vocational results as Class of 2026 looks to the future

Aug 13

Formby Mum Speaks Out as Ofsted Finds Nursery Incident Put Children at ‘Significant Risk of Harm’

Aug 3

Duke Street Park set for exciting upgrades including new mural, nature trail and improved play area

Council

Jul 31

Ground Investigation Teams Move Into Woodlands School Field as Questions Grow Over Future Plans