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7 days ago

Formby Beach Rated Excellent for the Fourth Consecutive Year in England’s 2025 Bathing Water Results

2 hours ago

Formby’s John Youssef Takes 3rd in the World at PCA Championships — A Phenomenal Achievement!

Sports

4 days ago

Formby News Feed

Emergency services called out for a missing little girl on Formby beach today

Emergency Services were called out to #Formby beach this afternoon after a little girl went missing. It was a glorious day and the...

May 20, 20231 min read

National Trust Formby Woodland Conservation Walks and Talks with a ranger start in May. Details here

Woodland conservation walk and talks with National Trust Formby start this May. National Trust Formby said: "Join us for a walk and talk...

Whats On

Mar 15, 20231 min read

Statement from National Trust about Freshfield Caravan Park and dune movement at Formby

Formby is part of one of the fastest-moving coastlines in the UK. The sand dunes at Formby, and elsewhere on the Sefton Coast, are...

Feb 2, 20235 min read

“National Trust shows disregard for Formby community” says Formby Caravan Park in latest statement

”The National Trust shows disregard for Formby community” says Formby Caravan Park in latest statement which you can read here… Statement...

Jan 27, 20234 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...

Dec 2, 20223 min read

National Trust Formby finally found a solution to the ‘Rubble Trouble’ on the beach at Victoria Road

Solution to “rubble trouble” one step closer at local nature haven • National Trust Formby have submitted a planning application to...

Nov 17, 20224 min read

National Trust Formby talk about the Natterjack Toad breeding season

Natterjack toads are rare, the Formby coastline being one of the few areas in the UK where they can be found. Due to their presence, the...

Aug 15, 20222 min read

National Trust repair fencing on Squirrel Walk and offer tips for spotting a Red Squirrel in Formby

Earlier this week the rangers were made aware of damage caused to the fencing along squirrel walk. The team have since been out to make...

Aug 5, 20221 min read

Lifeboat Road boardwalk will be closed from 24th June to 8th July for essential repairs

The Lifeboat Road boardwalk will be closed from 24th June to 8th July for essential repairs. A spokesperson from National Trust Formby...

Jun 15, 20221 min read

Formby Beach was evacuated this afternoon after reports of a suspicious object

Police and Coastguard officers evacuated people from Formby beach this afternoon following the discovery of a 'suspicious object'. The...

Apr 16, 20221 min read

Coastal Contamination on Formby coastline after an oil release offshore

An oil release offshore means small tar balls may wash up on the Sefton coastline in the coming days and weeks. A Sefton Council...

Feb 16, 20222 min read

Good Morning on Tuesday 15th February. Wet and windy day getting drier and brighter later in Formby

Good Morning on Tuesday 15th February 2022. It’s 8°C with southwesterly winds of 22mph in #Formby Today: It will be a wet and rather...

Feb 15, 20221 min read

National Trust Victoria Road car park finally opens on Saturday 5th February after Storm Arwen

National Trust Victoria Road car park finally opens on Saturday 5th February after hundreds of trees were damaged or fallen during Storm...

Feb 5, 20221 min read

Lifeboat Road boardwalk in Formby is now open after being closed for months of essential repairs

Lifeboat Road boardwalk is open after being closed since September for essential repairs. The team at National Trust Formby are delighted...

Nov 20, 20212 min read

Lifeboat Road Boardwalk likely to be closed for longer with lots more work to do

⚠️ Lifeboat Road boardwalk closed ⚠️ The team are making progress with the boardwalk repairs but there’s still a lot of work to do. It’s...

Oct 20, 20211 min read

Please take part in the Red Squirrel garden survey which starts this weekend

Merseyside and Lancashire Autumn red squirrel garden survey starts this weekend! 🐿 🍂 We will be running our garden survey 10-31st...

Whats On

Oct 8, 20211 min read

Lifeboat Road boardwalk remains closed for essential repairs for a few weeks

Lifeboat Road boardwalk remains closed for essential repairs for a few weeks. National Trust Formby: We’re sorry to say that the...

Sep 25, 20210 min read

Good Morning on Tuesday 21st September. Dry with hazy sunshine in Formby

Good Morning on Tuesday 21st September. It’s 15°C with a light west northwesterly breeze of 9mph in #Formby Today: Any mist or fog will...

Sep 21, 20210 min read

MP, Police and Metro Mayor met with National Trust re - parking and antisocial behaviour issues

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson enjoyed a walkabout at Formby’s National Trust with Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and Police and Crime...

Sep 6, 20213 min read

The Boardwalk at Lifeboat Road will be closed from Monday 6th September

Lifeboat Road boardwalk closure ⚠️ From Monday 6 September the boardwalk at Lifeboat Road will be closed so that we can carry out...

Sep 3, 20211 min read

Good Morning on Sunday 1st August. Cloudy start but brightening up this afternoon in Formby

Good Morning on Sunday 1st August. It’s 14°C with westerly winds of 11mph in #Formby Today: A rather cloudy start to the day, with some...

Aug 1, 20211 min read

Possible squirrel pox in Formby

Unfortunately, we’ve had a number of reports of red squirrels displaying symptoms of squirrel pox in the pinewoods of National Trust...

Jun 7, 20211 min read

Police everywhere in Formby tonight and new dispersal Zone in place due to antisocial behaviour

Officers in Formby have introduced a Dispersal Zone this afternoon (Saturday 5 June) after reports of anti-social behaviour in the area....

Jun 5, 20212 min read

Do Not come to Formby! It’s completely full! ALL roads are gridlocked from Brooms Cross

Please do not try and come to Formby, all roads from Brooms Cross are completely gridlocked. There is no space in Formby either, all car...

Jun 5, 20211 min read

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Formby Featured News

Jet, Villa and Missing Millions: New Claims Surface in 79th Group Case Linked to Formby Family

Nov 172 min read

Formby Post Office Delays Re-Opening Again – Now Set for Monday Morning at 9am

Nov 141 min read

Great News for Formby! Post Office to Re-Open TODAY!

Nov 141 min read

Reports of Multi-Car Collision on Formby Bypass (A565)

Nov 111 min read

SageHouse Opens Its Doors for a soft launch Today at 12 Noon!

Nov 112 min read

Shock as Formby Village Post Office Closes Until Further Notice

Nov 53 min read

From Gold to Gone - Formby Family at Centre of £200 Million Investment Scandal

Nov 13 min read

Another Section 34 Dispersal Zone for Formby this weekend

Oct 242 min read

Man Arrested After Knife Incident at The Auld Dubliner, Formby Village

Oct 212 min read

Traffic Delays After Sports Car Collision on Formby Bypass

Oct 191 min read

Good News for Santander Customers in Formby as banking available every Wednesday

Oct 141 min read

Man hits ‘suspected bomb’ with a hammer in Formby to prove it wasn’t real

Oct 142 min read

The Butchers Kitchen in Formby sadly Closes Its Doors After Many Years

Oct 72 min read

Body Discovered on Birkdale Beach – Emergency Services at the Scene

Oct 61 min read

Formby’s Sixty Kitchen Wins Prestigious Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award 2025

Sep 252 min read

Update on Incident Near Home Bargains, Formby

Sep 201 min read

RTC on Formby Bypass at entrance to the garage

Sep 201 min read

Incident Near Home Bargains, Formby

Sep 191 min read

Formby Jobs

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We are Hiring - Join Our Team at Stephanie Macnab Estate Agents – Formby

Nov 19

Formby Village Surgery are recruiting a Care Navigator

Oct 29

Sagehouse in Formby looking for Front of House and Bar Staff

Oct 22

M&S Formby is Hiring Christmas Customer Assistants!

Oct 21

Job vacancy for a Experienced Cocktail Mixologists at Sage House Formby

Oct 16

Bar Staff Wanted at Lux 37

Oct 13

Formby Letters

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

Nov 9

Debate Grows Over Tree Clearance at Lifeboat Road Formby

Beach/National Trust

Nov 5

You brought your rubbish - Take it home with you!!!

Oct 13

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

Formby Travel & Roadworks

Merseyrail Christmas & New Year Services – What You Need to Know

Merseyrail Christmas & New Year Services Northern Line - What You Need to Know

Nov 191 min read

Major Roadworks on Liverpool Road Causing Ongoing Congestion have been extended to 21st November

Major Roadworks on Liverpool Road Causing Ongoing Congestion extended till 21st Nvember

Nov 101 min read

Roadworks at Tesco Traffic Lights – Delays Likely until next week

Roadworks at Tesco Traffic Lights – Delays Likely on Altcar Road, Formby

Oct 161 min read

Formby Schools

Range High School Sixth Form Information Evening

Oct 31

Starting Primary or Secondary School in September 2026

Council

Oct 27

St Mary’s College Tops Sefton GCSE Results – Formby High Leads the Way in Formby

Formby High Leads the Way in Formby for GCSE results

Oct 19

An incredible week of sport for Woodlands School in Formby

Oct 4

Search for Human Remains to Begin at Former Formby School Site

Sep 17

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