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Everything Formby Residents Need To Know About The Sefton Council Elections This May

Whole Council Elections 2026 Whole Council elections will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026. Whole Council elections take place following a rev

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Two Men, Smashed CCTV and Abandoned Van Spark Police Probe in Formby

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Rare Chance Today to Spot Formby’s Hidden Shipwrecks at Low Tide

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Unputdownable crime thriller written by Formby author

Local author Sarah Leonard (writing as S. V. Leonard) published her first novel last week. THE ISLANDERS is Agatha Christie meets Love...

Mar 13, 20211 min read

Poem by Christine Gregory in support of National Kindness Week

Dear Formby Bubble:

Feb 18, 20211 min read

Local author Pete ‘Woodrow’ McDowell launches his second novel

After the success of his first novel local author Pete ‘Woodrow’ McDowell ‘aka’ Woodrow McKane launches his second novel titled Slayers...

Dec 17, 20192 min read

Formby School boy Connor crowned 2018 Bambino Karting champion

Back in January we reported on local school boy Connor Scarisbrick (from Trinity St Peters – aged 7, 8 at the end of the month) who raced...

Sep 17, 20182 min read

The man in the dentist's waiting room

He was tall and slim in his fifties, reasonably good looking, greying, balding, short hair, altogether unremarkable. His small grey...

Jan Stirling of Formby Writers

Oct 13, 20163 min read

Happy Valentine Day to Elsie by Heather Davies

A short story from Heather Davies of Formby Writers Group Happy Valentine Day to Elsie.... Elsie watched as the postman walked past her...

Heather Davies

Feb 7, 20162 min read

Formby Featured News

Two Men, Smashed CCTV and Abandoned Van Spark Police Probe in Formby

2 days ago1 min read

Nigel Farage Visits Formby Ahead of Local Elections

Apr 91 min read

Huge Emergency Response at Formby’s Lifeboat Road This Morning

Apr 61 min read

Life Saving Cancer Screenings Cancelled After Reckless Car Park Incident in Formby

Mar 241 min read

Dramatic video footage from the rescue this morning

Mar 201 min read

Police Crack Down in Formby and Hightown After Surge in Anti Social Behaviour and Illegal E Bikes

Mar 201 min read

Dramatic Rescue at Formby Beach as Woman Found Alive After Major Emergency Response

Mar 203 min read

Emergency Call Outs for Coastal Rescue Teams Including Formby Beach Incident

Mar 181 min read

Children’s A&E Services to Move to Southport Hospital Under New NHS Plan

Mar 132 min read

Formby Man Spared Jail After Violent Crime Spree Left Pensioner Seriously Injured

Mar 133 min read

Police remain on site at Three Tuns Lane and are now appealing for witnesses to a serious assault

Mar 82 min read

Significant Emergency Response in Formby Yesterday Afternoon

Feb 111 min read

Formby man arrested Friday 6th February and charged with Sexual Assault

Feb 102 min read

RTC in Formby, Church Road closed by police

Feb 51 min read

EXCLUSIVE: Formby Bubble Alerts Police to Allegations of 27 Bodies of Children Buried at Former Formby School — Investigation Now Concluded

Feb 32 min read

Ongoing incident as Fire Crews and Police Attend Suspected Arson Attack in Formby

Dec 31, 20251 min read

Luxury Jets Linked to Formby’s Webster Family Put Up for Sale as 79th Group Collapses

Dec 10, 20252 min read

Formby Welcomes TV Show This Morning as Buddy the Reindeer Goes Global

Dec 2, 20252 min read

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Weekend Barista Wanted at Kiosk Coffee in Formby

Apr 21

Shamrocks Sports Bar in Formby Now Hiring Experienced Bar Staff

Shamrocks Sports Bar in Formby Now Hiring Experienced Staff

Apr 5

Weekend Door Supervisor Wanted in Formby – £15 Per Hour

Mar 9

Cleaner Wanted at Formby’s Brand New Shamrocks Sports Bar 🍀

Mar 4

Wall of Fame Formby Recruiting Experienced Assistant Manager

Feb 12

Range High School is currently recruiting two part-time Cleaning Operatives to join their team

Feb 10

Formby Letters

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

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

Oct 13, 2025

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

Business

Aug 28, 2025

Formby Travel & Roadworks

Victoria Road Closure in Formby Starts Today with Diversion in Place Until 8 May

2 days ago2 min read

⚠️ RTC - Road Closure approaching Ince Woods Southbound A565

Mar 181 min read

Green Lane Road Closure – Today

Jan 141 min read

Victoria Road Closure in Formby Starts Today with Diversion in Place Until 8 May

2 days ago2 min read

Coastal Footpath Closed in Formby Until June – Here’s What You Need to Know

Feb 191 min read

Road Closure – Ravenmeols Level Crossing (Queens Road, Formby)

Jan 241 min read

Formby Schools

Proud moment for Formby as Redgate’s ‘The Pines’ shortlisted for major award

Mar 21

Silver Success for Range High at Liverpool FC Training Ground

Feb 16

Redgate Primary Pupils Shine at Dodgeball Tournament

Jan 28

Formby schoolgirl crowned Double English Champion and selected for Team England

Jan 26

Range High School Year 9 Options Evening Marketplace

Jan 15

The Formby School Play That Sparked Lesley Sharp’s Acting Career