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Formby News Feed

Funding Cuts for Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service

The scale of the cuts to Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MF&RS) has been announced, with a reduction in the Revenue Support Grant...

Dec 23, 20152 min read

Off road motorbike causing problems in Formby

Merseyside Police Formby: Can you help identify the owner of an off-road motorbike being ridden dangerously around Formby this week?...

Dec 18, 20151 min read

Police warning over cash machines in Formby

Crime alert issued over "increasing trend of thieves attaching devices to cash machines" People in areas including Formby are being...

Dec 14, 20152 min read

Police offer advice after burglaries in Formby

In the first week of December, there were burglaries reported in Formby on Kirklake Road, Cable Street, Coronation Avenue and Brewery...

Dec 11, 20152 min read

Formby man accused of double stabbing has court date adjourned

Paul Range faces charges of wounding two men with intent and assaulting a third man. A Formby man accused of a double stabbing appeared...

Dec 11, 20151 min read

Formby burglar who once knocked himself out on a plant pot jailed again

Gerard Sanders has a history of targeting homes in Birkdale and Formby A prolific house breaker has been jailed in relation to a burglary...

Dec 4, 20152 min read

Land Rover stolen in Formby

This Land Rover was STOLEN LAST NIGHT FROM FORMBY This Land Rover was stolen in Formby last night, early hours in the morning of December...

Dec 1, 20151 min read

Fire deaths on Merseyside DOUBLE as union predicts engines drop to just 18 appliances across county

Fatalities spiralling, say FBU, ahead of government's Autumn Statement cutbacks Fire deaths on Merseyside have doubled n the last five...

Nov 29, 20152 min read

Fire Involving A Large Industrial Wheelie Bin In Formby

Firefighters were called out to a fire involving a large industrial wheelie bin in Formby. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service attended...

Nov 23, 20151 min read

Where police have used stop and search powers in Formby

Police can use the powers to question people about suspected stolen goods, weapons and drugs. For the first time we can reveal how many...

Nov 15, 20151 min read

Formby's violent crime hot spots revealed

Slight rise in violence and sex crimes rise in the town over the last year William Cowley, 17, stabbed a fellow teenager in an alleyway...

Nov 15, 20151 min read

Formby's burglary hot spots revealed

Burglary nearly doubles in Formby over the last 12 months Formby and Ainsdale Inspector Jim Atherton Burglary has nearly doubled in...

Nov 15, 20151 min read

Fire on the Mayflower last night

Formby Fire Brigade received a call at 12:15am this morning due to a fire on the Mayflower Industrial Estate on Liverpool Road in Formby....

Nov 15, 20151 min read

Four vehicle crash on Formby Bypass causes chaos for morning commuters

A crash on the Formby Bypass caused delays for drivers yesterday morning A four-vehicle crash on Formby Bypass caused chaos for morning...

Nov 14, 20151 min read

Ambulance caused traffic chaos in Formby

In response to many emails about the ambulance in the village today that caused traffic chaos on Chapel Lane this afternoon about 4pm....

Nov 9, 20151 min read

Bonfire safety film launched for schools across Merseyside

A film has been launched for schools across Merseyside advising children and young people about the dangers around Bonfire Night. The...

Nov 5, 20152 min read

Five casualties stuck in mud on Formby Beach

Five people got into difficulty in the mud on Formby Beach. The Southport Lifeboat were called to make a rescue. They were told there...

Aug 24, 20151 min read

Appeal After Racing Bike Stolen In Formby

Police are appealing for information after a racing motorbike was stolen in Formby. The specialised off road grass track bike, which is...

Aug 18, 20151 min read

Fire at the mansion in Formby woods

At approximately 11:10am this morning, the Fire Brigade were called out to a fire on a building site down Albert Road. The smoke bellowed...

Aug 18, 20151 min read

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Formby Featured News

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

8 hours ago5 min read

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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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’

News

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