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Bonfire and Firework Displays in Formby and across the local area 2026

Bonfire and Firework Displays in Formby and across the local area 2026

Bonfire and Firework Displays in Formby and across the local area 2026

Bonfire and Firework Displays in Formby and across the local area 2025

12 minutes ago

End of an Era as Altcar Veterans Pods Set to Close After Years of Community Support

End of an Era as Altcar Veterans Pods Set to Close After Years of Community Support

End of an Era as Altcar Veterans Pods Set to Close After Years of Community Support

End of an Era as Altcar Veterans Pods Set to Close After Years of Community Support

5 days ago

New national planning policy raises fresh questions over Shorrocks Hill development

New national planning policy raises fresh questions over Shorrocks Hill development

New national planning policy raises fresh questions over Shorrocks Hill development

New national planning policy raises fresh questions over Shorrocks Hill development

Sep 23

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Formby News Feed

Formby Circle of Friends welcomes new members for single people over 60 years old

Formby Circle of Friends welcomes new members for single people over 60 years old

Formby Circle of Friends welcomes new members for single people over 60 years old

Formby Circle of Friends offers a warm welcome to single people over 60 years, who would like to join us for a variety of social...

Feb 10, 20221 min read

Formby Manor introduces ‘Hugs’ for national hugging day

Formby Manor introduces ‘Hugs’ for national hugging day

Formby Manor introduces ‘Hugs’ for national hugging day

A local care home is spreading joy across its dementia communities with the introduction of new HUG companions in time for National...

Jan 17, 20222 min read

Older adults chair based exercise classes have started again in Formby

Older adults chair based exercise classes have started again in Formby

Older adults chair based exercise classes have started again in Formby

Chair Aided Balance & Strength exercise classes which are specifically for older adults. I had several groups in Formby last year and...

Jun 2, 20211 min read

Formby Featured News

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

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

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

Sep 175 min read

Four men charged following series of shop thefts across Formby

Four men charged following series of shop thefts across Formby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Woman tragically dies after being hit by train near Freshfield Station

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

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

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

Flood Alert Issued for Formby as River Levels Rise

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Britain’s new Prime Minister once lived in Formby

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

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

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

Jul 52 min read

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Formby Jobs

Administrator Vacancy at UK Training in Formby

Administrator Vacancy at UK Training in Formby

Administrator Vacancy at UK Training in Formby

Administrator Vacancy at UK Training in Formby

Sep 29

Activity Support Workers Wanted at Fernley Resource Centre In Formby

Activity Support Workers Wanted at Fernley Resource Centre In Formby

Activity Support Workers Wanted at Fernley Resource Centre In Formby

Activity Support Workers Wanted at Fernley Resource Centre In Formby

Sep 24

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

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

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

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

Sep 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sep 2

Suay Formby is looking for a Wok Chef with im

Suay Formby is looking for a Wok Chef with im

Suay Formby is looking for a Wok Chef with im

Suay Formby is looking for a Wok Chef with immediate start

Sep 2

Formby Letters

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

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

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

“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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

Debate Grows Over Tree Clearance at Lifeboat Road Formby

Debate Grows Over Tree Clearance at Lifeboat Road Formby

Debate Grows Over Tree Clearance at Lifeboat Road Formby

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Nov 5, 2025

Formby Travel & Roadworks

Traffic warning as roadworks hit one of Formby’s busiest roundabouts

Traffic warning as roadworks hit one of Formby’s busiest roundabouts

Traffic warning as roadworks hit one of Formby’s busiest roundabouts

Traffic warning as roadworks hit one of Formby’s busiest roundabouts

8 hours ago1 min read

Traffic warning as several sets of roadworks cause delays across Formby and Ince Blundell

Traffic warning as several sets of roadworks cause delays across Formby and Ince Blundell

Traffic warning as several sets of roadworks cause delays across Formby and Ince Blundell

Traffic warning as several sets of roadworks cause delays across Formby and Ince Blundell

Sep 212 min read

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

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

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

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

Sep 95 min read

Traffic warning as roadworks hit one of Formby’s busiest roundabouts

Traffic warning as roadworks hit one of Formby’s busiest roundabouts

Traffic warning as roadworks hit one of Formby’s busiest roundabouts

Traffic warning as roadworks hit one of Formby’s busiest roundabouts

8 hours ago1 min read

Traffic warning as several sets of roadworks cause delays across Formby and Ince Blundell

Traffic warning as several sets of roadworks cause delays across Formby and Ince Blundell

Traffic warning as several sets of roadworks cause delays across Formby and Ince Blundell

Traffic warning as several sets of roadworks cause delays across Formby and Ince Blundell

Sep 212 min read

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

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

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

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

Sep 95 min read

Formby Schools

Scarecrow Shindigs Festival bring colour, creativity and plenty of fun to St Peter’s Church in Formby

Scarecrow Shindigs Festival bring colour, creativity and plenty of fun to St Peter’s Church in Formby

Scarecrow Shindigs Festival bring colour, creativity and plenty of fun to St Peter’s Church in Formby

Scarecrow Shindigs Festival bring colour, creativity and plenty of fun to St Peter’s Church in Formby

Sep 25

Formby High School shortlisted for prestigious Educate Awards 2026

Formby High School shortlisted for prestigious Educate Awards 2026

Formby High School shortlisted for prestigious Educate Awards 2026

Formby High School shortlisted for prestigious Educate Awards 2026

Sep 21

Range High School Celebrates GCSE Success for the Class of 2026

Range High School Celebrates GCSE Success for the Class of 2026

Range High School Celebrates GCSE Success for the Class of 2026

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 🎓👏

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

Aug 3

Formby Sports

Weekend to Remember for Formby Junior Sports Club as Under 15 Whites Claim First Win and Under 13s Celebrate Double Success

Weekend to Remember for Formby Junior Sports Club as Under 15 Whites Claim First Win and Under 13s Celebrate Double Success

Weekend to Remember for Formby Junior Sports Club as Under 15 Whites Claim First Win and Under 13s Celebrate Double Success

Weekend to Remember for Formby Junior Sports Club as Under 15 Whites Claim First Win and Under 13s Celebrate Double Success

5 hours ago

The Under 6 team played first ever competitive match and the best Inter Club session so far…

The Under 6 team played first ever competitive match and the best Inter Club session so far…

The Under 6 team played first ever competitive match and the best Inter Club session so far…

The Under 6 team played first ever competitive match and the best Inter Club session so far…

Sep 28

Goals Galore and Fun All Round for Formby Junior Sports Club

Goals Galore and Fun All Round for Formby Junior Sports Club

Goals Galore and Fun All Round for Formby Junior Sports Club

Goals Galore and Fun All Round for Formby Junior Sports Club

Sep 21

Formby swimmers shine at Wigan Season Starter Meet

Formby swimmers shine at Wigan Season Starter Meet

Formby swimmers shine at Wigan Season Starter Meet

Formby swimmers shine at Wigan Season Starter Meet

Sep 18

It was a Bumper Weekend at Formby Junior Sports Club with nearly three hundred boys taking part

It was a Bumper Weekend at Formby Junior Sports Club with nearly three hundred boys taking part

It was a Bumper Weekend at Formby Junior Sports Club with nearly three hundred boys taking part

It was a Bumper Weekend at Formby Junior Sports Club with nearly three hundred boys taking part

Sep 15

Formby Junior Sports Club’s new football season got off to an excellent start at the weekend

Formby Junior Sports Club’s new football season got off to an excellent start at the weekend

Formby Junior Sports Club’s new football season got off to an excellent start at the weekend

Formby Junior Sports Club’s new football season got off to an excellent start at the weekend

Sep 7

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

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

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

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

Sep 2

Dog walkers warned as seasonal ban returns to Formby playing pitches from Tuesday 1st September

Dog walkers warned as seasonal ban returns to Formby playing pitches from Tuesday 1st September

Dog walkers warned as seasonal ban returns to Formby playing pitches from Tuesday 1st September

Dog walkers warned as seasonal ban returns to Formby playing pitches from Tuesday 1st September

Aug 29

Formby Cricket Club Enjoys Action-Packed Weekend as First XI Goes Top

Formby Cricket Club Enjoys Action-Packed Weekend as First XI Goes Top

Formby Cricket Club Enjoys Action-Packed Weekend as First XI Goes Top

Formby Cricket Club Enjoys Action-Packed Weekend as First XI Goes Top

Aug 19

Formby cricket coach crowned Lancashire Girls’ Cricket Champion after inspiring a new generation

Formby cricket coach crowned Lancashire Girls’ Cricket Champion after inspiring a new generation

Formby cricket coach crowned Lancashire Girls’ Cricket Champion after inspiring a new generation

Formby cricket coach crowned Lancashire Girls’ Cricket Champion after inspiring a new generation

Aug 10

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

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

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

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

Aug 10

Horses to return to Formby Beach for spectacular exclusive autumn ride through the dunes

Horses to return to Formby Beach for spectacular exclusive autumn ride through the dunes

Horses to return to Formby Beach for spectacular exclusive autumn ride through the dunes

Horses to return to Formby Beach for spectacular exclusive autumn ride through the dunes

Aug 10

Do You Remember Formby Hall in 1996? The Resort Wants Your Memories as It Celebrates 30 Years

Do You Remember Formby Hall in 1996? The Resort Wants Your Memories as It Celebrates 30 Years

Do You Remember Formby Hall in 1996? The Resort Wants Your Memories as It Celebrates 30 Years

Do You Remember Formby Hall in 1996? The Resort Wants Your Memories as It Celebrates 30 Years

Aug 3

Why hundreds of children are heading to Duke Street Park every Sunday morning…

Why hundreds of children are heading to Duke Street Park every Sunday morning…

Why hundreds of children are heading to Duke Street Park every Sunday morning…

Why hundreds of children are heading to Duke Street Park every Sunday morning

Aug 3

Formby Taekwondo Champion Erin Bannon Selected to Represent Great Britain at World Championships

Formby Taekwondo Champion Erin Bannon Selected to Represent Great Britain at World Championships

Formby Taekwondo Champion Erin Bannon Selected to Represent Great Britain at World Championships

Formby Taekwondo Champion Erin Bannon Selected to Represent Great Britain at World Championships

Jul 21

Formby’s very own John Youssef crowned Mr Universe in phenomenal international triumph!

Formby’s very own John Youssef crowned Mr Universe in phenomenal international triumph!

Formby’s very own John Youssef crowned Mr Universe in phenomenal international triumph!

Formby’s very own John Youssef crowned Mr Universe in phenomenal international triumph

Jul 13

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