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Harington Road Post Office is closing down due to the resignation of McColls Retail Ltd

Unfortunately the Harington Road Post Office inside McColls Retail Limited, better known as Martin's is closing down. The Post Office...

Oct 9, 20193 min read

The new Shell Petrol Station, Spar and Greggs is now open on Formby bypass

After closing its doors on 13th May last year at the Weld Blundell site, the brand new Shell Euro Garage on the Formby bypass is now...

Jun 12, 20192 min read

L37 Fest has been cancelled with only weeks to go before the festival

UPDATE: The Official statement has now been released from L37 Fest as follows: It is with great sadness that we have had to make the...

May 28, 20192 min read

An exclusive Formby home, Firwood Hall, wins prestigious regional award

An exclusive Formby home has been named as the ‘Best Individual New Home’ at a prestigious regional awards ceremony. The prestigious...

Property

May 8, 20193 min read

Confident England beat Spain 13-7 in the mixed international at Formby Golf Club

England staged a confident performance today to beat Spain 13-7 in the mixed international at Formby Golf Club and keep their firm grip...

Sports

Apr 28, 20193 min read

The new McDonald’s in Formby will be opening its doors at 11am tomorrow- Wednesday 17th April

The new McDonald’s in Formby will be opening its doors at 11am tomorrow- Wednesday 17th April. McDonald’s Formby will be the largest UK...

Business

Apr 16, 20192 min read

Formby man convicted of careless driving for running out of fuel on a motorway and causing a collisi

Formby man convicted of careless driving for running out of fuel on a motorway and causing a collision Formby man Gerrard Newell from...

Mar 24, 20192 min read

Starbucks and Greggs are opening in the new Euro Garage on Formby bypass

We have been informed today that the new Euro Garage on the Formby bypass will in fact be a Starbucks and not a KFC as we were originally...

Mar 18, 20192 min read

Fishermans Path Level Crossing claims another life in early morning tragedy

Merseyrail have confirmed that a person has been struck by a train near Freshfield Train Station on the Northern Line. The person died...

Mar 1, 20192 min read

Merseyrail have confirmed that a person has been struck by a train at Freshfield

Merseyrail have confirmed that a person has been struck by a train on the Northern Line. The incident happened between Freshfield and...

Mar 1, 20191 min read

Con woman in Formby has targeted a number of people

Merseyside Police are urging people in Formby to be vigilant following reports that a woman has tried to persuade people to give her...

Feb 28, 20191 min read

Two men arrested on suspicion of burglary offences in Formby

Two men arrested on suspicion of burglary offences in Formby. Detectives working on Operation Castle, the force’s ongoing response to...

Feb 28, 20191 min read

Over six years in prison for two men charged for Formby burglary

Detectives working on ongoing Operation Castle are welcoming the sentencing of two men for a Formby burglary. Joseph Moran, 24, of...

Feb 11, 20192 min read

Large fire at Formby compost business

Firefighters have been called to a large fire at a compost business in Formby this morning. Four fire engines and two support appliances...

Feb 9, 20191 min read

Two men charged with burglary that took place in Windsor Road, Formby

In September last year (2018), a residential burglary was reported in Windsor Road, Formby. The occupier of the property had returned...

Jan 14, 20191 min read

A paedophile Formby Scout leader walked free from court yesterday

A paedophile Scout leader caught with hundreds of sickening pictures of children yesterday walked free from court. Christopher John...

Jan 4, 20193 min read

Former Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Holland awarded Queen's Police Medal in New Year's Ho

Following the announcement that former Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Holland, who is now Director of Investigations at the National...

Dec 29, 20186 min read

Warning of a dog attack in Formby woods

Formby Bubble has received a message warning people to be careful when taking their children for a walk in the Pinewoods after a serious...

Dec 27, 20181 min read

Four vehicle RTC on the Formby bypass caused two mile tailback

An RTC (road traffic collision) involving four vehicles on the Formby bypass caused the road to be closed for a few hours just before 9am...

Dec 16, 20181 min read

Two men from Formby arrested for possession of drugs and criminal property after Police operation ta

Merseyside Police have arrested seven people and seized drugs, cash and criminal property, following an intelligence-led operation across...

Nov 28, 20182 min read

Potential cases of squirrel pox have been reported in Formby

Several potential cases of Squirrel Pox have been reported in Formby recently. The Squirrel Pox Virus is usually fatal to red squirrels....

Nov 14, 20182 min read

Thousands of people are expected to descend on Formby tomorrow morning so council restrictions are n

Thousands of people are expected to descend on our Formby Beach tomorrow morning, Sunday 11th November as part of Danny Boyle's Armistice...

Remembrance

Nov 10, 20185 min read

Formby woman taking on a mammoth challenge to mark what would have been her brothers 40th birthday #

Formby woman organises Rock 'n Roll half marathon in Formby as part of the 'No More Knives' campaign, in memory of her brother Colin...

Nov 6, 20183 min read

Four men appeared in court after stealing a car in Formby

A car was stolen in the Formby on Friday 5th October. Four men have now appeared in court yesterday for stealing the car. Merseyside...

Nov 6, 20182 min read

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Formby Featured News

Fire Service Called to Formby Dunes Following Reports of Fire

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Air Ambulance Lands in Formby Following Medical Emergency

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Labour Retains Formby East And Formby West In Sefton Council Elections

May 81 min read

Outrage After Fire Is Started In Formby Woods At Popular Children’s Outdoor Centre

May 62 min read

Ravenmeols Level Crossing Closed by police

May 11 min read

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

Apr 271 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

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Wall of Fame Formby is looking to recruit a Bar Manager/Supervisor

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May 3

Range High School in Formby is recruiting part time Cleaning Operatives

May 2

A full time position has arisen for a Showroom Assistant in Formby

May 1

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

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

Ravenmeols Level Crossing Closed today with Diversion in Place

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Ince Woods route set to close for nearly three weeks in major disruption for Formby and Liverpool commuters

One of the area’s most important connecting routes is set to close for nearly three weeks, in what is expected to cause significant disruption for thousands of drivers travelling between Formby and Liverpool. Moor Lane in Ince Blundell, known locally as the road through Ince Woods, will be shut in both directions from 15th June until 3rd July to allow essential carriageway reconstruction works to take place. The closure will directly impact anyone travelling from Formby towar

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Coastal Road Closure for Southport Triathlon today

Coastal Road Closure for Southport Triathlon.

6 days ago1 min read

Ravenmeols Level Crossing Closed today with Diversion in Place

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U turn on Ince Woods closure as Sefton Council scales back roadworks after public backlash

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Ince Woods route set to close for nearly three weeks in major disruption for Formby and Liverpool commuters

One of the area’s most important connecting routes is set to close for nearly three weeks, in what is expected to cause significant disruption for thousands of drivers travelling between Formby and Liverpool. Moor Lane in Ince Blundell, known locally as the road through Ince Woods, will be shut in both directions from 15th June until 3rd July to allow essential carriageway reconstruction works to take place. The closure will directly impact anyone travelling from Formby towar