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Formby News Feed

Water Safety Wednesday – Home Schooling Resource ‘Launched’ by RNLI

The RNLI has launched to the rescues of parents and teachers who are in need of content and support for home schooling their children....

Kids

Mar 31, 20202 min read

RNLI Lifeguard service in the North West to be paused

The RNLI has made the decision to immediately pause the rollout of lifeguard patrols, which were due to begin next month on selected...

Mar 30, 20202 min read

RNLI urges people in the North West including Formby to stay safe as Storm Brendan hits

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging people to stay safe as severe weather could make our seas and coastlines around...

Jan 14, 20202 min read

RNLI offer advice as peak lifeguard season finishes in Formby

With lots of lifeguard patrols finishing for the season, the RNLI are issuing important safety advice for people still planning to visit...

Sep 4, 20192 min read

North West RNLI lifeguards offer safety advice ahead of weather warning

The Met Office has issued Yellow weather warnings for the majority of the UK, including the North West of England. This weekend...

Aug 9, 20192 min read

Water Safety Forum warns of open water dangers

Merseyside Water Safety Forum (MWSF)is urging people to take extra care on the River Mersey, around the Mersey coastline and around...

Jul 26, 20192 min read

North West RNLI rescuers issue their own Mayday after figures reveal a busy 2018

The latest figures show RNLI volunteers in the North West of England launched 364 times and aided 237 people in 2018. The volunteer crew...

CHARITY

Apr 9, 20193 min read

RNLI are looking for new beach lifeguards for this year

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is in search of new recruits to spend a season working on Sefton beaches, as applications...

Jan 21, 20191 min read

RNLI Liverpool Chair recognised in Queen’s New Year’s Honours

Sue Webster, an inspirational RNLI fundraiser, has been awarded an MBE in the Queens New Year’s Honour List thanks to her determination...

CHARITY

Dec 28, 20182 min read

Help children learn how to Swim Safe in Sefton for free this summer

Swim Safe, the national outdoor swimming and water safety programme for 7-14-year- olds, is coming to Sefton for the first time this...

Kids

Jun 15, 20182 min read

RNLI lifeguards return to Southport this weekend

RNLI lifeguards are set to begin their full-time summer safety service this weekend along Southport beach. From Saturday (26th May)...

Beach

May 25, 20182 min read

RNLI release shocking number of deaths in the water and what you can do to save yourself

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has announced seven people claimed ‘floating’ helped save their life in 2017, after the...

Beach

May 23, 20183 min read

Lifeboat Tea Rooms was vandalised and although open for business, still need your help

The Tea Rooms behind St Luke's Church in Formby was vandalised on Monday 7th May leaving them with a hefty bill for a smashed window and...

Cafes and Tea Rooms

May 14, 20182 min read

Hovercraft called to rescue 3 people on Formby Bank

UK Coastguard received a call on Sunday 8th April and contacted Hoylake Hovercraft who were requested to launch to rescue three...

Emergency Services

Apr 13, 20181 min read

Applications now open for Sefton’ best summer jobs

The RNLI is in search of new recruits to spend the summer working on some of Sefton’s most popular beaches, as applications open for...

Jan 9, 20182 min read

Southport Lifeboat are the official charity of Formby Wetherspoons

The Southport Lifeboat has been chosen as one of the charities to be supported by ‘The Lifeboat,' the new Wetherspoons pub in Formby....

CHARITY

Jul 14, 20161 min read

Air ambulance called to Formby Beach for the third time this week

This afternoon a lady was airlifted to Southport & Formby General hospital after suffering a fall from her horse at Formby beach. The...

News

Jun 23, 20161 min read

Lifeguards from RNLI to take over responsibility for patrolling Formby beaches

Lifeguards from the RNLI are to take over responsibility for patrolling Wirral beaches in a link-up with the local authority. The new...

Mar 14, 20152 min read

Formby Featured News

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

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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

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