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Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024
A proud day at Formby High School! Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024. The ‘Class of 2024’...
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- Aug 17
- 3 min
Formby’s James Comish Triumphs at Centenary Southport Flower Show with Award-Winning Garden
Formby’s very own James Comish has made his hometown proud with an extraordinary sweep of awards at the prestigious 100th Southport...
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 9
- 1 min
Serious Road Traffic Collision at junction of Formby Bypass and Coastal Road causing major delays
A serious road traffic collision at approximately 12:30pm at the junction of the A565 Formby Bypass and Coastal Road, resulting in...
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 6
- 2 min
Amnesty for zombie knives and machetes ahead of new law
A new law will come into force from Tuesday 24 September 2024 making it illegal to own certain styles of ‘zombie’ knives and machetes....
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 3
- 1 min
Major RTC on Formby Bypass involving a police vehicle. Bypass completely closed southbound
A major road traffic collision (RTC) has occurred on the Formby Bypass southbound, near the Shell garage and the entrance to Ince Woods....
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 1
- 1 min
Seventeen-Year-Old Charged in Southport Stabbings Attended Range High School
Axel Rudakubana, the 17-year-old recently identified in connection with the Southport mass stabbing, attended Range High School in...
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 1
- 2 min
The Seventeen-Year-Old has been named as Axel Rudakubana
Axel Rudakubana, a 17-year-old from Banks, has been publicly identified for the first time following his appearance at Liverpool...
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Disgraced former Formby Doctor Sentenced for Indecent Act on Public Bus
In a deeply troubling case, former GP Stephen Crosby has once again been sentenced to prison after being caught performing a sexual act...
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 30
- 3 min
Police confirm names of Three Girls Killed in Southport Stabbing as Families Pay Tribute
(Left to right) Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; Bebe King, six and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine. (Image: Merseyside Police) Devastating and...
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 5
- 1 min
RNLI lifeguards all-terrain vehicle stolen from Formby Beach
RNLI lifeguards arrived at Formby Beach, to find their storage container broken into and all-terrain vehicle stolen. Overnight, between...
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 27
- 2 min
Travellers Relocate Again in Formby on Cambridge Field
Travellers have once again relocated within Formby, causing significant concern among local residents and authorities. The group has set...
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 26
- 1 min
Travellers Depart Formby to relocate in Southport
After three weeks of occupying various sites in Formby, the group of travellers has finally vacated the area, moving onto Preston New...
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Travellers Relocate Again in Formby raising concerns over repeated incursions
The group of Travellers that had recently occupied Duke Street Park in Formby have now this evening, Thursday 20th June, moved onto...
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 17
- 2 min
Travellers leave Bills Lane and move into Duke Street Park to set up camp
On the evening of Monday, 17th June, the Travellers who had been occupying Bills Lane for the past week have now vacated the site and...
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 12
- 1 min
Former Formby High School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Offences
Robert Collins, previously an art teacher at Formby High School, has admitted to a series of child sex offences. The 39-year-old...
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Formby Bubble
- May 13
- 2 min
Urgent Warning as Ravenmeols Level Crossing has been left in a dangerous condition for pedestrians
UPDATE: We have now been told that the barriers have been fixed so are safe but work still continues on the track so the road is still...
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Formby Bubble
- May 11
- 1 min
Formby Residents Treated to Spectacular Northern Lights Display
Formby Bubble brings you the latest on the breathtaking aurora borealis that graced the skies over Formby tonight, Friday, May 10th. With...
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Formby Bubble
- May 8
- 1 min
Arson Attack Targets Stephanie Macnab Estate Agents in Formby Village
In a shocking turn of events, Stephanie Macnab Estate Agents located in Formby village fell victim to an arson attack overnight. The...
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Formby Resident Lisa Gawthorne Honored as Sportsperson of the Year at Pride of Sefton Awards
Formby Resident Lisa Gawthorne Honored as Sportsperson of the Year at Pride of Sefton Awards. Amidst the prestigious Pride of Sefton...
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 26
- 1 min
RTC on Liverpool Road Causes Traffic Chaos this morning and remains closed for another hour
A collision occurred at the junction of Liverpool Road and Birkey Lane earlier today, Friday 26th April, resulting in significant traffic...
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 10
- 1 min
Serious Road Traffic Collision Causes Formby Bypass Closure. Emergency Services on scene
An incident on the Formby Bypass towards the northbound carriageway, just after the Hightown turnoff, has resulted in the closure of the...
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 5
- 1 min
A new establishment, 'The Auld Dubliner', will soon grace the heart of Formby village
We are pleased to announce that a new establishment, 'The Auld Dubliner', will soon grace the heart of Formby village, taking the place...
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 3
- 2 min
Formby resident Aunty Marj celebrates her 110th birthday this week. She is the oldest lady in Merseyside, the oldest person in Formby and the 16th oldest person in the UK!!
Marjorie Hodnett, known as Aunty Marj, celebrated her 110th birthday on Monday 1st April, attributing her long life to not having a...
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Formby Bubble
- Mar 7
- 1 min
Merseyside Police have issued photos of stolen jewellery that was found in a house in Formby
Detectives from our Operation Castle burglary team have issued photographs of suspected stolen jewellery in a bid to reunite it with its...
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Formby Bubble
- Mar 5
- 2 min
Facebook and Instagram have just gone down for everyone all over the world
Users of Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram have been logged out in their masses for the second time in two days. Down Detector is...
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Formby Bubble
- Jan 30
- 1 min
Formby author and screenwriter, Andrew Judge releases debut book 'The Boot Room' which gives fans a behind the scenes look at footballs transfer window featuring conversations with football insiders
Local author and screenwriter, Andrew Judge has his upcoming book 'The Boot Room' released on Friday 2nd February. The football transfer...
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Formby Bubble
- Jan 25
- 1 min
RTC on Formby bypass northbound at junction of Scaffold Lane and Orrel Hill please avoid if possible
RTC on Formby bypass at the junction of Scaffold Lane and Orrel Hill Lane northbound. The incident happened around 9:30am today,...
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Formby Bubble
- Jan 15
- 1 min
We are very sad to say that a person has been struck and killed by a train at Freshfield
Emergency services are on scene in Freshfield after a person was struck and killed by a train just after 12 noon this afternoon, Monday...
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Formby Bubble
- Dec 9, 2023
- 2 min
Formby hit with total blackout for almost two hours affecting hundreds of homes and businesses
At 5:30pm tonight, Saturday 9th December, a power cut hit Formby causing a total complete blackout with hundreds of homes and businesses...
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Formby Bubble
- Nov 13, 2023
- 1 min
Ince Woods is to remain closed in both directions overnight due to unsafe trees
Emergency services were called to a RTC at 11:45 am this morning due to Storm Debi which has battered the Sefton area today with gale...
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Formby Bubble
- Nov 10, 2023
- 1 min
Man arrested after police found large amount of cash and drugs in Formby
A man was arrested on Wednesday 8th November after police spotted a suspicious vehicle. A spokesperson from Merseyside Police said: "Op...
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Formby Bubble
- Nov 4, 2023
- 1 min
Dispersal Zone set up in Formby from 4pm today until midnight tomorrow night
Merseyside Police have put a Dispersal Zone in place from 4:00pm TODAY, 4th November 2023 until 11:59pm Tomorrow, Sunday 5th November...
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Formby Bubble
- Oct 30, 2023
- 1 min
Police introduce a Dispersal Zone in Formby which will cover Mischief Night and Halloween
A Dispersal Zone covering the Formby area (see attached map) will be in place from: 3:00pm Monday 30th October 2023 until 11:59pm Tuesday...
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Formby Bubble
- Oct 27, 2023
- 3 min
Blue Plaque raised for one of Formby's most respected artists, the late Muriel Sibley
After a long time planning a suitable tribute for Muriel Sibley to honour her wonderful contribution in the late 20th century to...
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Formby Bubble
- Oct 18, 2023
- 5 min
Freshfields Animal Rescue chosen as a recipient of Paul O’Grady Tribute Fund of £20,000
Freshfields Animal Rescue have been chosen as one of the five recipients of Paul O’Grady Tribute Fund which is £480k. Battersea will be...
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Formby Bubble
- Oct 17, 2023
- 2 min
Formby couple's Boogie Ball raised more than £30,000 to support children at Rainbow Hub
Stunning Boogie Ball raises over £30,000 to support children at Rainbow Hub The 15th annual ball organised by Lisa and Paul Maddison...
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Formby Bubble
- Oct 15, 2023
- 1 min
Air ambulance landed in Formby as young girl fell from her horse and was dragged along the beach
The air ambulance landed in Formby as a young girl fell from her horse and was dragged along the beach. Members of the public called the...
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Formby Bubble
- Oct 10, 2023
- 2 min
Is Hightown Village Surgery at risk of closing yet again?
Dear Formby Bubble: Is Hightown Village Surgery at risk of closing yet again? Statement from Ellis Hall-Lyon, the owner of Hightown...
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Formby Bubble
- Oct 7, 2023
- 1 min
The body of missing man, Robert Ferdinand has been found on Formby beach, police have confirmed
The body of the missing man, Robert Ferdinand was found on Formby beach, police have confirmed today. Robert Ferdinand's body was found...
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Formby Bubble
- Oct 3, 2023
- 1 min
A 29-year-old man arrested after a multitude of offences including stolen bikes in Formby
Operation Pelican Officers have arrested a 29-year-old male for a multitude of offences last week. The male was wanted by Police after...
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Formby Bubble
- Oct 3, 2023
- 1 min
Police appeal for help to find missing Formby man Robert Ferdinand, last seen this morning
Police appeal for help to find missing 77-year-old Formby man Robert Ferdinand, last seen this morning, Tuesday 3rd October. A...
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 28, 2023
- 2 min
Police appeal for information after a fatal RTC in Formby Pinewoods on Victoria Road
Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision that happened in #Formby yesterday, Sunday 27th...
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 24, 2023
- 1 min
Formby Bypass closed in both directions due to a Police Incident
Formby Bypass closed in both directions due to a Police Incident. We have been informed there is a motorbike involved as the rider is on...
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 22, 2023
- 1 min
A person has sadly died after being hit by a train at Fisherman’s Path near Freshfield Train Station
A person has sadly died after being hit by a train at Fisherman’s Path near Freshfield Train Station in Formby. UPDATE AT 6pm: ORIGINAL:...
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 7, 2023
- 1 min
Police block off roads at the scene of RTC at the same junction where a woman was killed last week
Another RTC on the corner of Elbow Lane and Duke Street in Formby. Police have the roads completely blocked off at the scene of a second...
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 3, 2023
- 1 min
Merseyside Police launch appeal for witnesses of yesterday’s fatal RTC on Elbow Lane in Formby
Merseyside Police are today, Thursday 3rd August, continuing to appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in #Formby...
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 2, 2023
- 1 min
Sad news today as a female pedestrian died in the three car crash on Elbow Lane today
Formby Bubble reported earlier today that there was a serious RTC on Elbow Lane and Duke Street in Formby. We have now been informed that...
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Formby Bubble
- Aug 2, 2023
- 1 min
Serious RTC on corner of Elbow Lane and Duke Street, Air Ambulance in attendance
Duke street closed in both directions due to a serious RTC incident on the corner of Elbow Lane and Duke Street. Emergency services are...
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 21, 2023
- 3 min
Sefton Council opposes new Aldi Food Store in Formby
Sefton Council opposes new Aldi Food Store on a derelict site that was earmarked for new luxury homes. Aldi, the award-winning discount...
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 18, 2023
- 1 min
Sefton Police recover a vehicle that was stolen from Formby this morning
Sefton Police recover a vehicle that was stolen from Formby this morning. A spokesperson from Sefton Community Team said: "We have this...
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