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Police cordon off Allied Pharmacy in Formby
Police cordon off Allied Pharmacy in Formby

Formby Bubble
5 days ago3 min read
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Formby was battered by Storm Boelo last night with businesses suffering storm damage, trees down and cables down
Several businesses in Formby village have suffered damage after Storm Boelo brought powerful winds and heavy rain overnight, with gusts reaching 60mph on Sunday morning. Formby Bubble has been out photographing the aftermath of the storm, with outdoor seating areas, planters, fencing and other fixtures damaged or displaced by the strong winds. Queen’s Road Social appears to have suffered some of the most significant damage, with part of its outdoor brick boundary wall collaps

Formby Bubble
Oct 252 min read
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Environment Agency issues flood alert for River Alt as water levels expected to rise overnight
Environment Agency issues flood alert for River Alt as water levels expected to rise overnight

Formby Bubble
Oct 232 min read
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Police introduce two dispersal zones in Formby following reports of antisocial behaviour
Police introduce two dispersal zones in Formby following reports of antisocial behaviour

Formby Bubble
Oct 233 min read
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Police close Harington Road in Formby following RTC
Police close Harington Road in Formby following RTC

Formby Bubble
Oct 211 min read
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UPDATE FORMBY BRIDGE NOW OPEN AS FROM 3pm - FORMBY BRIDGE CLOSED FOLLOWING SERIOUS ROAD TRAFFIC INCIDENT
FORMBY BRIDGE CLOSED FOLLOWING SERIOUS ROAD TRAFFIC INCIDENT

Formby Bubble
Oct 211 min read
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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

Formby Bubble
Sep 175 min read
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Four men charged following series of shop thefts across Formby
Four men charged following series of shop thefts across Formby

Formby Bubble
Sep 32 min read
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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

Formby Bubble
Sep 24 min read
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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

Formby Bubble
Aug 272 min read
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Major Emergency Response at Formby Beach After Man Rescued From the Sea
Major Emergency Response at Formby Beach After Man Rescued From the Sea

Formby Bubble
Aug 261 min read
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The £10 Million Flood Defence Giant Protecting Formby and 9,000 Properties Gets £512,000 Boost
The £10 Million Flood Defence Giant Protecting Formby and 9,000 Properties Gets £512,000 Boost

Formby Bubble
Aug 253 min read
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Woman tragically dies after being hit by train near Freshfield Station
Woman tragically dies after being hit by train near Freshfield Station

Formby Bubble
Aug 241 min read
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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

Formby Bubble
Aug 222 min read
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Formby Takes Centre Stage in Local Author Jayne Smith’s New Book ‘Only You’
Formby Takes Centre Stage in Local Author Jayne Smith’s New Book ‘Only You’

Formby Bubble
Aug 211 min read
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Flood Alert Issued for Formby as River Levels Rise
Flood Alert Issued for Formby as River Levels Rise

Formby Bubble
Aug 201 min read
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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

Formby Bubble
Aug 153 min read
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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

Formby Bubble
Aug 122 min read
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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 Bubble
Aug 103 min read
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Spectacular Solar Eclipse Will be Seen from Formby on Wednesday – Here’s Exactly When to Watch
Spectacular Solar Eclipse Coming to Formby on Wednesday – Here’s Exactly When to Watch

Formby Bubble
Aug 83 min read
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Calls for Tougher Controls on Nitrous Oxide After Concerns Raised in Formby
Calls for Tougher Controls on Nitrous Oxide After Concerns Raised in Formby

Formby Bubble
Aug 81 min read
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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 Bubble
Aug 32 min read
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National Highways confirms plans to replace long-closed Moss Lane Bridge near Formby
National Highways confirms plans to replace long-closed Moss Lane Bridge near Formby

Formby Bubble
Aug 22 min read
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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

Formby Bubble
Jul 311 min read
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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

Formby Bubble
Jul 302 min read
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West Lane Residents Welcome Summer Piling Pause but Say Campaign Is Far From Over
West Lane Residents Welcome Summer Piling Pause but Say Campaign Is Far From Over

Formby Bubble
Jul 243 min read
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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

Formby Bubble
Jul 246 min read
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Britain’s new Prime Minister once lived in Formby
Britain’s new Prime Minister once lived in Formby

Formby Bubble
Jul 181 min read
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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

Formby Bubble
Jul 52 min read
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Two men jailed after armed robbery near Formby railway station
Two men jailed after armed robbery near Formby railway station

Formby Bubble
Jun 262 min read
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Concern raised after sinkhole appears on West Lane near new housing development
Concern raised after sinkhole appears on West Lane near new housing development

Formby Bubble
Jun 231 min read
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Formby Co-op evacuated and closed after suspected gas leak sparks emergency response
Formby Co-op evacuated and closed after suspected gas leak sparks emergency response

Formby Bubble
Jun 231 min read
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Emergency response launched after inflatable kayak drifts out to sea at Formby Point
Emergency response launched after inflatable kayak drifts out to sea at Formby Point

Formby Bubble
Jun 232 min read
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Formby Coastguard Rescuers Could Lose Emergency Callout Payments Following Court Ruling
Formby Coastguard Rescuers Could Lose Emergency Callout Payments Following Court Ruling

Formby Bubble
Jun 192 min read
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Police Sirens Heard Across Formby as Emergency Incident Unfolds
Police Sirens Heard Across Formby as Emergency Incident Unfolds

Formby Bubble
Jun 181 min read
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No More TikTok, Snapchat or Instagram? Government Announces Social Media Ban for Under 16’s
No More TikTok, Snapchat or Instagram? Government Announces Social Media Ban for Under 16’s

Formby Bubble
Jun 152 min read
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Viral Pontins Video Sparks Concern as Council and Britannia Issue Direct Responses
A video currently circulating across social media is generating significant concern, speculation and debate, with many local residents contacting us after claims were made that the former Pontins site in Ainsdale is being prepared to accommodate more than 3,000 asylum seekers or immigrants. The video has been viewed thousands of times and shared widely, leading to growing public concern and a large number of enquiries asking what is happening at the site. The video below has

Formby Bubble
Jun 152 min read
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Formby Woman Awarded MBE in The King’s Birthday Honours List
Formby Woman Awarded MBE in The King’s Birthday Honours List

Formby Bubble
Jun 132 min read
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Shoplifter Banned From Formby Boots As Court Issues Two-Year Criminal Behaviour Order
Shoplifter Banned From Formby Boots As Court Issues Two-Year Criminal Behaviour Order

Formby Bubble
Jun 101 min read
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Formby Man Placed On Sex Offenders Register for Five Years
Formby Man Placed On Sex Offenders Register for Five Years

Formby Bubble
Jun 12 min read
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Teenage Girl Dies Following Formby Beach Incident
Teenage Girl Dies Following Formby Beach Incident

Formby Bubble
May 301 min read
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Southport Offshore Rescue Responds to Two Incidents at Formby Beach
Southport Offshore Rescue Responds to Two Incidents at Formby Beach

Formby Bubble
May 301 min read
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Fire Crews Called to Overnight Blaze in Formby
Fire Crews Called to Overnight Blaze in Formby

Formby Bubble
May 301 min read
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Girl Still Fighting For Her Life After Formby Beach Incident As Police Appeal For Witnesses
Girl Still Fighting For Her Life After Formby Beach Incident As Police Appeal For Witnesses

Formby Bubble
May 272 min read
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Over 700 Parking Fines Were Issued During Formby’s Bank Holiday Monday Gridlock
Over 700 Parking Fines Were Issued During Formby’s Bank Holiday Monday Gridlock

Formby Bubble
May 271 min read
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Parking chaos causes serious safety concerns across Formby and Freshfield - Video Footage
Parking chaos causes serious safety concerns across Formby and Freshfield - Video Footage

Formby Bubble
May 251 min read
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Emergency Response Under Pressure as Gridlock Blocks Access to Formby Beach Incident
Emergency Response Under Pressure as Gridlock Blocks Access to Formby Beach Incident

Formby Bubble
May 251 min read
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Emergency Services Attend Incident in Formby Dunes
Emergency Services Attend Incident in Formby Dunes

Formby Bubble
May 221 min read
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Fire Service Called to Formby Dunes Following Reports of Fire
Fire Service Called to Formby Dunes Following Reports of Fire

Formby Bubble
May 221 min read
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Air Ambulance Lands in Formby Following Medical Emergency
Air Ambulance Lands in Formby Following Medical Emergency

Formby Bubble
May 221 min read
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