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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, 2019


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, 2019


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, 2019


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...
May 8, 2019


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...
Apr 28, 2019


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...
Apr 16, 2019


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, 2019


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, 2019


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, 2019


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, 2019


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, 2019


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, 2019


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, 2019


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, 2019


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, 2019


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, 2019


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, 2018


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, 2018


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, 2018


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, 2018


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, 2018


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...
Nov 10, 2018


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, 2018


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, 2018


Danny Boyle's beach takeover to honour World War One soldiers on Formby Beach
In this exceptional centenary year, the British Legion are leading a national movement to say ‘Thank You’ to all who served, sacrificed...
Oct 28, 2018


Filming of 'Anne' in Formby today - new Hillsborough drama about the inspirational Anne Will
Filming has taken place today in Formby for the new ITV drama about the Hillsborough disaster. The four part drama series will be called...
Oct 25, 2018


Formby man charged with terror offences due to appear at The Old Bailey
A British man from Formby, Aidan James, is due to appear at the Old Bailey on 19th November charged with terror offences. His family say...
Oct 17, 2018


Four men arrested and charged after a car was stolen in Formby
A car was stolen in the Formby area on Friday 5th October. Merseyside Police have now arrested and charged four men and recovered the...
Oct 10, 2018


We can now confirm that a 51-year-old male died at Fishermans Path level crossing yesterday
We can confirm that a 51 year old man has died when he was hit by a train at Fisherman's Path level crossing which is by Freshfield Train...
Oct 3, 2018


We can now confirm that a male has died at Fishermans Path in Freshfield
4:15pm - UPDATE: British Transport Police have just confirmed that the person that was hit by the train has died. We do now also have...
Oct 2, 2018


A person has been hit by a train at Fishermans Path in Freshfield
We can confirm that a person has been hit by a train at Fisherman's Path level crossing which is by Freshfield Train Station just after...
Oct 2, 2018


Residential Burglary on Windsor Road in Formby, Update
On 23rd September 2018, Merseyside Police received a report of Burglary at a property in Windsor Road, Formby. Initial enquiries led...
Sep 26, 2018


Two weeks on, Merseyside Police renew their appeal for anyone with information about disappearance o
Two weeks on from the disappearance of 20 year-old Adam Seaton in Southport. Merseyside Police are renewing their appeal for anyone with...
Aug 23, 2018


Formby burglary victim opens his heart about the impact on his family after two men are sentenced to
A burglary victim has opened his heart about the impact of burglary on his Formby family, as two men are sentenced to a total of 10 years...
Aug 12, 2018


Merseyside Police issue CCTV images in an appeal after burglary in Hightown
Merseyside Police have issued CCTV images of a male they would like to speak to in connection with a burglary in Hightown. A Police...
Aug 5, 2018


Hosepipe Ban is set for Formby from August 5th after longest heatwave for 40 years!
Formby is set for a hosepipe ban following weeks of glorious sunshine in the longest heatwave for over 40 years! As temperature continue...
Jul 17, 2018


A suspected World War Two bomb has been found on Formby Tip
A suspected World War Two bomb has been found at Formby Tip this morning, Tuesday 17th July. Please avoid the area until it is made safe....
Jul 17, 2018


Liverpool fans left on an epic journey today from Formby to Kiev
Liverpool are set to take on Real Madrid in the Champions League final, with thousands of fans expected to make the trip to Kiev. With...
May 24, 2018


Man arrested following report of Scrambler Bikes on Formby Beach
Merseyside Police have arrested a man and recovered two scrambler bikes following reports that bikes were being ridden on Formby beach...
May 21, 2018


Air Ambulance called to two young boys injured in a collision in Formby
Two young boys were injured this evening at the bottom of Formby Bridge. Merseyside Police and the North West Ambulance Service received...
May 6, 2018


Help us find the Formby Red Squirrel that has got some plastic around its neck
Unfortunately this is another example of how plastics threaten our wildlife. This beautiful Red Squirrel in Formby has got some plastic...
May 2, 2018


Two year Criminal Behaviour Order issued to a Formby man for public order offences
Merseyside Police has obtained a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against a Formby man after he was convicted for public order...
Apr 24, 2018


The War of the Worlds has been shooting in Formby woods and is set to appear on BBC One this Christm
Last year, it was announced that The War Of The Worlds - one of the best-read science fictions in history - was being adapted for British...
Apr 23, 2018


Stolen property, Scrambler bikes, drugs and a weapon, all seized in Formby
Officers from the North Sefton Local Policing Team responded to a report of nuisance scrambler bikes on the football fields at Deansgate...
Apr 9, 2018


More Palm Oil has been washed up on the beach at Formby which is fatal to dogs
Unfortunately more palm oil has been washed up on the beach at Formby on Ravenmeols part and also northwards towards Victoria Road. A...
Apr 6, 2018


Two Formby men re-created the viral ‘in the entry’ video with their class of Vietnamese children
"Where are yerrr?" - "I'm in the entry" - Two Formby men re-created the viral ‘in the entry’ video with their class of Vietnamese...
Apr 2, 2018


Police looking to trace a Seaforth man over an incident in Hightown
Public warned not to approach Sean David Jones who police believe could help their investigation. Sean is 22 years old and from Seaforth....
Mar 30, 2018


Witness appeal after Sexual Assault on 14-year old boy in Southport
Merseyside Police is appealing for information after the sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy in Southport last month. At around 8.15am...
Mar 16, 2018


Sad news of sick Red Squirrels in Formby with symptoms very similar to squirrel pox
Sad news of sick Red Squirrels in Formby with symptoms very similar to squirrel pox over the last few days. A spokesperson from...
Mar 9, 2018


An earthquake has struck the UK and hundreds of people across Formby felt the tremors
Thousands of people have reported feeling an earthquake this afternoon which was also felt in Formby and other parts of the UK. People in...
Feb 17, 2018
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