It was a truly beautiful and memorable morning in Formby today, Wednesday 11th November 2026, as dozens of residents gathered beneath glorious blue skies at the village War Memorial to honour those who gave their lives for our freedom. With the November sunshine lighting up Formby Village, people of all ages came together for a moving Armistice Day service organised by the Formby branch of the Royal British Legion. From nursery children aged just three and four to residents i

It was a truly special and emotional morning in Formby today, Sunday 8 November 2026, as hundreds of residents, veterans, families and members of the community gathered at the village War Memorial for a historic Remembrance Sunday service. Despite the chilly November weather, people of all ages wrapped up warmly and made their way into Formby Village to pay their respects to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. What made this year’s occasion

Anyone looking out towards the Irish Sea from Formby, Ainsdale or Southport may have noticed an enormous industrial structure towering above the horizon. But what exactly is it, and why is it there? Some residents have wondered whether more offshore wind turbines are being installed, but the truth is rather more interesting, as the enormous structure is connected to major changes taking place beneath Liverpool Bay. The structure has been identified as the ENSCO 120, a giant m

Formby’s StemCellScousers Celebrate Four Incredible Milestones as Fundraising Tops £105,000

We’ve got some delicious news for Formby! ❤️ Back in September, we exclusively revealed that a brand new independent bakery was coming to Piercefield Road, and today we can finally announce the official opening date! The Cookie Counter Bakery will open its doors on Saturday 14th November 2026, from 10am until 6pm! 🎉 And to celebrate, the first 30 customers through the door will each receive a FREE COOKIE! 🍪 The exciting new bakery is the dream of local resident Jennifer Wil