It was a truly special and emotional morning in Formby today, Sunday 8 November 2026, as dozens 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 p

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

Residents across Formby were treated to an impressive sight today, Wednesday 28 October, as a Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter made repeated flights along the coastline between Altcar Training Camp and RAF Woodvale. The distinctive twin-rotor military helicopter attracted attention as it flew over parts of Formby, with residents hearing the unmistakable sound of its powerful engines and seeing the aircraft passing overhead at relatively low altitude. Footage captured from C

Police have contacted the family of a 73 year old man following reports that he was assaulted during an altercation on Elbow Lane in Formby on Monday morning, 26 October. The incident was brought to the attention of Formby Bubble after the man’s daughter contacted the page to share what had happened to her father. According to his daughter, the incident began when her father accidentally clipped another man’s vehicle wing mirror while travelling along Elbow Lane. She alleges