Crime

Road Traffic Collision in Formby Involving a Car, a Cyclist and a Pedestrian

Emergency services were called to the scene of a serious road traffic collision on Freshfield Road, near Rosemary Lane, in Formby at...

Two Men Charged Following Incidents in Hightown and Formby

Formby Bubble

Nov 30

Two Men Charged Following Incidents in Hightown and Formby

Detectives have charged two men in connection with incidents that occurred in #Hightown and #Formby last month. Kamarl Seddon, 23, of...

Formby News Feed

China Butterfly Studio Temporarily Closed Due to Vandalism, Reopening on 23rd October

Formby Bubble

Oct 171 min read

Business

China Butterfly Studio Temporarily Closed Due to Vandalism, Reopening on 23rd October

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has reached out with messages of support and provided information following...

Parishioners left deeply distressed after incidents of vandalism in a Formby church graveyard

Formby Bubble

Sep 4, 20221 min read

Parishioners left deeply distressed after incidents of vandalism in a Formby church graveyard

We are deeply saddened to share with you that last weekend and early this week, there were two incidents of vandelism in the garden of...

Update on ASB issues around Duke Street park Including new higher gates and fencing

Formby Bubble

Jul 21, 20222 min read

Council

Update on ASB issues around Duke Street park Including new higher gates and fencing

In March, a "community trigger" was announced in response to issues of anti-social behaviour around Duke Street Park. Issues included...

My Nan who is in her 80’s has been scammed by a plumber off Trustpilot, please be careful

Formby Bubble

Jul 20, 20221 min read

My Nan who is in her 80’s has been scammed by a plumber off Trustpilot, please be careful

Dear Formby Bubble: Just a warning to people out there, please be careful. My Nan needed an emergency plumber today to stop a leak so she...

The Formby Union flag has been vandalised and flying upside down in the Memorial Garden in Formby

Formby Bubble

Feb 12, 20223 min read

The Formby Union flag has been vandalised and flying upside down in the Memorial Garden in Formby

The Formby Union flag has been vandalised and was flying upside down in the Memorial Garden in Formby village. A few eagle eyed residents...

Police are appealing for witnesses after three stabbing on Formby beach tonight

Formby Bubble

May 30, 20212 min read

Police are appealing for witnesses after three stabbing on Formby beach tonight

Detectives in Sefton are appealing for information following reports of three stabbings in Formby this evening, Sunday 30 May. At around...

Formby Bubble

Apr 26, 20211 min read

House broken in to and car stolen

2nd house on Greenloons last night. Dear Formby Bubble: Woke up to my boyfriends car stollen from my house in formby, can anyone please...

Dispersal Zone introduced in Formby tonight after incidents of antisocial behaviour on Formby Beach

Formby Bubble

Mar 30, 20212 min read

Beach

Dispersal Zone introduced in Formby tonight after incidents of antisocial behaviour on Formby Beach

Officers in Formby have introduced a Dispersal Zone this evening (Tuesday 30 March) after reports of anti-social behaviour on Formby...

Dispersal Zone introduced in Formby for the third weekend in a row following antisocial behaviour

Formby Bubble

Mar 5, 20211 min read

Dispersal Zone introduced in Formby for the third weekend in a row following antisocial behaviour

Merseyside Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in Formby for the third weekend in a row. It will run from 4pm today, Friday 5th March...

Merseyside Police introduce a Dispersal Zone in Formby from tonight

Formby Bubble

Feb 19, 20211 min read

Emergency Services

Merseyside Police introduce a Dispersal Zone in Formby from tonight

Dispersal Zone in Formby from tonight

Do you recognise these people who may have information regarding the theft of an elderly woman's

Formby Bubble

Dec 19, 20182 min read

Do you recognise these people who may have information regarding the theft of an elderly woman's

Merseyside Police have issued CCTV images of three people who may have information that could assist an investigation into the thefts of...

Internet and phone fraudsters continue to try and scam vulnerable people in Sefton

Formby Bubble

Oct 24, 20181 min read

Internet and phone fraudsters continue to try and scam vulnerable people in Sefton

Internet and phone fraudsters continue to try and scam vulnerable people in Sefton. In a recent incident in Southport a 74 year old...

A 21-year-old detained for a burglary in Formby as part of 'Operation Hunted'

Formby Bubble

Jul 24, 20181 min read

A 21-year-old detained for a burglary in Formby as part of 'Operation Hunted'

A total of 14 people have been arrested today, Tuesday 24th July, which is day seven of Operation Hunted, taking the total to 256. ...

A Crime Alert for the residents of North and West Sefton from Merseyside Police

Formby Bubble

May 1, 20182 min read

A Crime Alert for the residents of North and West Sefton from Merseyside Police

Fraudsters are contacting via telephone Following the last Sefton Crime Alert message there has been a Police press release following...

A house was targeted during the night by two men who threw large rocks into the windows smashing the

Formby Bubble

Nov 13, 20171 min read

A house was targeted during the night by two men who threw large rocks into the windows smashing the

A house was targeted during the night by two men who threw large rocks into the windows, smashing them. The Family are scared and have...

Merseyside Police issue warning after men try to fleece vulnerable residents

Formby Bubble

Sep 21, 20161 min read

Merseyside Police issue warning after men try to fleece vulnerable residents

A message from Merseyside Police and Sefton Home Watch. Builder Scam Welbeck Terrace Birkdale has recently been targeted by a group of...

Fly-tipping in Sefton cost nearly £100k last year

Formby Bubble

Feb 2, 20161 min read

Fly-tipping in Sefton cost nearly £100k last year

Fly-tipping in our Bubble is unsightly with disregard for the community. This pile of rubbish has been dumped at Lifeboat Road on the...

Formby Featured News

Car Crashes through fence into the Woods at Kirklake Road and St Luke’s Church Road Junction

Tracker helps officers arrest Formby man for drug supply and theft offences

Travellers Establish Unauthorised Encampment on National Trust Land at Lifeboat Road, Formby

Tragic Formby Collision involving 96-Year-Old Driver who Avoids Jail After Fatal Pavement Crash

Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024

Formby’s James Comish Triumphs at Centenary Southport Flower Show with Award-Winning Garden

Serious Road Traffic Collision at junction of Formby Bypass and Coastal Road causing major delays

Amnesty for zombie knives and machetes ahead of new law

Major RTC on Formby Bypass involving a police vehicle. Bypass completely closed southbound

Seventeen-Year-Old Charged in Southport Stabbings Attended Range High School

Disgraced former Formby Doctor Sentenced for Indecent Act on Public Bus

Police confirm names of Three Girls Killed in Southport Stabbing as Families Pay Tribute

RNLI lifeguards all-terrain vehicle stolen from Formby Beach

Travellers Relocate Again in Formby on Cambridge Field

Travellers Depart Formby to relocate in Southport

Travellers Relocate Again in Formby raising concerns over repeated incursions

Travellers leave Bills Lane and move into Duke Street Park to set up camp

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Formby based accountants are looking for a motivated Accounts Senior to join their accounts team at V & R Accountancy

5 days ago

Formby based accountants are looking for a motivated Accounts Senior to join their accounts team at V & R Accountancy

We are looking for a motivated Accounts Senior to join our accounts team. The ideal candidate will be client focused, highly organised...

Permanent Full Time Senior Property Manager

Sep 27

Permanent Full Time Senior Property Manager

Senior Property Manager Job Summary As Senior Property Manager you will have responsibility for managing a portfolio of managed...

A vacancy has arisen for an Administration / Finance Assistant at Freshfield Primary School

Sep 4

A vacancy has arisen for an Administration / Finance Assistant at Freshfield Primary School

Freshfield Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious Administration/Finance Assistant to work...

School leaver / Trainee possibly progressing onto an apprenticeship at Mr Ohms Formby

Jun 26

School leaver / Trainee possibly progressing onto an apprenticeship at Mr Ohms Formby

Mr Ohms Ltd is Hiring. Looking for a school leaver / Trainee with the right candidate progressing onto an apprenticeship. Duties to...

Part Time Receptionist required for Range High School

Jun 25

Part Time Receptionist required for Range High School

Part Time Receptionist required for Range High School. Working as part of the school’s Administrative Team, duties will include reception...

Cleaning company looking for several cleaners in Formby for new contract

Jun 9

Cleaning company looking for several cleaners in Formby for new contract

Due to a new commercial contract in Formby Village we are looking for cleaners. This is a 7 day a week contract, so several positions...

Formby Letters

Duke Street Park was gifted to the people of Formby as a free place to enjoy in 1935 so how can Formby Festival charge such excessive prices?

Jun 21

Duke Street Park was gifted to the people of Formby as a free place to enjoy in 1935 so how can Formby Festival charge such excessive prices?

Dear Formby Bubble, I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the upcoming Formby Food and Drink Festival at...

Warning to other dog owners about the banned zones at Duke Street Park

Jun 9

Warning to other dog owners about the banned zones at Duke Street Park

Dear Formby Bubble: I’ve been caught with my dog off the lead (unknowingly and fined) around the tennis courts at Duke Street Park before...

It’s insulting to the man who died in 1407 to have his gravestone obscured by an old wooden bench

Jan 31

It’s insulting to the man who died in 1407 to have his gravestone obscured by an old wooden bench

Dear Formby Bubble: As a long time resident of #Formby, I really enjoy seeing some of the historical items relevant to the history of...

New owners of the Balti House in Formby share their plans with the community

Nov 1, 2023

New owners of the Balti House in Formby share their plans with the community

Dear Formby Bubble, We are writing to introduce ourselves, Karl Diamond and Steven Wilson, as the new business partners of the Halal...

Is Hightown Village Surgery at risk of closing yet again?

Oct 10, 2023

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...

Why are Formby motorists being threatened and bullied if they go down Langdale Avenue?

Oct 7, 2023