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Local support needed establishing a Minor Injuries Clinic here in Formby

Formby Bubble

Aug 22

Health

Local support needed establishing a Minor Injuries Clinic here in Formby

Dear Formby Bubble: I am writing to seek your support in establishing a Minor Injuries Clinic here in Formby, potentially within the...

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

Formby Bubble

Aug 22

Schools

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

A proud day at Formby High School! Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024. The ‘Class of 2024’...

After an incredible 70 years on Brows Lane, Village Vets is relocating to Chapel Lane in Formby

Formby Bubble

Aug 19

Business

After an incredible 70 years on Brows Lane, Village Vets is relocating to Chapel Lane in Formby

Village Vets Formby: The big move After an incredible 70 years at their beloved home on Brows Lane, Village Vets Formby is embarking on...

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Partial Closure of Ward Avenue Due essential utility works

Formby Bubble

Aug 10
1 min

Travel

Partial Closure of Ward Avenue Due essential utility works

Ward Avenue in Formby is currently experiencing a partial closure due to essential utility works being carried out by Scottish Power. The...

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

Formby Bubble

Aug 9
1 min

News

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

A serious road traffic collision at approximately 12:30pm at the junction of the A565 Formby Bypass and Coastal Road, resulting in...

Urgent Warning as Ravenmeols Level Crossing has been left in a dangerous condition for pedestrians

Formby Bubble

May 13
2 min

News

Urgent Warning as Ravenmeols Level Crossing has been left in a dangerous condition for pedestrians

UPDATE: We have now been told that the barriers have been fixed so are safe but work still continues on the track so the road is still...

RTC on Liverpool Road Causes Traffic Chaos this morning and remains closed for another hour

Formby Bubble

Apr 26
1 min

News

RTC on Liverpool Road Causes Traffic Chaos this morning and remains closed for another hour

A collision occurred at the junction of Liverpool Road and Birkey Lane earlier today, Friday 26th April, resulting in significant traffic...

Sinkhole Resurfaces on Kirklake Road in Formby prompting Safety Concerns

Formby Bubble

Apr 24
1 min

Travel

Sinkhole Resurfaces on Kirklake Road in Formby prompting Safety Concerns

Kirklake Road is now closed in both directions from Ward Avenue to Woodlands Road. Residents and commuters in #Formby are urged to...

Serious Road Traffic Collision Causes Formby Bypass Closure. Emergency Services on scene

Formby Bubble

Apr 10
1 min

News

Serious Road Traffic Collision Causes Formby Bypass Closure. Emergency Services on scene

An incident on the Formby Bypass towards the northbound carriageway, just after the Hightown turnoff, has resulted in the closure of the...

Ryders Chemist in Formby is now a Travel Clinic and Yellow Fever Centre offering a Travel Vaccination service for the whole family

Formby Bubble

Feb 22
2 min

Travel

Ryders Chemist in Formby is now a Travel Clinic and Yellow Fever Centre offering a Travel Vaccination service for the whole family

Ryders Chemist in Formby is a trusted and community-focused pharmacy serving the residents of Formby and beyond. With a rich history...

We are very sad to say that a person has been struck and killed by a train at Freshfield

Formby Bubble

Jan 15
1 min

News

We are very sad to say that a person has been struck and killed by a train at Freshfield

Emergency services are on scene in Freshfield after a person was struck and killed by a train just after 12 noon this afternoon, Monday...

Formby hit with total blackout for almost two hours affecting hundreds of homes and businesses

Formby Bubble

Dec 9, 2023
2 min

News

Formby hit with total blackout for almost two hours affecting hundreds of homes and businesses

At 5:30pm tonight, Saturday 9th December, a power cut hit Formby causing a total complete blackout with hundreds of homes and businesses...

Ince Woods is to remain closed in both directions overnight due to unsafe trees

Formby Bubble

Nov 13, 2023
1 min

News

Ince Woods is to remain closed in both directions overnight due to unsafe trees

Emergency services were called to a RTC at 11:45 am this morning due to Storm Debi which has battered the Sefton area today with gale...

A person has sadly died after being hit by a train at Fisherman’s Path near Freshfield Train Station

Formby Bubble

Aug 22, 2023
1 min

News

A person has sadly died after being hit by a train at Fisherman’s Path near Freshfield Train Station

A person has sadly died after being hit by a train at Fisherman’s Path near Freshfield Train Station in Formby. UPDATE AT 6pm: ORIGINAL:...

Police block off roads at the scene of RTC at the same junction where a woman was killed last week

Formby Bubble

Aug 7, 2023
1 min

News

Police block off roads at the scene of RTC at the same junction where a woman was killed last week

Another RTC on the corner of Elbow Lane and Duke Street in Formby. Police have the roads completely blocked off at the scene of a second...

Serious RTC on corner of Elbow Lane and Duke Street, Air Ambulance in attendance

Formby Bubble

Aug 2, 2023
1 min

News

Serious RTC on corner of Elbow Lane and Duke Street, Air Ambulance in attendance

Duke street closed in both directions due to a serious RTC incident on the corner of Elbow Lane and Duke Street. Emergency services are...

Another sinkhole appears in Formby as Dowhigh block the road for repairs

Formby Bubble

Jun 29, 2023
1 min

Travel

Another sinkhole appears in Formby as Dowhigh block the road for repairs

Sinkholes seem to be a major issue lately in Formby with Liverpool Road, Green Lane, Freshfield Station and now Kirklake Road. Dowhigh...

Hoggs Hill Lane footpath Crossing has been vandalised and Network Rail has padlocked it shut

Formby Bubble

Apr 25, 2023
1 min

Travel

Hoggs Hill Lane footpath Crossing has been vandalised and Network Rail has padlocked it shut

Hoggs Hill Lane crossing update. Formby Cllr Nina Killen has given an update on the Hoggs Hill Lane footpath crossing. Cllr Nina Killen...

Police have cordoned off the Ravenmeols Level Crossing due to a bus hitting the barriers

Formby Bubble

Jan 26, 2023
1 min

News

Police have cordoned off the Ravenmeols Level Crossing due to a bus hitting the barriers

Merseyside Police have cordoned off the Ravenmeols Level Crossing. It is completely blocked off in both directions. An eyewitness told...

It seems unlikely that the Victoria Road Level Crossing will be open before Christmas

Formby Bubble

Dec 7, 2022
1 min

Council

It seems unlikely that the Victoria Road Level Crossing will be open before Christmas

The level crossing on Victoria Road in Formby has been closed for months now with no sign of it re-opening. Next Monday ‘at the earliest’...

RTC on Formby bypass at Hightown Junction northbound, please avoid the area

Formby Bubble

Nov 22, 2022
1 min

News

RTC on Formby bypass at Hightown Junction northbound, please avoid the area

RTC on #Formby Bypass at the Hightown junction, northbound, traffic is bad and building up through the woods backing up to Brooms Cross....

Two -Way Traffic Lights are now in place on Formby Bridge until September so delays are likely

Formby Bubble

Jul 25, 2022
1 min

Council

Two -Way Traffic Lights are now in place on Formby Bridge until September so delays are likely

Formby Bridge has two way traffic lights which is expected to cause delays. If you can go over the level crossing at Ravenmeols that...

Cumfy Bus lose the tender for the Formby Circular as Arriva take over in September

Formby Bubble

Jul 20, 2022
2 min

Travel

Cumfy Bus lose the tender for the Formby Circular as Arriva take over in September

The much loved Formby Cumfy Bus Circular will finish in September. Unfortunately they did not win the tender, it was won by Arriva...

Road Closures in Formby for Queens Platinum Jubilee street parties from 9am this morning

Formby Bubble

Jun 2, 2022
1 min

Whats On

Road Closures in Formby for Queens Platinum Jubilee street parties from 9am this morning

Road Closures in Formby for Queens Platinum Jubilee street parties. Various roads across Formby will be closed from Thursday 2nd June to...

Southport to Liverpool trains are meeting with delays due to a line fire in Formby

Formby Bubble

Mar 26, 2022
1 min

News

Southport to Liverpool trains are meeting with delays due to a line fire in Formby

A line side fire at Ravenmeols Lane crossing has caused the train to be at a standstill. Emergency services are on site. A spokesperson...

How long will the gridlock last due to Level Crossing closure and Victoria Road closing on Monday

Formby Bubble

Dec 1, 2021
2 min

Travel

How long will the gridlock last due to Level Crossing closure and Victoria Road closing on Monday

UPDATE ON 3/11/21 The Ravenmeols/Queens Road crossing is now reopened. ORIGINAL: How long will the gridlock last on Shoreside in Formby...

Police have closed the road in both directions A565 through Ince Woods due to a RTC

Formby Bubble

Nov 16, 2021
1 min

News

Police have closed the road in both directions A565 through Ince Woods due to a RTC

UPDATE AT 5pm The road is now open. ORIGINAL: RTC in Ince Woods. A car has overturned by the round house. Gridlocked in all directions....

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

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

Former Formby High School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Offences

Formby Residents Treated to Spectacular Northern Lights Display

Arson Attack Targets Stephanie Macnab Estate Agents in Formby Village

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

Sep 4

Jobs

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

Jobs

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

Jobs

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

Jobs

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...

Receptionist / Admin Assistant required for gym in Formby

May 22

Jobs

Receptionist / Admin Assistant required for gym in Formby

MMA Academy Formby are seeking a friendly and experienced Receptionist to work 3 evenings per week. Shifts would include: Monday 3.30 -...

Seeking Customer Service Advisor for Household Electrical Appliances and Spare Parts

Apr 28

Jobs

Seeking Customer Service Advisor for Household Electrical Appliances and Spare Parts

Join our team as a customer service advisor specialising in household electrical appliances and spare parts inquiries. This remote...

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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

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?

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

Letters

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

Letters

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

Letters

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

News

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

Letters

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

Dear Formby Bubble: Why are Formby motorists being threatened if they go down Langdale Avenue? We demand to know what right Sefton...

Formby Travel & Roadworks

Formby Bubble

Aug 10
1 min

Partial Closure of Ward Avenue Due essential utility works

Ward Avenue in Formby is currently experiencing a partial closure due to essential utility works being carried out by Scottish Power. The...

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Road Works Notice: Southport Old Road Closure on 2nd and 3rd September

Formby Bubble

Aug 27
1 min

Road Works Notice: Southport Old Road Closure on 2nd and 3rd September

Road Works Notice: Southport Old Road Closure on 2nd and 3rd September Attention to all visitors and businesses along Southport Old Road:...

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Formby Bubble

Aug 10
1 min

Partial Closure of Ward Avenue Due essential utility works

Ward Avenue in Formby is currently experiencing a partial closure due to essential utility works being carried out by Scottish Power. The...

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Local Martial Arts Prodigy Erin Bannon to Represent Great Britain in Hong Kong

Sep 4

Sports

Local Martial Arts Prodigy Erin Bannon to Represent Great Britain in Hong Kong

Local Martial Arts Prodigy Erin Bannon to Represent GB in Hong Kong. Erin Bannon, a remarkable 14-year-old student from Formby High...

Aug 22

Schools

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

A proud day at Formby High School! Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024. The ‘Class of 2024’...

Formby High School Celebrates Record-Breaking A Level Results in 2024

Aug 15

Schools

Formby High School Celebrates Record-Breaking A Level Results in 2024

Formby High School is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our Sixth Form students in the 2024 examinations. Their hard...

St. Jerome’s Primary School in Formby Shines at National Dodgeball Championships

Jul 12

Sports

St. Jerome’s Primary School in Formby Shines at National Dodgeball Championships

St. Jerome’s Primary School in Formby has made the community proud by advancing to the quarterfinals of the National Dodgeball...

Formby High School Reunion - ALL previous years invited in a day of events on 28th October 2023

Oct 9, 2023

Whats On

Formby High School Reunion - ALL previous years invited in a day of events on 28th October 2023

Join us for the ‘Formby High School Reunion’ with ALL previous years invited to reconnect with old friends This Reunion has been arranged...

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa looking for 11-16-year-olds to design a Christmas card in competition

Oct 4, 2023

Schools

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa looking for 11-16-year-olds to design a Christmas card in competition

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa is looking for young people to unleash their creativity with its design a Christmas card competition. The...

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Formby Community FC Weekend Match Report Roundup

Over 100 young footballers at Deansgate Lane last weekend to launch the start of the 65th season

Local Martial Arts Prodigy Erin Bannon to Represent Great Britain in Hong Kong

Formby Junior Sports Club’s 65th season will commence on Saturday 7th September

St. Jerome’s Primary School in Formby Shines at National Dodgeball Championships

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