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Formby Bubble Business of the Week is Cassidy’s Greengrocers & Florist

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Formby Bubble

1 day ago

Freshfield Station Level Crossing Closed again - Nightmare Detour for Drivers for a month!

Victoria Road Closure: 4 April – 5 May 2025 Formby drivers are once again facing long delays and frustrating detours as the Freshfield...

Travel

Formby Bubble

3 days ago

Formby News Feed

Concerns Raised Over New Industrial Site Development in Formby

Formby Parish Council is calling on residents to voice their opinions following a meeting with developers proposing a significant new...

New Build

Formby Bubble

Nov 20, 20243 min read

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...

News

Formby Bubble

Jun 12, 20192 min read

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...

News

Formby Bubble

Mar 18, 20192 min read

McDonald’s Formby are looking for 100 staff members for their April opening

McDonald’s Formby are looking for 100 staff members for when they open in April. A spokesperson from McDonald’s said: “Once you apply, we...

Jobs

Formby Bubble

Feb 2, 20192 min read

Local landmark the Weld Blundell Pub has now been demolished

The 18th century building, known as the Weld Blundell Pub on the Formby bypass closed its doors for the final time on Sunday 13th May...

Pubs

Formby Bubble

Dec 16, 20181 min read

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...

News

Formby Bubble

Dec 16, 20181 min read

The Weld Blundell Pub closes its doors today to make way for a petrol station and drive through cafe

The Weld Blundell Pub on the Formby bypass closes its doors for the final time today, Sunday 13th May 2018. That also includes the...

Pubs

Formby Bubble

May 13, 20182 min read

Young Driver locked up for crashing into pregnant mum on Formby bypass

A young driver who smashed into a car driven by a pregnant mum on the Formby bypass has been locked up. Matthew Carolan overtook another...

News

Formby Bubble

Feb 15, 20182 min read

Planning application submitted for 10-pump petrol station and drive-thru cafe after demolition of We

A planning application has been submitted to Sefton Council for the demolition of the Weld Blundell Pub on the Formby Bypass and to erect...

Council

Formby Bubble

Dec 16, 20171 min read

Formby bypass closed northbound following serious RTC

11:13pm - UPDATE: The Formby bypass has now opened on one lane northbound and traffic is being diverted down New Causeway. The area is...

News

Formby Bubble

Jul 8, 20171 min read

The Formby Bypass will remain closed till early next week

A burst water main on the Formby Bypass on 31st May which has now been fixed by United Utilities still leaves the Formby bypass closed on...

News

Formby Bubble

Jun 6, 20176 min read

The Formby Bypass remains closed after the water burst

A burst water main on the Formby Bypass on 31st May which has now been fixed by United Utilities still leaves the Formby bypass closed on...

News

Formby Bubble

Jun 3, 20176 min read

Burst water main on the Formby bypass has now been fixed but road is still closed

UPDATE: United Utilities update: Thursday 1st June at 15:23hrs Repairs to the burst water main on the Formby By Pass have now been...

News

Formby Bubble

Jun 1, 20176 min read

Parts of the Formby Bypass will remain closed today says United Utilities

A burst water main on the Formby Bypass is expected to cause more delays this morning as everyone travels to work. Yesterday the traffic...

News

Formby Bubble

Jun 1, 20175 min read

Formby Bypass will remain closed until tomorrow says United Utilities

A burst water main on the Formby Bypass has caused significant delays and traffic congestion backing all the way up to Brooms Cross Road...

News

Formby Bubble

May 31, 20175 min read

No Water in Formby due to a burst on the Formby bypass

A burst water main caused chaos at peak time this morning both on the roads and at home. A part of the Formby bypass is still closed and...

News

Formby Bubble

May 31, 20175 min read

Firefighters launched #OurBlueLight Relay which came through Formby last week

Firefighters from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service helped to launch the #OurBlueLight Mental Health Relay to raise awareness of how...

Emergency Services

Formby Bubble

May 7, 20172 min read

The BP petrol station on the Formby bypass was in a film with Norman Wisdom in 1969....

Q: This photo was taken whilst filming in Formby in 1969 but, where was it and what film were they filming? Someone very famous is in...

History

Formby Bubble

Oct 21, 20161 min read

RTC on Formby Bypass involving a motorbike

The emergency services were called to Formby Bypass at approximately 6.30pm this evening (Saturday 6 August 2016) following reports of an...

News

Formby Bubble

Aug 6, 20161 min read

The woman who died in the Formby road collision has been named.

The woman who died in a road traffic collision in Formby yesterday (Friday, 22 July 2016) has been named as Betty Jones, 84 years, from...

News

Formby Bubble

Jul 23, 20161 min read

Fatal Road Traffic Collision on the Formby Bypass at Orrell Hill Lane

Merseyside Police can confirm a woman has died following a serious road traffic collision in Formby yesterday afternoon (Friday, 22 July...

News

Formby Bubble

Jul 23, 20161 min read

Four vehicle crash on Formby Bypass causes chaos for morning commuters

A crash on the Formby Bypass caused delays for drivers yesterday morning A four-vehicle crash on Formby Bypass caused chaos for morning...

Formby Bubble

Nov 14, 20151 min read

'Dangerous' depot on Formby bypass

The Sefton Council depot has been dubbed 'an accident waiting to happen' The Sefton Council depot on Formby Bypass. Photo by Google...

Formby Bubble

Sep 25, 20152 min read

Driver brings Formby bypass to a standstill

The emergency services were called to the Formby bypass at 4pm yesterday, Monday 1 June 2015. A witness reported that a young lady...

Formby Bubble

Jun 2, 20151 min read

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Formby Featured News

Santander to Close Formby Branch – The Last Bank in the Village

Fire Breaks Out at Former Shorrocks Hill Nightclub in Formby

Police have discovered a Man’s Body Found on Formby Beach – Police Investigation Underway

Ongoing Search for Missing Liverpool Man Last Seen on Formby Beach

The search is continuing through the night for missing man on Formby beach

Search Underway for Missing Person at Formby Beach

Southport Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison for Triple Murder

Tragic fatal Dog Attack in Formby Area on Christmas Eve

Concerns Raised Over New Takeaway Opening in Formby Village

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

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

Formby Jobs

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Formby Jobs

Enthusiastic person to lead team of welcome staff and volunteers at National Trust Formby

Do you love nature and history? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional visitor experiences? We’re looking for an enthusiastic...

Jobs

Mar 21

SPAR Retail Assistant in Formby - No experience needed

Retail Assistants wanted at SPAR on Harington Road, Formby - no experience needed as full training will be provided to you. 📍 Location:...

Jobs

Mar 17

Luxe Lashes is opening soon in Formby and hiring lash, brow, and nail technicians, plus a receptionist!

We are delighted to announce the upcoming launch of Luxe Lashes , Formby’s newest luxury lash studio and beauty academy , opening in...

Jobs

Feb 20

RNLI on the lookout for new beach lifesavers in the Formby area

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is seeking budding lifeguards to launch their lifesaving careers on some of the North...

Jobs

Feb 17

Personal Assistant Carer Job to join a small team of carers

Personal Assistant Carer Job - A local family are looking for a female personal assistant to support their lovely 16yr old daughter who...

Jobs

Jan 16

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...

Jobs

Dec 6, 2024

Formby Letters

Whiston Hospital has set up an operating theatre in Southport Hospital

Dear Formby Bubble: I have been waiting ages for treatment to skin cancer at Whiston hospital. I got a call from Whiston to say they have...

Letters

Jan 29

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...

Letters

Jun 21, 2024

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...

Letters

Jun 9, 2024

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...

Letters

Jan 31, 2024

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...

Letters

Nov 1, 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...

News

Oct 10, 2023

Formby Travel & Roadworks

Freshfield Station Level Crossing Closed again - Nightmare Detour for Drivers for a month!

Victoria Road Closure: 4 April – 5 May 2025 Formby drivers are once again facing long delays and frustrating detours as the Freshfield...

Formby Bubble

3 days ago2 min read

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Severe Traffic Delays in Formby Due to Roadworks Outside McDonald’s

Roadworks currently taking place outside McDonald’s in Formby are causing significant traffic disruptions. The works, which are expected...

Formby Bubble

Jan 201 min read

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Two weeks of Road Closures and Traffic Controls in Formby Village

Motorists in Formby are advised of ongoing roadworks that may cause delays on Elbow Lane and Chapel Lane as Scottish Power Renewable...

Formby Bubble

Jan 61 min read

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Formby Schools

Formby High U19 Netball Squad Shine at Liverpool Schools Tournament

A huge congratulations to Formby High School’s U19 netball squad , who delivered an outstanding performance at the Liverpool Schools...

Sports

Feb 17

Formby primary school joins All Saints Multi Academy Trust

All Saints Multi Academy Trust has welcomed Trinity St Peter’s Church of England Primary School into its family of academies. The...

Schools

Feb 4

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...

Sports

Sep 4, 2024

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’...

Schools

Aug 22, 2024

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...

Schools

Aug 15, 2024

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...

Sports

Jul 12, 2024

Formby Latest Posts

Formby Bubble Business of The Week is looking for your nominations

Formby Bubble Business of the Week is Cassidy’s Greengrocers & Florist

Freshfield Station Level Crossing Closed again - Nightmare Detour for Drivers for a month!

Formby News Feed

Concerns Raised Over New Industrial Site Development in Formby

The new Shell Petrol Station, Spar and Greggs is now open on Formby bypass

Starbucks and Greggs are opening in the new Euro Garage on Formby bypass

McDonald’s Formby are looking for 100 staff members for their April opening

Local landmark the Weld Blundell Pub has now been demolished

Four vehicle RTC on the Formby bypass caused two mile tailback

The Weld Blundell Pub closes its doors today to make way for a petrol station and drive through cafe

Young Driver locked up for crashing into pregnant mum on Formby bypass

Planning application submitted for 10-pump petrol station and drive-thru cafe after demolition of We

Formby bypass closed northbound following serious RTC

The Formby Bypass will remain closed till early next week

The Formby Bypass remains closed after the water burst

Burst water main on the Formby bypass has now been fixed but road is still closed

Parts of the Formby Bypass will remain closed today says United Utilities

Formby Bypass will remain closed until tomorrow says United Utilities

No Water in Formby due to a burst on the Formby bypass

Firefighters launched #OurBlueLight Relay which came through Formby last week

The BP petrol station on the Formby bypass was in a film with Norman Wisdom in 1969....

RTC on Formby Bypass involving a motorbike

The woman who died in the Formby road collision has been named.

Fatal Road Traffic Collision on the Formby Bypass at Orrell Hill Lane

Four vehicle crash on Formby Bypass causes chaos for morning commuters

'Dangerous' depot on Formby bypass

Driver brings Formby bypass to a standstill

Formby Featured News

Formby Jobs

Local Advertisers

Formby Jobs

Enthusiastic person to lead team of welcome staff and volunteers at National Trust Formby

SPAR Retail Assistant in Formby - No experience needed

Luxe Lashes is opening soon in Formby and hiring lash, brow, and nail technicians, plus a receptionist!

RNLI on the lookout for new beach lifesavers in the Formby area

Personal Assistant Carer Job to join a small team of carers

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

Formby Letters

Whiston Hospital has set up an operating theatre in Southport Hospital

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?

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

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

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

Is Hightown Village Surgery at risk of closing yet again?

Formby Travel & Roadworks

Freshfield Station Level Crossing Closed again - Nightmare Detour for Drivers for a month!

Severe Traffic Delays in Formby Due to Roadworks Outside McDonald’s

Two weeks of Road Closures and Traffic Controls in Formby Village

Formby Schools

Formby High U19 Netball Squad Shine at Liverpool Schools Tournament

Formby primary school joins All Saints Multi Academy Trust

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

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

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

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

Formby Sports

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Formby Junior Sports Club’s Under 9 Whites win their Cup Final after a penalty shoot-out

Three Formby JSC Teams Secure Last-Minute Victory in Thrilling Matches

It was football fun in the sun at Formby Junior Sports Club last weekend

Formby Junior Sports Club Under 12 Blacks and Under 13 Blacks reached Cup Finals after brilliant semi-final displays last weekend

Formby Junior Sports Club Under 10 Blacks hit top form and reach Cup Final

Formby High U19 Netball Squad Shine at Liverpool Schools Tournament

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