March 19, 2025  – Formby is set to lose its last remaining bank  as Santander announces the closure of its Formby branch on August 11,...

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) responded to a fire at the site of the former Shorrocks Hill nightclub in Formby earlier...

A large emergency services presence was reported at Formby Beach this morning following the discovery of a man’s body. Merseyside Police...

Emergency services are continuing a large-scale search for 23-year-old Tharapeet Khongthale , who was reported missing after last being...

Merseyside Police said: Please share and help us urgently find missing Liverpool man Tharapeet Khongthale . Tharapeet, 23, was last seen...

UPDATE AT 7:40pm The Coastguard Helicopter is now also up and search for the missing person. Original: Emergency services have launched a...

In a devastating case that shook Southport and beyond, 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum...

A man has been arrested following a disturbance at Suay Pan Asian Restaurant on School Lane, Formby, this evening. Merseyside Police...

On Christmas Eve, a devastating incident occurred in the Harington Road area of Formby. An elderly woman, in her late 80s, was walking...

A new takeaway is set to open in Formby, sparking concerns among residents about potential traffic hazards and disturbances. The unit,...

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

An RTC occurred this evening, Sunday 24th November, at the junction of Kirklake Road and St Luke’s Church Road , where a car ploughed...

Merseyside Police have arrested a 35-year-old man from #Formby on suspicion of theft and drug supply offences following the theft of a...

Update: Services on the Southport line have now resumed. Original: We are saddened to report that, due to a person being struck by a...

An unauthorised encampment of travellers has moved onto National Trust land at Lifeboat Road, Formby. The encampment, which began on the...

Pensioner, 96, becomes oldest woman in Britain to be convicted of dangerous driving but has been spared an immediate prison sentence for...

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’s very own James Comish has made his hometown proud with an extraordinary sweep of awards at the prestigious 100th Southport...

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

A new law will come into force from Tuesday 24 September 2024 making it illegal to own certain styles of ‘zombie’ knives and machetes....

A major road traffic collision (RTC) has occurred on the Formby Bypass southbound, near the Shell garage and the entrance to Ince Woods....

Axel Rudakubana, the 17-year-old recently identified in connection with the Southport mass stabbing, attended Range High School in...

Axel Rudakubana, a 17-year-old from Banks, has been publicly identified for the first time following his appearance at Liverpool...

In a deeply troubling case, former GP Stephen Crosby has once again been sentenced to prison after being caught performing a sexual act...

(Left to right) Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; Bebe King, six and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine. (Image: Merseyside Police) Devastating and...

RNLI lifeguards arrived at Formby Beach, to find their storage container broken into and all-terrain vehicle stolen. Overnight, between...

Travellers have once again relocated within Formby, causing significant concern among local residents and authorities. The group has set...

After three weeks of occupying various sites in Formby, the group of travellers has finally vacated the area, moving onto Preston New...

The group of Travellers that had recently occupied Duke Street Park in Formby have now this evening, Thursday 20th June, moved onto...

On the evening of Monday, 17th June, the Travellers who had been occupying Bills Lane for the past week have now vacated the site and...

Robert Collins, previously an art teacher at Formby High School, has admitted to a series of child sex offences. The 39-year-old...

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...

Formby Bubble brings you the latest on the breathtaking aurora borealis that graced the skies over Formby tonight, Friday, May 10th. With...

In a shocking turn of events, Stephanie Macnab Estate Agents located in Formby village fell victim to an arson attack overnight. The...

Formby Resident Lisa Gawthorne Honored as Sportsperson of the Year at Pride of Sefton Awards. Amidst the prestigious Pride of Sefton...

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

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

We are pleased to announce that a new establishment, 'The Auld Dubliner', will soon grace the heart of Formby village, taking the place...

Marjorie Hodnett, known as Aunty Marj, celebrated her 110th birthday on Monday 1st April, attributing her long life to not having a...

Detectives from our Operation Castle burglary team have issued photographs of suspected stolen jewellery in a bid to reunite it with its...

Users of Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram have been logged out in their masses for the second time in two days. Down Detector is...

Local author and screenwriter, Andrew Judge has his upcoming book 'The Boot Room' released on Friday 2nd February. The football transfer...

RTC on Formby bypass at the junction of Scaffold Lane and Orrel Hill Lane northbound. The incident happened around 9:30am today,...

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

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

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 man was arrested on Wednesday 8th November after police spotted a suspicious vehicle. A spokesperson from Merseyside Police said: "Op...

Merseyside Police have put a Dispersal Zone in place from 4:00pm TODAY, 4th November 2023 until 11:59pm Tomorrow, Sunday 5th November...

A Dispersal Zone covering the Formby area (see attached map) will be in place from: 3:00pm Monday 30th October 2023 until 11:59pm Tuesday...

After a long time planning a suitable tribute for Muriel Sibley to honour her wonderful contribution in the late 20th century to...