Drone footage shows Formby dunes damage after wildfire
Drone footage shows the devastation caused by a wildfire that burned more than three hectares of rare dune habitat at Formby, roughly the size of four football pitches.
Drone footage shows the devastation caused by a wildfire that burned more than three hectares of rare dune habitat at Formby, roughly the size of four football pitches.
Taskers is set to open a new home store in Formby this August, returning to the seaside town eight years after closing its previous branch on Church Road.
Phil Jones and sister Lesley discovered a handwritten account by their great-grandmother detailing the December 1940 Blitz in Liverpool, bringing the past to life.
Jake Wynne's healthy meal-prep service True Plate sold over 650 meals in 18 minutes, prompting the entrepreneur to open his first physical shop in Formby this September.
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RecommendedNational Trust warns visitors to avoid scorched Formby dunes after a significant fire, as ground stays hot for days. Six fire engines tackled the blaze.
The National Trust has warned visitors to avoid part of Formby's dunes after a large fire tore through gorse and sand dunes, with scorched ground expected to remain hot for days.
Firefighters battled a 'significant' gorse fire in Formby dunes, with flames spreading across 300m by 300m and later expanding to 500m by 200m.
Firefighters are battling a significant blaze in the sand dunes at Formby Beach, which has been burning for hours and grown to 500 by 200 metres.
Firefighters are tackling a significant gorse fire in the sand dunes at Formby, with six engines at the scene. The blaze measures around 300m by 300m and is ongoing.
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RecommendedHundreds queue outside Formby Specsavers for solar eclipse glasses, which sold out by 11.15am. The partial eclipse, obscuring over 90% of the Sun, is expected between 6pm and 8pm today.
Jake Wynne, owner of True Plate, sold over 650 meals in 18 minutes and is now opening his first shop in Formby after launching the business just seven weeks ago.
Emily's restaurant in Formby will remain open after its parent company, Rebel Restaurants Group, went into administration. A new firm, West Coast Dining Formby, has taken over and promises continued operation and investment.
The National Trust warns Formby beach offers a 'wild and natural setting' different from typical seaside, urging visitors to plan ahead and consider alternatives.
Formby residents are protesting against noise and vibrations from driven piling at a Redrow housing development, saying they are 'losing the will to live'.
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RecommendedEight red squirrel carcasses found in a week as squirrel pox hits Formby; experts warn of critical weeks ahead, recalling 2008 outbreak that killed 80%.
Nina Childs, 17, from Formby, taught herself to make clothes in 2025 and now receives 30+ custom orders weekly, dressing Love Island star Shakira Khan.
Two young girls who couldn't swim were rescued by RNLI lifeguards after being swept 300m offshore on an inflatable at Formby beach. The lifeguards spotted them and acted quickly.
A five-bedroom mansion on Victoria Road, Formby's 'Millionaire's Row' and former home to Jurgen Klopp, is listed for £1,650,000 with gym, pool, sauna, cinema.
Ex-police officer Barry Calder saved a girl's life during the Southport attack using his medic training, despite suffering PTSD. He raised over £4,200 for charities by walking to every Merseyside police station.
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RecommendedA disused church in Formby will be transformed into a gymnastics centre for children, run by former Olympic gymnast Dan Purvis, after planning approval from Sefton Council.
Christopher Cave, 62, from Formby, was sentenced to one year and nine months for misconduct after a sexual relationship with a crime victim while on duty.
A mother is fundraising for a Formby SEN unit that she says has kept her six-year-old son alive, but lacks funding for essential therapies and equipment.
Jellyfish blooms have been spotted at Formby Beach in Merseyside. A swimmer reported seeing six jellyfish in the water, and experts urge caution as sea temperatures rise.
Snooker star Shaun Murphy, awarded an OBE, opens up about the sudden death of friend John Virgo, his engagement to Jo Rochell, and his childhood struggles.
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RecommendedFormby Beach in Merseyside has been named one of the UK's best beaches by Time Out, praised for its sand dunes and views. Comedian Alan Carr and actor David Morrissey are among its celebrity fans.
Jody Riley says the nursery's account of how a stranger picked up her two-year-old daughter has changed, leaving her more anxious and seeking answers.
Red squirrel numbers at National Trust Formby hit a 17-year low in 2025. A visitor recounts failing to spot any despite the reserve's reputation as a stronghold.
A mother describes her terror after a grandfather mistakenly picked up her toddler from nursery, driving away before the error was discovered and the child returned safely.
Jody Riley from Formby experienced every parent's worst nightmare when a grandad mistakenly picked up her toddler from Kids Planet Crosby and drove off with her for 10 minutes.
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RecommendedJody Riley, 37, from Formby, experienced every parent's worst nightmare when a grandad mistakenly picked up her daughter Rosie from nursery and drove off before returning her minutes later.