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The Latest Breaking News from Formby

Aldi hits out at council over plans for new site

The site is technically part of the greenbelt, which Aldi said it recongised was a “sensitive issue”

Liverpool Echo

New friends discover remarkable coincidence after chance meeting

Vincent, Jane and Charles have discovered they all own the same rare type of car

Liverpool Echo

Unique takeaway with no menu serving just 60 customers a night

"We are not trying to reinvent the wheel and we will be doing salt and pepper chips you have a Chinese without them"

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Merseyside village to be transformed by yarn 'bomber' this weekend

Formby village will be decorated in bright colours this weekend

Liverpool Echo

Mum's terrifying warning after being 'surrounded' by jellyfish on beach within minutes

Kate Lally, 33, had been walking on a beach in Formby, Merseyside, when she nearly trod on one of several jellyfish which had washed up in the surf and avoided being hurt

Daily Mirror

Beachgoers urged to avoid popular spot over Bank Holiday weekend

In a bid to reduce overcrowding, people are being asked to visit other beaches along the north west coast to avoid queues of traffic and disruption

Manchester Evening News

Plans go in for new Aldi off Formby bypass

The plans were submitted to Sefton Council earlier this month

Liverpool Echo

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Dad and son run tiny pub on 'Millionaire's Row' packed with regulars

Beer Station in Formby has been open since 2016, serving local beer

Liverpool Echo

'We visited the seaside town ranked one of the worst in the UK'

The Telegraph gave the area a scathing review

Manchester Evening News

Son's touching gesture for dad who died weeks before his wedding

Robert, also known as Bob, Jones was described as popular and a "proud Scouser"

Liverpool Echo

Former car park sold to make way for major new Formby housing development

Homes England is planning a huge new housing development at the site

Liverpool Echo

Families battle to save 'paradise' caravan spot from closure after being banned for more than a year

They have been unable to access their caravans overnight for over a year

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Families banned from 'paradise' beauty spot loved by generations

"I'm devastated that it's gone on for this long. It should never have come to this."

Liverpool Echo

Plans for nearly 300 homes could be approved despite flood 'fears'

The plans have attracted controversy for a number of years

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What it's really like to live in Formby if you're not rich or famous

Formby isn't just for the high-rollers and the footballers

Liverpool Echo

Road closed and 'heavy traffic' after bus crashes into level crossing

Police were called to the scene at 8.35am

Liverpool Echo

Over 40 former pupils claim to have been sexually abused by teacher at Formby school

A civil lawsuit is being brought against Sefton Council

Liverpool Echo

Resident 'left in bed for hours' at 'inadequate' Formby care home

The provider received the worst possible rating at its first inspection at the home

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Man who died in Formby house fire named as police search for family

The body of the 65-year-old was found after a fire ripped through house

Liverpool Echo

New Aldi store could soon be coming to Formby under new plans

The store could bring 40 new jobs into the area

Liverpool Echo

Formby-born singer receives four BRIT nominations and will perform at awards ceremony

Critics have praised her band's debut album

Liverpool Echo

I visited Millionaire's Row to see what life is really like amongst the mega-mansions

You may think this enclave for Merseyside's rich and famous lacks any sense of community - but that's where you're wrong

Liverpool Echo

Guide to Formby: House prices, schools, pubs, and leisure

The ECHO has compiled a guide for moving to Formby

Liverpool Echo

Town with 'better weather' than the rest of Merseyside

Just a few miles up the coast and it can feel like a different season

Liverpool Echo

Neighbours wake up to rare snowfall in seaside town

A Level 3 Cold Weather Alert has been issued across the UK

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