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Formby

British  
/ ˈfɔːmbɪ /

noun

  1. George . Real name George Booth . 1904–61, British comedian. He made many musical films in the 1930s, accompanying his songs on the ukulele

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Armed police officers, the Coastguard and members of the Royal Marines were called in to track down the animal from north Wales after he fled a festive celebration in Formby, Merseyside, on Saturday.

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025

Santa's key worker was later discovered on Formby beach using thermal binoculars, while a local lifeboat quad bike team stepped in to shepherd him into some sand dunes.

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025

Rob and Julia Urwin were enjoying a day out with their three-year-old granddaughter, Elsie, in nearby Formby when they first heard about the attack.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2024

The former Formby Range High School pupil, who turned 18 this week, was remanded in custody ahead of a further appearance in October.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024

Nicholls rode a strong young grey horse called Formby; he also had proved himself to my satisfaction to be a good one.

From Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, by Ernest Giles

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