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Southport man banned from pier for five years after admitting three arson attacks

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Four Men Arrested After Firearms Recovered From Woodland in Netherton

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Two Arrested After Drugs, Cash and Scrambler Bikes Seized in Crosby Police Warrant

8 hours ago

Southport man banned from pier for five years after admitting three arson attacks

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Four Men Arrested After Firearms Recovered From Woodland in Netherton

5 days ago

Major Switch Island Roadworks Set to Begin This Month Until September

Jun 1

Southport Rescue Volunteers Hailed Hero’s After Saving Child’s Life

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Jun 1

Seven Years After Closing, Sefton Landmark Pub Set to Reopen

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May 31

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Two Arrested After Drugs, Cash and Scrambler Bikes Seized in Crosby Police Warrant

8 hours ago

Southport man banned from pier for five years after admitting three arson attacks

1 day ago

Four Men Arrested After Firearms Recovered From Woodland in Netherton

5 days ago

Major Switch Island Roadworks Set to Begin This Month Until September

Jun 1

Southport Rescue Volunteers Hailed Hero’s After Saving Child’s Life

Southport Lifeboat

Jun 1

Seven Years After Closing, Sefton Landmark Pub Set to Reopen

Formby

May 31

🏓 Butterfly Junior Rollaway Table Tennis Table – Excellent Condition 🏓

May 29

Police Bring In Emergency Dispersal Zone Across Crosby, Waterloo And Blundellsands Following Anti Social Behaviour Reports

May 28

Teenager Taken to Hospital After Incident at Crosby Beach as Police Increase Patrols

Emergency services were called to Crosby beach on Bank Holiday Monday evening following reports of a disturbance near the boating lake. Police attended at around 5.50pm and found that a 19 year old woman had sustained minor injuries. These included a graze to her head and a small superficial scratch to her arm, believed to have been caused by a bladed weapon. She was taken to hospital for assessment. Following enquiries, a 16 year old boy from Litherland was arrested later th

May 26

Dream Job for Content Creators – Crosby Based Role Available

May 19

Merseyside restaurants among hundreds set to close in major hospitality shake up

The Packet Steamer Beefeater in #Bootle Hundreds of restaurant sites across the UK are set to close as part of a major overhaul by hospitality giant Whitbread, with several well known venues in Merseyside confirmed to be affected. The company, which operates Premier Inn along with restaurant brands Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, has announced plans to exit its remaining standalone restaurant business entirely as part of a new five year strategy. In total, around 195 restaurants

May 18

Coastal Road Closure for Southport Triathlon

Coastal Road Closure for Southport Triathlon. The coastal road is fully closed in both directions today, Sunday 17th May, due to the Southport Triathlon. The closure runs from Ainsdale roundabout, through Birkdale, along Marine Drive, and continues to the Plough roundabout. Roads will remain closed from 6.30am until 1.00pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the area during these times and plan alternative routes where possible.

May 17

Police uncover huge 215 plant cannabis farm inside Bootle house

May 12

Man From Maghull Charged Following Vehicle Crime Incidents in Bootle

May 7

Pensioner’s Wallet Stolen In Waterloo As Man Arrested

May 6

Merseyside Fire & Rescue were called to a serious house fire in Crosby this morning

Fire crews were called to a serious house fire on Oaklands Avenue in Crosby during the early hours of this morning. Crews were alerted at 5.43am and arrived on scene at 5.48am, with three fire engines in attendance. On arrival, firefighters discovered a fire in a first floor front bedroom of a semi detached property. Two firefighters entered the property under rapid deployment, carrying out a search while tackling the fire using high pressure hose reel jets. A casualty was re

May 4

Arrest Made After Stolen Sur-ron Bike, Ammunition and Cannabis Seized in Netherton

Arrest Made After Stolen Sur ron Bike, Ammunition and Cannabis Seized in Netherton

Apr 30

Dog Ban Returns to Sefton Beaches This Weekend With Fines of Up to £1000 for Rule Breakers

Apr 29

Everything You Need To Know About The Sefton Council Elections Taking Place This May

Apr 29

⚠️ Coastguard warning issued for Sefton beaches this summer

Apr 24

Dangerous electric bike riders targeted as police swoop across Bootle, Netherton and other areas

Dangerous electric bike riders targeted as police swoop across Bootle and Netherton

Apr 23

Job opportunity: Full time LVT flooring installer needed in Crosby and surrounding areas

Apr 20

Kinder Surprise drugs haul found in Southport hotel raid

Apr 20

Crosby man charged following M62 stop check

Apr 20

Bus shelter removed for Beatles filming leaves Crosby residents struggling

Bus shelter removed for Batman filming leaves Crosby residents struggling

Apr 17

Man arrested after brutal Litherland assault leaves victim in critical condition

Apr 16

Two charged after jewellery theft and stolen bike incidents across Sefton

Apr 15

Latest Planning Applications Submitted to Sefton Council

Apr 14

Man arrested after reported rape in Netherton as police cordon remains in place

Apr 13

Look up at 10:30am as iconic Spitfire, possibly joined by Hawk jets, soars over Sefton coast today

Apr 13

Sefton’s Brave Oliver Named Grand National’s 35th Runner in Inspiring Local Honour

Sports

Apr 11

Park Sealed Off in Litherland After Man Found Dead

Apr 8

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

Apr 7

Storm Dave set to batter Sefton with damaging 70mph winds this Easter

Easter has arrived – but so has Storm Dave, which is set to bring damaging winds and dangerous conditions across northern parts of the UK from Saturday into Sunday. The latest named storm is forecast to rapidly intensify as it approaches from the west, with very strong winds expected to hit Formby and surrounding coastal areas overnight into Easter Sunday morning. The High Tide on Saturday is at 1:12pm (8.81m) so coupled with the winds of Storm Dave, might be a lot higher, so

Apr 3

A Section 60 Order is in place in Litherland, Netherton and Bootle today, Monday 30 March, following a recent incident of violence in the area

A Section 60 Order is in place in Litherland, Netherton and Bootle today, Monday 30 March, following a recent incident of violence in the area. The order runs until 4am tomorrow, Tuesday 31 March, and extra officers will be in the area to provide a visible presence to prevent crime or serious violence. The Section 60 Order covers the area bounded in the map and includes Ormskirk Road, Park Lane, Bridle Road, Bailey Drive, Linacre Lane, Crosby Road South, Cambridge Road, Brook

Mar 30

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Easter 2026

All the supermarkets open at different times over the Easter holiday so here we have compiled a list of all the opening hours in Sefton over the Easter period for your convenience. PLEASE NOTE: All hours are subject to change which we cannot be responsible for as they were correct at date of publishing. WAITROSE Waitrose - Three Tuns Lane - #Formby, L37 4AJ Good Friday - 3rd April 2026 - 8am to 8pm Saturday 4th April - 8am to 8pm Easter Sunday - 5th April 2026 - CLOSED Easter

Mar 30

Free Help Available for Bootle Residents as Mobile Upgrades May Affect TV Signals

Mar 30

Man Fighting for Life After Serious Assault in Litherland as Police Launch Investigation

Mar 30

Lifeguard patrols return across Sefton coast for Easter holidays

Mar 30

Four Men Charged Following Firearms Incident in Litherland

Mar 25

Ainsdale Beach Car Park Reopening with Season Ticket Savings for Residents

Ainsdale Beach car park will officially reopen on Wednesday 1st April, marking the start of the spring and summer visitor season along the Sefton coastline. The popular beach destination will once again welcome visitors seven days a week from 10:00am to 6:00pm, with last entry at 5:00pm. However, visitors are advised that closures or restrictions may be put in place due to tides, weather conditions or special events. Regular visitors who are Sefton residents can benefit from

Mar 23

Armed Police Respond to Firearms Incident in Litherland With Four Arrests

Mar 23

Cleaner Streets and a Greener Future for Sefton as residents in Blundellsands, Church, Litherland, Linacre and Victoria wards will switch from sacks to wheelie bin collections

Cleaner Streets and a Greener Future for Sefton as residents will switch from sacks to wheelie bin collections

Mar 23

New Chapter for Bootle as Former School Site Transforms into Much Needed Homes

Mar 23

Planning Applications for Sefton in March 2026

Sefton Council Planning applications for Sefton for week commencing 1st March to 16th March 2026

Mar 22

⚠️ Sefton coast warning as huge midday Spring tides set to wipe out beaches this weekend

⚠️ Sefton coast warning: huge midday tides set to wipe out beaches this weekend

Mar 21

It’s Official… £20 Million Secured to Bring Southport Pier Back to Life and Work Is About to Begin!

Mar 20

Bootle man turns heartbreak into a multi-million pound success story

Business

Mar 19

£20 Million Investment Planned for Site Next to Bootle Golf Course

Mar 16

Queenscourt Hospice Launches Emergency Appeal as £2 Million Deficit Threatens Services

Charity

Mar 16

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SEFTON ROADWORKS & TRAVEL

Major Switch Island Roadworks Set to Begin This Month Until September

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Jun 1

Coastal Road Closure for Southport Triathlon

Coastal Road Closure for Southport Triathlon. The coastal road is fully closed in both directions today, Sunday 17th May, due to the Southport Triathlon. The closure runs from Ainsdale roundabout, through Birkdale, along Marine Drive, and continues to the Plough roundabout. Roads will remain closed from 6.30am until 1.00pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the area during these times and plan alternative routes where possible.

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May 17

Mount Pleasant Waterloo Closed For 13 Days – Stagecoach Diversions Now In Place

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Feb 23

Police have closed the road due to an RTC on A566 in Bootle

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Feb 3

Merseyrail Christmas & New Year Services on Northern Line - What You Need to Know

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Nov 19, 2025

Road Traffic Collision on Dunnings Bridge Road, Netherton

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Oct 22, 2025

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Two Arrested After Drugs, Cash and Scrambler Bikes Seized in Crosby Police Warrant

8 hours ago1 min read

Southport man banned from pier for five years after admitting three arson attacks

1 day ago2 min read

Four Men Arrested After Firearms Recovered From Woodland in Netherton

5 days ago1 min read

Major Switch Island Roadworks Set to Begin This Month Until September

Jun 11 min read

Southport Rescue Volunteers Hailed Hero’s After Saving Child’s Life

Southport Lifeboat

Jun 11 min read

Seven Years After Closing, Sefton Landmark Pub Set to Reopen

Formby

May 311 min read

Police Bring In Emergency Dispersal Zone Across Crosby, Waterloo And Blundellsands Following Anti Social Behaviour Reports

May 282 min read

Teenager Taken to Hospital After Incident at Crosby Beach as Police Increase Patrols

May 262 min read

Police uncover huge 215 plant cannabis farm inside Bootle house

May 122 min read

Pensioner’s Wallet Stolen In Waterloo As Man Arrested

May 61 min read

Arrest Made After Stolen Sur-ron Bike, Ammunition and Cannabis Seized in Netherton

Apr 302 min read

Everything You Need To Know About The Sefton Council Elections Taking Place This May

Apr 293 min read

Dangerous electric bike riders targeted as police swoop across Bootle, Netherton and other areas

Apr 232 min read

Kinder Surprise drugs haul found in Southport hotel raid

Apr 202 min read

Crosby man charged following M62 stop check

Apr 201 min read

Man arrested after brutal Litherland assault leaves victim in critical condition

Apr 161 min read

Two charged after jewellery theft and stolen bike incidents across Sefton

Apr 152 min read

Man arrested after reported rape in Netherton as police cordon remains in place

Apr 132 min read

Sefton’s Brave Oliver Named Grand National’s 35th Runner in Inspiring Local Honour

Sports

Apr 113 min read

Park Sealed Off in Litherland After Man Found Dead

Apr 81 min read

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

Apr 71 min read

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Easter 2026

Mar 308 min read

Man Fighting for Life After Serious Assault in Litherland as Police Launch Investigation

Mar 302 min read

Lifeguard patrols return across Sefton coast for Easter holidays

Mar 301 min read

Four Men Charged Following Firearms Incident in Litherland

Mar 251 min read

Armed Police Respond to Firearms Incident in Litherland With Four Arrests

Mar 231 min read

It’s Official… £20 Million Secured to Bring Southport Pier Back to Life and Work Is About to Begin!

Mar 202 min read

£20 Million Investment Planned for Site Next to Bootle Golf Course

Mar 162 min read

Children’s A and E Services to Move to Southport Hospital Under New NHS Plan

Sefton Health

Mar 132 min read

Southport Hero Saves Grandad’s Life in Car Park After Spotting Something Terribly Wrong

Mar 124 min read

SEFTON WHATS ON

Look up at 10:30am as iconic Spitfire, possibly joined by Hawk jets, soars over Sefton coast today

Apr 13

The Nominations are now Open for BBC Radio Merseyside Make A Difference Awards 2026

Mar 5

Southport Set to Shine as Lightport 2026 Transforms Lord Street into a Spectacular Trail of Light

Feb 14

Weekend Crisis Support Available in Sefton – You’re Not Alone 💙

Here at Sefton Bubble, we want everyone across our borough to know that support is available when you need it most. If you or someone you care about is struggling with their mental health over the weekend, Sefton’s Crisis Cafés in Southport and Crosby are open to provide a safe, welcoming space and compassionate support. Run by Sefton CVS, the Crisis Cafés offer adults a calm alternative to A&E during times of mental health crisis, no judgement, no pressure, just support. 💙

Sefton Health

Jan 22

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: Sefton Urged to Take Up Life-Saving Screenings

Sefton Health

Jan 22

Free Family Fun This Weekend at Crosby Leisure – No Booking Needed

Jan 22

Two Unmissable Sportsman’s Dinners at Marine FC – This Spring

Jan 13

🌕 Look Up Tonight, Sefton – The Wolf Supermoon Is Lighting Up Our Skies!

Jan 3

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SEFTON JOBS

Dream Job for Content Creators – Crosby Based Role Available

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May 19

Job opportunity: Full time LVT flooring installer needed in Crosby and surrounding areas

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Apr 20

Crosby based Logistics company looking for a Customer Service Manager