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Visitors to Ainsdale Beach may have noticed an enormous structure towering above the horizon in the Irish Sea, but what exactly is it, and what is it doing so close to the Sefton coastline? The impressive structure, which looks almost like a floating industrial city, has been identified as the ENSCO 120, a giant offshore drilling rig currently operating in Liverpool Bay. Photographs taken from Ainsdale Beach show the enormous installation standing out against the horizon, wit

Merseyside Police have introduced Dispersal Zones across Sefton… ❗ The following will take effect from 3pm today (Friday 30 October) and will remain in place until 3pm on Sunday 1 November: 🟦 Crosby: The zone will cover the area bounded by Moor Lane, Forefield Lane, Moorside Park, Liverpool Road and Coronation Road. 🟦 Aintree: The dispersal zone will cover A59 Switch Island, Northern Perimeter Road, Copy Lane, Browns Lane, Edward Jenner Ave, Heysham Road, Mersey Rail Kirkby

Ainsdale’s Forgotten Police Station: The Remarkable History of a Village Landmark That Once Housed Police Officers and Their Families From a grand opening by the Home Secretary in 1953 to more than a decade standing empty, we uncover the fascinating history of Ainsdale’s former police station and ask what the future holds for one of the village’s most recognisable buildings. Thousands of people pass the imposing red brick building on the corner of Liverpool Avenue and Segars

Your guide to local events, entertainment, charity fundraisers, harvest celebrations, pumpkin picking, family activities and free days out. Looking for something to do this weekend? There is plenty happening across Sefton, with a fantastic selection of activities for all ages. From charity bazaars and community events to live entertainment, football, comedy, Halloween activities, pumpkin picking and beautiful places to explore, there is something for everyone. We’ve brought t

Merseyrail passengers across Sefton, Liverpool and Wirral are being advised to plan ahead as a major £3.5 million engineering project will affect parts of the rail network for almost four weeks, beginning on Sunday 11 October 2026. However, passengers are being reassured that the entire Merseyrail network will not be closing, with trains continuing to operate on many routes throughout the engineering programme. Merseyrail and Network Rail have confirmed that essential improve

A remarkable woman has celebrated her 100th birthday with a day she and her family will never forget, as she finally received the wartime medal she has waited a lifetime to receive. Elizabeth Irene Cavanagh, known to everyone as Irene, turned 100 today, Wednesday 7th October, surrounded by her family and friends for an extraordinary celebration of her life and her service during the Second World War. Irene served with the Royal Signals during the war, rising to the rank of Se

Four people from Southport have been sentenced following a major investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit which uncovered a multi million pound counterfeit designer goods operation, benefit fraud and a fraudulent insurance claim. The investigation centred on Megan Carney Borrowman, her husband Jordan Borrowman, her mother Sandra Carney and associate Adam Yaffe. The four appeared at Liverpool Crown Court for sentencing following the investigation. Court li

BREAKING: Armed police are currently in Bootle following reports that shots were fired on Stanley Road this afternoon, Monday 7 September. Merseyside Police have confirmed they were called shortly before 5pm following reports that a man riding an e-bike had fired shots from a handgun at the junction of Balliol Road and Stanley Road. At this stage, there are no reports of anyone being injured. However, police have confirmed that damage has been caused to a property. Armed offi

Bootle is preparing for one of its biggest weeks of live music as an incredible line-up of internationally renowned artists arrives for the Salt and Tar Music Weekender from Thursday 13th to Monday 17th August. Billy Ocean, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, The Waterboys and The Saw Doctors are among the major names heading to Bootle, with thousands of music fans expected to visit the area across the five-day event. This year’s Music Weekender will take place at The Lock & Quay site in Bo