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2 hours ago

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

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11 hours ago

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

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2 days ago

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

2 hours ago

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

2 days ago

Park Sealed Off in Litherland After Man Found Dead

5 days ago

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

6 days ago

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

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

Mar 30

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SEFTON FEATURED NEWS

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

2 hours ago

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

11 hours ago

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

2 days ago

Park Sealed Off in Litherland After Man Found Dead

5 days ago

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

6 days ago

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

Beach

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

Council

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

Council

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

Beach

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

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

Craig Harris from the health board says the changes would be implemented over the next three years

Mar 13

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

Mar 12

⚠️ Severe Wind and Rain Expected Today with Yellow Weather Warning in Place across Sefton

Weather

Mar 12

Crosby based Logistics company looking for a Customer Service Manager

Mar 9

Panic Across Merseyside as Bomb Threat Messages Sent to Schools – Parents Rush to Collect Children

Outside Chesterfield High School today filmed by ‘Around Liverpool’ Fear and Confusion Across Merseyside After Threatening Messages Sent to Schools. Parents across Sefton, Liverpool and the Wirral were left frightened and deeply concerned today after threatening messages were reportedly sent to a number of schools across the region, sparking lockdown procedures, increased security and widespread panic among families. Throughout the morning on Monday 9 March, schools across Me

Mar 9

Police Investigate Hoax Threats Affecting Merseyside Schools Including Crosby

Mar 9

Major New Aldi Store Planned for Ainsdale Bringing Jobs and Investment

Plans have emerged for a brand new Aldi supermarket to be built in Ainsdale, a development that could bring significant investment and new jobs to the area. The proposal would see a modern Aldi store built on land around the Sandbrook Road and Sandbrook Way area as part of wider plans to improve the Ainsdale neighbourhood centre. The new supermarket would represent an investment of around £7 million and could create up to 40 full time jobs for local people. Aldi says the role

Ainsdale

Mar 5

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

Mar 5

URGENT APPEAL: Missing Waterloo Man Dale Carrington

Mar 4

Educate Awards Launches New Most Inspirational Nursery Category

Schools

Mar 3

Northway Primary School Closed Today Due to Fire Alarm Fault

Northway Primary School Closed Today Following Fire Alarm Fault

Maghull

Mar 2

🎬 Lights, Camera, Crosby! Beatles Film Transforms Plaza Into the 1960’s

There is a real buzz in Crosby today as the area around the iconic Crosby Plaza Cinema is dramatically transformed for the new Beatles film project directed by Sam Mendes . Although filming has not yet begun, the preparation work alone is turning heads and drawing crowds. The bus stop opposite the Plaza has been completely restyled to reflect the 1950s and 1960s era, with authentic vintage signage and details carefully installed. Modern advertising posters have been replaced

Mar 2

Emergency Call After Person Becomes Stuck in Mud at Crosby Beach

Mar 2

Latest Update on Crosby’s Carnegie Library Redevelopment

Feb 26

Birthday Card Appeal Launched for 100 Year Old Former Royal Marine, Stan

Birthday Card Appeal Launched for 100 Year Old Former Royal Marine

Feb 26

A Woman born in Waterloo Claims She Is the Victim of a 61 year Government Cover Up

A Woman born in Waterloo Claims She Is the Victim of a Government Cover Up

Feb 25

Update - Now Found Safe & Well Major Search Underway Across Sefton for Missing 89 Year Old Woman

Major Search Underway Across Sefton for Missing 89 Year Old Woman

Feb 24

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

Feb 23

New Tailoring & Alterations Shop Opening Soon in Crosby Village

Business

Feb 22

Maghull Bench unveiled in ‘living tribute’ to local man diagnosed with coronary heart disease

Maghull

Feb 20

St Mary’s College Teams and Individuals through to National Table Tennis Finals

Feb 20

Man from Bootle banned from entering Stanley Road with a Criminal Behaviour Order

Feb 14

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

Feb 14

Police introduce Section 34 Dispersal Order today on Stanley Road and parts of Bootle

Feb 13

Crosby Man Jailed After Investigation Uncovers Thousands of Indecent Images

Feb 13

Police Increasing Patrols Following Two Incidents Reported in Crosby

Feb 13

Hugh Baird College Principal to Receive Honorary Fellowship from LJMU

Feb 13

Enquiries Ongoing Following Indecent Exposure Incident in Moorside Park in Crosby

Feb 13

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SEFTON ROADWORKS & TRAVEL

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

Travel & Roadworks

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Nov 19, 2025

Road Traffic Collision on Dunnings Bridge Road, Netherton

Travel & Roadworks

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Oct 22, 2025

Park Wall Road in Lunt is closed due to a huge fallen tree until tomorrow

Travel & Roadworks

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Oct 4, 2025

Two Weeks of Overnight Closures on the A59 – What You Need to Know

Roadworks

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Sep 17, 2025

SEFTON FEATURED POSTS

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

2 hours ago2 min read

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

2 days ago3 min read

Park Sealed Off in Litherland After Man Found Dead

5 days ago1 min read

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

6 days ago1 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

Beach

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

Mar 132 min read

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

Mar 124 min read

⚠️ Severe Wind and Rain Expected Today with Yellow Weather Warning in Place across Sefton

Weather

Mar 122 min read

Police Investigate Hoax Threats Affecting Merseyside Schools Including Crosby

Mar 91 min read

URGENT APPEAL: Missing Waterloo Man Dale Carrington

Mar 41 min read

Emergency Call After Person Becomes Stuck in Mud at Crosby Beach

Mar 21 min read

Latest Update on Crosby’s Carnegie Library Redevelopment

Feb 261 min read

A Woman born in Waterloo Claims She Is the Victim of a 61 year Government Cover Up

Feb 252 min read

Update - Now Found Safe & Well Major Search Underway Across Sefton for Missing 89 Year Old Woman

Feb 241 min read

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

Feb 231 min read

Man from Bootle banned from entering Stanley Road with a Criminal Behaviour Order

Feb 142 min read

Police introduce Section 34 Dispersal Order today on Stanley Road and parts of Bootle

Feb 132 min read

Crosby Man Jailed After Investigation Uncovers Thousands of Indecent Images

Feb 132 min read

Police Increasing Patrols Following Two Incidents Reported in Crosby

Feb 132 min read

Enquiries Ongoing Following Indecent Exposure Incident in Moorside Park in Crosby

Feb 132 min read

Police appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Maghull last night 10th February

Feb 111 min read

Man Taken to Hospital Following Crash on Crosby Road South, Seaforth

Feb 101 min read

Sefton Men Among 24/7 Cocaine Gang Jailed for Over 63 Years

Feb 103 min read

Police appeal for witnesses of serious road collision in Southport on Monday 2nd February

Feb 101 min read

SEFTON WHATS ON

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

11 hours ago

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. 💙

Jan 22

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

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

Crosby based Logistics company looking for a Customer Service Manager

Sefton Bubble

Mar 9

Major New Aldi Store Planned for Ainsdale Bringing Jobs and Investment

Plans have emerged for a brand new Aldi supermarket to be built in Ainsdale, a development that could bring significant investment and new jobs to the area. The proposal would see a modern Aldi store built on land around the Sandbrook Road and Sandbrook Way area as part of wider plans to improve the Ainsdale neighbourhood centre. The new supermarket would represent an investment of around £7 million and could create up to 40 full time jobs for local people. Aldi says the role

Ainsdale

Sefton Bubble

Mar 5

Job Vacancy for a Teaching Assistant - SENDSCOPE Independent School in Crosby.

Sefton Bubble

Jan 18

Job Opportunity – Support Worker (Crosby Area)

Sefton Bubble

Jan 16

Exam Invigilators wanted at Merchant Taylor’s School in Crosby

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Jan 11

Chadwick Carpets are offering an Apprentice Position in their Waterloo shop

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Dec 18, 2025

SEFTON BUY & SELL

Cricut EasyPress 3 - Perfect Press for Heat Transfer Projects

Selling my Cricut EasyPress 3 , in excellent condition. Currently still listed on Very for £129.99 (reduced from £179.99) — I’m asking...

Sefton Bubble

Mar 29, 2025

Exciting opportunity to buy well established Milk Delivery business in Crosby/Waterloo area

We are pleased to offer a well-established and reputable milk delivery business based in the Waterloo/Crosby area. This business boasts a...

Sefton Bubble

Nov 22, 2024

Mercedes A Class car for sale in very good condition inside and out, just passed MOT and had brand new battery fitted

Mercedes A Class - Selling my car based in #Crosby The car just passed the MOT and had a brand new battery fitted in. 18" AMG alloy...

Sefton Bubble

Oct 8, 2024

Business Opportunity – Established Hair & Beauty Salon for Sale

Business Opportunity – Established Hair & Beauty Salon for Sale. We are pleased to present an established hair and beauty business for...

Business

Sefton Bubble

Oct 3, 2024

Hi-Gear Duo Portable Camping Bunk Bed with Steel Frame, Suitable for Adults and Children. Brand New!

We have two of these absolutely brilliant Hi-Gear Duo Portable Camping Bunk Bed with Steel Frame, Suitable for Adults and Children. They...

Sefton Bubble

Jun 24, 2024

Navy Sofa and Denim Footstool from Dunelm for sale

Navy sofa and denim footstool. Bought from dunelm for sale Excellent condition, pet free, smoke free home. ** Need to be collected by the...

Sefton Bubble

Nov 22, 2022

A 3-Bedroom Semi-Detached house has come up for sale close to Crosby Village

A three bedroomed semi-detached house for sale. There are two double bedrooms and one single bedroom. The house is close to Crosby...

Sefton Bubble

Nov 9, 2022

Mobility Scooter, seat suspension, mint condition, bought 8 weeks ago for £845 - will accept £600ono

Mobility scooter in absolute immaculate, perfect condition. Bought just 8 weeks ago for £845 but happy to sell for £600ono Takes 22 stone...

Sefton Bubble

Sep 15, 2022

For Sale - 3 Bed house in Mornington Avenue, £320,000

For Sale - 3 Bed house in Mornington Avenue, £320,000 ***DELIGHTFUL FAMILY HOME*** A fantastic semi detached family house which has been...

Sefton Bubble

Sep 9, 2022

Two Cast Iron Fireplaces for sale collection in Crosby £200 each

I am selling TWO Cast Iron Fireplaces, the middle pieces are solid cast iron. Both are in great condition. I am looking for £200 for each...

Sefton Bubble

Sep 4, 2022

I'm moving out and selling these items - drawers with canvas boxes, lamp, chairs, rug, shelves etc…

I'm moving out and selling these items. Prices: - £8 for the lamp - £30 for the chest of drawers with canvas box included (Flysta 69x132)...

Sefton Bubble

Aug 24, 2022

SOLD Cream leather couch and armchair in lovely condition £200 ono in Southport

Cream leather beautiful couch and armchair in lovely condition. Must be picked up today. We will accept £200 ono but must go today or...