SEFTON BUBBLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dunnings Bridge Road has been shut this evening at the junction with Kirkstone Road following a dramatic collision involving two HGVs. The front of one lorry is understood to have ploughed into the rear of another, with smoke seen billowing from the cab of one vehicle shortly after the impact. Emergency services are at the scene and traffic is now heavily congested across Litherland and surrounding routes. The crash happened near the Church Road area, close to KFC, and motori