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ALL SEFTON NEWS - Covers Bootle, Crosby, Formby, Maghull and Southport
18 hours ago
The Generous Factory Owner Who Built a Village for His Workers known as Criddle’s Estate
A heartwarming piece of Sefton history tells the story of John Frankland Criddle, a compassionate factory owner whose legacy still...
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1 day ago
Unconscious Person Rescued After Flat Fire in Crosby
Emergency services responded to a serious incident in Crosby Village this afternoon, temporarily closing roads in the area. Witnesses...
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2 days ago
Personal Assistant Carer Job to join a small team of carers
Personal Assistant Carer Job - A local family are looking for a female personal assistant to support their lovely 16yr old daughter who...
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4 days ago
Three men arrested in Crosby after a theft from Formby Supermarket
A chance traffic stop by officers in Waterloo yesterday (Monday 13 January) led them to find 10 bottles of whiskey stolen from a shop in...
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5 days ago
Two men and a woman arrested for possession of Class A drugs in Sefton
Merseyside Police have arrested three people and seized suspected cannabis and cocaine after a car was stopped in #Bootle. At around...
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Jan 7
Police appeal for information following a report of a shotgun fired in Bedford Road on Monday evening
Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a report that a firearm was shot in #Bootle yesterday evening (Monday 6...
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Jan 2
Merseyside Fire & Rescue offer advice about driving in floods
Merseyside Fire and Rescue have been called to a number of incidents today following a significant amount of flooding across Merseyside....
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Dec 30, 2024
Man arrested after rape report in Southport
A man has been arrested following a report that a woman was raped in #Southport in the early hours of Friday (27 December). It was...
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Dec 23, 2024
Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Christmas 2024 and New Year
All the supermarkets open at different times over the holiday so here we have compiled a list of all the opening hours in Sefton over the...
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Dec 18, 2024
Suspect in Southport Stabbings Case Faces Trial in January
Sefton Bubble extends its deepest sympathies to the victims, their families, and the entire community as we reflect on the unimaginable...
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Dec 12, 2024
Appeal to Help Find Missing 15-Year-Old Nathan Emsley from Crosby
Merseyside Police need your help to find 15-year-old Nathan Emsley from #Crosby, who has been reported missing. Nathan was last seen...
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Dec 6, 2024
Severe weather warnings are in place for Sefton as Storm Darragh hits tonight
A yellow weather warning is in place for strong winds and heavy rain from Thursday through to Sunday 8th December. The warning will...
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Dec 4, 2024
Body Discovered on Ainsdale Beach
Emergency services responded to Ainsdale Beach this afternoon after the body of a man was discovered by a member of the public. The...
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Dec 2, 2024
Bootle Man Jailed for Class A Drug Offenses
A man from Bootle has been jailed for five years after admitting being involved in the supply of Class A drugs. Keith Tallant, 41, of...
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Dec 1, 2024
A Magical Christmas Parade Lights Up Sefton in Memory of Elsie
Southport was a dazzling spectacle this evening as the annual Truck Run wowed crowds with its incredible display of brightly lit trucks,...
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Nov 28, 2024
Three people taken to hospital as Emergency Services Respond to Explosion in Bootle
Fire crews and emergency services were called to Benedict Street in Bootle this afternoon, Thursday 28th November, following reports of...
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Nov 22, 2024
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...
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Nov 20, 2024
Bootle celebrates second GOLD AWARD in top Horticultural competition
Community gardeners in Bootle are celebrating after the town landed a gold award for the second year in succession in one of the...
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Nov 20, 2024
Former homeless people learn barista skills in Crosby Coffee Supported by Emmaus Charity
Former homeless people learn barista skills A group of people supported by homelessness charity Emmaus Merseyside have completed a...
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Nov 17, 2024
Local families invited to remember loved ones at Christmas at the Light up a Life Christmas light switch on
St. Joseph’s Hospice in Thornton will hold its annual Light up a Life Christmas light switch on and remembrance service in the grounds of...
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Nov 15, 2024
Foggy Night Triggers Major Emergency Response Off Sefton Coast
On a cold, fog-laden night, a full-scale emergency response was triggered along Sefton’s coastline after reports suggested a potential...
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Nov 13, 2024
Crosby Santa Float Routes Announced and they are looking for volunteers
🎅🏼 Crosby Santa Float Routes Announced! 🎅🏼 The much-anticipated Santa Float will be making its way through Crosby and nearby areas...
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Nov 13, 2024
Merseyside Police appealing for help to find missing Seaforth girl Lily Morton
We are appealing for help in finding a 16 year-old girl who is missing from home in Seaforth. Lily Morton was last seen in the Seaforth...
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Nov 6, 2024
Upcoming Military Aviation Exercise at RAF Woodvale involving low level flying from 10am to 2am for five days
Sefton Bubble would like to inform you about a scheduled Military Aviation Exercise that will take place at RAF Woodvale from 11th to...
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Nov 4, 2024
A person has been hit by a train in a tragic Incident on Southport Line
Update: Services on the Southport line have now resumed. Original: We are saddened to report that, due to a person being struck by a...
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Nov 4, 2024
Homes and Businesses evacuated in Bootle as a grenade found in boot of car
Emergency services are currently on the scene in Bootle this afternoon, Monday, 4th November, responding to a significant incident. At...
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Nov 4, 2024
Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a 58 year-old woman who is missing in Crosby
Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a 58 year-old woman who is missing in Crosby. Andrea Preuss was last seen in Musker...
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Nov 2, 2024
The Coroner for Sefton is appealing for help to locate family of William Hodge from Southport
The Coroner for Sefton, Knowsley, and St Helens is reaching out for help to locate the next of kin for William Hodge, aged 62, from...
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Nov 2, 2024
Have your say before it’s too late about the Sefton Coast
Last chance to have your say about the Sefton Coast! 📣🌊 Merseyside Environmental Agency Service wants to hear from you as they work on...
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Nov 2, 2024
Pumpkin Problem? Don’t Just Squash It Anywhere! 🎃
🎃 Halloween’s over—so what to do with those saggy, spooky pumpkins? Spoiler alert: do NOT leave them in the parks, on the coast, or...
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Nov 2, 2024
Local residents demand Green Sefton be held accountable for their total failure to maintain Rimrose Valley
Local Residents Call for Green Sefton to Prioritise Maintenance of Rimrose Valley. Rimrose Valley has long been cherished by Sefton...
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Nov 1, 2024
Finally Seftons Child Carers to get more support!
Sefton Council’s plan to extend support for children and young people who act as unpaid carers is a compassionate step toward addressing...
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Oct 30, 2024
Victory for Rimrose Valley as Government Scraps Controversial Road Project
In a major win for local campaigners and communities in South Sefton, the government has announced the cancellation of the A5036 dual...
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Oct 30, 2024
Ten Dispersal Orders put in place across Sefton from 4pm today until 4pm Friday
As in previous years, precautionary Dispersal Zones have been put in place across Sefton so everyone stays safe during the Halloween and...
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Oct 29, 2024
Bonfire and Firework Displays across Sefton 2024
It is Bonfire Night on Tuesday 5th November and there are a few displays on locally for you to enjoy starting from Friday 1st November. ...
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Oct 26, 2024
Maghull Railway Station Crowned Best Railway Station in Great Britain in the ‘World Cup of Stations 2024’
We are thrilled to announce that Liverpool City Region’s #Maghull Station has won the coveted title of Britain’s Best Railway Station in...
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Oct 26, 2024
An extra hour in bed in the morning as the clocks go back to mark the end of British Summer Time
Remember that the clocks go back by one hour at 2am this Sunday 27th October to mark the end of British Summertime. So the minute after...
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Oct 22, 2024
WWII Bomb blown up on Ainsdale Beach after builders in Bootle discovered it on Dunnings Bridge Road
The incident at Dunnings Bridge Road has now been safely resolved, and the road was fully reopened at 15:00 on 22nd October following the...
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Oct 22, 2024
Appeal for information following robbery and serious assault on two teenagers in Bootle
Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a robbery and serious assault in Bootle last night, Monday 21 October. At...
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Oct 22, 2024
Sefton's Strong community ties shine through at the Citizens 4 Good Awards in Southport
17 individuals and 2 groups from across Sefton were celebrated for the difference they make in the community at Sefton 4 Good’s latest...
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Oct 18, 2024
Incident Report: Major Crash at Switch Island, Emergency Services on Scene
A serious collision has occurred at the end of Switch Island, leading onto the Brooms Cross access road. Police, ambulance, and fire...
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Oct 17, 2024
Urgent Warning as Deadly Algae Outbreak Shuts Down Crosby Marine Lake Until Further Notice
A popular Merseyside attraction, Crosby Marine Lake, has been closed indefinitely following the discovery of a deadly toxin in its...
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Oct 13, 2024
The Hightown Inn Opens Its Doors on Monday 28th October 2024
The much-anticipated opening of The Hightown Inn is set for Monday, October 28th, 2024. This traditional pub, nestled in the heart of...
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Oct 10, 2024
Do you know this woman? Detectives think she may have information to assist an arson investigation in Bootle
Do you know this woman? Detectives think she may have information to assist an arson investigation in #Bootle. At around 8.35pm on...
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Oct 10, 2024
Prince and Princess of Wales Meet Bereaved Southport Families and Brave Yoga Teacher Leanne Lucas
Today, the Prince and Princess of Wales made a special visit to Southport, meeting with bereaved families and heroic yoga teacher Leanne...
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Oct 8, 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...
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Oct 6, 2024
FINALLY SEFTONS CHILD CARERS TO GET MORE SUPPORT!
Sefton Council’s plan to extend support for children and young people who act as unpaid carers is a compassionate step toward addressing...
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Oct 3, 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...
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Oct 3, 2024
An amazing 11 Sefton schools included in the Educate Awards 2024 shortlist
The Educate Awards has named 11 schools from Sefton in this year’s shortlist. Paul Bohan from Holy Spirit Catholic Academy has been...
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Oct 1, 2024
Bootle Man Jailed Following Pub Burglary on Stanley Road
A Bootle man has been sentenced to four months in jail following a burglary at a local pub in the early hours of Monday, 30th September....
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