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ALL SEFTON NEWS - Covers Bootle, Crosby, Formby, Maghull and Southport


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


Two drug dealers jailed including a man from Sefton in a million-pound heroine and cannabis operation
Two Merseyside drug dealers sent selfies which incriminated themselves in a million-pound cocaine, heroine and cannabis operation....
1 day ago


Ainsdale Beach Car Park is now Closed for the Winter Season
Ainsdale Beach Car Park is now Closed for the Winter Season
2 days ago


Merseyside Police appealing for information following reports of Paramotors on Crosby Beach
Merseyside Police appealing for information following reports of Paramotors on Crosby Beach
3 days ago


Sean’s Place Wins Prestigious BBC Radio Merseyside “Make a Difference” Award
Sean’s Place Wins Prestigious BBC Radio Merseyside “Make a Difference” Award
Sep 26


Sefton Council to Consider New Redevelopment Plans for Vine House in Seaforth
Sefton Council to Consider New Redevelopment Plans for Vine House in Seaforth
Sep 26


A Royal Day of Comfort as Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Southport School
Today, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Farnborough Road Infant and Junior School in Birkdale, Southport,...
Sep 23


Two Weeks of Overnight Closures on the A59 – What You Need to Know
Two Weeks of Overnight Closures on the A59 – What You Need to Know
Sep 17


The Iconic Toad Hall to be demolished in new plans for regeneration of Ainsdale’s Coastal Gateway
The Iconic Toad Hall to be demolished in new plans for regeneration of Ainsdale’s Coastal Gateway
Sep 12


Unanimous support of motions calling for the return of Children’s A&E to Southport Hospital
Cross Party Support for Return of Children’s A&E to Southport Hospital - Cllr Mike Prendergast Sefton Council has once again spoke with...
Sep 12


A teenager and a 26-year-old man in hospital after being slashed by masked gang on bike armed with weapons
Police are appealing for information after a stabbing in Netherton on Thursday evening, 11 September. Just after 6.15pm, officers...
Sep 11


Major Police Incident – Coastal Road, Southport
Sefton Police have confirmed that the Coastal Road in Southport is currently closed following a serious road traffic collision this...
Sep 11


Major Blaze at Former Clarence High School in Formby
Major Blaze at Former Clarence High School in Formby
Sep 11


New £7m Aldi Superstore in Litherland Set to Open Next Month
A brand-new Aldi supermarket is on its way to Litherland, with the highly anticipated store on Pendle Drive now confirmed to open in...
Sep 6


Southport Pier Struck by Lorry Just Days After Fire
Image by Eye On Southport Southport’s iconic pier has suffered another setback today (Friday 5th September), just five days after a fire...
Sep 5


Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in shops across Sefton
Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in shops across Sefton
Aug 30


Debate Sparks Over Proposed Padel Centre in Coronation Park
Debate Sparks Over Proposed Padel Centre in Coronation Park
Aug 28


Three Firearms and Ammunition Seized in Merseyside
Three firearms and ammunition were recovered yesterday, Wednesday 27 August, in two separate incidents in Merseyside. Just before 6.30pm,...
Aug 28


Road Closure in Southport on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th August
ROAD CLOSURE – #SOUTHPORT Due to essential resurfacing works, Norwood Road in Southport will be temporarily closed on Wednesday 27th and...
Aug 26


Tragically, a person has been found dead on the railway tracks near Formby station
Emergency services were called to the railway line in Formby this morning following reports of a casualty on the tracks. The incident...
Aug 24


Southport Air Show 2025 – The Final Countdown! Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2025 - Southport Seafront
Southport Air Show 2025 – The Final Countdown! Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2025 - #Southport Seafront. It’s nearly here! One of...
Aug 23


St. Mary’s College Students Celebrate Excellent GCSE Results
More than a quarter of St. Mary’s College students (26 per cent) achieved seven or more passes at the highest 9-7 grades. Students and...
Aug 21


Sefton Man jailed for six years for domestic related offences
Sefton Man jailed for six years for domestic related offences
Aug 21


Padel is Coming to Sefton – New Courts for Crosby, Southport and Formby
Sefton Council has agreed Heads of Terms for a partnership with Sefton Padel to develop and manage brand new padel facilities at three...
Aug 19


Cleaner Streets Ahead as ‘Sacks to Bins’ Scheme Arrives in Bootle
Bootle’s streets are set to become cleaner and safer as Sefton Council begins rolling out its new ‘Sacks to Bins’ scheme. Hundreds of...
Aug 18


💔 Formby Remembers Local Hero and Hillsborough Campaigner, Barry Devonside
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Barry Devonside, a much-loved and highly respected member of our Formby community, has...
Aug 14


Sefton Former Headteacher Jailed for Sexual Assault of Teenage Pupils
A former headteacher from Sefton has been jailed for sexually assaulting three teenage girls at the school he ran. Mark Bocker, 65, of...
Aug 8


Edge Lane in Thornton is closed from today until 28th August
Edge Lane in Thornton is closed for Gas Mains Replacement Works which start today. From 4th August - 28th August, Edge Lane, Thornton...
Aug 4


What’s On in Sefton This August? An Unmissable Month of Events!
Get ready for a jam-packed August across Sefton, with something for everyone to enjoy—from live music and flowers in bloom to spectacular...
Aug 2


Storm Floris to Batter Sefton: Danger-to-Life Weather Warning Issued
Sefton residents are being urged to prepare for severe weather conditions as Storm Floris is set to sweep across the region on Monday,...
Aug 2


A Sefton town Tops National Food Hygiene Rankings – A Shining Example for our borough
A Sefton town Tops the National Food Hygiene Rankings – Making it a Shining Example for borough. Southport has officially been named the...
Jul 30


🩷🩷🩷 One Year On - Remembering Alice, Bebe & Elsie with Love and Silence Today 🩷🩷🩷
🩷🩷🩷One Year On - Remembering Alice, Bebe & Elsie with Love and Silence Today 🩷🩷🩷
Jul 29


Casualty Rescued After Fall Down Sand Dune in Ainsdale Pinewoods
On Thursday 24th July 2025, at approximately 6:13pm, emergency services were called to the Ainsdale Pinewoods following reports of a...
Jul 25


One year on - Southport remembers with a three minute silence
From QLocal Southport: An open letter to Southport... As we approach 29th July, many in Southport will be reflecting on the tragic events...
Jul 21


In Loving Memory of Dave Lloyd – Funeral Details Announced
We are saddened to share the passing of Dave Lloyd, a well-known and much-loved member of the Crosby community. Many will remember Dave...
Jul 16


Ongoing Incident: Police Close Formby Bypass and Scaffold Lane After Serious Motorbike Crash
A man has been taken to hospital following a serious incident on Scaffold Lane near Ince Woods this morning, Friday 11th July. At...
Jul 11


Dramatic Rescue After Two Men Pulled from the Sea at Formby Shipwreck
Emergency services launched a large-scale rescue operation last night, Thursday 10th July, after two men became stranded and were pulled...
Jul 11


Public Fury as Council Rule Threatens Future of Crosby Market
Public Fury as Council Rule Threatens Future of Crosby Market A shocking decision by Sefton Council is putting the future of Crosby...
Jul 9


Three Arrested Following Knife Attack in Netherton
Three Arrested Following Knife Attack in Netherton
Jul 3


Park Nights are back this Summer with FREE Sports & Activities for Young People across Sefton
PARK NIGHTS ARE BACK THIS SUMMER! 🌞 Free sports & activities for young people across Sefton! Active Sefton presents PARK NIGHTS – 8...
Jul 2


A 41-year-old man from Netherton has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and theft of motor vehicle
Merseyside Police Officers carried out a tactical stop and arrested a man following a reported domestic incident in Sefton yesterday...
Jul 1


Merseyside Police Launch Weapon Surrender Scheme from July 1st
Merseyside Police is taking part in a national campaign to help remove dangerous weapons from our streets — and from 1st to 31st July...
Jul 1


Police Release Image Following Robbery at Bootle Post Office
Merseyside Police have released an image of a man who may hold vital information following a reported robbery at the New Strand Post...
Jun 30


Major Overhaul of Waste Collection in Bootle as Council Cracks Down on Fly-Tipping
Big changes are on the way for waste collection in parts of Sefton, as the Council launches a new strategy to reduce litter and tackle...
Jun 29


Man jailed following series of burglaries in Sefton
A man has today, Thursday 26 June, been jailed for three years and four months following a series of burglaries in Sefton. Ian Barry...
Jun 26


E-Bike Rider Injures Officer While Fleeing Police in Bootle – Man Arrested
A man has been arrested after an e-bike rider injured an officer as he tried to escape from police in Bootle. At around 6.45pm on...
Jun 26


Triple Trophy success for St Mary’s Under 13 Boys Footballers
Under 13 boys footballers at St. Mary’s College in Crosby have crowned a season of soccer success at the school by landing three top...
Jun 25


Sefton Carers Centre Chair Of Trustees honoured with an MBE!
Sefton Carers Centre Chair Of Trustees Mo Kundi honoured with an MBE!
Jun 24


Major Roadworks Begin on Cambridge Road, Waterloo – Long-Term Closure Sparks Concern
Major Roadworks Begin on Cambridge Road, Waterloo – Long-Term Closure Sparks Concern
Jun 23


Sefton Barbershop Hit with £40,000 Fine for Employing Illegal Worker
A local barbershop in Waterloo has found itself at the centre of a Home Office investigation into illegal employment practices, after...
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