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Disposable Vape Ban Comes into Force on Saturday 1st June 2025
A major change affecting shops and businesses across Sefton—and the rest of the UK—will come into effect on Saturday 1st June 2025. From...
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Air Ambulance Lands in Ainsdale – Emergency Services on Scene
An air ambulance landed just before 3pm this afternoon on the green off Shores Road, directly opposite Chatsworth Road, and close to...
6 days ago
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Nazareth House in Crosby May Become Crisis Accommodation – Have Your Say
A planning application has been submitted for Nazareth House, located on Liverpool Road, Crosby (L23 0QT), proposing a significant change...
May 13
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Police introduce emergency powers in Maghull today after spike in anti-social behaviour
A Section 60 Order and Section 34 Dispersal Order will be introduced in Maghull today, Friday 9 May, following recent incidents of...
May 9
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Police Arrest Teen After Organised Fight with Hammers and Knives at Cricket Club
A teenager has been arrested following a shocking incident at Maghull Cricket Club, where a large group of youths armed with weapons...
May 5
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Tragic Update: Man Dies Following Serious Industrial Incident at Seaforth Docks
Update: We are saddened to report an update to the serious incident at Seaforth Docks. A 63-year-old man has sadly died following an...
Apr 30
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Lidl eyes new store locations in Sefton including Crosby, Formby & Southport
Lidl has set its sights on expanding across Sefton could see some exciting new additions. The budget-friendly supermarket has just...
Apr 30
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There Are No Local Elections in Sefton This Year - Here’s why…
Many residents have been asking why they haven’t received polling cards or seen any signs of local elections this May. The reason is...
Apr 30
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Very High Spring Tides expected on our beautiful Sefton coast this next few days
With warm and sunny weather forecast for the coming week, Sefton Council is sharing important advice for anyone planning a trip to our...
Apr 27
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Sefton Among Areas Considered for Private Landlord Scheme to House Asylum Seekers
Sefton Council has confirmed it is exploring options for accommodating asylum seekers as part of a wider government plan involving...
Apr 27
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Speed Limit Set to Be Reduced on Formby Bypass Ahead of New Housing Development
Sefton Council has announced plans to reduce the speed limit on a section of the Formby Bypass from 60mph to 50mph, as part of...
Apr 25
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Schools are invited to enter the Southport and District Beekeepers' Wheelbarrows for Bees Competition
Schools are invited to enter the #Southport and District Beekeepers' Wheelbarrows for Bees Competition. This competition will be open for...
Apr 21
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Man Charged Following Reports of Suspicious Behaviour Near Children in Crosby
Merseyside Police have confirmed that a man has been charged following several reports of suspicious and indecent behaviour around...
Apr 17
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Police Make Three Arrests Following Armed Response in Formby On Tuesday evening
A large police presence in #Formby on Tuesday evening sparked concern among residents, as six armed response vehicles were seen racing...
Apr 17
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Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Easter 2025
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...
Apr 16
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Council grants nine-year lease to The Bus Yard at Crosby Beach
The Bus Yard signs 9 year leas with Sefton Council
Apr 8
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Klopp would be proud as Victoria Road in Formby turns Red for the Reds!
There’s a fresh splash of colour on one of Formby’s most iconic streets — and it’s turning heads for all the right reasons. The street...
Apr 4
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Incredible Opportunity for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Sefton!
Incredible Opportunity for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Sefton! Do you have a new and exciting business idea that could help tackle a...
Apr 3
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The Endbutt Pub in Crosby has reopened following a major six-figure investment
Popular Crosby pub, The Endbutt, on Endbutt Lane, has reopened to the public following an exciting six-figure renovation designed to...
Apr 3
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RNLI lifeguards return to North West beaches for the Easter Holidays
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeguards are set to return to beaches in the North West this weekend ahead of the Easter...
Apr 3
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The Randox Grand National Festival 2025 With Merseyrail
The world's greatest steeplechase is back! With Aintree station so close by, Merseyrail is the best way to travel to The Randox Grand...
Apr 3
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All Saints Multi Academy Trust has proudly welcomed St Michael’s Church of England High School into its family of schools
All Saints Multi Academy Trust has proudly welcomed St Michael’s Church of England High School into its family of schools. St Michael’s...
Apr 3
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Happy 111th Birthday Aunt Marj! Sefton’s Own Wonder Woman Turns 111 – Meet the Oldest Person in the North West!
Today, Sefton celebrates a truly extraordinary milestone as Marjorie Hodnett Aylward — better known to all as Aunt Marj — turns 111...
Apr 1
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Sefton Household Waste Recycling Centres open later from 1st April
Starting Tuesday 1st April, Household Waste Recycling Centres will be open for longer over the Spring and Summer months🌞♻️ The opening...
Mar 30
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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...
Mar 29
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Mysterious Spiral Lights Spotted Over Sefton – Here’s What They Really Are
Many residents across Sefton and the UK were left amazed tonight after spotting strange, glowing spiral lights in the sky between 7pm...
Mar 24
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Road Resurfacing Works on Hatton Hill Road – Now Underway, Important Information for Residents
ROADWORKS NOW UNDERWAY – Hatton Hill Road, Litherland Essential resurfacing works have now started on Hatton Hill Road in Litherland,...
Mar 24
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Four people, including a Sefton man, arrested and jailed for total of 19 years after £1m cannabis found in candles
Pictured above (top row L-R Ian Hannah, Steven Garbutt. Bottom row L-R Raja Hamid Ali, Shahrukh Ali) Four people have today, Friday 21...
Mar 21
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Spring Blooms in Sefton as Longer Days Arrive with the Vernal Equinox
Spring has officially arrived across Sefton, bringing longer days, blooming flowers, and a renewed sense of energy to our communities....
Mar 20
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A Section 60 Order has been introduced in areas of Bootle and Netherton
A Section 60 Order has been introduced by Merseyside Police in areas of #Bootle and #Netherton giving officers additional powers to...
Mar 19
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Speed Cameras have been installed and are active on M57 at Switch Island
Speed Cameras have now been Installed on the M57 at Switch Island as Improvement Works Continue. The speed drops quickly to 40mph. March...
Mar 19
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Man charged after two pubs In Sefton broken into this week
Merseyside Police can confirm that a man has been charged after two pubs were broken into in south Sefton earlier this week. At around...
Mar 12
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Detectives appeal for information following suspected arson of vehicle in Southport
Detectives in Sefton are appealing for information following a suspected arson in #Southport on Saturday night, 8 March. At around...
Mar 10
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Southport man jailed for eight years for raping a woman in Ainsdale
A man from Southport has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman. Adam Francis, 32, of Holmdale Ave, #Southport, denied the rape...
Mar 7
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Police establish three cordons after a man in his 20s is shot in the arm in a Netherton park
A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after being shot in the arm in a park in Netherton. Merseyside Police confirmed that officers...
Mar 7
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Unconfirmed reports of a shooting near Netherton Fire Station
Emergency services have responded to a serious incident near Netherton Fire Station, which is currently surrounded by police and...
Mar 7
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Former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and Ex-Council Leader Derek Hatton Charged with Bribery along with a Sefton man
Former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and ex-deputy council leader Derek Hatton are among 12 people who have been charged as part of a...
Mar 7
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Man Arrested and Air Rifles Seized After Armed Police Response in Litherland
A 57-year-old man has been arrested and four air rifles seized following a police incident in Litherland on Wednesday, 5th March. At...
Mar 6
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Local Ukulele band holding charity concert to help save Southport & Ormskirk Hospital Radio Station
Local ukulele band to host charity concert in support of Southport and Ormskirk hospital radio station. MadUkes, a local ukulele band, is...
Mar 6
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Fatal Dog Attack on Conservation Sheep at Sefton Coast
Sefton Council, in partnership with Natural England and Lancashire Wildlife Trust , is deeply saddened to report that one of the...
Mar 4
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Red Leather corner sofa and chair - £80
Red leather corner sofa and chair for sale. Collection Ainsdale £80.00 Please call 07793539932
Mar 3
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Appeal for Information After 15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed in Crosby
Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a shocking stabbing incident in #Crosby this evening (Monday, 24 February)....
Feb 24
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Man Seriously Injured in Southport Collision – Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
A 36-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a white Ford Transit van in Southport this...
Feb 24
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Latest Planning Applications Submitted to Sefton Council Including three Proposed Children’s Homes
Sefton Council Planning Applications Update Below is a comprehensive list of all planning applications submitted to Sefton Council for...
Feb 23
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Celebrating One Year of Sefton Podiatry – Thank You for Your Support!
This month, Sefton Podiatry proudly marks its one-year anniversary , and what a remarkable year it has been! As a thriving small business...
Feb 20
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Southport man jailed for eight years for multiple offences against a woman
A Southport man has been jailed for eight years for multiple offences against a woman over a ninth month period. Nathaniel Lockie, 36, of...
Feb 14
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Man Arrested Following Allegations of Unlawful Medical Practice in Waterloo
Merseyside Police have arrested a man following reports that he falsely claimed to be a doctor and prescribed medication to a woman. On...
Feb 3
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Coastguard Teams Respond to Two Major Incidents in Formby and Aintree including bones and clothes found on the beach
Emergency teams were called to two separate incidents on Saturday 1st February, responding first to reports of bones and clothing found...
Feb 2
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Emergency Services Conduct Major Search After Car Crashes into Marine Lake During Police Chase
At 4:30am this morning, Saturday 1st February, Southport Offshore Rescue Trust (Southport Lifeboat) was called out to assist in a major...
Feb 1
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Major Fire at Maghull Town Hall – Emergency Services on Scene
Emergency services are currently responding to a significant fire at #Maghull Town Hall on Hall Lane, Maghull. Merseyside Fire and Rescue...
Feb 1
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