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


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


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


Crosby based Logistics company looking for a Customer Service Manager
Crosby based Logistics company looking for a Customer Service Manager
3 days ago


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
3 days ago


Police Investigate Hoax Threats Affecting Merseyside Schools Including Crosby
Police Investigate Hoax Threats Affecting Merseyside Schools Including Crosby
4 days ago


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
Mar 5


The Nominations are now Open for BBC Radio Merseyside Make A Difference Awards 2026
The Nominations are now Open for BBC Radio Merseyside Make A Difference Awards 2026
Mar 5


URGENT APPEAL: Missing Waterloo Man Dale Carrington
URGENT APPEAL: Missing Waterloo Man Dale Carrington
Mar 4


Educate Awards Launches New Most Inspirational Nursery Category
Educate Awards Launches New Most Inspirational Nursery Category
Mar 3


Northway Primary School Closed Today Due to Fire Alarm Fault
Northway Primary School Closed Today Following Fire Alarm Fault
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
Emergency Call After Person Becomes Stuck in Mud at Crosby Beach
Mar 2


Latest Update on Crosby’s Carnegie Library Redevelopment
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
Mount Pleasant Waterloo Closed For 13 Days – Stagecoach Diversions Now In Place
Feb 23


New Tailoring & Alterations Shop Opening Soon in Crosby Village
New Tailoring & Alterations Shop Opening Soon in Crosby Village
Feb 22


Maghull Bench unveiled in ‘living tribute’ to local man diagnosed with coronary heart disease
Maghull Bench unveiled in ‘living tribute’ to local man diagnosed with coronary heart disease
Feb 20


St Mary’s College Teams and Individuals through to National Table Tennis Finals
St Mary’s College Teams and Individuals through to National Table Tennis Finals
Feb 19


Man from Bootle banned from entering Stanley Road with a Criminal Behaviour Order
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
Southport Set to Shine as Lightport 2026 Transforms Lord Street into a Spectacular Trail of Light
Feb 13


Police introduce Section 34 Dispersal Order today on Stanley Road and parts of Bootle
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
Crosby Man Jailed After Investigation Uncovers Thousands of Indecent Images
Feb 13


Police Increasing Patrols Following Two Incidents Reported in Crosby
Police Increasing Patrols Following Two Incidents Reported in Crosby
Feb 13


Hugh Baird College Principal to Receive Honorary Fellowship from LJMU
Hugh Baird College Principal to Receive Honorary Fellowship from LJMU
Feb 13


Enquiries Ongoing Following Indecent Exposure Incident in Moorside Park in Crosby
Enquiries Ongoing Following Indecent Exposure Incident in Moorside Park in Crosby
Feb 13


Good Morning on Friday 13th February. An unsettled end to the week with more rain in Sefton
Good Morning on Friday 13th February. An unsettled end to the week with more rain in Formby
Feb 13


Major Collision Involving Two HGVs Brings Dunnings Bridge Road to a Standstill
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
Feb 12


Police appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Maghull last night 10th February
Police appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Maghull last night 10th February
Feb 11


Man Taken to Hospital Following Crash on Crosby Road South, Seaforth
Man Taken to Hospital Following Crash on Crosby Road South, Seaforth
Feb 10


Sefton Men Among 24/7 Cocaine Gang Jailed for Over 63 Years
Sefton Men Among 24/7 Cocaine Gang Jailed for Over 63 Years
Feb 10


Police appeal for witnesses of serious road collision in Southport on Monday 2nd February
Police appeal for witnesses of serious road collision in Southport on Monday 2nd February
Feb 10


Latest Planning Applications Submitted to Sefton Council
Latest Planning Applications Submitted to Sefton Council
Feb 6


Warning Issued as Very High Tides Hit the Sefton Coast Today and Tomorrow due to high winds of 22mph
Warning Issued as Very High Tides Hit the Sefton Coast Today and Tomorrow due to high winds of 22mph
Feb 5


Section 34 Dispersal Zone introduced in Bootle from 4pm today
Section 34 Dispersal Zone introduced in Bootle from 4pm today
Feb 4


Police have closed the road due to an RTC on A566 in Bootle
Police have closed the road due to an RTC on A566 in Bootle
Feb 3


EXCLUSIVE: Sefton Bubble Alerts Police to Allegations of 27 Bodies of Children Buried at Former School Site in Formby — Investigation Now Concluded
EXCLUSIVE: Sefton Bubble Alerts Police to Allegations of 27 Bodies of Children Buried at Former School Site in Formby — Investigation Now Concluded
Feb 3


What Was Behind Yesterday’s Large Police Response Across Sefton?
What Was Behind Yesterday’s Large Police Response Across Sefton?
Feb 3


Salt and Tar named finalist at major City Region culture awards
Salt and Tar named finalist at major City Region culture awards
Jan 29


Merseyside Police CCTV appeal for information following attempted robbery in Maghull
Merseyside Police CCTV appeal for information following attempted robbery in Maghull
Jan 27


Good morning on Tuesday 27th January as Storm Chandra lands in Sefton
Good morning on Tuesday 27th January as Storm Chandra lands in Sefton
Jan 27


Complete Start-Up Marquee Hire Business For Sale – Ready To Go
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a brand new marquee hire package, ideal for anyone looking to start a small marquee hire business or add to an existing events setup. This is a full turnkey package and represents excellent value for money. Marquee Included: • Brand new 6m x 4m marquee • Three windows in each side panel providing plenty of natural light • Suitable for parties, events, celebrations and outdoor functions Right Side Panel Left Side Panel Flooring & Interior: •
Jan 26


Greenbank High School Reassures Parents After Hoax Email Incident
Greenbank High School reassured parents and carers today, Friday 23rd January after responding to a suspected hoax email received by the school. As a precautionary measure, pupils and staff at Greenbank High School were asked to remain in their classrooms shortly after midday while Merseyside Police attended the site to carry out checks. The school immediately implemented its shelter mode procedures, which allowed lessons to continue as normal while additional safety measures
Jan 23


A Crosby woman jailed for two years after sharing sensitive court information
A Crosby woman jailed for two years after sharing sensitive court information
Jan 23


Man Injured in Axe Attack as Police Seal Off Bootle Strand
Man Injured in Axe Attack as Police Seal Off Bootle Strand
Jan 22


A man has been banned from entering a number of shops in Southport after he was handed a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order for theft
A man has been banned from entering a number of shops in Southport after he was handed a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order for theft. Diarmuid McCarthy, 54, of no fixed abode, was handed the CBO at Liverpool Magistrate’s Court yesterday (Wednesday 21 January) after he was convicted of stealing items from Sainsbury’s. The order prohibits him from entering Sainsbury’s on Lord Street, B&M on both Lord Street and Tulketh Street, Marks & Spencer on Chapel Street, TG Jones on Chap
Jan 22


A Little Girl, A Big Heart — and a Legacy of Kindness in Crosby
A Little Girl, A Big Heart — and a Legacy of Kindness in Crosby
Jan 22


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