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A much-loved Crosby community group was proudly featured on BBC Breakfast this morning, Monday 5th January, celebrating the inspiring work of the Crosby Wombles — and shining a national spotlight on a group that quietly makes a huge difference across Sefton. The Crosby Wombles are a friendly, welcoming group of like-minded people who are united by one simple goal: to keep the area they live in clean, cared for and litter-free. But their work goes far beyond litter picking — t

If your house is still feeling festive and you’re wondering whether it’s “too late” to take the decorations down — you’re not alone. Traditionally, decorations are taken down on Twelfth Night, 5 January, which marks the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas and is the eve of Epiphany. Epiphany itself is on 6 January. Epiphany is a Christian feast day that celebrates either the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus or, in some traditions, Jesus’ baptism. Many people believe

Sefton Bubble has taken a look at the latest SATs results and Ofsted inspection reports to bring families across the borough a clear, honest picture of how our local schools are performing. With children’s education being one of the most important parts of family life, we know parents want simple, trustworthy information about the schools in their area. So here’s what the latest data tells us. 🌟 Sefton’s Highest Performing Primary Schools (KS2 Results 2025) These results are

Merseyrail has released its timetable changes for the festive period, including earlier finishes on some days and the return of the special Boxing Day service. Whether it is for last minute shopping, a night out or a day at the races, trains will be running every day over the festive period, except for Christmas Day. During the festive period there will be changes to our timetables, with some services finishing earlier than usual on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Also our

Residents across Sefton are being reminded that bin collections will change over the Christmas and New Year period, with revised dates in place from Monday 22nd December 2025 through to Friday 2nd January 2026. Like last year, Sefton Council’s waste teams will be prioritising grey bin and refuse sack collections, and rounds will begin earlier than usual. Please make sure bins are placed out the night before collection is due. Grey Bin / Refuse Sack Collections – Revised Dates