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Drivers warned 'road closures not optional' after dangerous incident

The Highway Code states that driving on a pavement or kerb is illegal in the UK

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'Once in a generation' opportunity to own this £1.6m Merseyside house

It is in a "prestigious coastal enclave"

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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...

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Young footballers 'buzzing' as they get their A-level results

Sean and Ollie juggled playing for Southport FC and studying at sixth form

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Coastguard rescues person 'walking from Southport to Lytham'

A drone was used to assist with the operation

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Worker remained in post at children's home despite 'allegation'

Ofsted inspectors said incident at children's home had 'potential to compromise the safety and well-being of child'

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'I'm a dad and it affected me too - I had to get involved'

Lee and Brandon spent two days completing the gruelling challenge

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Inside Merseyside building all set for new lease of life

The building is over 100 years old

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Bleeding man shouts 'he's still over there' as dad rushed to help

Alan and Elaine woke up to screams at their front door

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Man ran down road 'covered in blood and screaming for help'

Several houses remain cordoned off

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Missing man found on beach died by accident

Neil Drummond was last seen two days before his body was recovered from a Merseyside beach

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Children 'now a clear priority' after 'transformation' of council service

Sefton Council's children's services have been rated Good by Ofsted

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I instantly forgave Sugababes after 'weird' moment on stage before addressing crowd

The British pop group, made up of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan, and Siobhán Donaghy, headlined the third night of the Bootle music festival

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'I feel like I'm on a roundabout I can't get off'

The ECHO has looked at how a multi-million pound company has led to thousands of people wondering where their money has disappeared to

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Red Arrows in Merseyside as they are due to fly over twice more

69 incredible photos of their previous visits are bound to get fans excited

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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...

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Swimming baths with 'metal hangers' and 'chicken soup in a cup' where thousands learned to swim

Many people can still remember the strong smell of the chlorine

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Child went missing from care home without staff noticing

Pelican Care Group Ltd said it acknowledges the findings of the Ofsted report and has already implemented the necessary changes

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Residents 'sick of chasing seagulls' up and down the street

Sefton Council are introducing a range of new measures aimed at tackling fly tipping and improving waste collections

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'Beautiful' home with four floors a short walk from Merseyside marina

It boasts a "stunning mix" of original features and modern design