Local News

The Grand National's most famous horse Red Rum behind the scenes and in action
It's now been over 50 years since Red Rum's first victory

Local messages

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...


23 photos capture how racegoers have dressed for the Grand National over the years
These outfits may give racegoers some last minute inspiration

Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.

'I left Merseyside for North Korea and want people to see how amazing it is'
Zoe Stephens left Crosby for Pyongyang and hasn't looked back


Two arrested after raid at car wash
The raid was a joint operation between Immigration Enforcement officers and Merseyside Police


'I did not expect to get to 111 and I have so much to celebrate'
"Life is for living and it is up to you to make the most of it"


10 outfits that won the Ladies Day Style Awards at Aintree's Grand National
These styles and trends may offer some inspiration


Mystery surrounds 'abandoned' BMW with flat tyre and caked in bird droppings
Two BMWs have been parked on a small Merseyside cul-de-sac and neither has a valid MOT


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...


Nan, 95, fighting to save 'lifeline' after £10,000 gas bill
Linacre Methodist Mission is a grade II listed building and has been serving its community since 1904


Rare footage captures the Grand National at Aintree 100 years ago
It has changed a lot since this footage was captured


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...


He was famous around the globe but to us just part of the family
Guy Grenville didn't understand the surrounding fame until he grew up


Disgraced school staff shamed after abuse of pupils
One staff member admitted assaulting a pupil while another was found guilty of using an offensive term


'Character home' in town by the sea that 'boasts views of the beach'
It was previously named one of the UK's top places to live


Rioters who threw bricks and missiles at police jailed
The three were found to have played an active role in the disorder


Completion date set for £73m events centre
The centre should be completed in the coming years


Sweet shop on busy high street up for auction for £80,000
This mixed-use unit has a lot to offer


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...


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,...
