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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...
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Cause of huge house explosion confirmed
People heard the sound of a loud bang as an explosion ripped through the house
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...
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Body found in town centre after police called to street
Part of the gardens have been blocked off by police
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...
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...
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...
Ticketmaster says 'don't panic' as email sent to thousands over Big Weekend
Radio 1 announced further acts for the festival line-up this morning
'Charming' house with 'stunning views over the nearby countryside'
Its garden is also a "real highlight"
I worked a shift with crew fighting 'fly tipping epidemic' as tonnes of rubbish dumped on streets
Local democracy reporter Elliot Jessett joined Sefton Council's street cleansing team to investigate the ongoing problem of fly-tipping
Georgian villa sitting proudly on 1.2 acres of land now up for sale
There's a rare opportunity to buy the Grade II listed building
Warning after fire ravaged country park for hours
There has been a significant increase in grass blazes in the past weeks
Family in 4x4 stranded on beach 'after ignoring warning signs'
HM Coastguard were called out last night after reports of a stranded car
Spate of fires scorches vast area of Merseyside beauty spot
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said a small spark can cause a lot of damage
Man's journey from Formby to Freshfield cost him £450
The ECHO noticed 23 Merseyrail prosecutions scheduled in one afternoon so we went down to have a look
Tearful nan had to 'stand and watch' and there was nothing she could do about it
Rita Price said she has 'shed a few tears'
Luxury £1,750,000 home on Merseyside's prestigious 'millionaire's row'
It also has a coach house on site with a cinema, games room and more
Merseyside beach is 'turning into grass infested muddy expanse'
Questions have been asked about the apparent increase in vegetation visible on the beach
'The Dock Road drinks palace' where the landlord played the banjo
These images haven't been seen for years
Council grants nine-year lease to The Bus Yard at Crosby Beach
The Bus Yard signs 9 year leas with Sefton Council