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Police uncover huge 215 plant cannabis farm inside Bootle house
Police uncover huge 215 plant cannabis farm inside Bootle house
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Where Liverpool ranks as country battles shoplifting epidemic
Figures suggest the country has seen a 99% rise in retail theft in four years
'Special' teacher, 47, who 'children loved' died riding bike home from school
Headteacher Kerry Scott has shared a touching tribute to her friend and colleague
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Grand National winning horse dies
The horse surprised spectators across the world after crossing the finishing line at a surprising price
Liverpool pub owner had never pulled a pint before opening his own bar
The craft beer venue has now been open for nearly five years
Inside Bootle college rated top in region for student achievement
'We love it here,' two students told the Echo
Sefton Council drama as Labour retains majority control amid Lib Dem resurgence
Lib Dem enjoy resurgence, Greens triple seats, community independents secure huge victories, while Reform took five seats
Man 'bit humiliated' after being turned away from Sefton polling station
William Gardner, 62, warned others not to get caught out next time they go to the ballot box
Man From Maghull Charged Following Vehicle Crime Incidents in Bootle
Man From Maghull Charged Following Vehicle Crime Incidents in Bootle
Pensioner’s Wallet Stolen In Waterloo As Man Arrested
Pensioner’s Wallet Stolen In Waterloo As Man Arrested
Major police presence in Bootle live updates as man spotted 'acting erratically'
Eyewitnesses have reported seeing matrix vans, fire engines and a cordon in place
Banned from town halls and going near the leader - but he's still standing in the local elections
When approached by the ECHO about what would happen if he was elected, Ian Smith, standing in Litherland, said: "Your guess is as good as mine"
Woman dies after house fire in Crosby as neighbours pay tribute
Anne Boyle died following the blaze in Crosby
Everything you need to know about Merseyside's local elections
We look at what is at stake for the Labour-run council across the region
Stacey Dooley labelled 'adopted Scouser' after outfit choice
The documentary maker lives in Merseyside with her family
Merseyside Fire & Rescue were called to a serious house fire in Crosby this morning
Fire crews were called to a serious house fire on Oaklands Avenue in Crosby during the early hours of this morning. Crews were alerted at 5.43am and arrived on scene at 5.48am, with three fire engines in attendance. On arrival, firefighters discovered a fire in a first floor front bedroom of a semi ...
Driver seriously injured after crash in Thornton with police car
A major crash involving a police car took place in Thornton this afternoon
Huge event takes over seaside town for May Bank Holiday weekend
The acts wowed audiences as the festival got underway this morning
£1,000 fines for dog owners ignoring summer beach ban
New limitations came into effect today
Merseyside Reform UK chair leaves role week before elections
The website for the local Reform UK branch has removed Larry Sweeney as chair despite him claiming to still be a Reform UK candidate