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Man fighting for his life more than two weeks after Litherland 'masked gang' attack
No arrests have been made with Merseyside Police appealing for help in finding those responsible
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Southport hospice has 18 months to find £2m or faces closure
The hospice was officially opened by Princess Diana
Park Sealed Off in Litherland After Man Found Dead
Park Sealed Off in Litherland After Man Found Dead
First look at Ocean Beach Ibiza's Grand National debut
O Beach promises to bring its "feel-good, high-energy mood" to Aintree
Suspect named after dad died in Vauxhall motorbike crash
A man is due to appear in court tomorrow following the death of the 'much-loved' bouncer
People told to 'avoid the area' after man found dead in Litherland park
All entrances to the park in Sefton were blocked off this morning
Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside
Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside
Police shout 'get inside' moments before armed officers shoot dog dead
Multiple residents heard gunshots ring out on the Sefton street after a dog attack this morning
Man attacked by dog and gunshots heard as armed police descend on Hillside street
Police taped off part of a road in Sefton after the incident
Armed police shoot dog dead in Hillside street after man attacked
A cordon remains in place as neighbours described hearing shots ring out during the incident
Track Storm Dave LIVE after 'danger to life' alert issued
The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for one part of Merseyside
Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning for Merseyside
An amber weather warning has been introduced for one area of Merseyside
Preparations underway for 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Preparations are underway at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club ahead of the 154th Open Championship
Southport man who lost house to Aldi tells Sefton Council to 'sod off'
John Gretton was re-housed as his former flat will be knocked down for a new Aldi but he is not happy with his current living situation
Extra police powers extended in Sefton after schoolboy, 14, stabbed
Police received reports that a gang attacked the schoolboy and robbed his phone in Bootle
Southport families urge government to change law in wake of attack
The government pledged to change the law last year but nothing has been done
Storm Dave set to batter Sefton with damaging 70mph winds this Easter
Easter has arrived – but so has Storm Dave, which is set to bring damaging winds and dangerous conditions across northern parts of the UK from Saturday into Sunday. The latest named storm is forecast to rapidly intensify as it approaches from the west, with very strong winds expected to hit Formby...
A Section 60 Order is in place in Litherland, Netherton and Bootle today, Monday 30 March, following a recent incident of violence in the area
A Section 60 Order is in place in Litherland, Netherton and Bootle today, Monday 30 March, following a recent incident of violence in the area. The order runs until 4am tomorrow, Tuesday 31 March, and extra officers will be in the area to provide a visible presence to prevent crime or serious violen...