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The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for one part of Merseyside
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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
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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...
Five stories you might have missed today
A St Helens woman says her mysterious symptoms left her bedbound, a former nurse is asking Liverpool for help after her mum died suddenly and a Wirral hat shop is gearing up for the Grand National
Steve Rotheram's answer to 'crucial test' as he seeks fourth term
Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said Labour will find it “really easy on the doorstep” when campaigning locally
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...
David Barton: Luxury cars, derelict buildings and walking his dog at the scene of his crimes
Mention the name David Barton to the people of Oxford Road and they all know who he is
Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Easter 2026
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 over the Easter period for your convenience. PLEASE NOTE: All hours are subject to change which we cannot be responsible for as they were correct at date of publish...
Free Help Available for Bootle Residents as Mobile Upgrades May Affect TV Signals
Free Help Available for Bootle Residents as Mobile Upgrades May Affect TV Signals
Suspect named after man stabbed in the hand in Southport
The man is said to have suffered a "serious injury" to his hand
Man Fighting for Life After Serious Assault in Litherland as Police Launch Investigation
Man Fighting for Life After Serious Assault in Litherland as Police Launch Investigation
Lifeguard patrols return across Sefton coast for Easter holidays
Lifeguard patrols return across Sefton coast for Easter holidays
Busy Bootle road closed after two car crash
Emergency services attended the early morning incident
'It feels symbolic': Southport woman to climb Ben Nevis for neurodiverse support
Helen Maxwell of The ND Hub CIC is climbing Ben Nevis to raise money for free family neurodiversity workshops
People say they're dying to see Bootle Strand finished
Bootle Strand’s major redevelopment has taken another step forward as demolition comes to an end and work moves onto the next phase.
Rats and seagulls are Bootle's serious problem but people don't agree on how to fix it
One woman even said she sprayed her bin bags with bleach to stop pests.