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How huge Merseyside Police restructure will affect you and your community
The police are due to launch a major force restructure which they say will put more boots on the ground in neighbourhoods across Merseyside
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Next opens new store in Southport
The store is selling womenswear, menswear, kids' wear and home and has a Costa Coffee inside
Cash and drugs seized in Southport raid as man arrested over gun offences
Merseyside Police arrested three men at the scene
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Major changes made to two car parks near Seaforth and Litherland Merseyrail station
The two changes will affect Seaforth and Litherland Merseyrail station
Sefton festival cancelled again for second year in row
The team said they hope the festival will return in 2027
Four Men Charged Following Firearms Incident in Litherland
Four Men Charged Following Firearms Incident in Litherland
Ainsdale Beach Car Park Reopening with Season Ticket Savings for Residents
Ainsdale Beach car park will officially reopen on Wednesday 1st April, marking the start of the spring and summer visitor season along the Sefton coastline. The popular beach destination will once again welcome visitors seven days a week from 10:00am to 6:00pm, with last entry at 5:00pm. However, vi...
Armed Police Respond to Firearms Incident in Litherland With Four Arrests
Armed Police Respond to Firearms Incident in Litherland With Four Arrests
Cleaner Streets and a Greener Future for Sefton as residents in Blundellsands, Church, Litherland, Linacre and Victoria wards will switch from sacks to wheelie bin collections
Cleaner Streets and a Greener Future for Sefton as residents will switch from sacks to wheelie bin collections
New Chapter for Bootle as Former School Site Transforms into Much Needed Homes
New Chapter for Bootle as Former School Site Transforms into Much Needed Homes
Ainsdale Beach car park to reopen as date set
People have been issued with a reminder
Thousands in Blundellsands, Church, Linacre, Victoria and Litherland to be affected by change
The first two phases of the Sefton Council scheme covered the Derby and Litherland wards
Southport hospice opened by Princess Diana faces £2m deficit
The hospice has cared for thousands of people since it opened its doors more than 30 years ago
Liverpool road to be closed off for multiple weekends over summer
Councils across the Liverpool City Region have issued a list of public notices in the past seven days.
Planning Applications for Sefton in March 2026
Sefton Council Planning applications for Sefton for week commencing 1st March to 16th March 2026
Southport cameraman helping feed HSTikkyTokky's manosphere dream
Sam Yaffé appeared alongside controversial content creator Harrison Sullivan in Louis Theroux's latest documentary
Man taken to hospital after being 'punched and stabbed' in Southport
The incident took place in Southport last night
⚠️ Sefton coast warning as huge midday Spring tides set to wipe out beaches this weekend
⚠️ Sefton coast warning: huge midday tides set to wipe out beaches this weekend
It’s Official… £20 Million Secured to Bring Southport Pier Back to Life and Work Is About to Begin!
It’s Official… £20 Million Secured to Bring Southport Pier Back to Life and Work Is About to Begin!
New photos show a future for Bootle as plans move forward
In recent years, artists like Billy Ocean, Sugababes and music legend Tom Jones have performed there