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Detectives are appealing for information following a business burglary in Ainsdale
Detectives are appealing for information following a business burglary in #Ainsdale in the early hours of this morning, Monday 9 June. At...

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New town 'Liverpool North' has 'potential to transform lives'
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has urged the government to green light the project ahead of this week's spending review


Botanic Gardens 150th Anniversary Fun Day – A Special Celebration in Southport!
Botanic Gardens 150th Anniversary Fun Day – A Special Celebration in Southport!

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Couple transforming famous building that was 'always buzzing'
Jodie Gasteretous and Danny Power want to take it back to its roots


Appeal for information following fail to stop collision involving a teenager in Bootle
Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a fail to stop collision in Bootle on the morning of Friday 6 June. At around...


Axel Rudakubana's life in prison with 'minimum legal entitlements'
The ECHO understands he is receiving basic level incentives while at the category A prison


Pub landlord says 'farewell' as changes announced to 'hidden gem'
Owen Fowler started running the Masons Arms last year


Police Confirm Cause of Supermarket Evacuation in Bootle
Merseyside Police have confirmed the details behind the recent evacuation of a supermarket in Bootle. At around 10am on Friday, 6th June,...


Real reason why Bootle Asda was evacuated today
Police were called to the supermarket


Merseyside hospital battling virus outbreak one month on
The hospital has been forced to keep restrictions in place


'If Ainsdale isn't suitable for a children's home then where is?'
ECS Care Limited proposed to convert a residential house into a children's home


Shocking letter from a Sefton mum as Disposable Vape Ban ignored in local shops
Shocking letter from a Sefton mum as Disposable Vape Ban ignored in local shops


Merseyside main road to be shut for eight more days
Gas work will be carried out in the area


'Last call' as building with 'timeless character' to go under the hammer
The Grade II listed building was built in the 1850s


It was stolen 50 years ago - now it's been found at the back of a dusty loft
Sefton Council are hoping to restore the artwork and display it in the Lord Mayor's room in Bootle Town Hall


‼️ Woman Rescued After Being Found Unconscious and Face-Down in Crosby Beach Mud ‼️
A woman was rescued last night after being found “unconscious and face-down in the mud” on Crosby Beach, in a dramatic incident that...


Man Charged After 79 Injured in Liverpool Parade Crash
This is the image of Paul Desmond Sanders Doyle, the man who has been charged following a devastating crash that occurred shortly after...


Improvement needed at health unit after 'safety breaches'
Spinal Unit Action Group said it is committed to addressing the issues raised by inspectors


A Weekend to Savour: Southport Food and Drink Festival – Free Entry!
If you’re a lover of great food, fresh flavours, and vibrant community vibes, then this is one event you absolutely must add to your...


I worked my notice then the company went into administration one day before payday
The 79th Group filed for administration last month after finding itself at the centre of a police probe
