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Drivers warned 'road closures not optional' after dangerous incident
The Highway Code states that driving on a pavement or kerb is illegal in the UK

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'Once in a generation' opportunity to own this £1.6m Merseyside house
It is in a "prestigious coastal enclave"


Formby Remembers Local Hero and Hillsborough Campaigner, Barry Devonside
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Barry Devonside, a much-loved and highly respected member of our Formby community, has...

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Young footballers 'buzzing' as they get their A-level results
Sean and Ollie juggled playing for Southport FC and studying at sixth form


Coastguard rescues person 'walking from Southport to Lytham'
A drone was used to assist with the operation


Worker remained in post at children's home despite 'allegation'
Ofsted inspectors said incident at children's home had 'potential to compromise the safety and well-being of child'


'I'm a dad and it affected me too - I had to get involved'
Lee and Brandon spent two days completing the gruelling challenge


Inside Merseyside building all set for new lease of life
The building is over 100 years old


Bleeding man shouts 'he's still over there' as dad rushed to help
Alan and Elaine woke up to screams at their front door


Man ran down road 'covered in blood and screaming for help'
Several houses remain cordoned off


Missing man found on beach died by accident
Neil Drummond was last seen two days before his body was recovered from a Merseyside beach


Children 'now a clear priority' after 'transformation' of council service
Sefton Council's children's services have been rated Good by Ofsted


I instantly forgave Sugababes after 'weird' moment on stage before addressing crowd
The British pop group, made up of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan, and Siobhán Donaghy, headlined the third night of the Bootle music festival


'I feel like I'm on a roundabout I can't get off'
The ECHO has looked at how a multi-million pound company has led to thousands of people wondering where their money has disappeared to


Red Arrows in Merseyside as they are due to fly over twice more
69 incredible photos of their previous visits are bound to get fans excited


Sefton Former Headteacher Jailed for Sexual Assault of Teenage Pupils
A former headteacher from Sefton has been jailed for sexually assaulting three teenage girls at the school he ran. Mark Bocker, 65, of...


Swimming baths with 'metal hangers' and 'chicken soup in a cup' where thousands learned to swim
Many people can still remember the strong smell of the chlorine


Child went missing from care home without staff noticing
Pelican Care Group Ltd said it acknowledges the findings of the Ofsted report and has already implemented the necessary changes


Residents 'sick of chasing seagulls' up and down the street
Sefton Council are introducing a range of new measures aimed at tackling fly tipping and improving waste collections


'Beautiful' home with four floors a short walk from Merseyside marina
It boasts a "stunning mix" of original features and modern design
