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Everything to know as 'heavy spells of snow' forecast for Liverpool
Liverpool is not currently under a weather warning but conditions continue to be cold in the region
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Thomas Dures' 23-year prison sentence could be increased after complaints
Thomas Dures stabbed Matthew Daulby to death in the street before fleeing the country
Restaurant thanks customers as it closes after 'combination of ongoing challenges'
The team behind the restaurant, and several other popular Merseyside establishments, said the closure was due to a number of reasons
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Family Pay Tribute After Tragic Christmas Eve Collision in Southport
Simon Coombes The family of a Southport man who tragically lost his life following a road traffic collision on Christmas Eve have issued a heartfelt tribute. Emergency services were called at around 5.30am on Tuesday 24 December following reports of a serious collision on Marine Drive, between the j...
Man left fighting for his life after finding sore size of 5p coin
Sean Halsall said he owes his life to NHS staff after being diagnosed with a flesh-eating disease
Warning of 'dark turn' as Nazi graffiti found by Merseyside tourist attraction
Council leader reiterated the local authority's ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to racist graffiti
'Funny and caring' dad died after crash driving family home from cinema
Ste Jones died a week-and-a-half after being involved in a car crash driving his family home from the cinema
Crosby Wombles Shine on BBC Breakfast for Their Incredible Community Work
A much-loved Crosby community group was proudly featured on BBC Breakfast this morning, Monday 5th January, celebrating the inspiring work of the Crosby Wombles — and shining a national spotlight on a group that quietly makes a huge difference across Sefton. The Crosby Wombles are a friendly, welc...
When Should You Take Down Your Christmas Decorations?
If your house is still feeling festive and you’re wondering whether it’s “too late” to take the decorations down — you’re not alone. Traditionally, decorations are taken down on Twelfth Night, 5 January, which marks the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas and is the eve of Epiphany. Epip...
Arrest warrants, house raids and private jet hire: How the 79th Group went from global empire to appointing administrators
Three senior individuals from the company are seeking a judicial review into how police gained and carried out search warrants
Look Up Tonight, Sefton – The Wolf Supermoon Is Lighting Up Our Skies!
Look Up Tonight, Sefton – The Wolf Supermoon Is Lighting Up Our Skies!
The £5 Concert Helping to Save One of Crosby’s Most Loved Churches
The £5 Concert Helping to Save One of Crosby’s Most Loved Churches
Two Sefton Males Charged After Armed Burglary in Birkenhead
Two Sefton Males Charged After Armed Burglary in Birkenhead
Teenager arrested following assault in Litherland
Teenager arrested following assault in Litherland
️ In Loving Memory of Beryl Maguire 1940 – 2025
️ In Loving Memory of Beryl Maguire 1940 – 2025
Missing girl, 14, was last seen wearing grey fluffy coat
She was last seen on New Year's Day
'One by one the other shops went dark but we just kept getting busier'
Longton Hall Farm opened in Bootle Strand almost two decades ago
Southport’s largest amusement centre says 'it's time for a change'
The family-friendly attraction has unveiled a new diner
The best pictures of 2025 from ECHO's award-winning photographers
Take a look at the team's photographs from 2025
How Are Sefton’s Schools Really Doing in 2025?
Sefton Bubble has taken a look at the latest SATs results and Ofsted inspection reports to bring families across the borough a clear, honest picture of how our local schools are performing. With children’s education being one of the most important parts of family life, we know parents want simple,...