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Disposable Vape Ban Comes into Force on Saturday 1st June 2025

A major change affecting shops and businesses across Sefton—and the rest of the UK—will come into effect on Saturday 1st June 2025. From...

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Bodybuilder had 'brief struggle' with police before death

Craig Clegg died shortly after being detained by police

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

'Beautiful' £215,000 canal-side home that comes with its own boat

The private garden has direct canal access

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Couple slapped with £100 parking fine after 'machine error'

Rob and Liz Siner said they've used the car park for the last 20 years and never had a problem

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

New £35m terminal to be built in Merseyside

Construction is scheduled to begin this month

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Touching reason Merseyside landmark will turn yellow tonight

The council confirmed it will be lit up from 6pm

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Merseyside main road to be shut for five weeks

Gas work will be carried out in the area

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Family want answers after grandson comes home covered in bruises

Council have commissioned three reports after an incident at a respite facility in Southport

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

The lollipop 'legends' who get our kids to school safely every day

ECHO reporter Megan Banner spent the morning outside a primary school with an 'unsung hero'

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

'Elsie was charismatic, she always had a big smile on her face'

Elsie Dot Stancombe's headteachers pay tribute to the seven-year-old and announce how they are set to ensure her name is remembered

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

'We want Southport to be renowned for the warmth and generosity of its community, not for the events of that day'

Jenni and Dave Stancombe supported a blood donation event organised with Elsie's Story

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Tributes to 'true gentleman' who died after leisure centre incident

The man was been named locally as people paid touching tributes

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Video shows moment police detain 'the wrong guy' outside pub

The video shows the moment they detained the man outside the pub

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Air Ambulance Lands in Ainsdale – Emergency Services on Scene

An air ambulance landed just before 3pm this afternoon on the green off Shores Road, directly opposite Chatsworth Road, and close to...

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

'We will never forget your name' floral tributes to man, 34, killed in crash

Jay Newby-Gallagher tragically died at the scene

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Nazareth House in Crosby May Become Crisis Accommodation – Have Your Say

A planning application has been submitted for Nazareth House, located on Liverpool Road, Crosby (L23 0QT), proposing a significant change...

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Scam warning issued to all drivers in one part of Merseyside

Drivers have been told to look out for scam parking charge text messages

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Call police if you see this wanted woman

Caroline Corbett has been recalled to prison

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Huge house has a 'standout feature' hidden at the back

The detached property has a lot to offer

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Pupils and staff 'distressed' after teens arrested and wrench found

Two people were seen wearing balaclavas outside a high school