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Road Resurfacing Works on Hatton Hill Road – Now Underway, Important Information for Residents
ROADWORKS NOW UNDERWAY – Hatton Hill Road, Litherland Essential resurfacing works have now started on Hatton Hill Road in Litherland,...

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Woman is a 'prisoner' in her own home as rats 'have a field day'
The ECHO made the trip to Bootle and within five minutes the problem was evident


Four people, including a Sefton man, arrested and jailed for total of 19 years after £1m cannabis found in candles
Pictured above (top row L-R Ian Hannah, Steven Garbutt. Bottom row L-R Raja Hamid Ali, Shahrukh Ali) Four people have today, Friday 21...

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'Stunning' three-storey townhouse in 'desirable' area for sale
It could be your "perfect family home"


Spring Blooms in Sefton as Longer Days Arrive with the Vernal Equinox
Spring has officially arrived across Sefton, bringing longer days, blooming flowers, and a renewed sense of energy to our communities....


Police extend stop and search powers in two Merseyside areas
Merseyside Police said the Section 60 Order is designed to minimise serious violence


A Section 60 Order has been introduced in areas of Bootle and Netherton
A Section 60 Order has been introduced by Merseyside Police in areas of #Bootle and #Netherton giving officers additional powers to...


Staff 'devastated' after attack but say 'it won't stop us'
Merseyside Police received a report of criminal damage at an address in Bootle last week


Speed Cameras have been installed and are active on M57 at Switch Island
Speed Cameras have now been Installed on the M57 at Switch Island as Improvement Works Continue. The speed drops quickly to 40mph. March...


Three teens charged after robbery in town centre
It comes after a robbery, assault and theft in the town centre


'It wasn't common back in 2005 but it was a success from the word go'
Jenni Jones held her first class back in March 2005


Life inside 'family' factory that started 143 years ago
The ECHO got a behind-the-scenes tour at the factory's 'busiest time of the year'


All 97 locations where mobile speed cameras are placed in Merseyside
All drivers could risk a fine if a mobile speed camera records them as exceeding the speed limit


Staff in tears as they're told they have no job after restaurant's shock closure
The restaurant closed down an hour before opening


Man charged after two pubs In Sefton broken into this week
Merseyside Police can confirm that a man has been charged after two pubs were broken into in south Sefton earlier this week. At around...


Live updates as hundreds of homes in Sefton hit by huge powercut
A huge list of postcodes are affected across three areas


Detectives appeal for information following suspected arson of vehicle in Southport
Detectives in Sefton are appealing for information following a suspected arson in #Southport on Saturday night, 8 March. At around...


Car targeted in suspected arson attack at garage
Police have launched an investigation into the fire


One area of Merseyside named as hottest place in the UK today
Temperatures reached 19.7 C in the seaside town


Royal Mail cancelled our post because of what a dog has done
Royal Mail said "anyone unable to get to the office to collect will be offered alternative arrangements until we can safely resume deliveries"
