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Police Urge Caution as Bogus Traders Con Residents of Nearly £300,000 Across Merseyside - Don’t get caught out!

Merseyside Police is warning residents to be on their guard following a significant increase in losses from doorstep fraud, with bogus traders using increasingly sophisticated tactics to dupe vulnerable homeowners. Between July and September 2025, 35 doorstep frauds were reported across Merseyside v...

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Asda delivery driver 'steps down' after man 'degraded' by what was said to him

Necati Ayhan claims the driver did not believe he was disabled

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Join the Colonel’s Crew — KFC Crosby Now Hiring Local Staff!

Join the Colonel’s Crew — KFC Crosby Now Hiring Local Staff!

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Finger Lickin’ News - KFC Set to Open in the Heart of Crosby Village!

Finger Lickin’ News - KFC Set to Open in the Heart of Crosby Village!

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Two Sefton residents charged after drugs and cash haul found on M62

Two Sefton residents charged after drugs and cash haul found on M62

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Liverpool woman praised for 1 reason after putting Christmas tree up in November

Emma, from Liverpool, admitted she put her Christmas tree up on November 1, and she did so for a simple reason. The festive confession has left people floored

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How to spot a killer Asian Hornet as one identified in Merseyside

This type of hornet is a highly aggressive predator which poses a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators

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'Ashamed' dad allowed killer son to assault him over fears he would be taken away

Alphonse Rudakubana said he allowed his son to physically abuse him years before his son killed three children

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Due to points failure on Southport line, all services will start and terminate at Hillside

Merseyrail has confirmed that trains between Southport and Hillside are currently cancelled or operating on a revised timetable due to a points failure at Southport station. During this disruption, all services will start and terminate at Hillside until further notice. Rail replacement buses are in ...

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Axel Rudakubana's brother 'increasingly wary' of 'frequent, violent outbursts', inquiry hears

Dion Rudakubana told the inquiry how his brother's violence became worse in 2019

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Local Bonfire and Fireworks displays across Sefton

Local Bonfire and Fireworks displays across Sefton

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I was left feeling degraded after what Asda driver said to me

Necati Ayhan has requested the outcome of any investigation be made available to him

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People split after pensioner barred from Aldi in checkout row

The supermarket said they were banned for abusive language towards staff members

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

53 deaths, tributes and funeral notices from the Liverpool ECHO this week

Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page.

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From Gold to Gone - Sefton Family at Centre of £200 Million Investment Scandal

From Gold to Gone - Sefton Family at Centre of £200 Million Investment Scandal

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A school in Merseyside has a strong connection to FC Barcelona that has lasted over 134 years

Two brothers spent time in Crosby and Barcelona

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Paedophile who filmed rape of two girls boasted about 'worst sex crimes imaginable'

Daniel Wolfe carried out a devastating 'campaign of rape' and shared the footage with other paedophiles online

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Questions remain over how Merseyside landmark will be maintained after three year closure

£20m has been earmarked for construction but it is still unknown as to how maintenance costs will be funded once it reopens

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All the dispersal zones in Merseyside for Mischief Night and Halloween

The powers allow police to arrest people if they return to an area they have been asked to leave

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Police given extra powers in six areas of Merseyside ahead of Mischief Night

The dispersal orders are in place to make sure 'everyone stays safe' over Halloween