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'Thousands visit' this newsagents in 'picturesque seaside village'
The shop has been trading for over seven decades

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Axel Rudakubana asked teacher 'why he couldn't search guns online'
The killer displayed a fascination with guns and violence during lessons at school


Axel Rudakubana terror threat referrals should have been escalated, review confirms
Three Prevent referrals were made between 2019 and 2021

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'Elsie did so much and now we're following in her footsteps'
The dad of Elsie Dot Stancombe is set to fulfil a wish she treasured


'This doesn't even seem real' as Marine stadium plans called 'amazing'
The plans for the new stadium were unveiled today


Major change coming to one of Merseyside's most iconic attractions
The amusement park is getting ready for its 2025 relaunch


Funeral date set as 'beautiful' boy, 2, who died at nursery to be laid to rest
Jude Gerrard died following an incident at a nursery in Bootle


Photos show what new £8m Marine stadium could look like
The stadium complex would also include a hotel and a community health hub


Marine reveal 'exciting' plans for new £8m stadium outside of Crosby
The club plans to keep its current site on College Road, Crosby, but intends to build a new stadium for home matches


Mystery over 'decapitated' deer as police launch investigation
No one knows how the large mammal got to the area or how it died


Man Arrested Following Allegations of Unlawful Medical Practice in Waterloo
Merseyside Police have arrested a man following reports that he falsely claimed to be a doctor and prescribed medication to a woman. On...


Coastguard Teams Respond to Two Major Incidents in Formby and Aintree including bones and clothes found on the beach
Emergency teams were called to two separate incidents on Saturday 1st February, responding first to reports of bones and clothing found...


Coastguard called to beach after 'bones' of dead creature found
Coastguard officers rushed to the scene


Maghull Town Hall remains sealed off after major fire
Emergency services descended on the building as onlookers watched smoke billowing from the roof


Seaside town loved by French royalty 'about to get a whole lot better'
Local residents have expressed a cautious optimism after a number of regeneration projects are expected to be delivered in 2025


Disturbing videos watched by Axel Rudakubana still online, Home Secretary says
The teen searched for a stabbing video before leaving his home on the day of the attack


Inside apartment 'near the beach' up for auction for £45,000
It's more spacious than you might expect


Emergency Services Conduct Major Search After Car Crashes into Marine Lake During Police Chase
At 4:30am this morning, Saturday 1st February, Southport Offshore Rescue Trust (Southport Lifeboat) was called out to assist in a major...


Woman weeps as Maghull Town Hall goes up in flames
Crowds gathered close to the police cordon to watch as flames ravaged the roof of the town hall


Major Fire at Maghull Town Hall – Emergency Services on Scene
Emergency services are currently responding to a significant fire at #Maghull Town Hall on Hall Lane, Maghull. Merseyside Fire and Rescue...
