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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


'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


New £35m terminal to be built in Merseyside
Construction is scheduled to begin this month


Touching reason Merseyside landmark will turn yellow tonight
The council confirmed it will be lit up from 6pm


Merseyside main road to be shut for five weeks
Gas work will be carried out in the area


Family want answers after grandson comes home covered in bruises
Council have commissioned three reports after an incident at a respite facility in Southport


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'


'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


'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


Tributes to 'true gentleman' who died after leisure centre incident
The man was been named locally as people paid touching tributes


Video shows moment police detain 'the wrong guy' outside pub
The video shows the moment they detained the man outside the pub


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...


'We will never forget your name' floral tributes to man, 34, killed in crash
Jay Newby-Gallagher tragically died at the scene


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...


Scam warning issued to all drivers in one part of Merseyside
Drivers have been told to look out for scam parking charge text messages


Call police if you see this wanted woman
Caroline Corbett has been recalled to prison


Huge house has a 'standout feature' hidden at the back
The detached property has a lot to offer


Pupils and staff 'distressed' after teens arrested and wrench found
Two people were seen wearing balaclavas outside a high school
