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2 days ago

Major Mud Shifts Discovered on Crosby Beach After Recent Storms

4 days ago

Two Sefton Males Charged After Armed Burglary in Birkenhead

Jan 3

Teenager arrested following assault in Litherland

Jan 3

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening times over Christmas 2025 and New Year

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Christmas 2025 and NewYear

Dec 19, 2025

Heartbreak as Decorations Stolen from Baby’s Grave at Thornton Crematorium

Dec 18, 2025

Sefton Council and Crosby Wombles Shortlisted in National Awards

Dec 18, 2025

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SEFTON FEATURED NEWS

SEFTON NEWS

Grassroot Grants of up to £2,000 Available to Tackle Local Issues (England)

Charity

2 hours ago

Local Postal Worker Shares Insight Into Current Letter Delivery Delays

Crosby Bubble has been contacted by a local postal worker who has asked to remain anonymous, regarding ongoing letter delivery delays being experienced by residents. According to the worker, Royal Mail staff are currently operating under internal working restrictions which are prioritising tracked parcel deliveries over standard letter rounds. This means that in some cases, letter deliveries may be delayed if completing them would impact tracked deliveries or extend beyond sc

1 day ago

Two Unmissable Sportsman’s Dinners at Marine FC – This Spring

2 days ago

Exam Invigilators wanted at Merchant Taylor’s School in Crosby

4 days ago

Major Mud Shifts Discovered on Crosby Beach After Recent Storms

4 days ago

Family Pay Tribute After Tragic Christmas Eve Collision in Southport

Simon Coombes The family of a Southport man who tragically lost his life following a road traffic collision on Christmas Eve have issued a heartfelt tribute. Emergency services were called at around 5.30am on Tuesday 24 December following reports of a serious collision on Marine Drive, between the junctions of Marshside Road and Hesketh Road. The incident involved a black Mini Cooper and a pedestrian, 55-year-old Simon Coombes. Despite the best efforts of emergency crews, Sim

Jan 6

Crosby Wombles Shine on BBC Breakfast for Their Incredible Community Work

A much-loved Crosby community group was proudly featured on BBC Breakfast this morning, Monday 5th January, celebrating the inspiring work of the Crosby Wombles — and shining a national spotlight on a group that quietly makes a huge difference across Sefton. The Crosby Wombles are a friendly, welcoming group of like-minded people who are united by one simple goal: to keep the area they live in clean, cared for and litter-free. But their work goes far beyond litter picking — t

Jan 5

When Should You Take Down Your Christmas Decorations?

If your house is still feeling festive and you’re wondering whether it’s “too late” to take the decorations down — you’re not alone. Traditionally, decorations are taken down on Twelfth Night, 5 January, which marks the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas and is the eve of Epiphany. Epiphany itself is on 6 January. Epiphany is a Christian feast day that celebrates either the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus or, in some traditions, Jesus’ baptism. Many people believe

Jan 5

🌕 Look Up Tonight, Sefton – The Wolf Supermoon Is Lighting Up Our Skies!

Jan 3

The £5 Concert Helping to Save One of Crosby’s Most Loved Churches

Jan 3

Two Sefton Males Charged After Armed Burglary in Birkenhead

Jan 3

Teenager arrested following assault in Litherland

Jan 3

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Beryl Maguire 1940 – 2025

Obituary

Jan 2

How Are Sefton’s Schools Really Doing in 2025?

Sefton Bubble has taken a look at the latest SATs results and Ofsted inspection reports to bring families across the borough a clear, honest picture of how our local schools are performing. With children’s education being one of the most important parts of family life, we know parents want simple, trustworthy information about the schools in their area. So here’s what the latest data tells us. 🌟 Sefton’s Highest Performing Primary Schools (KS2 Results 2025) These results are

Dec 29, 2025

Merseyrail Christmas & New Year Services on Northern Line - What You Need to Know

Merseyrail has released its timetable changes for the festive period, including earlier finishes on some days and the return of the special Boxing Day service. Whether it is for last minute shopping, a night out or a day at the races, trains will be running every day over the festive period, except for Christmas Day. During the festive period there will be changes to our timetables, with some services finishing earlier than usual on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Also our

Dec 25, 2025

Revised Bin Collection Changes and other Council information for Sefton over Christmas & New Year 2025/26

Residents across Sefton are being reminded that bin collections will change over the Christmas and New Year period, with revised dates in place from Monday 22nd December 2025 through to Friday 2nd January 2026. Like last year, Sefton Council’s waste teams will be prioritising grey bin and refuse sack collections, and rounds will begin earlier than usual. Please make sure bins are placed out the night before collection is due. Grey Bin / Refuse Sack Collections – Revised Dates

Dec 21, 2025

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening times over Christmas 2025 and New Year

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Christmas 2025 and NewYear

Dec 19, 2025

Community Spirit Shines as Santa Float Raises Over £13,000

Dec 19, 2025

Heartbreak as Decorations Stolen from Baby’s Grave at Thornton Crematorium

Dec 18, 2025

Chadwick Carpets are offering an Apprentice Position in their Waterloo shop

Dec 18, 2025

Sefton Council and Crosby Wombles Shortlisted in National Awards

Dec 18, 2025

Shocking Incident on Merseyrail train as Passenger Tries to Set Woman’s Hair on Fire – Witnesses Urgently Needed

Sefton Bubble has been informed of a deeply concerning incident that took place on a Merseyrail train travelling through our area, and British Transport Police are urgently appealing for witnesses. On Friday 7th November, during the 5.50pm service from Formby to Liverpool Central, a woman was targeted by a male passenger who allegedly attempted to set her hair on fire several times. The man is believed to have boarded the train at Waterloo, sitting directly behind the victim.

Dec 11, 2025

Teaching opportunity in Crosby

Teaching Opportunity in Crosby! We’re starting an after‑school LEGO STEM club for ages 6–11 (launching Jan 2026). ✨ Paid role, flexible evenings, demo session in next week on December. 👩‍🏫 Looking for teachers/trainers with classroom experience, enthusiasm, and a passion for STEM. 📩 Apply now – send CV to: 📧 northwestliverpool@young-engineers.co.uk 📞 +447712 854368

Dec 10, 2025

⚠️ Met Office Yellow Warning as Storm Bram set to hit Sefton this afternoon

Weather

Dec 9, 2025

Police roll out Live Facial Recognition across Merseyside to protect communities

Dec 9, 2025

UPDATE: found safe and well - Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a 15 year-old girl who is missing from home in Crosby

Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a 15 year-old girl who is missing from home in Crosby

Dec 3, 2025

Urgent!! Rudolph has escaped from Formby and last seen heading NORTH… possibly aiming for the North Pole!

Formby

Nov 29, 2025

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Ann Dempsey who grew up in Waterloo

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Ann Dempsey wh grew up in Waterloo

Obituary

Nov 28, 2025

Formby Shines in 2025 Water Quality Results as Sefton Coast Ratings Revealed

Beach

Nov 28, 2025

Op Cassia: 17 arrested on suspicion of domestic offences across Merseyside

Nov 27, 2025

Join our team at The Bakery Barn (Little Crosby) ✨

Join our team at The Bakery Barn (Little Crosby)

Nov 26, 2025

Suspect Found with Weapons including a Machete and Stolen Items Following Blundellsands Vehicle Thefts

Nov 25, 2025

A teenage male has been arrested, and a scrambler bike was seized in Bootle

Nov 25, 2025

Police are appealing for information after a 51-year-old man died following a collision in Maghull last month

We can sadly confirm that a man has died following a collision in Maghull last month.

Nov 24, 2025

Sefton’s Own John Youssef Takes 3rd in the World at PCA Championships — A Phenomenal Achievement

Sports

Nov 23, 2025

A total of 48 males were stop searched within the S60 area on Thursday night in the hope of making people feel safer in their communities

Nov 23, 2025

Man arrested after bank staff in Crosby alerted police for suspected doorstep fraud

Nov 21, 2025

Job Vacancy: Part-Time Paid Social Media Ads Specialist (Waterloo)

Nov 21, 2025

Merseyside Police introduce Section 60 Order introduced for Seaforth tonight

Nov 20, 2025

SML HUB Reaches Out to the Waterloo Community

Charity

Nov 20, 2025

Merseyrail Christmas & New Year Services on Northern Line - What You Need to Know

Nov 19, 2025

Sefton Christmas Lights Switch-On Guide 2025 - Formby, Netherton, Waterloo, Maghull, Crosby and Thornton

Sefton Christmas Lights Switch-On Guide 2025 - Formby, Netherton, Waterloo, Crosby, Maghull and Thornton

Nov 19, 2025

Crosby Santa Float Routes Announced!

Nov 18, 2025

Jet, Villa and Missing Millions: New Claims Surface in 79th Group Case Linked to Sefton Family

Nov 17, 2025

A Spectacular Night on the Water as Hundreds of People Attended Bootle’s 2025 Canal of Light Event

Nov 15, 2025

Met Office Issues Weather Warning as Storm Claudia Approaches Sefton

Weather

Nov 13, 2025

Exciting Tutoring Opportunities - Tutors Wanted for Primary and KS3/GCSE English

Exciting Tutoring Opportunities, Tutors Wanted for Primary and KS3/GCSE English

Nov 13, 2025

Job Vacancy – Cleaning Positions at Chesterfield High School, Crosby

Nov 13, 2025

Urgent Appeal: Help Us Find Missing 14-Year-Old Holly Miller from Bootle

Nov 12, 2025

Meols Cop High School – Receptionist / Administration Officer

Nov 12, 2025

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SEFTON ROADWORKS & TRAVEL

Merseyrail Christmas & New Year Services on Northern Line - What You Need to Know

Sefton Bubble

Nov 19, 2025

Road Traffic Collision on Dunnings Bridge Road, Netherton

Sefton Bubble

Oct 22, 2025

Park Wall Road in Lunt is closed due to a huge fallen tree until tomorrow

Sefton Bubble

Oct 4, 2025

Two Weeks of Overnight Closures on the A59 – What You Need to Know

Roadworks

Sefton Bubble

Sep 17, 2025

Road Closure in Southport on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th August

ROAD CLOSURE – #SOUTHPORT Due to essential resurfacing works, Norwood Road in Southport will be temporarily closed on Wednesday 27th and...

Sefton Bubble

Aug 26, 2025

Edge Lane in Thornton is closed from today until 28th August

Edge Lane in Thornton is closed for Gas Mains Replacement Works which start today. From 4th August - 28th August, Edge Lane, Thornton...

Roadworks

Sefton Bubble

Aug 4, 2025

SEFTON FEATURED POSTS

Major Mud Shifts Discovered on Crosby Beach After Recent Storms

4 days ago2 min read

Two Sefton Males Charged After Armed Burglary in Birkenhead

Jan 32 min read

Teenager arrested following assault in Litherland

Jan 31 min read

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening times over Christmas 2025 and New Year

Dec 19, 202518 min read

Heartbreak as Decorations Stolen from Baby’s Grave at Thornton Crematorium

Dec 18, 20252 min read

Sefton Council and Crosby Wombles Shortlisted in National Awards

Dec 18, 20252 min read

UPDATE: found safe and well - Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a 15 year-old girl who is missing from home in Crosby

Dec 3, 20251 min read

Urgent!! Rudolph has escaped from Formby and last seen heading NORTH… possibly aiming for the North Pole!

Formby

Nov 29, 20251 min read

Formby Shines in 2025 Water Quality Results as Sefton Coast Ratings Revealed

Beach

Nov 28, 20252 min read

Op Cassia: 17 arrested on suspicion of domestic offences across Merseyside

Nov 27, 20252 min read

Suspect Found with Weapons including a Machete and Stolen Items Following Blundellsands Vehicle Thefts

Nov 25, 20251 min read

A teenage male has been arrested, and a scrambler bike was seized in Bootle

Nov 25, 20251 min read

Police are appealing for information after a 51-year-old man died following a collision in Maghull last month

Nov 24, 20252 min read

Man arrested after bank staff in Crosby alerted police for suspected doorstep fraud

Nov 21, 20253 min read

Merseyside Police introduce Section 60 Order introduced for Seaforth tonight

Nov 20, 20252 min read

Sefton Christmas Lights Switch-On Guide 2025 - Formby, Netherton, Waterloo, Maghull, Crosby and Thornton

Nov 19, 20252 min read

Jet, Villa and Missing Millions: New Claims Surface in 79th Group Case Linked to Sefton Family

Nov 17, 20252 min read

A Spectacular Night on the Water as Hundreds of People Attended Bootle’s 2025 Canal of Light Event

Nov 15, 20252 min read

Met Office Issues Weather Warning as Storm Claudia Approaches Sefton

Weather

Nov 13, 20251 min read

Urgent Appeal: Help Us Find Missing 14-Year-Old Holly Miller from Bootle

Nov 12, 20251 min read

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

Nov 7, 20251 min read

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

Nov 7, 20252 min read

Local Bonfire and Fireworks displays across Sefton

Nov 4, 202511 min read

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

Nov 1, 20253 min read

Six dispersal zones are in place in Sefton so everyone stays safe during the Halloween period

Oct 30, 20252 min read

URGENT: Dangerous Water Leak at Elsinore Court on Abbotsford Road - Action Needed NOW

Oct 27, 20252 min read

Merseyside Police has introduced a section 60 today for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in Southport

Southport

Oct 26, 20252 min read

An extra hour in bed on Sunday morning as the clocks go back to mark the end of British Summer Time

Oct 24, 20252 min read

Road Traffic Collision on Dunnings Bridge Road, Netherton

Oct 22, 20251 min read

St Mary’s College Tops Sefton GCSE results

Schools

Oct 20, 20252 min read

SEFTON WHATS ON

Two Unmissable Sportsman’s Dinners at Marine FC – This Spring

2 days ago

🌕 Look Up Tonight, Sefton – The Wolf Supermoon Is Lighting Up Our Skies!

Jan 3

The £5 Concert Helping to Save One of Crosby’s Most Loved Churches

Jan 3

Local Bonfire and Fireworks displays across Sefton

Nov 4, 2025

An extra hour in bed on Sunday morning as the clocks go back to mark the end of British Summer Time

Oct 24, 2025

Southport Air Show 2025 – The Final Countdown! Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2025 - Southport Seafront

Southport Air Show 2025 – The Final Countdown! Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2025 - #Southport Seafront. It’s nearly here! One of...

Aug 23, 2025

What’s On in Sefton This August? An Unmissable Month of Events!

Get ready for a jam-packed August across Sefton, with something for everyone to enjoy—from live music and flowers in bloom to spectacular...

Aug 2, 2025

Park Nights are back this Summer with FREE Sports & Activities for Young People across Sefton

PARK NIGHTS ARE BACK THIS SUMMER! 🌞 Free sports & activities for young people across Sefton! Active Sefton presents PARK NIGHTS – 8...

Jul 2, 2025

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SEFTON JOBS

Exam Invigilators wanted at Merchant Taylor’s School in Crosby

Sefton Bubble

4 days ago

Chadwick Carpets are offering an Apprentice Position in their Waterloo shop

Sefton Bubble

Dec 18, 2025

Join our team at The Bakery Barn (Little Crosby) ✨

Join our team at The Bakery Barn (Little Crosby)

Sefton Bubble

Nov 26, 2025

Job Vacancy: Part-Time Paid Social Media Ads Specialist (Waterloo)

Sefton Bubble

Nov 21, 2025

Exciting Tutoring Opportunities - Tutors Wanted for Primary and KS3/GCSE English

Exciting Tutoring Opportunities, Tutors Wanted for Primary and KS3/GCSE English

Sefton Bubble

Nov 13, 2025

Job Vacancy – Cleaning Positions at Chesterfield High School, Crosby

Sefton Bubble

Nov 13, 2025

SEFTON BUY & SELL

Cricut EasyPress 3 - Perfect Press for Heat Transfer Projects

Selling my Cricut EasyPress 3 , in excellent condition. Currently still listed on Very for £129.99 (reduced from £179.99) — I’m asking...

Sefton Bubble

Mar 29, 2025

Exciting opportunity to buy well established Milk Delivery business in Crosby/Waterloo area

We are pleased to offer a well-established and reputable milk delivery business based in the Waterloo/Crosby area. This business boasts a...

Sefton Bubble

Nov 22, 2024

Mercedes A Class car for sale in very good condition inside and out, just passed MOT and had brand new battery fitted

Mercedes A Class - Selling my car based in #Crosby The car just passed the MOT and had a brand new battery fitted in. 18" AMG alloy...

Sefton Bubble

Oct 8, 2024

Business Opportunity – Established Hair & Beauty Salon for Sale

Business Opportunity – Established Hair & Beauty Salon for Sale. We are pleased to present an established hair and beauty business for...

Sefton Bubble

Oct 3, 2024

Hi-Gear Duo Portable Camping Bunk Bed with Steel Frame, Suitable for Adults and Children. Brand New!

We have two of these absolutely brilliant Hi-Gear Duo Portable Camping Bunk Bed with Steel Frame, Suitable for Adults and Children. They...

Sefton Bubble

Jun 24, 2024

Navy Sofa and Denim Footstool from Dunelm for sale

Navy sofa and denim footstool. Bought from dunelm for sale Excellent condition, pet free, smoke free home. ** Need to be collected by the...

Sefton Bubble

Nov 22, 2022

A 3-Bedroom Semi-Detached house has come up for sale close to Crosby Village

A three bedroomed semi-detached house for sale. There are two double bedrooms and one single bedroom. The house is close to Crosby...

Sefton Bubble

Nov 9, 2022

Mobility Scooter, seat suspension, mint condition, bought 8 weeks ago for £845 - will accept £600ono

Mobility scooter in absolute immaculate, perfect condition. Bought just 8 weeks ago for £845 but happy to sell for £600ono Takes 22 stone...

Sefton Bubble

Sep 15, 2022

For Sale - 3 Bed house in Mornington Avenue, £320,000

For Sale - 3 Bed house in Mornington Avenue, £320,000 ***DELIGHTFUL FAMILY HOME*** A fantastic semi detached family house which has been...

Sefton Bubble

Sep 9, 2022

Two Cast Iron Fireplaces for sale collection in Crosby £200 each

I am selling TWO Cast Iron Fireplaces, the middle pieces are solid cast iron. Both are in great condition. I am looking for £200 for each...

Sefton Bubble

Sep 4, 2022

I'm moving out and selling these items - drawers with canvas boxes, lamp, chairs, rug, shelves etc…

I'm moving out and selling these items. Prices: - £8 for the lamp - £30 for the chest of drawers with canvas box included (Flysta 69x132)...

Sefton Bubble

Aug 24, 2022

SOLD Cream leather couch and armchair in lovely condition £200 ono in Southport

Cream leather beautiful couch and armchair in lovely condition. Must be picked up today. We will accept £200 ono but must go today or...