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BREAKING: Armed police are currently in Bootle following reports that shots were fired on Stanley Road this afternoon, Monday 7 September. Merseyside Police have confirmed they were called shortly before 5pm following reports that a man riding an e-bike had fired shots from a handgun at the junction of Balliol Road and Stanley Road. At this stage, there are no reports of anyone being injured. However, police have confirmed that damage has been caused to a property. Armed offi

Bootle is preparing for one of its biggest weeks of live music as an incredible line-up of internationally renowned artists arrives for the Salt and Tar Music Weekender from Thursday 13th to Monday 17th August. Billy Ocean, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, The Waterboys and The Saw Doctors are among the major names heading to Bootle, with thousands of music fans expected to visit the area across the five-day event. This year’s Music Weekender will take place at The Lock & Quay site in Bo

What an absolutely phenomenal achievement for Sefton! Well-known Formby resident John Youssef has reached the very top of international bodybuilding after being crowned IBFA Mr Universe Champion and officially securing his WPC Professional Bodybuilder status! Years of relentless dedication, gruelling training, enormous sacrifice, discipline and sheer determination have led to this extraordinary moment, as John fulfils a boyhood dream and takes his place among the professional

A temporary flight restriction zone for drones will be in force over Royal Birkdale Golf Club during The 154th Open Championship as part of the policing operation for the major sporting event. The UAS-only Restricted Area (Temporary) will be in place from Saturday 11 July until Tuesday 21 July 2026. During this period, between 5am and 9pm each day, no unmanned aircraft (drones) will be permitted to fly within the designated restricted area. The restriction has been introduced

Crosby Coastguard Rescue Officers Face Losing Payments for Emergency Callouts