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ALL SEFTON NEWS - Covers Bootle, Crosby, Formby, Maghull and Southport


Road Resurfacing Works on Hatton Hill Road – Now Underway, Important Information for Residents
ROADWORKS NOW UNDERWAY – Hatton Hill Road, Litherland Essential resurfacing works have now started on Hatton Hill Road in Litherland,...
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Four people, including a Sefton man, arrested and jailed for total of 19 years after £1m cannabis found in candles
Pictured above (top row L-R Ian Hannah, Steven Garbutt. Bottom row L-R Raja Hamid Ali, Shahrukh Ali) Four people have today, Friday 21...
3 days ago
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Spring Blooms in Sefton as Longer Days Arrive with the Vernal Equinox
Spring has officially arrived across Sefton, bringing longer days, blooming flowers, and a renewed sense of energy to our communities....
4 days ago
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A Section 60 Order has been introduced in areas of Bootle and Netherton
A Section 60 Order has been introduced by Merseyside Police in areas of #Bootle and #Netherton giving officers additional powers to...
5 days ago
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Speed Cameras have been installed and are active on M57 at Switch Island
Speed Cameras have now been Installed on the M57 at Switch Island as Improvement Works Continue. The speed drops quickly to 40mph. March...
5 days ago
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Man charged after two pubs In Sefton broken into this week
Merseyside Police can confirm that a man has been charged after two pubs were broken into in south Sefton earlier this week. At around...
Mar 12
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Detectives appeal for information following suspected arson of vehicle in Southport
Detectives in Sefton are appealing for information following a suspected arson in #Southport on Saturday night, 8 March. At around...
Mar 10
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Southport man jailed for eight years for raping a woman in Ainsdale
A man from Southport has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman. Adam Francis, 32, of Holmdale Ave, #Southport, denied the rape...
Mar 7
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Police establish three cordons after a man in his 20s is shot in the arm in a Netherton park
A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after being shot in the arm in a park in Netherton. Merseyside Police confirmed that officers...
Mar 7
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Unconfirmed reports of a shooting near Netherton Fire Station
Emergency services have responded to a serious incident near Netherton Fire Station, which is currently surrounded by police and...
Mar 7
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Former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and Ex-Council Leader Derek Hatton Charged with Bribery along with a Sefton man
Former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and ex-deputy council leader Derek Hatton are among 12 people who have been charged as part of a...
Mar 7
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Man Arrested and Air Rifles Seized After Armed Police Response in Litherland
A 57-year-old man has been arrested and four air rifles seized following a police incident in Litherland on Wednesday, 5th March. At...
Mar 6
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Local Ukulele band holding charity concert to help save Southport & Ormskirk Hospital Radio Station
Local ukulele band to host charity concert in support of Southport and Ormskirk hospital radio station. MadUkes, a local ukulele band, is...
Mar 6
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Fatal Dog Attack on Conservation Sheep at Sefton Coast
Sefton Council, in partnership with Natural England and Lancashire Wildlife Trust , is deeply saddened to report that one of the...
Mar 4
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Red Leather corner sofa and chair - £80
Red leather corner sofa and chair for sale. Collection Ainsdale £80.00 Please call 07793539932
Mar 3
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Appeal for Information After 15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed in Crosby
Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a shocking stabbing incident in #Crosby this evening (Monday, 24 February)....
Feb 24
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Man Seriously Injured in Southport Collision – Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
A 36-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a white Ford Transit van in Southport this...
Feb 24
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Latest Planning Applications Submitted to Sefton Council Including three Proposed Children’s Homes
Sefton Council Planning Applications Update Below is a comprehensive list of all planning applications submitted to Sefton Council for...
Feb 23
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Celebrating One Year of Sefton Podiatry – Thank You for Your Support!
This month, Sefton Podiatry proudly marks its one-year anniversary , and what a remarkable year it has been! As a thriving small business...
Feb 20
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Southport man jailed for eight years for multiple offences against a woman
A Southport man has been jailed for eight years for multiple offences against a woman over a ninth month period. Nathaniel Lockie, 36, of...
Feb 14
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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...
Feb 3
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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...
Feb 2
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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...
Feb 1
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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...
Feb 1
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Southport Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison for Triple Murder
In a devastating case that shook Southport and beyond, 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum...
Jan 23
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Storm Éowyn to Hit Sefton with Damaging Winds as Amber Weather Warning Issued
Residents of Sefton and the wider Merseyside region are being urged to prepare for Storm Éowyn , the latest named storm by the Met...
Jan 22
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Merseyside Fire & Rescue are in attendance with 6 fire engines and aerial appliance and advise people to stay away
Fire crews have been called to a fire at a house on Leven Street, off Westminster Road in Kirkdale, Liverpool, this afternoon. Crews were...
Jan 21
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UPDATE AT 11pm - FOUND SAFE AND WELL - Merseyside Police share appeal to find missing 16-year-old from Southport
UPDATE AT 11pm - Thanks for sharing our appeal. Elijah Marsh from Southport has been found safe and well. Sharing our appeals really does...
Jan 20
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Axel Rudakubana has now pleaded guilty to the murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Da Silva Aguilar
Axel Rudakubana, 18, from Banks, has pleaded guilty to the murders of the three young girls during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in...
Jan 20
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The Generous Factory Owner Who Built a Village for His Workers known as Criddle’s Estate
A heartwarming piece of Sefton history tells the story of John Frankland Criddle, a compassionate factory owner whose legacy still...
Jan 17
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Unconscious Person Rescued After Flat Fire in Crosby
Emergency services responded to a serious incident in Crosby Village this afternoon, temporarily closing roads in the area. Witnesses...
Jan 17
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Personal Assistant Carer Job to join a small team of carers
Personal Assistant Carer Job - A local family are looking for a female personal assistant to support their lovely 16yr old daughter who...
Jan 16
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Three men arrested in Crosby after a theft from Formby Supermarket
A chance traffic stop by officers in Waterloo yesterday (Monday 13 January) led them to find 10 bottles of whiskey stolen from a shop in...
Jan 14
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Two men and a woman arrested for possession of Class A drugs in Sefton
Merseyside Police have arrested three people and seized suspected cannabis and cocaine after a car was stopped in #Bootle. At around...
Jan 13
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Police appeal for information following a report of a shotgun fired in Bedford Road on Monday evening
Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a report that a firearm was shot in #Bootle yesterday evening (Monday 6...
Jan 7
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Merseyside Fire & Rescue offer advice about driving in floods
Merseyside Fire and Rescue have been called to a number of incidents today following a significant amount of flooding across Merseyside....
Jan 2
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Man arrested after rape report in Southport
A man has been arrested following a report that a woman was raped in #Southport in the early hours of Friday (27 December). It was...
Dec 30, 2024
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Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Christmas 2024 and New Year
All the supermarkets open at different times over the holiday so here we have compiled a list of all the opening hours in Sefton over the...
Dec 23, 2024
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Suspect in Southport Stabbings Case Faces Trial in January
Sefton Bubble extends its deepest sympathies to the victims, their families, and the entire community as we reflect on the unimaginable...
Dec 18, 2024
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Appeal to Help Find Missing 15-Year-Old Nathan Emsley from Crosby
Merseyside Police need your help to find 15-year-old Nathan Emsley from #Crosby, who has been reported missing. Nathan was last seen...
Dec 12, 2024
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Severe weather warnings are in place for Sefton as Storm Darragh hits tonight
A yellow weather warning is in place for strong winds and heavy rain from Thursday through to Sunday 8th December. The warning will...
Dec 6, 2024
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Body Discovered on Ainsdale Beach
Emergency services responded to Ainsdale Beach this afternoon after the body of a man was discovered by a member of the public. The...
Dec 4, 2024
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Bootle Man Jailed for Class A Drug Offenses
A man from Bootle has been jailed for five years after admitting being involved in the supply of Class A drugs. Keith Tallant, 41, of...
Dec 2, 2024
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A Magical Christmas Parade Lights Up Sefton in Memory of Elsie
Southport was a dazzling spectacle this evening as the annual Truck Run wowed crowds with its incredible display of brightly lit trucks,...
Dec 1, 2024
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Three people taken to hospital as Emergency Services Respond to Explosion in Bootle
Fire crews and emergency services were called to Benedict Street in Bootle this afternoon, Thursday 28th November, following reports of...
Nov 28, 2024
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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...
Nov 22, 2024
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Bootle celebrates second GOLD AWARD in top Horticultural competition
Community gardeners in Bootle are celebrating after the town landed a gold award for the second year in succession in one of the...
Nov 20, 2024
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Former homeless people learn barista skills in Crosby Coffee Supported by Emmaus Charity
Former homeless people learn barista skills A group of people supported by homelessness charity Emmaus Merseyside have completed a...
Nov 20, 2024
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Local families invited to remember loved ones at Christmas at the Light up a Life Christmas light switch on
St. Joseph’s Hospice in Thornton will hold its annual Light up a Life Christmas light switch on and remembrance service in the grounds of...
Nov 17, 2024
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Foggy Night Triggers Major Emergency Response Off Sefton Coast
On a cold, fog-laden night, a full-scale emergency response was triggered along Sefton’s coastline after reports suggested a potential...
Nov 15, 2024
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