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Major update on murder investigation after woman's body found in flat

Barbara Salmon was found dead in her Crosby flat last year

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Miller and Carter closes due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

The restaurant said it would "reopen as soon as practically possible"

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Man jailed for two years and nine months following fail to stop collision in Crosby

Man jailed for two years and nine months following fail to stop collision in Crosby

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Job Opportunity: Teacher of English – Holy Family Catholic High School, Thornton

Job Opportunity: Teacher of English – Holy Family Catholic High School, Thornton

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

People told to 'stay inside' as black smoke billows across Liverpool after fire

There was "significant smoke plume", the fire service said

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

11 top baby girl names loved across Merseyside in recent years

These are the top names loved across our region

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Local Bonfire and Fireworks displays across Sefton

Local Bonfire and Fireworks displays across Sefton

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Most popular baby names for girls in Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and St Helens

These were the most popular names in our region in 2024

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Teaching assistant 'people would gravitate to' dies

Rachel Ball's heartbroken husband has paid tribute

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

'Unsafe' GP practice in Merseyside permanently closed down

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside confirmed it has written to all patients informing them of its decision

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Former Merseyside headteacher dies as tributes pour in

Karin Kelly was described as '"amazing" and "supportive" by those who had met her

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Warning notice served on Formby care home as people at risk of being harmed

Merseyside care home received a 'requires improvement' rating in all major assessment categories, including 'Safety' and 'Caring'

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Plans for New Padel Courts in Birkdale Move a Step Closer

Exciting plans to bring new padel courts to north Sefton have taken a major step forward, with a formal planning application now submitted to Sefton Council. Sefton Padel Limited has lodged its proposal to transform part of Victoria Park in Southport into a modern sporting hub, featuring five new pa...

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Detectives investigating a sexual assault in Seaforth release images

CCTV APPEAL | Detectives investigating a sexual assault in Seaforth are issuing CCTV images of a man who may have information to assist ongoing enquiries. On Sunday 21 September, a woman in her 20s reported that she had been walking down Crosby Road South at around 5.45am when a man followed her. Th...

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

People 'fuming' after spate of incidents done by 'bloody idiots'

Sefton Council said it is working with Merseyside Police to find out what happened to the trees

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Mum to be 'overwhelmed and buzzing' when she looked up to the sky

Joe Boylan's bold proposal to girlfriend Anna Sharples went viral yesterday

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Plans for new Merseyside padel courts takes major step forwar

It is hoped the courts will be finished in time for Spring 2026

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Concerns Merseyside coastal path is 'filled with dangers you cannot see'

Sefton Council said it has removed 'thousands of tonnes' of blown sand at Crosby Coastal Park this year

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

'Gangs may try to fill void but we will pursue anyone involved in organised crime'

A Merseyside detective has issued a warning following the sentencing of an organised crime group

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Crime gang picked off one by one as police closed in

The 12 gang members have been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court