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Four sentenced after £4.3 million counterfeit designer goods, benefit and insurance fraud investigation
Four people from Southport have been sentenced following a major investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit which uncovered a multi million pound counterfeit designer goods operation, benefit fraud and a fraudulent insurance claim. The investigation centred on Megan Carney Borrowm...
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'Exciting times' for borough as Southport Esplanade options explored
The Esplanade site stopped operating in April, 2024, although the car park still remains
Asbestos thought to have covered buildings after Bootle warehouse fire
Harmful materials are believed to have spread from the Bootle warehouse fire
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Row breaks out as Southport Promenade cycle path claim labelled 'misleading'
The ECHO understands Liberal Democrat group leader Cllr Dr John Pugh sent a release out last week detailing his scepticism of the project
Crackdown on chemical kept by Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana
The killer was found with enough ricin to kill 12,000 people after he killed three children in the Merseyside town
'Magic Mo's' mission to change the lives of children across Merseyside
Mo Subhi is helping children across Merseyside who struggle or feel overwhelmed by the concept of a haircut by using tricks and specialist inventions
Two seriously injured in Formby electric bike crash
Police attended the scene and closed the road for a period of time
Two Arrested on Suspicion of Arson After Huge Bootle Fire Forces Residents From Their Homes
Two Arrested on Suspicion of Arson After Huge Bootle Fire Forces Residents From Their Homes
Bootle woman being taken to court after dumping huge amounts of waste in alleyway
Sefton Council increased the fines for fly-tipping in December last year
Change coming to tips across Merseyside
The authority which runs the tips has warned that its centre can become 'extremely busy'
Huge fire tears through Bootle garage as homes evacuated and residents told to keep windows closed
Huge fire tears through Bootle garage as homes evacuated and residents told to keep windows closed
Sneak peak at how Southport’s Town Hall gardens could be transformed
The £10m project is funding by local and government money
Lithium Ion Battery Confirmed as Cause of Devastating Bootle House Fire That Killed Mum and Three Children
Lithium Ion Battery Confirmed as Cause of Devastating Bootle House Fire That Killed Mum and Three Children
'People ask me why I still live here - it's not that simple'
Leanne Lucas on life two years after she was injured in the Southport attack and her passion to drive change
Man taken to hospital after 'serious' assault in Bootle park
Two men were arrested following the incident
Princess Anne visits Southport for national Sea Cadets sailing and Windsurfing Regatta
Princess Anne visits Southport for national Sea Cadets sailing and windsurfing regatta
Waterloo independent shop whose owner is betting against the trend
Owner Bob Stone is keeping a positive outlook as he attempts to reignite what some believe to be a dying pastime
Nine arrested across Sefton in police operation targeting outstanding suspects
Nine arrested across Sefton in police operation targeting outstanding suspects
Exact date Merseyside's first Wetherspoons hotel expected to open in Southport
Work has officially begun on the seaside town's hotel
Schools pay tribute to three children killed in Bootle house fire
The devastating blaze killed Elisha Brabin, along with three children Prudence, Ellis and Leo