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Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Girl died after being swept out to sea trying to retrieve ball at Formby beach

The 15-year-old girl had been playing volleyball with her cousins on the busy beach

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Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Jury to rule on second inquest into death of man who fell from Bootle car park

Jay Farley's brother challenged the original decision not to include a jury in proceedings

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Inquest opens into death of bodybuilder who had 'brief struggle' with police

A report has already found Craig Clegg died due to complications of cocaine toxicity

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Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Houses evacuated and army called in over 'false alarm' explosive

The suspected explosive is believed to have been found while a flat was being emptied

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Review launched following death of girl who got into difficulty in the water at Formby beach

Chiedza Nyanjowa got into difficulty in the water during the Bank Holiday weekend

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Major Switch Island Roadworks Set to Begin This Month Until September

Major Switch Island Roadworks Set to Begin This Month Until September

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Southport Rescue Volunteers Hailed Hero’s After Saving Child’s Life

Southport Rescue Volunteers Hailed Hero’s After Saving Child’s Life

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Child 'not breathing' after falling into Southport Marine Lake

The child was rescued after being pulled from the lake by family members

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Seven Years After Closing, Sefton Landmark Pub Set to Reopen

Seven Years After Closing, Sefton Landmark Pub Set to Reopen

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Part of Merseyside 'under siege' after day of 'absolute bedlam' with 'zero consequences'

Ahead of what is expected to be another busy weekend on Sefton's coastline, council officials and police look to prevent further incidents of anti social behaviour

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

They used my theme park for their toilets - now I might have to shut down

Norman Wallis has accused Sefton Council of leaving him to foot a hefty bill while the council claims to have offered him a "generous settlement"

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Raids at seven addresses in crackdown on 'misery and harm'

Four men, including a 77-year-old, are being held in police custody

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Butterfly Junior Rollaway Table Tennis Table – Excellent Condition

Butterfly Junior Rollaway Table Tennis Table – Excellent Condition

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Screams in Netherton street as man chased and slashed

Two teenagers have since been charged with attempted murder following the incident

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Strangers raced to help schoolgirl pulled from water at Formby beach

The 15-year-old remains in hospital in a critical condition

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Police Bring In Emergency Dispersal Zone Across Crosby, Waterloo And Blundellsands Following Anti Social Behaviour Reports

Police Bring In Emergency Dispersal Zone Across Crosby, Waterloo And Blundellsands Following Anti Social Behaviour Reports

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Merseyside town set to welcome free food and drink festival

The event will take place across the weekend

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

The seaside town park with kitchen garden, mini golf and large play area

The park is free to visit and has an on-site cafe

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Warning issued to anyone visiting Sefton beaches after days of disruption

Merseyside Police has introduced an order following a number of incidents

Liverpool Echo - Sefton

Boy, 14, arrested after machete thrown into garden during police chase and drugs found

Police officers also found 74 wraps of suspected crack cocaine and heroin following the incident in Bootle