Sefton14 May 2026Ten people arrested after five guns seized in raidsThe firearms are believed to all be viable and will now undergo forensic testing, police say.14 May 202612 May 2026Reform councillor resigns over Holocaust 'hoax' postJay Cooper was elected for the Bootle West ward at Sefton Council on Merseyside just days ago.12 May 20268 May 2026Reform UK races to huge victory in St Helens Reform UK races to victory in St Helens as the incumbent Labour administration is all but wiped out.8 May 20266 May 2026Woman dies in house fire despite rescue attemptThe woman died after becoming trapped by the blaze which started in an upstairs bedroom.6 May 20266 May 2026Leap of faith as church to become trampoline gymSt Andrews Church in Bootle is to become a gymnastics and trampolining centre.6 May 202629 Apr 2026Park swings stolen within days of being put inThe swings were stolen from their frames at Poets Park less than two days after being installed. 29 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Manslaughter arrests after contaminated heroin kills manFive overdoses in Southport have been linked to the same batch of high-strength opioids.28 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Girl, 12, riding e-scooter injured in crashThe girl was taken to hospital with a head injury after the collision with a car, police say.10 Apr 20266 Apr 2026'We're trying to overcome grief with singing'A new choir has been set up on the Sefton Coast to help those who have lost a loved one. 6 Apr 2026...