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Ryan Fox wins The Open by one shot at Royal Birkdale

Ryan Fox held his nerve in the heat at Royal Birkdale on Sunday to win the 154th Open Championship by one shot.The 39-year-old New…

Emergency Services 4 days ago

Two Sefton fires prompt warning over coast, parks and barbecues

Two fires in Sefton this week have prompted a warning about fire risks on the coast and in parks.A fire tore through grass at Nort…

Four people stand outside a mobile health unit labelled 'The Living Well Bus' with a blue sky backdrop.

Health 4 days ago

Living Well bus to offer cervical screening at three Sefton stops

The Living Well bus will offer drop-in cervical screening at three Sefton locations in August and September.The sessions are for w…

Health 4 days ago

England to ban high-caffeine energy drink sales to under-16s

Government to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in EnglandProposals to protect thousands of children who dr…

What's On 4 days ago

The Open at Royal Birkdale day two: travel and town-centre guide

The second championship day of The 154th Open takes place at Royal Birkdale on Friday, July 17, with visitors expected to put furt…

Emergency Services 4 days ago

Merseyside Police assigned top Level One rating under new system

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has today (Thursday 16 July) assigned Merseyside P…

Transport 5 days ago

Merseyrail warns of major disruption if RMT strike goes ahead during Open weekend

Merseyrail is warning passengers that train services could be severely disrupted from Saturday 18 July to Monday 20 July 2026 if p…

Property 5 days ago

Cabinet to consider early work on 230-home Sefton housing plan

Sefton Council’s Cabinet will consider the next stage of a partnership that could bring around 230 new homes to Ainsdale, Formby a…

Emergency Services 5 days ago

Lancashire Fire and Rescue urges England fans to plan a safe journey home

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is urging England fans to plan how they will get home before tonight’s World Cup semi-final.Eng…

What's On 5 days ago

North West Bird Watching Festival returns to Martin Mere on 17 October 2026

The North West Bird Watching Festival will return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026.The …

Transport 6 days ago

Traffic queues build on Southport Coast Road as golf fans head for The Open

Long queues formed along Southport’s Coast Road and Marine Drive on Wednesday morning, 15 July, as golf fans travelled to the Park…

Emergency Services 6 days ago

Firefighters tackle sand-dune fire off Thornbeck Avenue, Hightown

Firefighters tackled a fire involving sand dunes off Thornbeck Avenue, Hightown, overnight.Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFR…

Transport 6 days ago

Merseyrail to enforce non-folding e-bike ban from 1 January 2027

Merseyrail will enforce a ban on non-folding e-bikes across its network from 1 January 2027, following a safety review of lithium-…

Sport 6 days ago

Tommy Fleetwood ready for ‘absolute dream’ of a home Open at Royal Birkdale

Tommy Fleetwood will tee off at Royal Birkdale this week with the backing of his home crowd and the chance to end a long wait for …

Sport 6 days ago

Open champion at Royal Birkdale to receive USD 3.2m

The winner of The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale will receive USD 3.2 million from a total prize fund of USD 17.75 million.The Open …

Community 6 days ago

Appeal launched to trace relatives of Southport man Donald Andrew

Sefton Coroner’s Office is appealing for help in tracing the next-of-kin of a man from Southport who has passed away.Donald Neigan…

Crime 6 days ago

Sefton man banned from Southport streets and Merseyside shops under two-year order

A Sefton man has been banned from Lord Street, Chapel Street and Ocean Plaza in Southport under a two-year Criminal Behaviour Orde…

Transport 14 Jul 2026

Signalling fault disrupts trains between Liverpool Central and Southport

Train services between Liverpool Central and Southport were disrupted on Tuesday, 14 July, after a signalling fault between Waterl…

What's On 14 Jul 2026

Martin Mere invites visitors to witness one of the UK’s most spectacular events

This autumn, WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire, invites visitors to witness one of the UK’s most breathtaking spectacles …

Transport 13 Jul 2026

The Liverpool City Region is set to take back control of its trains under plans unveiled by Mayor Steve Rotheram.

The Liverpool City Region is set to take back control of its trains under plans unveiled today by Mayor Steve Rotheram.A report go…

Sport 13 Jul 2026

Royal Birkdale member Matthew Baldwin will get The 154th Open under way on home soil after being given the honour of the historic opening tee shot.

Royal Birkdale member Matthew Baldwin will get The 154th Open under way on home soil after being given the honour of the historic …

Sport 13 Jul 2026

Joe Dean from England won the Last-Chance Qualifier to secure the final place in the field at The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale.

England’s Joe Dean claimed success in the inaugural Last-Chance Qualifier to secure the final place in the field for The 154thOpen…

Environment 13 Jul 2026

The R&A is celebrating ten years of Greenlinks at The 154th Open at Birkdale

The R&A is celebrating ten years of Greenlinks at The 154th Open, marking a decade of continuous progress in making its championsh…

Sport 12 Jul 2026

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler practises at Royal Birkdale ahead of The Open

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler has been practising at Royal Birkdale ahead of The Open, which begins on Thursday 16 July.Scheffler h…

Community 11 Jul 2026

Thousands watch the Orange Parade in Southport. Video

Glorious weather as thousands of people gathered in Southport to celebrate the 2026 Orangemen's Day parade. Nevill Street was pack…

Transport 10 Jul 2026

Free bus travel for all 5-to-15-year-olds in England will be available next month.

As schools shut for summer, free bus travel for all 5-to-15-year-olds in England will be available next month.Roads Minister, Simo…

Emergency Services 10 Jul 2026

Police appeal after fatal RTC

Police are appealing for information and footage after two people sadly died following a collision on 9th July.Emergency services …

Emergency Services 10 Jul 2026

Merseyside prepares to welcome visitors to 154th Open Golf at Royal Birkdale

Merseyside is this week preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the region as The 154th Open gets underway at Ro…

Emergency Services 9 Jul 2026

What to remember if you're heading to the coast

While Sefton is not due to be the hottest corner of the country this weekend, hot and sunny weather is expected over the next few …

Transport 8 Jul 2026

Plan Ahead: Railway Closure Announced for Southport-Wigan Line

Passengers travelling between Southport and Wigan have been warned to plan ahead during upcoming engineering works.Teams from Netw…

Emergency Services 8 Jul 2026

Temporary No-Drone Zone Implemented for Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale

A temporary flight restriction zone, specifically affecting drones, will be in place above Royal Birkdale golf course as part of t…

What's On 8 Jul 2026

Annual Orange Lodge Parades head for Southport this Saturday

The annual Orange Lodge parades will take place in Southport this Saturday, 11th July.Starting at 11am the parade will head along …

Sport 7 Jul 2026

Final Lineup For Last-Chance Qualifier At Royal Birkdale Unveiled

The twelve golfers to compete in the Last-Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale on Monday 13 July have been announced by The R&A.The …

Crime 7 Jul 2026

Merseyside Police Earns Outstanding Rating for Crime Prevention and Deterrence

Merseyside Police has been recognised as outstanding for preventing and deterring crime, antisocial behaviour and reducing vulnera…

Council 7 Jul 2026

Sefton Council Revives In-house Pest Control Services for Wasps and Ants

Sefton Council is pleased to announce the return of its in-house pest control services for wasps and ants.A significant nuisanceWa…