Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Daniel Halliday, 14, was jumping waves at Crosby Beach when he was swept out to sea, an inquest hears.

Families say they are "ashamed" at the state of their neighbourhood and are calling for more to be done.

The girl band is set to headline the second annual festival at the waterside venue.

An inquest into the death of Semina Halliwell, who said she was raped by an older boy, finds her death was "unpreventable".

The National Trust says trees are "our most powerful tool" in mitigating climate change.

Councillor June Burns thanks Sefton as 1,300 children are helped by the Christmas Toy Appeal.

Merseyside councillors are discussing plans to rejuvenate biodiversity across the region.

The debate rages about whether the resort's landmark has a future or should be consigned to the past