Knowsley Council faces 16 high risks, impacting services like health, children’s services, and finances. Merseyside Council Services Face Sixteen Greatest Threats Social care demand rises, impacting many local areas. Knowsley Council faces many complex problems. These issues might hinder essential services. The council identified thirty-nine risks, sixteen of which are high risk areas, threatening obligations.…
Royal Mail suspends deliveries after dog incidents on Burnley Road in Ainsdale. Residents must collect mail from Southport Delivery Office. Dog Attacks Halt Royal Mail Deliveries on Burnley Road, Southport Okay, so Royal Mail stopped delivering mail to part of a street. It’s Burnley Road in Ainsdale, Southport. They stopped because of two dog incidents.…
Police on M5 seized cocaine worth £236000 from a Ford Fiesta. Neil Warren, 48, jailed for four years after arrest in Devon. M5 Police Stop Ford Fiesta Find Cocaine Worth £236,000 A drug courier got caught on the M5. Police found cocaine worth almost £250,000. The man, Neil Warren, said he was in debt. He…
A burst water main closes Elephant Lane in St Helens, causing traffic delays and discolored water for residents. Water Discoloration Reported as St Helens Road Closes Due to Burst Pipe Okay, so there’s a big problem on a Merseyside road. It happened this morning because a water pipe burst, and Elephant Lane in St Helens…
A man was stabbed in the chest and another slashed in the face during large fight in Toxteth. Police are investigating. Man Stabbed in Toxteth Fight, Another Slashed Police Investigate A woman heard a commotion and went outside. She saw a man hurt and yelled for someone to call for help. Police went to Granby…
Nine arrested after raids connected to £700,000 in stolen plant machinery across the UK. Police Raid Eight Homes, Arrest Nine in Stolen Equipment Probe Police did some early morning raids on Wednesday, March 5. Officers arrested nine people in connection to stolen equipment worth about £700,000. Ellesmere Port CID officers led the raids, with assistance…
Arrests relate to Southport violence last summer, bringing total arrests to 181 amid ongoing investigations. Five More Arrests Made Following Southport Riot Investigation The total arrests for Merseyside disorder are now at 181. Five more people got arrested recently. Three of them also face charges. This follows the Southport violence last summer. The violence happened…
Five from Merseyside face Isle of Man drug charges. Police warn of harsh penalties, extended detention for offenders. Isle of Man Warns Suspected Drug Mules After Merseyside Arrests Five men from Merseyside face drug charges. The charges stem from three different incidents. These occurred recently on the Isle of Man. Police arrested five individuals from…
Merseyrail’s contract, ending in 2028, may extend five years. Improved service and finances are cited as potential benefits. Merseyrail Contract Extension Possible for Another Five More Years Merseyrail’s contract began back in 2003. Serco and Abellio run it; their company is Merseyrail Electrics. The current deal ends in 2028. Leaders will soon pick a provider…
Council tax in Liverpool could rise by 5%. The decision will be made this week, aiming to generate £11 million. Liverpool Council Tax: Bills Could Rise by Exact Amount of 5 Percent Liverpool Council will decide its budget this week. Council tax bills might increase by 5%. This meeting addresses ongoing budget issues. The city…