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Crosby teachers have been attacked 12 times by unruly pupils over the past two years, new figures reveal

CROSBY teachers have been attacked 12 times by unruly pupils over the past two years, new figures have revealed. Read

Marina Dalglish to get MBE for her charity work

THE wife of Liverpool FC legend Kenny Dalglish has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. Read

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Waterloo takeaway owner fined for opening too late

A SEFTON Council crackdown on Waterloo bars and restaurants staying open later than legally allowed has seen a third business prosecuted within a month. Read

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Police get tough on OTT festive revellers in Crosby and Waterloo

A CRACKDOWN on alcohol-fuelled crime last weekend saw dozens of revellers arrested in Crosby and Waterloo. Read

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Crosby Village traders slam proposals to end free parking

SHOPPERS visiting Crosby will soon be able to enjoy “a more relaxed shopping atmosphere”, with Sefton Council preparing to scrap its unpopular pay and display machines in favour of a new ‘pay on exit’ scheme. Read

Fraud probe continues for former council officer from Litherland

A FORMER council officer from Litherland arrested on suspicion of fraud has appeared at a Merseyside police station. Read

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Crosby mum praises neighbours after they rescued her and her four-year-old daughter from a house fire

HEROIC neighbours have been praised by firefighters after rescuing a young mum and her four-year-old daughter as fire ravaged their Seaforth home. Read

Seaforth Castle pub set to re-open after £50k renovation

A SEAFORTH pub is to reopen next week after being boarded up for more than two years. Read

Sefton Council has handed over its technical and finance and information services to the private sector in a £230m deal

SEFTON Council has handed over its technical and finance and information services to the private sector in deal worth £230million. Read

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Police probe threat to torch Seaforth pub about to reopen

POLICE are investigating threats to torch a disused Seaforth pub – just days before it could be trading again. Read

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Crosby Blue Badge cheats have 'no place to hide'

BLUE badge cheats in Crosby will have “no place to hide” following a multimillion pound crackdown on permit fraud. Read

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Crosby butcher's signs for the times

A Crosby butcher is determined to remain upbeat about the economy. Paul Lennon of Williamson’s Family Butchers is displaying quirky boards that have quickly become the talk of the town. Read

Preparatory work on £300k improvements to Crosby Coastal Park and the £150k Chaffers Playing Field pavilion will not begin this financial year as Sefton Council tries to tackle a budget overspend

TWO key Crosby regeneration projects will not take place in the near future after Sefton Council enforced its ban on all non-urgent spending. Read

New childcare scheme for Sefton families who have children with disabilities

SEFTON Council is to launch a scheme to help families with disabled children find appropriate childcare. Read

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Crosby rail commuters face 30% fare rise for short journeys

MERSEYRAIL commuters in Crosby are facing fare increases of up to 30% for short journeys as of Sunday. Read

Merseyside Police have axed specialist officers in Crosby after funding was withdrawn by Sefton Council

MERSEYSIDE Police have axed specialist officers in Crosby after funding was withdrawn by Sefton Council. Read

Home truths over cost of installing HomeWatch signs in Crosby

SEFTON Council has been accused of acting carelessly with Crosby taxpayers’ money after it was revealed contractors have been paid nearly £100 a go to erect tiny HomeWatch signs. Read

Hugh Baird lecturers to vote on industrial action in pay dispute

THOUSANDS of Hugh Baird students could face disruption. Read

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Display permit plan for Crosby businesses shelved

A CONTROVERSIAL new permit that would see Crosby businesses charged hundreds of pounds to display goods outside their shops has been shelved – for the time being. Read

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John is a reporter for the Southport Visiter, covering all aspects of Southport News while also being responsible for the Visiter's Open Mic Blog and covering the fortunes of Southport FC. 01704 398 273

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