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Sefton revealed as one of the areas in the UK with the deepest community roots

SEFTON has been named as one of the areas in the UK with the deepest community roots. Community life in Britain has weakened substantially over the past 30 years, according to research commissioned by the BBC. Analysis of census data reveals that 97% of neighbourhoods and communities in every part of the UK have become more socially fragmented over the past three decades. However Sefton has been revealed as having the deepest roots along with Bramhall area of Stockport in Greater Manchester, Charnwood West near Leicester, Upminster in east London and Washington in Sunderland. Professor Daniel Dorling, who headed the research team at the University of Sheffield, said: "These trends may be linked to higher likelihoods of fearfulness because we are less likely to see and therefore understand each others' lives." "The polarisation and segregation processes may also lead to stronger feelings of isolation." Read

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Crowds gather to see Crosby's Christmas get started

CHRISTMAS in Crosby was officially kicked off by Paralympian star Jamie Burdekin. Read

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Paralympian hero to switch on Crosby Christmas lights

FORMER X-Factor contestant Carlo will take to the stage at the Crosby Christmas Lights Switch-on. Read

Crosby Herald publisher to shed jobs

Crosby Herald publisher Trinity Mirror North West has announced a major restructure of its Merseyside newsgathering operation. Read

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Traders push for answers on Crosby's Central Buildings

AS HUNDREDS of families descend on Crosby Village for tomorrow’s Christmas Lights Switch-on, there is still no news on the future of the Central Buildings site. Read

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Flag tribute to Thornton grandfather known to many as ‘dad

A FLAG was flown at half mast in memory of an adventurous Thornton grandfather who lost his long battle with illness. Read

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Planning enforcement officers clampdown on Waterloo bars and restaurants opening beyond licensed hours

PLANNING enforcement officers have been clamping down on Waterloo’s South Road bars and restaurants staying opening later than their licences allow. Read

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Friends pay tribute to popular squash player who died suddenly on court at Northern Club, Crosby

TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular squash player who died suddenly on court at the Northern Club, Crosby. Read

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Crosby residents encouraged to celebrate their heritage on Lancashire Day

Today is Lancashire Day when proud Lancastrians celebrate the history and heritage of their much-loved red rose county. Read

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Crosby parents warned to keep an eye on what their children try to buy online this Christmas

TRADING Standards officers in Sefton are warning Crosby parents to keep a close eye on what their children may try to buy online this Christmas. Read

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Crosby’s landmark windmill set for a full-blown facelift

A PIECE of Crosby history is being brought up to date. Read

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Four years on charity makes fresh appeal in ‘foot washed up on Hightown beach’ case

A CHARITY made a new appeal for information after the discovery of a foot on Hightown beach four years ago. Read

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Crosby’s top neighbourhood cop Dave Pryce is on the move

SLASHING crime has been among the successes of Crosby’s Neighbourhood Police Inspector who leaves the post next week. Read

Waterloo Primary pupil’s school disco raises £150 for diabetes care

NINE-year-old Alisha Lee has used the power of pop to fight diabetes. Read

Waterloo physiotherapy centre staff raise cash for Marina Dalglish appeal with balloon race

MARINA Dalglish accepted a £900 cheque from a Waterloo physiotherapy centre on behalf of her breast cancer charity appeal. Read

Councillors in Sefton and Lancashire meet to discuss collaborative projects

SEFTON Council members have met with their colleagues in Lancashire councils to discuss collaborative work across boundaries. Read

Dream come true for Crosby youngster whose ambition is to become a paramedic

A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD who dreams of becoming a paramedic won a competition to see his heroes up close. Read

A Crosby school holds a reunion for pupils and teachers, past and present

FORMER pupils of St Mary’s College gathered for a reunion dinner. Read

‘Little Scandinavia’ hit by war bombs

A MAN who used to deliver milk to the former Scandinavian streets in Waterloo has talked about his memories. Read

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