Oil Spill in Bootle Forces Road Closures on Balliol Road
An oil spillage on Balliol Road in Bootle has led to lane closures on Derby Road and eastbound closure of Millers Bridge. Sefton Council advises alternative routes.
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Bootle Family Business Turns Over Millions After 90 Years
Bootle's Richmond Paper Supply Company, a family-run business turning over millions, celebrates 90 years of operations, supplying 1,000 hospitality businesses across the North West.
Ford Fiesta Crashes Into Bootle Opticians After Hit by Vauxhall
A Ford Fiesta smashed into Netherton Eye Centre in Bootle after being hit by a Vauxhall Corsa. No injuries were reported. Police are investigating.
Sefton Council Moves to Protect Bootle Shops
Sefton Council approves plan to require planning permission for converting shops to flats in Bootle, citing poor housing quality and loss of local services.
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Nan killed on way home from shopping 'always put others first'
Linda Donnelly, 72, was struck by a speeding car driven by Neil Jones on Brewster Street in Bootle. The driver later brandished a hammer at a family. He was jailed for 51 months.
Bootle man banned from all B&M and Boots in Merseyside
Paul McKenzie Stewart, 52, is banned from every B&M and Boots in Merseyside and two streets in Sefton after being found guilty of shop theft.
Bootle man jailed for horrific violence against teen
Josh Shanahan, 22, has been jailed for three years and nine months after a four-month campaign of violence and abuse against a 17-year-old girl in Bootle.
Three arrested in early morning 'cuckoo' raid in Bootle
Three arrested in Bootle after police found drugs during a welfare check. Hours later, hundreds of officers executed 28 warrants across south Sefton in Operation Vanguard.
Urgent Appeal for Missing Girl, 10, in Bootle
Rosie May Osborne, 10, was last seen at 8am on July 19 in Bootle. Police urge anyone with information to call 999 immediately.
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Urgent 999 Appeal for Missing Girl, 10, in Merseyside
Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find 10-year-old Rosie May Osborne, missing from Bootle, Merseyside, last seen on Sunday morning.
Police Urgently Search for Missing Bootle Girl
Police urgently seek 10-year-old Rosie May Osborne, last seen in Bootle on July 19 riding a pink bike. She is 5ft tall with blonde wavy hair and glasses.
Man attacked with wine bottle in Bootle
A 46-year-old man was hit on the head with a wine bottle on Millers Bridge in Bootle on July 9, 2026, requiring hospital treatment. Merseyside Police are investigating.
Bootle Bingo Hall Closed After Burglary, Cash Stolen
Merseyside Police closed Castle Bingo in Bootle after a burglary where cash was taken. The club reopened later that evening. An investigation is ongoing.
Bootle Nursery Closes After Ofsted Finds Children at Risk
K8Z Cheeky Monkeyz in Bootle has closed after Ofsted found children were put at risk of harm, with failures in safeguarding, curriculum, and staff checks.
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Shopkeeper attacked by teens stealing vapes in Bootle
Muhammad Shahzad, 25, was attacked by a group of teenagers who stormed his Bootle shop to steal vapes on July 2. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested.
Mum saved family from blaze after 'phone' woke her up
A mother and her family escaped a house fire in Bootle after she mistook the fire alarm for her phone. Laura Brown, 42, saved her cousin and daughter, but lost her dog in the blaze.
Bootle fly-tipping crisis: Business owners demand action
Businesses on Orrell Mount Industrial Estate in Bootle are fed up with constant fly-tipping, including furniture and waste, which deters clients and poses a fire hazard. Sefton Council says it is investigating and clearing the site.
Delivery Driver Acted in Self-Defence Against 20 Youths
Merseyside Police confirm a delivery driver defended himself after being attacked by 20 youths in Bootle, urging public not to spread misinformation online.
GP with 'Sexually Motivated' Exams Worked in Bootle, Became Coach
A GP who worked in Bootle after carrying out 'sexually motivated' examinations on two patients in Scotland has been struck off. He later started a life coaching business.
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Worker Sacked for Tackling Shoplifter in Merseyside
Eileen Fox, 56, was dismissed from One Stop after intervening in a suspected theft. She claims the thief was well-known and no one was injured.
Worker Sacked for Stopping Bacon Shoplifter
Eileen Fox, 56, was fired from One Stop in Bootle after pulling a shoplifter's coat sleeve to stop him stealing bacon. She calls the decision harsh.
BGT Star Allan Finnegan Dies at 59 After Cancer Battle
Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist and Baptist minister Allan Finnegan has died aged 59 after a five-year battle with cancer, his family announced on Father's Day.
Home Bargains' Third Name: 'Habs' Recalled by Bootle Shoppers
Home Bargains, originally Home and Bargain, briefly used the name 'Habs' in Bootle Strand before the 1995 rebrand. The retailer celebrates 50 years with retro branding.
Sefton Pride 2026: Colourful Celebrations in Bootle
Sefton Pride returned to Bootle with a colourful march and family-friendly celebrations at Lock & Quay, featuring live music, food, and dancing by the canal.
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Bootle Strand Evacuated After HGV Hits Gas Pipe
Emergency services responded after a HGV struck a gas pipe under Bootle Strand shopping centre, causing evacuation and bus station closure. Cadent Gas repaired the leak.
Bootle Dad Dies After Losing 3 Stone Suddenly
John Fairbrother, 65, known as 'the voice of Bootle', died from terminal lung cancer after losing 20kg. His family raised £3,000 for his funeral.
Man Died After Arrest from MDMA Overdose, Inquest Rules
Anthony Edwards, 37, died from MDMA toxicity after being arrested for erratic behaviour. An inquest ruled his death was drug-related, with high levels of ecstasy in his system.
Man Died After Arrest with High MDMA Levels, Inquest Told
Anthony Edwards, 37, collapsed and suffered cardiac arrest minutes after being handcuffed by police in Bootle. An inquest revealed fatal MDMA levels in his system.
Bootle Arrest Death: Fatal MDMA Levels Found
Anthony Edwards, 37, died hours after arrest in Bootle. Inquest reveals high MDMA levels caused cardiac arrest, with no evidence restraint contributed to death.
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Hundreds Honor Dad Ste Jones Killed in Christmas Eve Crash
Over 850 people attended a memorial for Ste Jones, 33, who died after a Christmas Eve car crash. A fundraiser raised £34,000 for his family, with tributes from TalkSPORT's Jason Cundy and former football stars.
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