The Met office has issued a Weather Warning covering our area, for Storm Dave which will bring very strong winds between 5pm on Saturday and 7am on Easter Sunday. As a result tonight's Cristal Palace event in Southport has been cancelled for safety reasons.
Sefton is home to a wealth of events and attractions including the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree, Antony Gormley’s Another Place artwork on Crosby beach, and Royal Birkdale Golf Club – a regular Open Championship venue.
The borough has 22 miles of coastline - home to golden beaches, rolling sand dunes, rare wildlife and a range of flowers and plants.
One of Britain’s last remaining native red squirrel populations can be found in the coastal woodland at Formby. The delightful creatures are always a hit with visitors.
In the north of the borough lies the seaside town of Southport – famous for its beaches, world-class golf, superb choice of restaurants, family attractions and a vibrant events programme.