Moles disturb graves, upsetting families in Sefton

A man became emotional while visiting his wife's grave at Thornton Garden of Rest, where moles have created numerous molehills. This disturbance has upset families, including Jimmy Hughes, who found his wife's grave covered in soil. Sefton Council acknowledged the moles' presence, linking it to nearby housing development. They noted that moles are protected and that controlling their activity can be challenging. David Wilson Homes stated they had not seen moles during their development and had not received complaints from residents. They have surveyed the area and found no signs of mole activity near the cemetery.