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Digital marketing agency doubles office space in Birkenhead
A digital marketing agency that grew from a one-person freelance operation is expanding its presence in Birkenhead after recording strong growth over the past year. RedCore Digital, which was founded…
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Former Merseyside Police officer accessed computer systems for information on criminal associates
A former Merseyside Police officer has been sentenced for unlawfully accessing police computer systems and searching for information on his criminal associates. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said that Daniel…
Man sought following city centre burglary
Detectives in Liverpool have issued two CCTV images of a man who may have information following a burglary at an apartment in the city centre last month. On Tuesday, 28…
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Work to remove Birkenhead 'Wotsit Street' to start this month
The controversial scheme in Birkenhead town centre has been branded a 'waste of money'
Wotsit Street removal starts this month
Work to remove Birkenhead’s infamous ‘Wotsit Street’ is to begin this month, the leader of Wirral Council has confirmed. Traffic-calming measures introduced on Grange Road West last year have proven…
The Martin Gallier Project partners with Alfie’s Squad to deliver suicide bereavement support
The Martin Gallier Project, in partnership with Alfie’s Squad, is to deliver an all-age suicide bereavement support service across Cheshire and Merseyside, ensuring that individuals, children, young people, and families…
She brazenly went on a shoplifting spree, now she's spending months in jail
Terri-Ann Williams has been jailed as part of a new Merseyside Police operation targeting shoplifters
Birkenhead agency achieves Innovation and Tech Business of the Year award
Lead Pronto Ltd, a Birkenhead-based marketing and lead generation agency, has been awarded “Innovation and Tech Business of the Year 2026” at the prestigious Downtown in Business Awards. By integrating…
YMCA Wirral signs joint letter to Prime Minister
YMCA Wirral has signed a joint letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to deliver on a pledge to introduce a “housing first philosophy” nationwide to tackle record levels…
Liverpool Council must be ‘held to account’ over parking says leading restaurateur
One of Liverpool’s best-known restaurateurs has said the city council must be “held to account” over nighttime parking charges. More than a dozen businesses have signed up to launch an…
Citizens Advice Wirral seeks new trustees to help shape the future of local advice services
Citizens Advice Wirral is inviting people from across the borough to consider becoming a trustee and help shape the future of one of Wirral’s leading advice charities. The organisation is…
Behind-the-scenes Hollywood story heads to Liverpool
A remarkable true story from behind the scenes of some of Hollywood’s biggest films of the 90s is coming to Liverpool this autumn, as acclaimed one-woman show She’s Electric: My…
Can Tranmere Rovers bounce back after summer overhaul?
Tranmere Rovers will kick off their 2026/27 League Two season in just over a week’s time, and under new First Team Manager, Darrell Clarke, there is plenty to be excited…
Row over Heswall foreshore gates rumbles on
Anger over an “eyesore“ yellow gate in Wirral continues to simmer after Wirral Council refused to back down after a public backlash. Over 1,000 people have now signed a petition…
Trilogy of electronic music shows coming to Liverpool
Liverpool’s Capstone Theatre is set to become a hub for adventurous sound this autumn with a trilogy of live electronic music performances featuring three of the UK’s most acclaimed and…
Youth arrested after two boys robbed of bikes in city centre
Detectives have made a second arrest after two children were robbed of their bikes in Liverpool city centre. At around 3.30pm on 23 July, it was reported that two males…
Come Together for Liverpool’s River of Light 2026
River of Light – the iconic light art festival – will return to the streets of Liverpool this autumn under the theme of ‘Together’. Between 23 October and 1 November,…
Man sought following indecent exposure in Birkenhead
Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man who may have information to assist an indecent exposure investigation in Birkenhead. At around 4.55pm on Saturday, 11 July, a report…
Lairds stun title favourites in seven-goal thriller
In their second match of the season, Lairds claimed an extraordinary victory at one of the title favourites, Flixton, to get off the mark in the NWCFL First Division North.…
Liverpool Council responds to claims city has ‘largest rise in HMOs’ across Britain
Liverpool Council has responded amid reports that the city has recorded the biggest increase in houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) across Britain in the last 10 years. As the city…