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Stop search order introduced in Rock Ferry
A Section 60 Order has been introduced in Rock Ferry following recent reports of criminality in the area. The order runs until 4pm on Wednesday, 15 July, where it will be further reviewed. Extra…
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City centre bar loses licence after rape allegations
A 15-year-old girl who was able to wander into a Liverpool city centre bar unchallenged and was allegedly raped in the toilets by another teenager. Earlier this year, while alone…
Plans submitted for 22-person HMO in Tranmere
Plans to house up to 22 people in a six-bedroom property have been submitted to Wirral Council. The proposals suggest that only one kitchen and a shared garden would be…
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Royal Albert Dock confirms the return of the free Sonic Yootha day party during Liverpool’s Pride 2026
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool will once again join forces with LGBTQIA+ champions Sonic Yootha during Liverpool’s Pride celebrations on 25 July for a free day party in Anchor Courtyard. From…
Another victory for New Brighton’s intergalactic RNLI team
New Brighton RNLI won the Chester Raft Race for the second time in as many years, on Sunday, 12 July. On a blistering hot July day, the volunteer crew from…
Taxi driver assaulted in Wavertree
Police have issued images of two men that they would like to speak to after a taxi driver was assaulted in Liverpool. Merseyside Police received a report at just before…
Eight Liverpool parks fly the Green Flag
Eight of Liverpool’s parks and green spaces have been recognised among the best in the country after securing prestigious Green Flag awards. More than three times as many sites as…
Clatterbridge patient’s invention helps other breast cancer patients
A breast cancer survivor has used her experience of chemotherapy to create a new product to improve comfort for patients undergoing treatment to keep their hair. Amy Burke has launched…
Work starts on major extra care homes scheme in Moreton
Pupils joined residents, Board members, and partners to mark breaking ground at Driftwood Gardens, Alpha Living’s largest affordable extra care development in Wirral. Specialist housing provider Alpha Living’s £18.5m development…
Merseyrail to ban electric bicycles
Electric bicycles are to be banned on the Merseyrail network amid concerns of potential battery fires. Following a detailed safety review, the regional rail operator has confirmed it will enforce…
MISSING: 32-year-old Birkenhead man
Police are appealing for help to find missing Birkenhead man, Jonathon Candeland. Jonathon was last seen in Birkenhead at around 10.30pm on Monday, 13 July. He is described as a…
Rock Ferry mum runs red light in Birkenhead before police car set on fire
CCTV footage shows the moment the police car burst into flames
Biggest ever exhibition of major British artist's work coming to Birkenhead
The huge exhibition will begin next month
Time Out backs Merseyside town to win £3m award
Birkenhead is the only town flying the flag for the North West of England
Woman launched 'horrible' attack on teenager after leaving Birkenhead night club
Ellie Mason unleashed a "horrible" attack on the teenager after spotting her in the early hours
Birkenhead Market move sparks trader optimism
As work begins on the site of the new Birkenhead Market, the traders have mixed views ahead of relocation. Whilst some “can’t wait” to move, others have been left “absolutely…
Sunday Snippets, 12 July 2026
Welcome to Sunday Snippets, a weekly feature from Birkenhead News. It is a round-up of the important local news stories you may have missed over the last seven days. Click…
MISSING: 17-year-old boy last seen in Egremont
Police are appealing for help to find missing Wirral boy, Jack Dale. Jack was last seen at 11am on Friday, 10 July, in the Egremont area. He is described as…
How Liverpool’s children’s services turned fortunes around
Social care chiefs have said they will not give up until services for Liverpool’s children are outstanding after a dramatic turnaround in fortunes. In March 2023, the city council’s care…
Mixed feelings among traders as historic market set for new home
Birkenhead Market is set to be moved to a new site