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Independent investigation launched following wrongful conviction of Peter Sullivan
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating complaints linked to the Merseyside Police investigation that led to Peter Sullivan being wrongfully convicted of murder. The IOPC received a…
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Watchdog investigates Merseyside Police over wrongful murder conviction of Peter Sullivan
Peter Sullivan wrongfully served 38 years in prison for the murder of 21-year-old Diane Sindall
Vauxhall man jailed after fingerprint and selfie blunder
On Friday, 27 March, Vauxhall man Joseph Miles is beginning a 16-year and eight-month jail sentence for large-scale drug supply and importation offences. Miles, 39, originally of O’Reilly Court, pleaded…
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Recruitment event helps 21 Wirral residents start careers in the NHS
A successful partnership recruitment event at Arrowe Park Hospital has helped 21 Wirral residents secure job offers as Healthcare Assistants, allowing them to take their first steps into a career…
Illegal waste sites in Kirkby shut down
The Environment Agency has announced that it has shut down two illegal waste sites at Simonswood and William Brothers Industrial Estates in Kirkby, following sustained campaigning by Knowsley MP Anneliese…
Street art helps reshape New Brighton’s identity
For nearly eight years, New Brighton’s walls have been quietly doing the work in a sustained effort to build something visible, public, and lasting. One mural at a time, the…
‘Catch-22’ for Wavertree community at ‘death trap junction’
A busy part of Wavertee High Street known as “death trap junction” is to benefit from a massive revamp with millions of pounds of investment. But locals say the much-needed…
Plans for 35 homes on West Kirby’s Sheep Field move forward
Plans to build 35 homes on a field with a “parkland feel” are set to move forward. Wirral Council previously tried to block plans off Grange Road in West Kirby…
Ukrainians and locals unite for community clean-up in Sefton Park
As part of the large-scale European environmental campaign “Cleaning Up Our European Home,” Ukrainian volunteers and the local Liverpool community will hold a joint clean-up event in Sefton Park. The…
Merseyside Police launches major force restructure
Merseyside Police is introducing a significant force restructure designed to modernise policing, strengthen local accountability, and improve the service delivered to communities across the region. The new model, which goes…
Wirral schoolgirl, 10, born fighting for her life won't be 'stopped'
Willow McGuinness isn't phased by the challenges life has thrown at her
Two men arrested after drugs found in Everton
Officers have arrested two men following the discovery of suspected drug dealing in Everton. Officers from EVOLVE Everton were on patrol on Wednesday, 25 March, when they noticed a black…
Next generation of interns steps forward at Wirral’s mini–Premier Inn
Wirral Council’s commitment to improving opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is once again in action as a new group of interns begins their journey…
Concerns raised over Toxteth housing plans
Officials at one of the UK’s largest mosques have said that a planned residential development a stone’s throw away would be “catastrophic”. It was revealed earlier this year that derelict…
Man suffers leg injuries in Stockbridge Village shooting
Detectives are appealing for information following an injury shooting in Stockbridge Village on Thursday, 26 March. At around 7.20am, armed officers were called to Boode Croft to reports of gunshots.…
Paul O'Grady's private archive to be shown in major exhibition
The exhibition will showcase Lily Savage costumes, rare footage, Paul’s collections and much more
Vive la Birkenhead! Major Paul O’Grady exhibition set for late 2026
A major exhibition delving into the private archive of Paul O’Grady, revealing his life in front of and behind the cameras, will open in his hometown of Birkenhead at the…
Three Runcorn goals sink Lairds
The midweek fixture between Cammell Laird 1907 FC and Runcorn Town paused before kick-off to hold a one-minute applause in respect of Ashville FC legend John Dennett, who passed away…
Two knives found inside Wallasey shop subject to closure order
Two knives were found inside a Wirral shop when authorities came knocking to shut the place down. Wallasey Market is set to be shut for a total of six months…
Newsham Park Irish festival to go ahead as police hit out at ‘naive’ organiser
The return of a music festival celebrating Irish culture will go ahead to Liverpool this summer despite police claiming organisers had been “naive” in their approach. A two-day festival to…