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Sunday Snippets, 28 December 2025
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…
Woman snatches Christmas present from shopper in Asda
The incident occurred just two days before Christmas Day
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Tranmere edge tight Boxing Day contest over Fleetwood
Charlie Whitaker’s fine form continued on Boxing Day as his seventh league goal of the season sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win for Tranmere Rovers against Fleetwood Town at Prenton Park,…
Man was scared of spending Christmas alone after being made homeless
We visited one homeless shelter on Merseyside to find out how residents and staff will be spending Christmas
New organisation looks to keep New Brighton moving forward
A new organisation has “big dreams” for their seaside town as they hope to bring the Mersey Ferry back. The New Brighton Partnership is hoping to turn its seaside town…
Children’s Play Team brings Christmas magic and vital support to young patients in hospital
The Children’s Play Team at Arrowe Park Hospital will be on duty throughout Christmas, helping children in hospital enjoy the festive season while also playing a crucial role in supporting…
Upton shop handed zero hygiene rating
A Merseyside shop was given a zero food hygiene rating after inspectors found the area close to an old toilet was being used as a staff kitchen. Wirral Council said…
Christmas present recovered following theft in Wirral supermarket
Merseyside Police detained a woman and recovered a Christmas present after it was stolen from a shopper at a Wirral supermarket. The victim had been shopping at Asda on Grange…
Merseyside Police officer contacted sex workers over 80 times
A former Merseyside Police officer has been barred from policing after contacting sex workers while on and off duty over a two year period. The officer’s actions were identified by…
What 2026 could hold following tumultuous year at Wirral Council
2025 did not get off to a great start for Wirral Council. Councillors and staff had barely returned from Christmas before a major bombshell dropped. The auditing of the local…
'We found an alleyway worth going down in Birkenhead'
A "charismatic and unexpected" takeaway in the Wirral has everyone talking
Daughter’s rare condition that changed Wirral family’s life overnight
A Merseyside mum is hoping to raise more awareness after her daughter’s rare condition changed their lives overnight. If Willow Hodder eats just a small amount of protein – less…
Smelly chicken found at Bromborough takeaway
A Wirral takeaway was slapped with the worst possible rating after smelly and “unpleasant” chicken was found. Jade Garden, based at 90 The Rake in Bromborough, was told it needed…
Birkenhead Sunday Association Football League round-up, 21 December 2025
Sunday’s programme was restricted to just six fixtures for a variety of reasons, but there was no doubt about the standout result. FC Fender ran riot against Queens Park with an emphatic 8–2 victory…
His wife was in tears after he stole £2million as his gambling 'got out of hand'
Allan Wood also treated himself to Champions League final tickets at the expense of Cammell Laird while working as the shipbuilder's finance director
Former financial director jailed after defrauding Birkenhead business out of nearly £1.9m
A financial director who defrauded a Birkenhead-based business out of nearly £1.9million has been jailed. Allan Wood, 59, of Saltersgate, in Ellesmere Port, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday,…
Police warn of spate of burglaries targeting bikes
Police are urging homeowners in Wirral to be vigilant following a recent spate of burglaries targeting e-bikes and motorbikes. Over the past month, Merseyside Police has received reports of garages…
Two arrests following robberies in Liverpool city centre
Two men have been arrested in connection with robberies reported in Liverpool city centre this month. Six robberies were reported between 4 and 14 December in various areas of the…
Wirral comedian can have the last laugh in comedy competition with your votes
A comedian flying the flag for Wirral after being named a finalist in a comedy competition can have the last laugh and bring back a trophy – with your votes! Quick-fire…