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Walton Road McDonald’s to go 24 hours
McDonald’s is to launch its latest 24-hour offering a stone’s throw from Goodison Park after a successful venture in a “fairly tough area” elsewhere in the city. Blundells of Liverpool,…
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Heswall Golf Club granted licence changes
New rules have been set for a popular Merseyside golf club. Wirral Council has agreed to alter the licence of Heswall Golf Club, with a number of key changes having…
Wirral Youth Market heading to Bromborough this August
Wirral Youth Market is heading to Bromborough this summer, bringing a vibrant mix of young entrepreneurs, creative talent, and live entertainment to the town centre on Saturday 22 August 2026.…
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Second wave of artists announced for Penny Lane Weekender
Penny Lane Weekender has announced The Empty Page and Pleasure Island as part of the second wave of acts for Penny Lane Weekender 2026. Returning for its fourth year, the…
Wirral vows to protect green belt
Wirral Council has recommitted to protecting its vast green belt, in the face of heightened housing targets and as developers continue to draw up plans for new homes. In the…
Acts for Savera UK ‘Culture is Beautiful’ Festival 2026 announced
Savera UK, a leading charity established in Merseyside to help people affected by ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices, has revealed the acts set to perform at a vibrant free…
Wallasey cafe gives schoolchildren chance to work and thrive in summer holidays
“It’s important to give schoolchildren job opportunities. It helps build their confidence and gives them a proper taste of the workplace.” That is the view of James Ellina, owner of…
Tranmere man charged with attempted murder
Officers in Ellesmere Port have charged a man with attempted murder. Shaun Murphy, 47, was arrested on Saturday 25 July in the Millfield area of Neston. Murphy, of Rockybank Road…
LFC ‘completely destroyed any relationship’ with residents over road closure
Liverpool FC has “completely destroyed any relationship they had with residents”, it has been claimed – despite plans for a controversial road closure being recommended for rejection. For the past…
Application submitted to Wirral Council for commercial dog breeding kennels
Plans for a new commercial dog breeding kennel have been submitted to Wirral Council. The applicant behind the plans supplies dogs for professional and law enforcement uses. The council has…
Cheshire and Merseyside cancer care rated among England’s best
Patients in Cheshire and Merseyside have rated their cancer care among the best in England, according to the latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey. The recently published NHS survey invited…
Wirral Council begins annual voter canvass
An important email is set to land in the inboxes of over 100,000 people in one part of Merseyside. Wirral Council is sending out its annual canvass of voters ahead…
Former maths teacher sent 86 emails to Liverpool teenager in two months
A former maths teacher who returned to his old school in Dingle exchanged dozens of emails with a teenage pupil after hours. Jamil Wali faces a series of allegations relating…
Biffa secures Wirral bin collection deal
A new multi-year contract that could be worth up to nearly £350m has secured the future of vital services across Wirral. Wirral Council has awarded a new contract for bin…
Liverpool hospitals introduce Zero Alcohol Policy
University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is introducing a Zero Alcohol Policy across hospital sites as part of Hospital Watch, a pioneering partnership initiative developed by Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team,…
Chance hearing test changes Birkenhead woman’s life
A 20-year-old woman from Birkenhead, who had become so used to lip-reading that she barely noticed it, was left shocked when a hearing test at her local audiologist revealed she…
Anime event set to hit Liverpool
Anime fans, gamers, cosplayers, and pop culture enthusiasts are in for an unforgettable experience as Anime Bazaar makes its exciting debut on Sunday, 9 August, at The Liner Hotel. Running from 10am until 4pm, this…
Birkenhead Queensway Mersey Tunnel to be closed for four nights
All lanes will be shut between 9pm and 6.30am across four nights in mid August
Pedestrian seriously injured in Prenton collision
Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Prenton on Saturday, 25 July. At around 9.10pm, Merseyside Police received a report…
Arrowe Park Hospital staff surprise WWII veteran with 107th birthday celebration
A patient at Arrowe Park Hospital received a surprise birthday celebration after staff on Ward 27 came together to mark his remarkable 107th birthday. Charles Martin, from Wirral, celebrated the…