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Family say Litherland grandmother will be ‘deeply missed’
The family of 55-year-old Tracy McCormack from Litherland, who was found dead on Sunday, 5 July, have issued a tribute. At around 10am, Merseyside Police received a report from North…
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Birkenhead MP visits Argyle Community Centre and Wirral Repair Café
Birkenhead MP Alison McGovern spent the weekend visiting two community organisations in the town, meeting volunteers and staff while learning more about the work they do to support local residents.…
Have your say on the future of Liverpool’s Central Station area
Liverpool City Council is inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to have their say on the future of the Central Station area, and contribute to a an ambitious programme of regeneration…
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Wirral youngsters unite for mental health and charity walk
Care leavers in Wirral have created a walking group to improve their mental health – while rallying together to raise hundreds of pounds for charity in support of one of…
Liverpool Council children’s services upgraded to good
Liverpool’s children’s services have completed a significant turnaround after a damning report in 2023. The city council has been under investigation by Ofsted following a damning inspection three years ago.…
Pioneering new youth education hub opens in Birkenhead
A pioneering new education and creative hub for young people has officially opened its doors in Birkenhead, with organisers launching a major Crowdfunder campaign to help transform the space into…
Man sought following burglary and assault in Everton
Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man who could assist with their enquiries following a burglary and assault in Everton. Merseyside Police received a report on 29 May…
Dominick House demolition plans hit setback
The long-running saga surrounding the future of Liscard’s Dominick House has taken another turn as plans to demolish the derelict office block have taken a setback. The future of the…
Epstein Theatre assures audiences it’s ‘business as usual’ following Theatres Trust ‘at risk’ status
The management team behind Liverpool’s historic Epstein Theatre has reassured theatregoers that it remains “business as usual” at the Hanover Street landmark, despite its inclusion on the Theatres Trust’s 2026…
Work finally to begin on new Birkenhead Market
The nearly 200-year old market will soon have a new home
Three teens arrested following stabbing in Heswall
Police are appealing for information following reports of a stabbing resulting in three arrests in Heswall on Saturday, 4 July. At around 6.35pm, officers were called to Heswall Bus Station…
Campaign to restore Hartley’s Village to former glory
The regeneration of a model village in the shadow of a famous former Liverpool factory has the potential to inspire other areas across the country, according to campaigners. More than…
Work set to start on new Birkenhead Market
Work on the new Birkenhead Market is finally set to begin in the coming days. Construction and fit-out work is due to start at the former TJ Hughes. The former…
£1m Moorfields scheme nears completion
A £1m overhaul to upgrade one of Liverpool’s busiest transport hubs is in its final stages. Moorfields Station was opened in 1977 as a replacement for Liverpool Exchange Railway Station.…
Four Merseyside men arrested in crackdown on 'dodgy' sticks
A joint investigation led to six warrants and four arrests over a two-day period
Can Merseyside 'ghost town' stop being the 'butt of the joke'?
"It’s a real ghost town," one person told the ECHO, while others "can see the green shoots of change"
Sunday Snippets, 5 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…
'People look down on Scouse style but I'll keep going until it's accepted'
A 28-year-old fashion designer is disrupting the industry with bold designs that have taken her from Birkenhead to London Fashion Week - and back again
'I'd been to Central Park but not here!' How Merseyside park could get the fame is deserves
£2m is set to be spent on the historic Wirral park
Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 4 July 2026
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous 7 days. For regular crime and police-related updates Visit Merseyside Crimewatch and tap ‘Join’ Wirral woman jailed for…