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From seeking support to helping others at a Family Hub
Emma is on a quest to help people who are facing the same challenges she endured. By her own admission, Emma was “massively struggling” financially before a trip to one…
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Update on future of Williamson Square fountains
Talks are underway to secure the required funding to refurbish a popular water feature in Liverpool city centre. First installed more than two decades ago, the Williamson Square fountains have…
Face of Merseyside Police officer who offered £50 to sex workers
Carl Edwards repeatedly "abused his position" with victims of crimes for a "sexual purpose"
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New Brighton man charged after report of sexual assault in Liverpool
A man has been charged after a report of a sexual assault at a massage business in Liverpool. At around 5pm on Thursday, 30 July, Merseyside Police received a report…
Lairds let two-goal lead slip
Cammell Laird 1907 FC travelled to a new destination when opening their North West Counties League First Division North campaign away at Thornton Cleveleys. A bright start saw Lairds two…
Motorist who falsely claimed electric car malfunctioned on busy motorway jailed
A motorist who claimed he couldn’t stop his electric car after it malfunctioned on a busy motorway has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison after pleading…
Wirral Nurse to abseil down hospital where she and her premature baby fought for their lives
When Emily Millward takes on WUTH Charity’s Arrowe Park Abseil this September, it will be about much more than conquering a fear of heights. For the 30-year-old nurse from Rock…
One of last people to see Diane Sindall alive says memory 'lives with him all the time'
People gathered in Birkenhead today to remember Diane Sindall on the 40th anniversary of her murder
Masonic temple that's home to a watery poltergeist
Volunteers who brushed off ghost talk soon changed their minds after spending time in the building
West Cheshire Football League round-up, 1 August 2026
Quick out of their blocks and wasting no time in their bid to compete for the Go2Day West Cheshire Leagues’s Division One title, FC Kirkby opened their league campaign via a 5-0 rout of Heswall, confirmed by…
Update given on long awaited New York inspired Merseyside park
The park seeks to replicate a popular Manhattan attraction
Sunday Snippets, 2 August 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…
A woman in yellow, a fire on a hill and other clues which could solve Diane's murder
Diane Sindall was murdered in 1986. In a special report, the ECHO breaks down the information which could hold the key to solving the case
Birkenhead man turned ‘sinister’ after pub fight, then he murdered his wife and kids
Lock Ah Tam delivered a chilling message to police after the murder
Tranmere Rovers knocked out of League Cup on penalties by Rochdale
Tranmere Rovers were beaten 2-1 on penalties by Rochdale AFC after a dramatic League Cup preliminary round tie ended 2-2 after 90 minutes at Prenton Park. Assists: Assists: Assists: Assists:…
Man dies in single vehicle collision in Woolton
Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision in Woolton on Saturday, 1 August. Emergency services were called shortly after 9.15am following reports that a red Skoda…
Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 1 August 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’ Continued appeal to find…
Temporary closures planned on Queens Drive for road improvement works
Drivers are being advised of temporary road closures on sections of Queens Drive to allow essential highway improvement works to take place. The closures are needed to allow for preventative…
Suspended Wirral police officer convicted of misconduct in public office
Merseyside Police has confirmed that a suspended officer has been convicted of three offences of misconduct in a public office and two Data Protection Act offences. Police Constable Carl Edwards…
Major change to Anfield could still go through despite road concern
Amid Liverpool FC’s controversial bid to permanently close a road bordering its iconic stadium, another huge change to life in L4 could still yet be introduced. From August until June,…