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What people think about Wirral town five years on from grand plans
Some Birkonians scoff at plans to turn Birkenhead into a thriving ‘Left Bank’ of the Mersey, others see it as “Brooklyn to Liverpool’s Manhattan”
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Man sought following attempted robbery in Liverpool city centre
Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man who could assist with their enquiries following an attempted robbery in Liverpool city centre. It was reported that on the morning…
Wirral theatre group takes Shakespeare on road
Off the Ground Theatre (OTG) returns to venues across the North West, Wales and Ireland this summer with one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, Twelfth Night, as it enters its fourth…
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Man jailed following domestic and firearms incidents in Kirkdale
A man has been sentenced to four years following an incident in Kirkdale in January in which an imitation firearm was fired at officers. Ryan Murray, 25, of Sterling Way…
MP welcomes investment in Wirral West schools
Pupils at West Kirby Grammar School and Brookdale Primary School in Greasby will benefit from more funding to improve their school buildings, as part of the government’s long-term plan to…
Green light for new Lidl on former Croxteth fire station site
New homes could be built next to a brand new Lidl supermarket in north Liverpool on the site of a former fire station. The German retail chain has secured vital…
Wirral firm becomes Tranmere Rovers’ new Front of Shirt Partner
Tranmere Rovers has announced Birkenhead-based Sure Solutions as the club’s new Front of Shirt Partner. The Birkenhead-headquartered business will have its logo displayed on the front of the men’s first…
£2m makeover for Birkenhead Park
Wirral’s most famous park is set to receive a £2m makeover in the next two years. Wirral Council has allocated the funding to Birkenhead Park in an effort to boost…
Claire House hospice’s West Derby expansion plans signed off
A much-loved children’s hospice has secured vital sign-off to expand into a round-the-clock service to support hundreds of seriously ill babies, children and young adults. Claire House Hospice was given…
Wirral’s packed programme to celebrate Love Parks Week 2026
Wildlife spotting and a teddy bear’s treasure hunt are among a host of events as Wirral gets prepared to celebrate parks and green spaces as part of Love Parks Week…
Penny Lane Weekender returns for 2026
This August, Penny Lane continues to sustain its global legacy with a three-day music festival, spotlighting local and independent artists and bands. Returning for its fourth year, exactly 60 years…
Expansion of former RHS Flower Show garden at Clatterbridge Hospital
A former RHS Flower Show garden donated to Wirral University Teaching Hospital has been expanded to help provide an enhanced space of tranquillity for staff, patients and visitors. The Constructing…
Boy, 15, arrested after teen stabbed and slashed in Birkenhead Park
The teenager is still in hospital
Free music festival coming to Aintree
A free music festival packed with live performances, family entertainment and local traders is set to take place in Aintree this Saturday, with organisers hoping to raise vital funds for…
Teenage boy arrested following Birkenhead Park assault
A teenage boy has been arrested following a serious assault in Birkenhead Park last weekend. At around 1.45am on Sunday, 28 June, Merseyside Police received a report that a 19-year-old man…
Former Heswall day centre site set for redevelopment
The site of a disused former day centre is set to be redeveloped to create new retirement apartments. Wirral Council has now agreed to sell the site in Heswall town…
Date confirmed for Liverpool Half Marathon 2027
The date for next year’s headline BTR Liverpool Half Marathon has been revealed. The 34th staging of the iconic race will take place on Sunday, 14 March 2027 – and…
Crackdown on Blue Badge fraud in Wirral
Over 450 Blue Badges that were being misused have been revoked in Wirral. An investigation has found badges issued to deceased residents were still being used. Blue Badges give disabled…
Next phase of £18m waterfront transformation gets greenlight
The scheme is set to attract significant investment in the area
Man seriously injured in Birkenhead collision
Officers are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision in Birkenhead on Sunday, 28 June. At around 5.20pm, officers received a report of a collision on Park Road…