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MISSING: 16-year-old from Moreton
Police are appealing for help in finding a 16-year-old who is missing from his home in Moreton. Alfie Roberts was last seen just after 4pm on Tuesday, 1 July, and…
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Bin workers stage demo outside LGA conference in Liverpool
Dozens of striking bin workers have staged a demonstration as Liverpool welcomes more than 1,600 local government officials for their annual conference. Members of Unite the Union gathered outside the…
Prison officer from Crosby who smuggled contraband in bra jailed
A former prison officer has been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court following an investigation by the NWROCU’s Prison Intelligence Unit into corrupt activity at HMP Altcourse. Barbara Peters, 57, of…
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City centre Hooters signs finally taken down
After years of legal wrangling and a change of operator, the illicit signs outside the controversial Hooters branch in Liverpool city centre have come down. Workers were seen outside the…
Give your views on plans to preserve one of Wirral’s most historic sites
Do you know where the Balaclava Field is in Wirral? Or Cannon Hill Meadows? Maybe the Night Pasture or the Boothby Ground? These are just a few of the key…
Merseyrail backs local businesses with new station showcase scheme
Merseyrail has announced a new showcase to support local businesses across the communities it serves. It’s giving them an opportunity to spotlight their products and services at Merseyrail stations during…
Liscard man arrested following reports of shoplifting at M&S
A man has been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting following an incident in Birkenhead. At around 5.20pm on Monday, 30 June, it was reported that a man had stolen several…
Decision looms for former city carpet warehouse
A decision looms on the future of a former carpet warehouse after a number of false starts. For almost two decades, the previous home of Bogans Carpets on New Bird…
Fewer casualties on Wirral roads where 20mph speed limits are in place
Initial data following the introduction of 20mph speed limits on Wirral roads is showing success at reducing the number of casualties – as well the speed at which motorists are…
Suspicious face coverings could be banned in Liscard
New rules could be introduced in a Wirral town centre that would see suspicious face coverings banned and groups of two or more being asked to leave the area. Wirral…
Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence
Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence Paul Brennan and Stephen Cottrell trading as C&B Scaffolding LTD of 6 Abbey Streeet, Birkenhead, CH41 5JU is applying for a licence to use 6 Abbey Streeet, Birkenhead, CH41…
Row over ‘criminal’ bin collections in Liverpool
A war of words has broken out over claims that cutting bin collections in Liverpool to every three weeks instead of every fortnight could be on the cards. A video…
Tranmere Rovers unveil 2025/26 home kit
Tranmere Rovers Football Club has unveiled its new home kit for the 2025/26 season – a modern take on a timeless classic that pays tribute to the Club’s proud history…
Developer cash to fund major city centre scheme
Millions of pounds worth of contributions from developers could be poured into a major upgrade of Liverpool city centre. New plans for an improved public plaza and sweeping changes to…
Man taken to hospital after police chase
A cordon was in place following the incident
Man sought following hate crime in Birkenhead
Police are appealing for information after a report that a man was racially abused in Birkenhead on Friday, 30 May. A report was received just after 2.35pm that a man…
Magenta Living celebrates Employability Day with Mayoral visit to Bidston Rise JobsPlus Hub
Magenta Living marked Employability Day 2025 with a celebration at its JobsPlus community hub in Bidston Rise, welcoming the Mayor of Wirral for a tour and a chance to meet…
Man sought following robbery at Bootle Post Office
Police have released an image of a man who could have information following a reported robbery at a Post Office in Bootle earlier this month. At around 9.10am on Thursday,…
Final LFC parade victim discharged from hospital
The final person receiving hospital treatment following horrific scenes after the Liverpool FC title parade last month has been discharged. Emergency services were called to Water Street in Liverpool city…
Thousands of Wirral households engaging with trial recycling project
It is now nearly a month since Wirral Council asked more than 7,000 households across Wirral to support waste management partners in trialling a new recycling method which aims to…