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Birkenhead man, 53, dies after having 'stomach problems'
Cath Holland's husband, Andy, died after nearly 25 years of marriage. She talks to the Manchester Evening News about her overwhelming grief and rebuilding her life again
Birkenhead shortlisted for first-ever UK Town of Culture
Birkenhead has been shortlisted for a new £3m national award. The Wirral town has been named in the 15-town shortlist for the inaugural UK Town of Culture. The Government is…
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Birkenhead beats hundreds to be shortlisted for UK Town of Culture
The shortlist has been whittled down from over 400 applicants
Campaigner fumes at Open rail disruption
Delays to services at a Liverpool railway station during next week’s Open golf championship have left a campaigner fuming. The 154th Open takes place at Royal Birkdale this year, and…
Support service launched at Liverpool Youth Court to help young people navigate justice system
Liverpool has become home to the first youth court support service of its kind on mainland Britain, with the launch of a pioneering new programme designed to help young people…
Tranmere man wanted by police
Police are appealing for help in finding a man from Tranmere who is wanted on a recall to prison for breaching his licence conditions. Michael Gallagher, 38 years, is wanted…
Birkenhead nursery graded ‘strong standard’ for welfare and wellbeing
A Birkenhead nursery where children’s health and wellbeing are “given the very highest priority” has been described by Ofsted as “a fun place to be, and in turn children are…
Liverpool joins national coalition calling for an end to gambling advertising
Liverpool City Council has joined a national coalition calling for an end to gambling advertising, as part of its commitment to reducing gambling-related harm across the city. The Council has…
Tenth arrest in connection with murder of Ellis Cox
A tenth person has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of Ellis Cox. Ellis, aged 19, was fatally shot on Sunday, 23 June 2024 at…
St Mary’s Catholic College benefits from major energy efficiency upgrade programme
St Mary’s Catholic College in Wallasey has recently completed a significant programme of renewable energy and efficiency works designed to reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and support the school’s…
Liverpool march takes stand against ‘honour’ based abuse
Savera UK’s March to End HBA and free Festival of Culture is set to return to Liverpool on Saturday, 29 August, after a successful event in 2025. The Merseyside-based charity, which…
Fury over New Ferry regeneration decision
A fierce council meeting led to shouts of “shame on you” as councillors made a controversial regeneration decision. Despite 83% of the public favouring one of three available options, councillors…
Young active travel champions take centre stage at Liverpool City Region celebration
Children from across the Liverpool City Region joined forces this week to share their ideas for healthier, safer and greener journeys with Mayor Steve Rotheram at the region’s first Walking,…
Meols care home rated inadequate again
A Wirral care home has been rated ‘inadequate’ again by the health care watchdog. Among other failings, the inspection into the home found bathrooms “heavily soiled with faeces and urine”.…
Woman arrested after £10m of cocaine found in Old Swan
A woman has been arrested after over 100 kilos of cocaine were found in Old Swan as part of an investigation into County Lines drug dealing. On Wednesday, 8 July,…
Next wave of events added to Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF), the longest-running annual festival of Arab arts and culture in the UK, returns for its 24th year this month – and has just announced more…
Birkenhead nursing home residents enjoy ‘Puppy Party’ in the sunshine
Residents, families, and staff at a Birkenhead nursing home were joined by some four-legged visitors this week, as dogs from a local doggy daycare came to call. Residents at Lezayre…
Mayor says delay to Baltic Station are ‘bane of my life’
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has admitted delays to a planned new £100m Liverpool city centre railway station have become “the bane” of his life. It was revealed in January that,…
New Mosslands School reaches major construction milestone
Willmott Dixon, Mosslands School, Department for Education (DfE), and Wirral Council have marked a key milestone in the construction of the new Mosslands School in Wallasey with a steel-signing ceremony,…