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Two men arrested after drugs found in Everton
Officers have arrested two men following the discovery of suspected drug dealing in Everton. Officers from EVOLVE Everton were on patrol on Wednesday, 25 March, when they noticed a black…
Next generation of interns steps forward at Wirral’s mini–Premier Inn
Wirral Council’s commitment to improving opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is once again in action as a new group of interns begins their journey…
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Concerns raised over Toxteth housing plans
Officials at one of the UK’s largest mosques have said that a planned residential development a stone’s throw away would be “catastrophic”. It was revealed earlier this year that derelict…
Man suffers leg injuries in Stockbridge Village shooting
Detectives are appealing for information following an injury shooting in Stockbridge Village on Thursday, 26 March. At around 7.20am, armed officers were called to Boode Croft to reports of gunshots.…
Paul O'Grady's private archive to be shown in major exhibition
The exhibition will showcase Lily Savage costumes, rare footage, Paul’s collections and much more
Vive la Birkenhead! Major Paul O’Grady exhibition set for late 2026
A major exhibition delving into the private archive of Paul O’Grady, revealing his life in front of and behind the cameras, will open in his hometown of Birkenhead at the…
Three Runcorn goals sink Lairds
The midweek fixture between Cammell Laird 1907 FC and Runcorn Town paused before kick-off to hold a one-minute applause in respect of Ashville FC legend John Dennett, who passed away…
Two knives found inside Wallasey shop subject to closure order
Two knives were found inside a Wirral shop when authorities came knocking to shut the place down. Wallasey Market is set to be shut for a total of six months…
Newsham Park Irish festival to go ahead as police hit out at ‘naive’ organiser
The return of a music festival celebrating Irish culture will go ahead to Liverpool this summer despite police claiming organisers had been “naive” in their approach. A two-day festival to…
Letters to the Editor: Seeking relatives of Birkenhead WWII soldier buried in The Netherlands
Dear Editor, I am writing to you from the Netherlands with a special request. I have officially adopted the grave of Private Sydney Allen (Service No. 14302633), who was born…
Birkenhead seafarer returns for Royal Iris farewell
Birkenhead-born John Lawson returned to the Liverpool waterfront for the first time in many years this week with his daughter, Dawn, to visit the Royal Iris of the Mersey. The…
Museum of Liverpool most visited attraction in North of England
Museum of Liverpool has topped the 2025 Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) list of visitor figures for the North of England. Each year, ALVA compiles a list of visitor figures from…
Wallasey school’s ‘significant improvement’ following recent Ofsted inspection
Headteacher of St Mary’s Catholic College, Mr Kevin Maddocks, has welcomed recognition of the school’s high expectations and continued progress following its Ofsted inspection in January 2026. The Wallasey-based secondary…
New sustainability module to power Liverpool’s green events talent pipeline
Liverpool City Council is joining forces with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and A Greener Future (AGF) to launch a pioneering pilot training module designed to equip the next generation…
Wirral charity asks community to help celebrate autism acceptance throughout April
A specialist Wirral charity is calling on individuals, communities, and schools to help celebrate autism and autistic people this April. World Autism Awareness Day takes place on 2 April and…
Birkenhead Sunday Association Football League round-up, 22 March 2026
Beechwood may not be lifting the Premier Division trophy come the end of the season, but they have emerged as the league’s ultimate spoilers. After taking points off the top three…
Two arrested after live facial recognition deployment in Birkenhead
Merseyside Police arrested two men on Tuesday, 24 March, after deploying Live Facial Recognition (LFR) in Wirral for the first time. Officers were on hand throughout the operation on Grange Road in…
Facial recognition sees two men arrested for first time in Merseyside
Officers also stopped three sex offenders as they walked through the town centre
Concerns raised about ‘lucrative’ plan for Heswall housing development
Hundreds of homes could be built next to a Wirral town where properties “aren’t actually affordable to the normal person”. The developer behind the plans has been accused of “testing…