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Taron Egerton on why he cut ties with his dad who ran Liverpool bed and breakfast
The actor said it "become more difficult" as he opened up on why he is estranged from his dad
Man sought following racial abuse on Wirral Line train
Officers investigating a racially aggravated public order offence on a train in Merseyside have released these images in connection with the incident. At around 8pm on Saturday 1 August, a…
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Community powers Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI lifesavers at summer fundraiser
Hundreds of people turned out to support Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI at their annual Meet & Greet Day on Saturday, 25 July, which helped to raise almost £3,500 for…
Rock Ferry nursing home raises over £1,300 at community Summer Fayre
Lezayre Nursing Home threw open its garden gates to the community on Saturday, 8 August, for a Summer Fayre that raised more than £1,300 for the home’s resident fund. The…
Cavanagh and Dulson seal Lairds victory over Squires Gate
Lairds enjoyed a perfect first home match of the 2026/27 season with a well-deserved 2-0 victory against Squires Gate thanks to a quick-fire double from Fenton Cavanagh and Joe Dulson.…
Royal Albert Dock launches free sports programme for 12 to 16 year olds
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is inviting young people to make the most of the summer holidays with the launch of Summer Pass, a programme of more than 600 free sports…
Onward Homes’ in-house repairs service expands into Wirral
More than 1,600 households across Wirral are set to benefit from a more flexible, responsive repairs service as a social housing landlord brings repairs and maintenance in-house. Onward Homes is…
Liverpool manufacturer celebrates 50 years
Centriforce, the Liverpool-based manufacturer of recycled plastic damage prevention products, celebrates a milestone that few British manufacturers in any sector will match this year. From their six-acre site on Derby…
Restaurant backs down amid Lord Mayor’s late-night concerns
A new African Caribbean restaurant which faced a collision course with the Lord Mayor of Liverpool and planning officers over noise issues is to go ahead with major changes. Plans…
New Brighton beachside bar plans unveiled
Plans for a new food and drinks bar are set to be decided upon by councillors. The Bus Yard, which has made a name for itself with popular sites across…
Wirral Ark launches children’s book on homelessness
A new children’s book created by Wirral Ark is helping to open up conversations about homelessness in an engaging, age-appropriate, and hopeful way. Ted Without a Bed tells the story…
Discover a rewarding new chapter with Citizens Advice Wirral
Retirement marks the end of one career, but it can also be the start of an exciting new journey. Citizens Advice Wirral is encouraging retired and soon-to-be-retired people to put…
Wirral doctor up for top national award
A research-active consultant at Clatterbridge, who has worked in the NHS for almost 50 years, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national healthcare award. Professor Sun Myint, a consultant at…
‘Fearmongering and dog whistle politics’ driving HMO concerns in Liverpool
“Fearmongering and dog whistle politics” is driving misinformation around the use of houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) across Liverpool, according to the city’s housing chief. Cllr Hetty Wood told the…
Pilgrim’s Europe launches £5,000 Legacy Fund for communities around Bromborough
Pilgrim’s Europe, one of Europe’s largest food companies, has launched a new Legacy Fund to support charities and community organisations across the areas where its people live and work, including…
Consultation launched on the future of Merseyside’s Recycling Centres
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) is asking households and stakeholders across Merseyside to have their say on proposed changes to Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), as it reviews how…
Hearing held over Hoylake beach TVG status
People in a Wirral town have come out to back efforts to protect their “back garden” as special status is sought. Campaigners are hoping to secure special status for Hoylake…
Thornton Hough church to be converted into homes
Plans to turn a church in a model village into homes have been approved by Wirral Council. Following the recent approval, St George’s Church in Thornton Hough is set to…
Man charged following incident in Liscard
A man has been charged after weapons were found inside a house in Liscard. At around 7.10pm on Saturday, 8 August, Merseyside Police received a report that a man was…