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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,…
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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…
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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,…
Liverpool Council to borrow millions to complete Pall Mall scheme
Liverpool Council is to step in to fund a major part of a planned flagship city centre office and green space after failing to secure an external investor. Pall Mall,…
Minister praises Wirral children’s home
A government minister was so impressed by the good work he saw taking place in Wirral that he said he wanted to see it replicated “across the whole of England”.…
Catch a double-bill of new plays at The Epstein Theatre
Audiences are being given the chance to enjoy two brilliant new plays on one evening at the Epstein Theatre this month. Skullhouse Productions, in association with Dogtale Theatre, presents Boxing…
The unsung New Brighton green-fingered heroes
A dedicated group of residents are transforming the streets of New Brighton one planter at a time, creating greener spaces, boosting biodiversity, and bringing the local community together through creativity…
New Cavern Quarter venue ‘The Dubliner’ opens
The Cavern Quarter—the historic heart of Liverpool’s live music scene and world-famous Beatles legacy—has welcomed a new addition to its nightlife hub. Now open, The Dubliner has officially launched on…
Vauxhall Road set for £12m active travel upgrade
A major £12m scheme to improve safety and accessibility along one of Liverpool’s key routes is set to be approved by Liverpool City Council next week. A report going to…
Family say Litherland grandmother will be ‘deeply missed’
The family of 55-year-old Tracy McCormack from Litherland, who was found dead on Sunday, 5 July, have issued a tribute. At around 10am, Merseyside Police received a report from North…
Birkenhead MP visits Argyle Community Centre and Wirral Repair Café
Birkenhead MP Alison McGovern spent the weekend visiting two community organisations in the town, meeting volunteers and staff while learning more about the work they do to support local residents.…
Have your say on the future of Liverpool’s Central Station area
Liverpool City Council is inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to have their say on the future of the Central Station area, and contribute to a an ambitious programme of regeneration…
Wirral youngsters unite for mental health and charity walk
Care leavers in Wirral have created a walking group to improve their mental health – while rallying together to raise hundreds of pounds for charity in support of one of…
Liverpool Council children’s services upgraded to good
Liverpool’s children’s services have completed a significant turnaround after a damning report in 2023. The city council has been under investigation by Ofsted following a damning inspection three years ago.…
Pioneering new youth education hub opens in Birkenhead
A pioneering new education and creative hub for young people has officially opened its doors in Birkenhead, with organisers launching a major Crowdfunder campaign to help transform the space into…
Man sought following burglary and assault in Everton
Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man who could assist with their enquiries following a burglary and assault in Everton. Merseyside Police received a report on 29 May…
Dominick House demolition plans hit setback
The long-running saga surrounding the future of Liscard’s Dominick House has taken another turn as plans to demolish the derelict office block have taken a setback. The future of the…
Epstein Theatre assures audiences it’s ‘business as usual’ following Theatres Trust ‘at risk’ status
The management team behind Liverpool’s historic Epstein Theatre has reassured theatregoers that it remains “business as usual” at the Hanover Street landmark, despite its inclusion on the Theatres Trust’s 2026…