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Fatal collision on M53
Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the M53 in the early morning of Monday, 15 June. At around 3.25am, emergency services were called to Junction 4…
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Self-loading pistol found in Moreton
A self-loading pistol has been found hidden under a log in woods in Moreton. Merseyside Police received a report on Friday, 12 June, that a semi-automatic pistol containing a magazine, which had…
New Lily Savage play announced with huge star as Paul O'Grady
The play will come to Liverpool in March 2027 before heading to London's West End
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Cammell Laird to change its name after £150m takeover
Birkenhead's iconic shipyard has new owners after a major deal was completed
Sunday Snippets, 14 June 2026
Welcome to Sunday Snippets, a weekly feature from Birkenhead News. It is a round-up of the important local news stories you may have missed over the last seven days. Click…
The murder of Alice Barton and the search for the 'pointed chin man'
Very little is known about Alice Barton, whose body was found dumped in a wartime pillbox in Woodchurch
Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 13 June 2026
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous 7 days. For regular crime and police-related updates Visit Merseyside Crimewatch and tap ‘Join’ Family pay tribute to…
Liverpool man jailed for multiple child sex offences
Detectives from the Merseyside Police specialist Child Criminal and Sexual Exploitation Team (CCSET) have welcomed the sentencing of a Walton man to seven years and one month in prison for…
Man sought following report of a sexual assault in Liverpool city centre
Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who may have information that could assist enquiries following a report of a sexual assault in Liverpool city centre. At around 2.30am…
Four early-career musicians join Liverpool Philharmonic Fellowship programme
Liverpool Philharmonic has selected four talented early-career musicians to join its Emerging Musicians Fellowship for the 2026/27 season. The year-long, paid fellowship offers an immersive introduction to professional orchestral life,…
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre awarded £470,000 grant for blood cancer research
A research team working with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has been awarded more than £475,000 from Blood Cancer UK to continue and expand UNCOVER, one of the largest blood cancer…
Liscard man arrested after police pursuit
A man has been arrested following an incident in Wirral on Wednesday, 10 June. At around 7.50pm, Merseyside Police received a report that a man was driving a car erratically…
Open call for artists launched for Paul O’Grady exhibition
Four artists could see their work be part of the major retrospective exhibition coming to Birkenhead this year, celebrating Paul O’Grady. You Gotta Get a Gimmick: Paul O’Grady Story will…
They've been there since the 70s but 'can't fight it' any more
"It's difficult to accept, but it's physically not worth keeping going"
MISSING: 28-year-old Birkenhead man
Police are appealing for help to find missing Birkenhead man, George Heath. George, 28, was last seen on Friday, 5 June, and enquiries are ongoing to find him. He is…
Wirral Hospital recognised for transforming hip and knee replacement care
A service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital has been highly commended in a national award for its digital innovation for helping patients undergoing hip and knee surgery. The organisation’s Supported…
Liscard councillors welcome plan to demolish Dominick House
Liscard’s Labour councillors Graeme Cooper, Janette Williamson, and James Laing, have welcomed a planning application to demolish the derelict Dominick House office block, which has become a dangerous eyesore at…
Work to start on upgrades for Wavertree High Street
A series of improvement works on Wavertree High Street and Picton Road are set to begin next month, bringing a better travel experience on a key Liverpool route. The works mark the…
Floral Pavilion unveils sparkling summer season
Summer has arrived at the Floral Pavilion – and with it, a sparkling new season brochure packed with standout productions, big-name performers, and unforgettable experiences for every taste. Among the…
Long drawn out Tuebrook leisure centre upgrades could finally be over
After years of waiting and campaigning, swimmers in Tuebrook may finally get to use their community pool again. For almost six years, those hoping to take a dip at Peter…