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Man taken to hospital after collision involving police car
A man has been taken to hospital following a collision involving a police car and a motorbike on the M53 on Sunday, 22 March. Just after 3.15pm, the motorbike –…
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Wallasey and District Sunday Football League round-up, 22 March 2026
The Peninsula Resin sponsored Dutchman Cup Final was played at Cammell Laird 1907 FC’s venue and saw a very even affair end in a 1-0 victory for Shore Villa Argyle…
Parents jailed for murdering their baby son
On Monday, 23 March, the Wirral couple convicted of murdering their baby boy have been jailed. On 24 November 2024, Merseyside Police received a report that three-month-old Miguel Pirjani was…
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Images show how New Ferry could be transformed
New images show how £5.5m could completely transform a Merseyside town that was destroyed in an explosion nearly nine years ago. Pascal Blasio tampered with a gas valve in his…
I've lived in Australia, San Francisco, and Canada but Birkenhead is where I stayed
Birkenhead is bidding for £3m alongside New Brighton, Bootle, Prescot and Widnes
Man in hospital after motorbike and police car crash on M53 near Birkenhead
The M53 remains shut on Sunday
M53 live updates as 'serious collision' shuts motorway near Birkenhead
Emergency services are at the scene
Anselmians suffer first loss of the season
Saints’ 20th game of the season took them away to Stockport Rugby Club, where warm, dry conditions and an excellent pitch — not cut too short — greeted the travelling…
West Cheshire Football League round-up, 21 March 2026
Go2Day West Cheshire League Division One pacesetters, Helsby, stayed on course for a league and cup double, after they eclipsed Pyke Cup finalists, Heswall 3-2, and secured their passage to…
I asked this Birkenhead man a question and he couldn't stop laughing
One person said the benches look like they're from McDonalds and the road markings are 'like the back of an ambulance'
Sunday Snippets, 22 March 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…
Added time Swindon goal sinks battling Tranmere
Tranmere Rovers were left crestfallen at Prenton Park as a stoppage-time goal condemned them to a 1-0 defeat against Swindon Town, dealing a blow to their hopes of pulling clear…
Merseyside Police weekly news round-up, 21 March 2026
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous seven days. For regular crime and police-related updates Visit Merseyside Crimewatch and tap ‘Join’ Five arrested following New…
REVIEW: Classic food gets a luxury upgrade at Devon Doorway
The Devon Doorway might be a doorway to culinary Heaven. A twinkly-lit path leads you to the portal of this attractive and historic 1932 pub. If the architecture is Mock…
Birkenhead prepares to make culture bid
People across Birkenhead feel the town has “an optimistic future” as preparations are made for a £3m culture bid. Other towns in the region also hoping to get it include…
People have mixed thoughts on what to do with Grange Road West
People have mixed thoughts on what to do with Birkenhead’s “Wotsit Street” with its “McDonald’s benches” and road markings that look “like the back of an ambulance”. One man even…
Man jailed for 20 years for sexual offences against teenage girls in south Liverpool
A man has been jailed for 20 years plus five years on extended licence after being found guilty of 18 sexual offences against four teenage girls in south Liverpool. Celal…
How Liverpool is responding to the national pothole crisis
Liverpool Council has responded after a major national survey said that drivers should not expect a quick fix to potholes on local roads. This year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance…
Reaction after West Kirby vape shop closed down
Landlords and letting agents in West Kirby have been told that they “are on notice” after the area’s first vape shop was shut down. West Kirby Vape Shop was closed…
Beautiful blooms and vibrant verse inspire members of Hoylake Flower Club
Hoylake Flower Club welcomed members and guests to a lively evening of floral design and entertainment as a recent demonstration combined flowers with poetry and music. The event, themed “Poetry…