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Appeal following a report of indecent exposure in Birkenhead
Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of indecent exposure in Oxton on Monday, 9 June. It was reported that at around 8.15am, a man indecently exposed himself on…
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Wirral babies take the plunge for charity in Splashathon 2025
Babies and toddlers from Chester, Wirral, and Runcorn Water Babies classes will be showcasing their superstar swimming skills during the week of 30 June – 6 July with a ‘Splashathon’…
Major plans for Birkenhead waterfront set to go ahead
Plans that could see parts of Birkenhead completely change are set to be given the go-ahead next week. Wirral Council is set to give the final sign off for major…
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Police search for man who 'flashed' two schoolgirls
Police said there will be an increased police presence in the area
Wirral Green Group announces new co-leaders
Councillors Ed Lamb and Gail Jenkinson have been unanimously elected as co-leaders of Wirral Green Group of Councillors, as councillors Pat Cleary and Jo Bird step down from their formal…
Liverpool social worker walked in on naked autistic teen in care
Liverpool Council failed to properly consider an allegation made by an autistic teenager in care that a social worker walked into her bedroom when she had no clothes on, an…
Wirral dads urge council not to sell off Heswall centre
A Wirral dad said his disabled son couldn’t stop crying after a place he went to for nearly three decades closed. Now it looks like it could be gone for…
Colombia comes to Birkenhead this month with celebrated music collective
One of Colombia’s most celebrated music collectives are heading to Wirral this month. Systema Solar, known for turning stages into explosive carnival-like celebrations, will land in Birkenhead for a rare…
Eligible families in Liverpool to be automatically enrolled for free school meals
Hundreds of children in Liverpool missing out on vital free school meals are to be automatically enrolled onto a new support scheme. Approximately 26,000 households in the city receive free…
Formal plans for fan zone opposite Everton’s new stadium submitted
Proposals for a fanzone opposite Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium could move a step closer ahead of the club’s first season away from Goodison Park. Named The Holy Trinity in…
Man charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop in New Ferry
Police have charged a man with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and failing to stop following an incident in Wirral on Monday, 9 June. At around 1am, officers were on…
‘Once in a generation’ Liverpool North redevelopment plan sees renewed calls for New Town status
Renewed calls to secure New Town status for a major regeneration scheme have been made by the Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram. Ahead of the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review…
Wirral Council issued with new notice over SEND services
Wirral Council has been issued with a new notice highlighting three areas of urgent action needed to avoid government intervention. Despite ongoing issues, the local authority was told it had…
Drone follows balaclava-clad gang in police chase
The bike made a number of turns to evade police
Three shops shut down by Liverpool Council in a week
Another Liverpool convenience store has been shut down by the courts over alleged anti-social behaviour. In the last week, Liverpool Council’s trading standards team has secured closure orders against businesses…
Three arrested on suspicion of theft of a motorbike in Birkenhead
Police have arrested three males on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle following reports of a moped being ridden around Birkenhead with three people wearing balaclavas onboard. The motorbike…
New Wirral waste strategy to be considered by committee
Wirral Council is moving forward with a comprehensive plan to develop and improve how it manages its waste and street cleansing services in order to respond to changes in national…
Takeaway boss chased after customer despite being told to close business
An “agitated” takeaway boss chased after a customer promising to deliver an order, despite moments earlier being told he had to close his business. Yeung Sing Fish and Chips on…
Man 'couldn't have wished for more' when Lidl opened over road
The "Not Just Vintage" shop dates back to the days of disco dancing and Saturday Night Fever
Sunday Snippets, 8 June 2025
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…