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Teens arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and affray in West Kirby
A Dispersal Zone has been introduced in West Kirby following a recent increase in anti-social behaviour as the hot weather continues. The order will be in force from 7.20pm on…
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Merseyside mum sends heartfelt message to rally smokers to kick habit
A Knowsley mum’s journey to finally quit smoking has inspired a powerful new campaign from public health leaders in Cheshire and Merseyside. Launched on Tuesday, 26 May, Stop For Good urges smokers…
Raider flees with Cadbury Twirls and Lucozade
Ignite Padel is appealing for information following a highly destructive break-in at its Cheshire Oaks venue in the early hours of Tuesday, 26 May. An intruder smashed their way into…
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Former Merseyside Police HQ sold in £17m deal
One of Liverpool’s most recognisable waterfront sites is now set for a new chapter, as Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner completes the sale of Merseyside Police’s former headquarters. Emily Spurrell…
Woman arrested following stabbing at Liverpool city centre hostel
A woman has been arrested following a stabbing at a hostel in Liverpool city centre on Wednesday, 27 May. At around 12.20pm, Merseyside Police received a report from North West…
Grants to give facelift to businesses in Argyle Quarter
A targeted programme will see businesses in part of Birkenhead awarded grants to fund shop front improvement. The second phase of the Argyle Quarter Commercial Property Improvement Grants will see…
Digital care assistant awarded University of Liverpool grant for social care pilot
Sentai, a digital care assistant designed to help older adults live independently at home, has been awarded £18,000 through the Civic HealthTech Innovation Zone’s (CHI-Zone) CareTech Developers Small Grants Programme,…
Wirral Youth Poetry Competition announces results
The Wirral Poetry Festival team has just concluded its first Poetry Competition for young people aged between 11 and 18 years living and/or schooling in the Liverpool City Region. The…
Liverpool Place shortlisted for NHS Excellence Awards
A Liverpool project that is preventing people’s conditions from worsening and keeping them out of hospital has been named a regional champion in the first-ever NHS Excellence Awards. Liverpool Place…
MP visits Birkenhead culture and wellbeing hub
On Friday, 22 May, Alison McGovern visited Joy, the new arts, culture and wellbeing hub created by Open Door Charity and friends in the former Treasury Annexe Building on Cleveland…
Liverpool Business School Expands Help to Grow Support Across Wirral, Chester, and North Wales
Liverpool Business School, part of Liverpool John Moores University, is encouraging more businesses in the Wirral, Chester, and North Wales to access its Help to Grow: Management programme as applications…
Warmth of Wirral’s creative community helped Ukrainian artist feel at home
Ukrainian artist Olena Kosheva credits Wirral’s creative community for giving her a much-needed welcome to Merseyside after she was forced to flee her home country. When Russia invaded in 2022,…
10-year-old boy seriously injured in Edge Lane collision
Police are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision on Edge Lane in Liverpool on Tuesday, 26 May. Just after 7pm, Merseyside Police received a report of a…
Heswall residential drug and alcohol treatment centre praised by CQC for outstanding innovation and compassionate care
Wirral-based Birchwood Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centre has been rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with several areas recognised as ‘Outstanding’ in its latest inspection. The…
Spar unveils café-style convenience store on London Road
Spar Monument Place will launch in the busy Liverpool thoroughfare on Thursday, 4 June, combining a café-style seating area selling hot and cold food alongside a comprehensive convenience store with…
Man charged following Wirral school burglary
Police have charged a man following a burglary at a Wirral primary school on Monday, 25 May. At 11.35pm, a report was received of entry being forced to St. Peter’s…
Teenager arrested following assault on Crosby breach
Police have arrested a teenage boy following an assault on Crosby beach on Monday, 25 May. At around 5.50pm, officers were called to Crosby beach to reports of a disturbance…
Tranmere Rovers appoint Darrell Clarke as First Team Manager
Tranmere Rovers have appointed Darrell Clarke as First Team Manager on a two-year contract. Clarke, who has almost 700 games in charge in the dug-out, began his managerial journey at Salisbury…
Man arrested after imitation firearm and suspected drugs found in Toxteth
A man has been arrested after an imitation firearm and suspected cocaine were found at a house in Toxteth on Thursday, 21 May. At around 7.30pm officers carried out a…
Sunday Snippets, 24 May 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…