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Winter failures across Merseyrail network could happen again unless changes are made
“Unprecedented” winter failures across the Merseyrail network could happen again if changes aren’t made immediately, a new report has warned. During a cold snap in January as snow and ice…
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West Kirby RNLI rescues two people and three dogs stuck in mud
The individuals had managed to free themselves from the deep mud, but became trapped by the incoming high tide, which prompted a multi-agency response. West Kirby RNLI was paged at…
Man sought following assault in Liverpool city centre pub
Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man who could assist with their enquiries following of a report of an assault of a female member of staff inside a…
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Birkenhead Market to host Craft Fair this Easter
Dozens of makers, bakers, and creatives are heading to Birkenhead on Saturday, 19 April, for the Market’s Easter Craft Fair. Established artisans and aspiring talent from across Wirral and beyond will…
Liverpool Film Office releases showstopping showreel to mark 35th anniversary
Liverpool City Council’s Film Office has called it a wrap on its 35th anniversary celebrations, with a showstopping celebratory showreel. Produced by the award-winning, Liverpool based, LA Productions, and lovingly…
End of life charity to hold community meeting in Liverpool
A community meeting has been organised by end of life charity Marie Curie to share the most accurate and up-to-date information on the pause in admissions to the in-patient unit…
Market coming to New Brighton for early May bank holiday weekend
New Brighton will be getting a new continental market that will arrive in time for the first May bank holiday weekend. The market will run between 2 and 5 May…
Husband reveals promise he made to wife on deathbed
The husband of a late parks campaigner has shared the promise he made to her before her death in a passionate plea for Liverpool’s green spaces to be protected by…
Have your say on proposed improvements to roads around Woodside area
The final round of consultation is now underway on Traffic Regulation Orders required to support improvements to roads and public spaces around Argyle Street, Hamilton Square, and Woodside to improve…
Only 2% of city dog mess complaints penalised
New figures released by Liverpool Council have revealed how despite almost 1,500 complaints being made about dog fouling across the city, the equivalent of just 2% of offenders were fined.…
‘The Friends Who Led Me Astray’: Brave teen shares poem to protect others from child exploitation
A brave Wirral teenager is hoping to help protect other young people from child exploitation, by sharing powerful poetry about her own experiences. The poem, titled ‘The Friends Who Led…
External litter squad to come to Liverpool in July
A new company tasked with cracking down on litter louts across Liverpool could be on the streets as soon as this summer. In a bid to clamp down on environmental…
Ellesmere Port man sentenced as court hears disturbing details of bulldog’s final moments
Note: Birkenhead News has chosen to blur the photograph to avoid causing distress to readers. A man from Ellesmere Port who physically abused a French Bulldog who died on the…
Why there will be no Aintree-style services for EFC games
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has explained why Everton fans won’t be able to access the same seven-and-a-half minute train services made available over the Grand National weekend during matchdays next…
Applause as Seacombe pub succeeds in staying open
A Seacombe pub has been left in a “state of paralysis” after it was reportedly targeted with a series of complaints that led to Wirral Council reviewing its licence. Lawyers…
Cannabis farm with more than 600 plants found in Norris Green
Police are investigating following the discovery of a cannabis farm at what is believed to be a disused house in Norris Green. Officers from EVOLVE Everton-Vauxhall, the latest Clear, Hold,…
Thugs chased delivery driver into Burger King and called him a 'little paedophile'
The gang of men accosted their victim as he cycled down a city centre street before threatening to 'chop his head off' and 'end him'
24-year-old man assaulted by group with machetes
Police are appealing for information after reports a man was assaulted in Prenton on Tuesday, 1 April. Around 11.30pm it was reported a man had suffered lacerations to his head…
Man seriously injured in Childwall Fiveways collision
Merseyside Police is appealing for information following a collision at the Childwall Fiveways Roundabout on Tuesday, 1 April. At around 4.30pm emergency services were called to the Fiveways roundabout outside…
Inaugural Liverpool Book Festival announced for September
The inaugural Liverpool Book Festival has been announced for 7 September, 2025. The debut event is taking place at Invisible Wind Factory from 12pm and will feature over 40 authors,…