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Family's 'indescribable emptiness' as woman, 24, dies in head-on crash on wrong side of road
A 24-year-old man from Birkenhead has been charged in connection with the incident
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New way of powering Birkenhead that could cost £40m set to move forward
The new heat network would support the council’s regeneration plans for the borough
Birkenhead Market traders hopeful over move to former TJ Hughes
Billy Hill Curtains is the longest-standing business in Birkenhead Market, having operated there since 1977. But owner Mike Eccles is preparing for the end of an era as he and…
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Gangs with knives are streaming fights in city centre
Gangs of youths are brawling in Liverpool city centre with flick knives and poles and posting it all on social media. Proposals are being laid down for a crackdown on…
13-year-old Hoylake boy arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure following a series of incidents in Wirral. The arrest comes after three separate reports of inappropriate behaviour in the…
Parents have to ‘jump out of the way’ of Wavertree pavement parkers
Parents are having to “jump out of the way” of cars driving at them during pick up and drop off time “every single day” outside a Liverpool school, it has…
Outstanding Community Champions recognised with Wirral Awards
Wallasey Town Hall played host to the annual Wirral Awards presentation, honouring local people and organisations whose dedication, service and achievements have made a remarkable difference to the borough. The…
Liverpool VHS shop faces being shuttered amid fire risk row
The man behind a unique VHS store and TV studio in Liverpool 8 fears his business could go under after he was locked out by the landlords over alleged fire…
PD Freya helps arrest four burglary suspects in Ellesmere Port
Officers have arrested four people following a burglary in Ellesmere Port thanks to support from PD Freya. Shortly before 9pm on Thursday, 12 March, police were called to reports of…
New details emerge around £2m Wavertree upgrade
New details have emerged around the £2m upgrade of Wavertree High Street, including a potential start date. Commuters have been warned they could face delays during the six-month programme of…
Peak Cluster chair responds to criticism
The chair of the firm behind a £5bn pipeline project is “very confident” it will still go ahead after being told to “stuff your pipe wherever you like”. Dave Parkin,…
What we learned from Aigburth by-election
By-elections tend not to be the most exciting events. You can usually tell by the turnout. To all intents and purposes, a mid-term election in Aigburth for a city council…
One week until Birkenhead’s Art After Dark
There is just a week to go until Art After Dark officially takes over the town. On Friday, 20 March, the doors to 18 of Birkenhead’s most creative spaces will…
Wavertree Town Hall to re-open under new ownership
Set on Wavertree High Street, Wavertree Town Hall in Liverpool has been a local landmark for over 150 years and the famous site will be opening once again this spring,…
How a Rock Ferry murder shaped the life of an aspiring actor
Actor Christopher Lee-Power has shared the extraordinary true story of his working-class Merseyside roots, the shocking murder that stained his childhood home, and how the performing passion of his late…
Crackdown on city centre gangs as communities left in fear
A crackdown on groups gathering in Liverpool city centre is coming after teenagers were found carrying knives to commit serious violent offences. According to Liverpool Council, since the start of…
Merseyrail wins prestigious Golden Whistle Award
Merseyrail has once again been recognised as the best-performing regional railway in the UK, securing the Golden Whistle Award for punctuality and operational excellence for the eighth year in a…
Petition against Caldy driveway puzzles neighbours
The reason why dozens of people signed a petition against a Wirral driveway being extended has now come to light. A neighbour representing the owner of the Caldy property said…
New Ferry community regeneration drop-in sessions to take place
Residents and businesses in New Ferry are invited to two community drop-in events to find out more about the next stages of regeneration being planned in the area. The sessions…
Merseyside Police and LFC Foundation join forces to host VAWG education event
On Thursday, 12 March, around 80 girls from eight Merseyside schools came together for an event focused on educating young people about Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The session…