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One of last people to see Diane Sindall alive says memory 'lives with him all the time'
People gathered in Birkenhead today to remember Diane Sindall on the 40th anniversary of her murder
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Masonic temple that's home to a watery poltergeist
Volunteers who brushed off ghost talk soon changed their minds after spending time in the building
West Cheshire Football League round-up, 1 August 2026
Quick out of their blocks and wasting no time in their bid to compete for the Go2Day West Cheshire Leagues’s Division One title, FC Kirkby opened their league campaign via a 5-0 rout of Heswall, confirmed by…
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Update given on long awaited New York inspired Merseyside park
The park seeks to replicate a popular Manhattan attraction
Sunday Snippets, 2 August 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…
A woman in yellow, a fire on a hill and other clues which could solve Diane's murder
Diane Sindall was murdered in 1986. In a special report, the ECHO breaks down the information which could hold the key to solving the case
Birkenhead man turned ‘sinister’ after pub fight, then he murdered his wife and kids
Lock Ah Tam delivered a chilling message to police after the murder
Tranmere Rovers knocked out of League Cup on penalties by Rochdale
Tranmere Rovers were beaten 2-1 on penalties by Rochdale AFC after a dramatic League Cup preliminary round tie ended 2-2 after 90 minutes at Prenton Park. Assists: Assists: Assists: Assists:…
Man dies in single vehicle collision in Woolton
Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision in Woolton on Saturday, 1 August. Emergency services were called shortly after 9.15am following reports that a red Skoda…
Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 1 August 2026
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous 7 days. For regular crime and police-related updates Visit Merseyside Crimewatch and tap ‘Join’ Continued appeal to find…
Temporary closures planned on Queens Drive for road improvement works
Drivers are being advised of temporary road closures on sections of Queens Drive to allow essential highway improvement works to take place. The closures are needed to allow for preventative…
Suspended Wirral police officer convicted of misconduct in public office
Merseyside Police has confirmed that a suspended officer has been convicted of three offences of misconduct in a public office and two Data Protection Act offences. Police Constable Carl Edwards…
Major change to Anfield could still go through despite road concern
Amid Liverpool FC’s controversial bid to permanently close a road bordering its iconic stadium, another huge change to life in L4 could still yet be introduced. From August until June,…
Wirral woman says government must apologise for ‘sleeping babies’ scandal
A Merseyside mum who battled for more than half a century to find the resting place of her stillborn son is among those campaigning for a formal apology from the…
Continued appeal to find killer of Diane Sindall on 40th anniversary of her death
Police are continuing to appeal for people to come forward with information on the 40th anniversary of the murder of Diane Sindall in Birkenhead. Diane, 21, was murdered in the early…
Fazakerley residents demand action over HMOs
An 81-year-old Liverpool grandmother says she has been left “sandwiched” between two houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), with new policies arriving too late to protect her neighbourhood. Dot Laird, who…
Wirral men among eight charged following Operation Vanguard
A total of eight suspects have been charged so far following Operation Vanguard on Thursday, 23 July, during which more than 300 officers carried out warrants, searches, roadside checks and…
Animal Rescue Festival Wirral promises a weekend of family fun
The first-ever Animal Rescue Festival Wirral will take place this weekend at Claremont Farm with plenty of fun-filled activities for all ages. There will be live entertainment, a wellness tent,…
Fresh hope for shuttered north Liverpool community park
New funding is being found that could help save a popular play area in north Liverpool which is facing demolition. In November 2024, a public consultation was held on the…
Wirral Council finalising grant funding for Birkenhead’s Dock Branch Park
Wirral Council has provided an update on plans to create a New York City-inspired park in Birkenhead. Many know the tale of how Wirral’s Birkenhead Park inspired Central Park in…