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Arrest made after man seen with firearm in Moreton
A man has been arrested after a firearm was seen in Moreton in the early hours of Sunday, 19 July. Merseyside Police received a report of CCTV footage which showed…
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Birkenhead Guild Hall conversion plans submitted
Plans to bring an empty Birkenhead town centre building back to life have emerged. The Guild Hall building on Oliver Street could soon become apartments if plans are approved. Wirral…
City population could grow by 15% in next generation
High streets, homes and economic growth will form the backbone of Liverpool’s planned direction for the next generation. The local authority has outlined how it wants to reinvigorate district centres…
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Birkenhead eyes historic culture title
With Birkenhead having been shortlisted for a new £3m national award, we went to see what it would mean for the Wirral town to be named the UK’s first-ever Town…
Liverpool Council moves to throw out parking charges legal challenge
Liverpool Council is moving to throw out a legal challenge against its decision to end free parking after 6pm. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) revealed last month that a…
He called himself 'Wirral Party Man' but his Snapchat account led him to prison
The promising martial arts fighter was caught with a stash of cocaine and ketamine potentially worth nearly £7,000
Plans to bring vacant Birkenhead building back to life
The building could become 19 new homes
Music festival takes over park in Merseyside as Dick and Dom perform
The ECHO was at the event and captured these incredible pictures
Merseyside town that's 'turning a corner' in fight for £3m award
Birkenhead is in the running for the national prize
Sunday Snippets, 19 July 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…
24 stunning photos as music festival takes over Birkenhead Park
The ECHO captured some lovely moments as festivalgoers enjoyed live music and entertainment
Expert explains reason behind Wirral's high depression rates
The rate of depression in parts of the Wirral is over double the national figure
Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 18 July 2026
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous 14 days. For regular crime and police-related updates Visit Merseyside Crimewatch and tap ‘Join’ Wirral man beat bulldog…
New Ferry locals launch regeneration fight
Residents and business owners in a Wirral town have vowed to continue campaigning for their preferred regeneration scheme after the council opted against the proposal that received overwhelming public backing…
Birkenhead Craft Beer Festival returns
Beer lovers are being invited to Future Yard later this month as the Birkenhead Craft Beer Festival returns with a packed programme of drinks, music, and food. The festival will…
Rotheram lays down immediate challenge to incoming PM Burnham
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been set an immediate challenge by the Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region. Mr Burnham was formally confirmed as the new leader of…
Arrest made after dog thrown into New Brighton Marine Lake
A man has been arrested following a report that a dog was thrown into the Marine Lake in New Brighton on Thursday, 16 July. Just after 6pm, Merseyside Police received…
Liverpool man charged after filming women in city bar
Police have charged a man with four offences under the Sexual Offences Act. Officers were flagged down by security staff on Wood Street in Liverpool city centre at around 1.10am…
Merseyrail to be brought back into public control
Trains across the Liverpool City Region will be brought back into public control in two years following a landmark move by Merseyside leaders. When the current Merseyrail concession ends in…
Wirral Pilates instructor heads to Isle of Man for Pilates World Record attempt
Owner of Love Pilates Wirral, Pauline Caswell, is heading to the Isle of Man for a groundbreaking Guinness World Record attempt on Sunday, 19 July. The attempt is part of…