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Four arrested after cannabis, cocaine, and cash found in Huyton
Four people have been arrested after large amounts of cocaine, cannabis, and cash were found at an address in Huyton. At around 2pm on Thursday, 18 June, officers spotted two…
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Handel’s Messiah to be performed at Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral is set to host a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, 3 October. One of history’s most loved oratorios, Messiah tells the story of the birth, life, death,…
Wirral Tattoo Extravaganza returns for 2026
Following the success of last year’s event, the Wirral Tattoo Extravaganza returns to the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton on Sunday 30 and Monday 31 August. Sponsored by Killer Ink and hosted by Speakeasy Tattoo Studio,…
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Sunday Snippets, 21 June 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…
Wirral nan had 'nothing to lose' when BBC came knocking on her door
Paul O'Grady once met the 'real' Lily Savage - with the two having a great time together
Four-year-old girl injured after unattended vehicle rolls over her in Eastham
Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a child at a car park in Eastham on Saturday, 20 June. At around 3.50pm, Merseyside Police received a…
Huge change after takeover of historic shipyard
The ECHO met with Balaena Group CEO, Simon Gillett who spoke to us about the purchase of Cammell Laird shipyard
MISSING: 15-year-old Bebington boy
Police are appealing for help to find missing Bebington boy, Malik Disogi. Malik was last seen at around 3pm on Friday, 19 June, in the Quarry Avenue area of Bebington,…
Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 20 June 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’ Fatal collision on M53…
Shots fired inside Lodge Lane café
Armed officers attended Lodge Lane in Liverpool after shots were fired inside a café on Friday, 19 June. Officers were called to the premises at around 5pm to reports of…
Heavily pregnant cat abandoned in Wallasey
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a heavily pregnant cat was found abandoned in a cat carrier in Wallasey. The animal welfare charity was notified after the black cat…
Scooter firm vows ‘we’ll sort this’ as vehicles badly parked in Liverpool
The Estonian firm behind the new fleet of scooters across Liverpool have vowed to “get this sorted” after new images showed the hire vehicles scattered across the city. Operating 24…
Safety measures at busy Bebington junction to be made permanent
Road safety improvements at a previously high-risk junction will now be made permanent after a successful trial. At their meeting this week, members of the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport…
Liverpool’s Cunard Building Heritage Tours now open
Unique behind-the-scenes tours of one of Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront landmarks are now open for visitors who want to delve into its rich history. The Cunard Building Heritage Tours are being…
Derelict Wirral gym could become large HMO
Plans for the site have previously been rejected
Rock Ferry man jailed for stabbing his father
A man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after stabbing his father in Wirral last year. Andrew Roberts, 37 years, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on…
Liverpool parents facing ‘unpredictability’ as wait for lollipop staff goes on
Parents at a Liverpool primary school said they fear an “accident waiting to happen” after being left without lollipop crossing wardens for months at crucial junctions. They said children have…
Bebington man charged with attempted rape
Detectives investigating an attempted rape in Bebington are appealing to trace potential witnesses after a man was charged. At 3.25pm on Sunday, 14 June, officers were called by a member…
HMO plans submitted for former Birkenhead gym
A derelict building near Hamilton Square could soon be brought back to life after plans were submitted to Wirral Council. The former Rocky’s gym on Argyle Street, Birkenhead, will become…
Dovecot care home residents bombarded with noisy nursery rhymes
People were subjected to loud nursery rhymes for hours on end at a dirty Liverpool care home that has been plunged into special measures. Unclean windows, dirty and damaged furniture…