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Biffa secures Wirral bin collection deal
A new multi-year contract that could be worth up to nearly £350m has secured the future of vital services across Wirral. Wirral Council has awarded a new contract for bin…
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Liverpool hospitals introduce Zero Alcohol Policy
University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is introducing a Zero Alcohol Policy across hospital sites as part of Hospital Watch, a pioneering partnership initiative developed by Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team,…
Chance hearing test changes Birkenhead woman’s life
A 20-year-old woman from Birkenhead, who had become so used to lip-reading that she barely noticed it, was left shocked when a hearing test at her local audiologist revealed she…
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Anime event set to hit Liverpool
Anime fans, gamers, cosplayers, and pop culture enthusiasts are in for an unforgettable experience as Anime Bazaar makes its exciting debut on Sunday, 9 August, at The Liner Hotel. Running from 10am until 4pm, this…
Birkenhead Queensway Mersey Tunnel to be closed for four nights
All lanes will be shut between 9pm and 6.30am across four nights in mid August
Pedestrian seriously injured in Prenton collision
Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Prenton on Saturday, 25 July. At around 9.10pm, Merseyside Police received a report…
Arrowe Park Hospital staff surprise WWII veteran with 107th birthday celebration
A patient at Arrowe Park Hospital received a surprise birthday celebration after staff on Ward 27 came together to mark his remarkable 107th birthday. Charles Martin, from Wirral, celebrated the…
Suzanne Grant named Interim Managing Director of Merseyrail
Suzanne Grant has been appointed Interim Managing Director of Merseyrail. Suzanne will take on the position while the current Managing Director, Neil Grabham, undertakes an interim assignment as Managing Director…
Two arrested and one in hospital following city collision
Police are appealing for information following a serious collision involving a van and an e-scooter in Liverpool city centre. At around 1.20am on Sunday, 26 July, Merseyside Police received a…
Sunday Snippets, 26 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…
Burglar with underpants on his head moaned shirt was ripped during robbery
James Dean called a Spar shop manager a 'c***' and a 'grass' when she bravely fought back as he raided the store for cash
Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 25 July 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’ Wirral man jailed after…
Man sought following robbery in city bar
Police are appealing for information following a report of a robbery in a Liverpool city centre bar. It was reported that at around 2.20am on Friday 26 June, a man’s…
Anfield woman fears she’ll be left housebound by roadworks
A disabled woman who relies on her car for vital tasks fears she could be trapped in her home for months amid major roadworks on a key Liverpool network. Jo…
CQC rates Wirral substance misuse service as outstanding
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded the rating of Phoenix Futures Wirral Residential Service in Birkenhead from good to outstanding following an inspection in January. Wirral Residential Service is…
Metro Mayor on rail network public ownership move
Public ownership of Merseyside’s rail network will mean ticket pricing will be set for the benefit of passengers rather than shareholders, according to the man spearheading the project. Trains across…
New helm at New Brighton RNLI
On Tuesday 21 July, RNLI volunteer Connor Wray successfully passed out as New Brighton Lifeboat Station’s newest helm. Connor joined New Brighton RNLI in 2022 and has since qualified in…
Famous faces back vital hospice planning success
Famous faces have thrown their support behind Claire House as the charity secured vital planning permission to transform its West Derby site. Claire House Children’s Hospice has received a wave…
Wirral’s four-year plan set for approval
A new four-year vision for Wirral includes over 2,000 new homes and a balanced budget. Wirral Council’s new Wirral Plan 2027-31 sets out the council’s priorities and planned activities over…
Confusion over future of shuttered Everton park
A community will fight to keep their children’s play area after a consultation attended by 15 people voted for it to be grassed over. In November 2024, a public consultation…