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Mixed emotions in West Kirby as supermarket plans submitted for former pub
People in West Kirby have mixed emotions as a historic pub building could soon become home to a supermarket. The Black Horse could be turned into a Tesco Express if…
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Ofsted warns over unregistered Merseyside care placements
Over £120m was spent by local authorities across Merseyside in the last year on private children’s homes, and some of that money is being paid to house children in unregistered,…
New Brighton locals proud despite culture bid disappointment
Much attention has been given to Birkenhead’s efforts to become the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture, after it made it onto the shortlist of 15. However, another town in Wirral…
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Liverpool mum ‘sleeping on floor with baby’ amid housing row
A Liverpool mum of two disabled children has been left sleeping on the floor with her seven-month-old baby because, she claims, Liverpool Council will not provide a suitable home for…
Free summer theatre camps for Wirral youngsters
Melt Arts CIC is delivering three weeks of summer musical theatre camps for children and young people aged 5–16 in Birkenhead. The programme is funded by HAF Wirral through Wirral Council…
Meet the crew preparing Royal Daffodil for life on the Mersey
For generations, Mersey Ferries crews have navigated one of the UK’s most challenging and demanding waterways, carrying millions of passengers across the river and creating memories that last a lifetime.…
Man sought following New Ferry jewellery shop robbery
Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man who could have information that may assist with their enquiries after a jewellery shop was robbed in New Ferry. It was…
Liverpool need to act quickly in the transfer market to aid Iraola’s rebuild
Since Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola called for more signings to add to his squad almost one month ago, the Reds are seemingly no closer to bringing in further additions,…
Man jailed after breaking into a car outside a house in Tranmere
A man has been jailed after he was seen breaking into a parked car outside an address in Tranmere. Ben Ollerhead, 29, of no fixed address, was sentenced to three…
Digital marketing agency doubles office space in Birkenhead
A digital marketing agency that grew from a one-person freelance operation is expanding its presence in Birkenhead after recording strong growth over the past year. RedCore Digital, which was founded…
Former Merseyside Police officer accessed computer systems for information on criminal associates
A former Merseyside Police officer has been sentenced for unlawfully accessing police computer systems and searching for information on his criminal associates. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said that Daniel…
Man sought following city centre burglary
Detectives in Liverpool have issued two CCTV images of a man who may have information following a burglary at an apartment in the city centre last month. On Tuesday, 28…
Work to remove Birkenhead 'Wotsit Street' to start this month
The controversial scheme in Birkenhead town centre has been branded a 'waste of money'
Wotsit Street removal starts this month
Work to remove Birkenhead’s infamous ‘Wotsit Street’ is to begin this month, the leader of Wirral Council has confirmed. Traffic-calming measures introduced on Grange Road West last year have proven…
The Martin Gallier Project partners with Alfie’s Squad to deliver suicide bereavement support
The Martin Gallier Project, in partnership with Alfie’s Squad, is to deliver an all-age suicide bereavement support service across Cheshire and Merseyside, ensuring that individuals, children, young people, and families…
She brazenly went on a shoplifting spree, now she's spending months in jail
Terri-Ann Williams has been jailed as part of a new Merseyside Police operation targeting shoplifters
Birkenhead agency achieves Innovation and Tech Business of the Year award
Lead Pronto Ltd, a Birkenhead-based marketing and lead generation agency, has been awarded “Innovation and Tech Business of the Year 2026” at the prestigious Downtown in Business Awards. By integrating…
YMCA Wirral signs joint letter to Prime Minister
YMCA Wirral has signed a joint letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to deliver on a pledge to introduce a “housing first philosophy” nationwide to tackle record levels…
Liverpool Council must be ‘held to account’ over parking says leading restaurateur
One of Liverpool’s best-known restaurateurs has said the city council must be “held to account” over nighttime parking charges. More than a dozen businesses have signed up to launch an…
Citizens Advice Wirral seeks new trustees to help shape the future of local advice services
Citizens Advice Wirral is inviting people from across the borough to consider becoming a trustee and help shape the future of one of Wirral’s leading advice charities. The organisation is…