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Tranmere punished after costly first half against Barrow
Tranmere Rovers were left with too much to do after a damaging first half as Barrow claimed a 3-1 victory at Prenton Park. Assists: Assists: Assists: Assists: The visitors set…
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Lairds and Ashville share goalless draw on Boxing Day
The annual Boxing Day fixture saw Cammell Laird 1907 FC travel to local opponents Ashville in what was expected to be an enthralling encounter. However, the result was a 0-0…
Man charged after officer assaulted in Liverpool
A man has been charged after a police officer was assaulted in Liverpool on Boxing Day. Just before 2.15am, Merseyside Police received a report that a man had been aggressive…
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Photographer returns to Arrowe Park’s Neonatal Unit 40 years after her own premature birth
A professional photographer whose life was saved at Arrowe Park Hospital’s Neonatal Unit returned four decades later to offer free photographs to families in memory of her mum, Pat. Joanna…
Nine Wirral businesses hit worst possible hygiene ratings
Nine businesses in Wirral currently have zero food hygiene ratings, the worst possible. From foul-smelling chicken to dirty spoons to mice and maggots, the grim findings of Wirral Council environmental…
Man taken to hospital after police called
Emergency service were called to an area of Birkenhead
'I knew I was going to jail - but I'm not wasting my life anymore'
Leon Cooney amassed an unblemished professional record before he spent time in prison
Mersey Tunnel tolls generated £182m surplus in seven years
Drivers are subsidising bus, rail and Mersey Ferries, a practice campaigners called 'completely unfair'
Sunday Snippets, 28 December 2025
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…
Woman snatches Christmas present from shopper in Asda
The incident occurred just two days before Christmas Day
Tranmere edge tight Boxing Day contest over Fleetwood
Charlie Whitaker’s fine form continued on Boxing Day as his seventh league goal of the season sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win for Tranmere Rovers against Fleetwood Town at Prenton Park,…
Man was scared of spending Christmas alone after being made homeless
We visited one homeless shelter on Merseyside to find out how residents and staff will be spending Christmas
New organisation looks to keep New Brighton moving forward
A new organisation has “big dreams” for their seaside town as they hope to bring the Mersey Ferry back. The New Brighton Partnership is hoping to turn its seaside town…
Children’s Play Team brings Christmas magic and vital support to young patients in hospital
The Children’s Play Team at Arrowe Park Hospital will be on duty throughout Christmas, helping children in hospital enjoy the festive season while also playing a crucial role in supporting…
Upton shop handed zero hygiene rating
A Merseyside shop was given a zero food hygiene rating after inspectors found the area close to an old toilet was being used as a staff kitchen. Wirral Council said…
Christmas present recovered following theft in Wirral supermarket
Merseyside Police detained a woman and recovered a Christmas present after it was stolen from a shopper at a Wirral supermarket. The victim had been shopping at Asda on Grange…
Merseyside Police officer contacted sex workers over 80 times
A former Merseyside Police officer has been barred from policing after contacting sex workers while on and off duty over a two year period. The officer’s actions were identified by…
What 2026 could hold following tumultuous year at Wirral Council
2025 did not get off to a great start for Wirral Council. Councillors and staff had barely returned from Christmas before a major bombshell dropped. The auditing of the local…
'We found an alleyway worth going down in Birkenhead'
A "charismatic and unexpected" takeaway in the Wirral has everyone talking
Daughter’s rare condition that changed Wirral family’s life overnight
A Merseyside mum is hoping to raise more awareness after her daughter’s rare condition changed their lives overnight. If Willow Hodder eats just a small amount of protein – less…