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Man jailed after thousands of MDMA tablets found in car on M62
A man has been jailed after a search of a car on the M62 revealed Class A drugs and M-cat worth between £71,780 and £143,560. Darren McDonell, aged 41, of…
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Family fun run in Birkenhead Park raises funds for Claire House
Birkenhead Park was alive with colour and activity as families came together for the Claire Bear 3k. The event on Sunday, 21 June, saw over 500 people enjoying bubbles, food…
Major step forward for Pall Mall contractor appointed
Liverpool’s flagship Pall Mall development has taken a major step forward, with Liverpool City Council and Kier Property selecting VINCI Construction as the design and build partner, following a two-stage…
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The Wirral dental practice offering plans for nervous children
Families across Wirral are discovering a more compassionate approach to children’s dentistry thanks to the expert support offered at Sunlight Dental Practice. The clinic has introduced dedicated dental plans for…
LFC accused of ‘betraying community trust’ over road closure plans
Liverpool FC have been accused of a “betrayal of trust” with the community around Anfield after the brakes were put on their plans to permanently shut a road outside their…
Liverpool Theatre School Students bring the house down at Floral Pavilion Summer Showcase
More than 70 students from Liverpool Theatre School received a standing ovation after lighting up the stage at the Floral Pavilion Theatre in New Brighton during the school’s annual summer showcase on Tuesday, 30…
Litterbugs from Surrey and London caught littering in Liverpool
Litterbugs from as far as Surrey and London have been slapped with fines after being caught messing up Liverpool’s streets. A dozen offenders were supposed to be before the courts…
Wallasey primary school pupils take centre stage at science and sustainability fair
St Alban’s Catholic Primary School in Wallasey recently celebrated the curiosity, creativity, and environmental awareness of its pupils at an inspiring science fair, which brought together families, staff, governors and…
Residents ‘won’t roll over’ in Hartley’s Village fight
Villagers have warned they “won’t roll over” after an illegal fence was installed behind their homes in a “cherished corner” of Liverpool. Members of the Hartley’s Village Residents Association reacted…
Wirral charity leader’s fellowship to build resilience, connection and participation in communities
Ema Wilkes, Chief Executive and Founder of Neo Community, has been awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship, enabling her to travel to Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark, while also collaborating…
Prayer walks across Diocese of Liverpool to highlight role of children and youth ministry volunteers
The Diocese of Liverpool has organised a special series of prayer walks taking place during National Recognise Week aimed at giving thanks for the incredible volunteers who serve children and…
SAFE: 14-year-old Wallasey girl
Note: As is standard with missing persons appeals on the Birkenhead News website, once confirmed by police to be safe and well, their personal details are redacted for privacy reasons.…
What people think about Wirral town five years on from grand plans
Some Birkonians scoff at plans to turn Birkenhead into a thriving ‘Left Bank’ of the Mersey, others see it as “Brooklyn to Liverpool’s Manhattan”
Man sought following attempted robbery in Liverpool city centre
Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man who could assist with their enquiries following an attempted robbery in Liverpool city centre. It was reported that on the morning…
Wirral theatre group takes Shakespeare on road
Off the Ground Theatre (OTG) returns to venues across the North West, Wales and Ireland this summer with one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, Twelfth Night, as it enters its fourth…
Man jailed following domestic and firearms incidents in Kirkdale
A man has been sentenced to four years following an incident in Kirkdale in January in which an imitation firearm was fired at officers. Ryan Murray, 25, of Sterling Way…
MP welcomes investment in Wirral West schools
Pupils at West Kirby Grammar School and Brookdale Primary School in Greasby will benefit from more funding to improve their school buildings, as part of the government’s long-term plan to…
Green light for new Lidl on former Croxteth fire station site
New homes could be built next to a brand new Lidl supermarket in north Liverpool on the site of a former fire station. The German retail chain has secured vital…
Wirral firm becomes Tranmere Rovers’ new Front of Shirt Partner
Tranmere Rovers has announced Birkenhead-based Sure Solutions as the club’s new Front of Shirt Partner. The Birkenhead-headquartered business will have its logo displayed on the front of the men’s first…
£2m makeover for Birkenhead Park
Wirral’s most famous park is set to receive a £2m makeover in the next two years. Wirral Council has allocated the funding to Birkenhead Park in an effort to boost…