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Three males sought following New Ferry Post Office robbery
Police are appealing for information following a post office robbery on Thursday, 12 March. Police received a report at around 10.35am that three males wearing balaclavas had entered New Ferry…
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Arrests and charges following knife incident in New Ferry
A male has been charged with a number of offences following an incident in New Ferry on Wednesday, 11 March. Officers from the County Lines Taskforce were carrying out proactive…
Wirral Hospice St John’s wins national community award
Wirral Hospice St John’s will benefit from a £1,250 boost after being crowned the UK’s favourite charity at the 2026 Park Christmas Savings Community Awards. The charity was announced as…
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Voters go to the polls in Aigburth by-election
Voters are going to the polls today (Thursday) to choose a new Liverpool city councillor. Voters in Aigburth are to select a new representative after the Liberal Democrats confirmed Cllr…
Teenage girl shot in legs in Toxteth
Emergency services are in Toxteth following an injury shooting in the early hours of Thursday, 12 March. At around 12.55am, armed officers were called to Lime Grove, off Lodge Lane,…
Oscar Wilde story brought to stage in New Brighton
Original Theatre and Reading Rep Theatre are bringing Micheál Mac Liammóir’s celebrated play The Importance of Being Oscar, directed by Michael Fentiman (Amelie, Jekyll & Hyde, The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe) and…
New giving scheme launched to help maintain one of the UK’s most iconic buildings
Liverpool Cathedral has launched a new giving scheme allowing people to support the vital upkeep of the building, with donations helping towards maintaining the UK’s largest Cathedral. Named in honour…
SAFE: 16-year-old girl with links to Wallasey
Note: As is standard with all missing persons appeals on the Birkenhead News website, once confirmed by police to be safe and well, their personal details are redacted for privacy…
REVIEW: Buddy Holly musical hits the right notes
The Buddy Holly Story is like a very good tribute act. With extra bits. The cast of fabulous musicians rock out convincingly, playing all the Cricket hits with contagious energy…
Three key updates from Wirral Council meeting
People across Wirral have been given three key updates on the future of Hoylake Beach, what might happen to both Wallasey and Birkenhead Town Halls, as well as the reasons…
Former Liverpool BTP officer would have been dismissed
A gross misconduct hearing has found that a former British Transport Police (BTP) officer would have been dismissed from the Force had he still been serving. Former PC Andrew Forster,…
Next of kin appeal – Francis Moore
Can you help trace the next-of-kin of a person from Wirral who has passed away? The Coroner’s Office is appealing for help to trace the family of 61-year-old Francis Moore…
Public consultation launched on Liverpool’s Paddington South masterplan
Liverpool City Council, in partnership with the University of Liverpool, will begin a major public consultation on Paddington South, one of the city’s most significant future innovation and public realm…
HandCrafted Market launches monthly outdoor market in West Kirby
The HandCrafted Market – West Kirby returns for 2026 with a bold outdoor launch that will turn the town orange, and shoppers are invited to join in. Orange gazebos will…
Housebuilder and detectorists donate artefacts to Museum of Liverpool
Persimmon Homes North West has donated two artefacts discovered on its land to the Museum of Liverpool. The artefacts, a medieval silver brooch and a post-medieval gold ring (pictured), were…
Letters to the Editor: Rethink Peak Cluster route
Dear Editor, There is no question that carbon capture is an essential entity; it is the route chosen that doesn’t make sense. The Wirral is a narrow peninsula known as…
Training sessions to ensure neuroinclusive workplaces across Merseyside
Bespoke training sessions will be available for businesses across Merseyside to ensure neuroinclusive workplaces. The Salvation Army, which works with neurodivergent young adults every day will run the bespoke training…
Anselmians secure convincing win over Wirral
Round 19 saw eighth-placed Wirral visit Eastham for the return fixture, with Saints looking to repeat their impressive 62–22 away victory earlier in the season. With several injuries forcing changes,…
Wallasey Amateur Boxing Club celebrates funding boost
A boxing club in Leasowe has secured a £6,000 donation from Persimmon Homes North West after applying for funding through the housebuilder’s Community Champions initiative. The funding will be put…
Liverpool duo to cycle 1,000 miles with ukulele to raise money for ME/CFS charity
Liverpool couple, Fliss (66) and Rob (65) Shepley, are planning to cycle 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats with a ukulele, to raise funds for The ME Association,…