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Birkenhead man admits killing woman in horror crash after police chase

Kane Farragher was banned from driving when he killed Taylor Jenkins in a head-on crash

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Metro Mayor confident Labour will do well in forthcoming local elections

Labour will find it “really easy on the doorstep” when the party fights for votes over the next month, according to Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram. Thousands of…

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Ukrainian community and Friends of Sefton Park pick litter and plant flowers

The Ukrainian community, together with local volunteers, cleaned Sefton Park in Liverpool, collecting 70 kg of waste. The clean-up took place on 29 March as part of the large-scale European…

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Family charity walk set for Wirral coast

A new family-friendly fundraising event is set to take place along the Wirral coast this spring, with organisers hoping to bring the community together for a day of fun and…

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DaDa’s 40th birthday impact report shows massive influence in disability arts

DaDa, the Liverpool-based disability and Deaf arts organisation, has published its Social Impact Report 2024/25, showcasing the scale, reach and depth of its work supporting disabled artists and audiences in the UK…

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Serial shoplifter jailed and banned from two shops and areas in Wirral

A serial shoplifter has been jailed and banned from entering shops and two areas of Wirral after pleading guilty to thefts Paul Waters, 42 years, of no fixed address, pleaded…

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Nominees for civic honours to be considered by councillors in Liverpool

A number of individuals and organisations are to be recommended for civic awards at a meeting of Liverpool City Council on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. They include the Freedom Roll…

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Former day centre in ‘prime location’ on the market in Heswall

A Wirral Council building in a “prime location” less than half an hour from Liverpool is up for sale. People are being invited to send in offers for what could…

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Kym Marsh and Lisa Faulkner star in Single White Female at Liverpool Playhouse

This world premiere stage production of the 90s hit movie thriller Single White Female stars actor and singer Kym Marsh (Coronation Street) and TV presenter and author Lisa Faulkner (Holby…

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Birkenhead Sunday Association Football League round-up, 29 March 2026

Lions FC kept the pressure on at the business end of Division Two, edging out Upton Willows with a 3-2 victory in tough conditions. A clinical Matt Lydiate brace and a Paul Ryan…

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What people said as their council tax is about to increase

“I can’t pay for everything. You have to think about what you pay every month to keep the wolf from your door. It’s not living, it’s trying to exist.” Joanne,…

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What people said in Birkenhead and Heswall as Wirral Council tax goes up

One woman said: "Over the last two years you are working hard and you can’t even pay your bills.”

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Chester and Wirral Football League round up, 28 March 2026

Birkenhead Vets laid down a marker in the CWFL Tarvin Precision Vets Division Two title race on Friday, moving four points clear at the summit following a 10-0 annihilation of West Kirby United Vets. Lee…

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Two arrested after drugs and firearm seized in Liverpool

Police have arrested two men and seized a firearm, ammunition, and suspected drugs following enquiries in Huyton and Liverpool on Friday, 27 March. At around 2.20pm, officers attended an address…

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New £5m scheme to improve water quality in the River Mersey

A £5 million project to install a new underground stormwater tank in Eastham is now underway. Once complete, the storage tank at Mayfield Drive will be able to store 504,000…

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Two men charged following Easter egg shop theft in Wirral

Two men have been charged in connection with a series of shop thefts in Wirral after a haul of Easter eggs was found in their possession. On Friday, 27 March,…

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Wirral Change sees funding cut leading to job losses

“Life-changing” support helping people across Wirral is now “at serious risk” with a top boss “deeply concerned” about its future. Five staff will be let go this week after Wirral…

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Anselmians storm to 80–7 victory over Derby

Round 21 saw Saints take on already relegated Derby in the final home league game of the season. Conditions were dry and bright, though a strong breeze blew throughout, with…

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Inside historic Birkenhead hall drawing in ghost hunters

The stunning building is steeped in history

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West Cheshire Football League round-up, 28 March 2026

League leaders Moreton kicked for home in the race for promotion from the Go2Day West Cheshire League’s Division Three, following Saturday’s 9-0 rout of Helsby U23s, which left John White’s chargers trumpeting “catch us as you can”. The gap between the…