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MISSING: 51-year-old Newton man
Police are appealing for help to find missing Wirral man, Carl Swanick. Carl, 51, was last seen leaving his home address on Abbots Way in Newton at 7.05am on Thursday,…
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Man charged after teenage girl shot in legs in Toxteth
A man has been charged after a teenage girl was shot in the legs in Toxteth last month. At around 12.55am on Thursday, 12 March, armed officers were called to…
New Williamson Art Gallery exhibition celebrates ‘The Garden as Muse’
A new exhibition exploring the enduring influence of gardens on artists is set to open at The Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in May 2026. Titled The Garden as Muse,…
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Merseyside seafarers walk out on strike
The Ministry of Defence says it is working with the union to reach a resolution to the pay dispute
Smithdown Road chicken shop gets go-ahead with 4am warning
A long-standing chicken shop on Smithdown Road, hoping to open until 4am, cannot do so until it secures vital permission from Liverpool Council. For two decades, Chester’s chicken and pizza…
Another Wirral shop shut down for illegal cigarettes
A Wirral shop has been shut down less than six months after it opened in the latest crime crackdown by Wirral Council and Merseyside Police. Wallasey Shop at 190 Brighton…
Merseyrail live updates as trains on West Kirby and New Brighton lines disrupted
An issue at a Birkenhead station is causing disruption on the West Kirby and New Brighton lines
Old Swan man charged with firearm offences
Police have charged a man with firearms offences following a warrant in Dovecot last year. On Saturday, 30 August 2025, officers carried out a warrant at an address in Brenchley…
Man sought after petrol station worker assaulted in Wallasey
Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who could assist with their enquiries following a report of assault at a petrol station in Wallasey Village. It was reported that…
Refurb work to begin on home of Liverpool’s botanical collection
Work is to begin on the permanent home for Liverpool’s historical botanical collection to ensure it remains in the city. Almost three years ago, concerns were raised regarding the future…
Tranmere man charged with Snapchat drugs supply offences
On Tuesday, 14 April, a warrant was carried out at a home in Tranmere and officers found a large quantity of ketamine, cannabis, cocaine, and cash. Two men, aged 62…
Crosby man arrested after van stopped on M62
As part of a joint operation involving Matrix and Operation Medusa, Merseyside Police have arrested a man and seized large quantities of suspected MDMA following a stop check on the…
One of the country's best bakeries is opening a new site
The opening date has been set for May 1
Decision made over Birkenhead House of Fraser site
The site has sat empty since the store was demolished in 2024.
Liverpool Council awards design contract to progress Vauxhall/Greatie active travel improvements
Liverpool City Council has approved the award of a contract for preliminary design work to support major active travel improvements across the Vauxhall and Greatie corridors. Following a competitive mini‑competition…
Former House of Fraser site to become regeneration works compound
The Birkenhead site where a House of Fraser shop once stood will now be turned into a compound to help move forward major regeneration changes in the area. The site…
Outstanding rating for West Derby care home
A West Derby care home providing “exceptional service” has been given the highest possible rating by social care officials. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Church View Care Home…
Arrest following collision on M53
A man has been arrested following a collision on the M53 motorway in Wirral in the early hours of Wednesday, 15 April. At around 12.20am it was reported that a…
Crime and disorder concerns at city centre shop
An off-licence in Liverpool city centre finds itself under investigation by the city council after concerns were raised about alleged crime and disorder. The Premier 149A shop on Duke Street…
Birkenhead Sunday Association Football League round-up, 12 April 2026
05/04/26: Beechwood booked their place in the Tony Houlihan Memorial Challenge Cup final after ending Ben Graham’s unbeaten start at Queens Park. Robbo Courtenay’s side secured a hard-fought win thanks to strikes from…