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‘Christmas is different now without Izzy and it’ll never be the same again’
For bereaved parents Amanda and Paul McEgan, Claire House Children’s Hospice allowed their teenage daughter to just be herself, while providing clinical and emotional support. This Christmas, the family explains…
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New policing team launched for Birkenhead town centre
With the festive season in full swing, a dedicated Birkenhead Town Centre policing team has been launched to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, ensuring the high street remains safe and…
Wallasey and District Sunday Football League round-up, 14 December 2025
A weather-affected programme due to heavy rain resulted in only three fixtures being played, with two in the rearranged fixtures of the Capitol Cup second round producing 17 goals. The…
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Wirral Council expected to seek another government bailout
Wirral Council is expected to request another government bailout or face declaring bankruptcy, a new report finds. The Local Government Association (LGA) said that Wirral Council, which has already received…
Festive transport changes across city region
Some free buses will run and people will be able to drive for free through the two Mersey tunnels on Christmas Day. However, people have been urged to plan ahead,…
Man fighting for life after he fell from roof in town centre
A small cordon remains in place
West Cheshire Football League round-up, 13 December 2025
Three of the principal contenders for the Go2Day West Cheshire League’s Division One title were all victorious at the weekend and AFC Knowsley dislodged rivals, Helsby from top spot on goal difference,…
Dominant Anselmians overpower Leek
Round 12 saw a visit from fifth-placed Leek Rugby Club. Although the forecast rain never arrived, the pitch remained sticky and heavy. Recent meetings with the Staffordshire side have been…
Early goals sink Lairds despite rally
Lairds travelled to promotion-chasing Stockport Georgians in the North West Counties First Division South and, despite a spirited performance, came away empty handed. This was mainly due to the opening…
Sunday Snippets, 14 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…
SAFE: 15-year-old boy last seen in West Kirby
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…
Tranmere suffer home defeat to Crewe
Tranmere were on the front foot early on at Prenton Park and went close in the ninth minute when Charlie Whitaker, full of confidence, struck a free-kick from 25 yards…
Police ask for urgent help finding teenage boy missing from home
Layton Beattie was last seen on Friday
Action plan put forward for Birkenhead
An action plan has been put forward to try and turn Birkenhead around. A bold vision was put forward to change the face of the town, but a review found…
What judge said barking dogs’ owner’s two-word answer revealed
A judge said that the two-word answer he received from the owner of 14 barking dogs was “an indication of his attitude” towards others. Stephen McGuigan was found guilty this…
REVIEW: Young Frankenstein delivers a monster mash-up of laughs
It’s alive! The monster, the play and, astonishingly, Mel Brooks himself. Despite a tombstone inscribed with his name fleetingly appearing on stage. At 99, the comedy god has reached almost…
Merseyside Police weekly news round-up, 13 December 2025
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous seven days. For regular crime and police-related updates Visit Merseyside Crimewatch and tap ‘Join’ Ellesmere Port…
Suspect named after Asda security guard attacked
Two men also allegedly stole items from the supermarket
Birkenhead family launches appeal for 12-year-old Oliver
A Birkenhead family is appealing for support to help their 12-year-old son access specialist therapies not available on the NHS. Oliver, who lives with Lissencephaly, drug-resistant epilepsy, and global developmental…
Wirral hackney cab fares to increase
Taxi fares in Wirral will go up after drivers pleaded with councillors for the increase. One driver warned the local authority that they would be faced with no hackney carriages…