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Sale agreed on Bromborough brownfield site set to deliver 249 new homes
North West homebuilder, Northstone, has purchased a new development site from Wirral Council for a major new residential community that will deliver 249 new homes at Old Hall Road in…
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Gayton man hits out at ‘speculative’ posts over plans
A man has hit out at what he said was “a string of speculative social media posts” over the future of his Merseyside home. John Bretherton said, “I have learned…
Councillor praises neighbours and council in Eastham barking dogs case
Neighbours were forced to book hotels and sleep on relatives’ couches to escape the noise of their neighbour’s barking dogs, a councillor has said. Stephen and Layla McGuigan have both…
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New Ferry celebrates 34 new homes in regeneration journey
After years of waiting, hope has returned to New Ferry as 34 new homes mark a big step forward for a community devastated by an explosion in 2017 that destroyed…
West Kirby Christmas Market returns
The West Kirby Christmas Market is back on Saturday, 13 December, bringing festive shopping and community spirit back to St Andrew’s Church Hall on Graham Road. After last year’s weather-related…
Royal Albert Dock unveils magical wish station for festive season
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has announced the next event in its seasonal programme, with an enchanting wish station, Wish Upon a Dock. Designed to delight families and spread Christmas cheer, the wish…
Wirral bin collections being reviewed by council
Every bin collection in Wirral is being reviewed as cash-strapped Wirral Council looks at all options. This comes as a new report warns that the council’s risk of declaring bankruptcy,…
Merseyrail to launch pilot for contactless payment devices and cards
The Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, has announced the next phase of a modern smart ticketing system on the Merseyrail network – a pilot for the introduction…
Suspect named after Asda security guard attacked
Two men also allegedly stole items from the supermarket
Birkenhead man charged following business robberies
A man has been charged following two robberies at businesses in Birkenhead. On Friday, 7 November, it was reported that two men assaulted a security guard at Asda, on Grange…
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…
£20,000 reward to find killer of Rose Johnston in Dovecot
A £20,000 reward is being offered to find the killer of Rose Johnston in Dovecot. Rose, 68, was found dead at her home on Ancroft Road at 12.35pm on Saturday,…
Future of Brackenwood Golf Course hangs in the balance
The future of a Wirral golf course hangs in the balance ahead of a key decision next week. Brackenwood Golf Course in Bebington closed in 2022 and there has been…
Parking ticket row leaves Anfield family’s Christmas plans in doubt
A dad is worried he and his children won’t be able to visit their family on Christmas Day after he received a parking ticket outside his parents’ house in Anfield.…
Wirral specialist transforms chronic pain sufferers’ lives
A chronic pain ‘miracle worker’ is transforming the lives of hundreds of people suffering from a range of conditions. Venard Fong, owner of The Venard Clinic in Wirral, uses specialised neurology techniques and…
Liverpool Half Marathon 2026 sells out in record time
Next year’s BTR Liverpool Half Marathon has sold out in record time at 12,000 entries. The race follows a trend for BTR events in the last two years, with entry…
Liverpool fan shuttle faces uncertainty under new bus franchising model
A former taxi driver who runs a travel service for Liverpool fans on matchdays fears a major change to the region’s buses could squeeze him out of the market. Tony…
Ellesmere Port man who stockpiled over 43,000 indecent images of children sentenced
A man who saved over 43,000 indecent images of children, including AI-generated abuse material and self-written paedophile manuals, has been sentenced to three and a half years, following a National…
Generations of lifesavers offered festive thanks from bereaved family
Megan and Brogan Griffiths, who tragically lost their brother Haydn to drowning in July 2022, have returned to Hoylake to thank the crew who gave them hope in their darkest…