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Couple burgled B&M 14 times and sold stolen goods on TikTok Shop and Vinted

The store's warehouse manager Jamie Chant and ex-employee Stephanie Holmes were told that they had acted in 'pure, opportunistic greed'

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Birkenhead poet to headline at Future Yard

Birkenhead poet Barry Woods will be headlining at Future Yard next week, performing work from his recent book Where Did All The Punks Go? The book uses punk rock and…

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First look at 70 storey tower proposed for city

Designs for Liverpool’s tallest ever building, standing at 70-storeys tall, have been revealed. Davos Property Developments Limited, in conjunction with Beetham Davos Ltd have given the first look at its…

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Decision made over Birkenhead offices council is paying £76m for

The Birkenhead offices have cost Wirral Council a lot of money

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Chester and Wirral Football League round up, 7 March 2026

Newton Athletic made a giant stride towards being crowned CWFL Queensferry Premier Division champions on Saturday with a superb 4-1 victory over second-placed Whitegate. Goals from Cal Dicks, Dan Christian, Adam Pownall,…

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Brace for six month delays as major work planned for Wavertree High Street

Commuters could face delays during a six-month period as part of a major upgrade to one of Liverpool’s main high streets this summer. Millions of pounds are to be pumped…

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Decision made on Birkenhead office blocks

A decision has been made about two Birkenhead office blocks. The news comes after the local authority revealed it was in talks with a potential tenant. In December 2025, Wirral…

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Country music double header coming to Liverpool

Country music fans are in for an unforgettable night as an incredible Country Music showcase arrives in Liverpool on Saturday, 11 April. The Ultimate Country Tribute Double Show from Nashville Nights UK is…

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What people said as they protested Peak Cluster outside Wallasey Town Hall

Plans to lay a £5bn pipeline through Wirral have been labelled “a cop-out” after hundreds descended on Wallasey Town Hall to protest. One member of the public suggested that no…

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Liverpool launches ketamine plan

Users trying ketamine for the first time in Liverpool are as young as 14, with action being taken now to prevent escalation. Liverpool Council has launched a new action plan…

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Birkenhead Sunday Association Football League round-up, 8 March 2026

In the Birkenhead Premier Division, Woodchurch Hotel and KRCT Bidston served up a classic. Ben Holmes was the standout for a Woodchurch side that played the entire second half with ten men, bagging a hat-trick…

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Flooded Fazakerley school reopens

A north Liverpool primary school has reopened to pupils after being shut down following a water leak. Youngsters at Fazakerley Primary School were given a long weekend after a “significant”…

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Man sentenced following fatal collision in Bebington

A man has been sentenced following a fatal collision in Bebington two years ago. At around 7.40pm on Monday, 4 March 2024, Merseyside Police received a report that a black…

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Man arrested in connection with Bootle stabbing

A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Bootle on Monday, 9 March. At around 10.30pm, Merseyside Police received a report that a fight had broken out…

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TV chef Nisha Katona brings horse to Claire House for memory-making visit

TV chef Nisha Katona brought her family’s beloved horse to Claire House Children’s Hospice, giving seriously ill children an unforgettable afternoon. The Mowgli founder, well known for her appearances on…

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£30m flood tank project starts at The Mystery

Preparation work has begun for engineering to begin on the installation of a 60ft deep water tank in one of Liverpool’s historic parks. It was revealed last October that United…

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Solar Campus could become education, health, and community hub

A former school in Wirral, which was the first of its kind, could soon be transformed into an education hub. The Solar Campus on Leasowe Road could be taken over…

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We Are Wirral at Birkenhead Park confirms line-up for 2026

The family friendly festival will take place in July

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Peak Cluster slammed at council meeting

The firm behind a £5bn pipeline plan stretching through Wirral has been told to “take your pipe and stuff it wherever you like”. Peak Cluster, which is pushing a major…

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West Cheshire Football League round-up, 7 March 2026

Form side, FC Kirkby, cranked up the pressure on current Go2Day West Cheshire League Division One pacesetters Helsby, and moved to within five points of the leaders, following Saturday’s 3-1…