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Birkenhead nan’s terror at mouse infestation
A Wirral nan has been plagued by mice in her supported living apartment for more than two years, despite asking for the pests to be removed when she found a…
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Frustration at slow progress over Garston Village Hall
Frustration is growing over a lack of action on returning a long-closed Garston community space to its former glory. For almost 10 years, Garston Urban Village Hall has cast a…
Six youths arrested and weapons seized in Birkenhead
An ongoing dispersal zone in Birkenhead town centre has already had positive results after six youths were arrested on Tuesday and weapons taken off the streets. The order was put…
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Liverpool veterans charity to host sleep out at bombed out church
The Block Armed Forces Foundation will host a special charity sleep out event on Friday, 15 May, at St Luke’s Church, widely known as the bombed out church, in Liverpool,…
£50million make-over for M53
The first instalment of a £50million fit-for-the-future investment in Merseyside and Cheshire’s M53 motorway will get underway next week. Over the next three years, National Highways will carefully plan and…
Hundreds of empty Liverpool homes set to help families on council housing list
Homeowners and landlords across Liverpool are being offered thousands of pounds to bring long-term empty properties back into use, as part of a major push by the city council to…
Improvements pending for ‘dangerous’ Wirral crossroads
Further work is being proposed to make a dangerous Wirral crossroads safer where a much-loved dad died and a young boy was knocked over. Spital crossroads near the Three Stags…
Run for the 97 returns with support from Jamie Carragher and Chris Kirkland
More than 1,400 people have already registered for the 12th staging of community legacy event Run For The 97. This year’s family fun run takes place on Saturday, 23 May, in…
Birkenhead support worker shortlisted for national award
A support worker based in Birkenhead has been shortlisted for a national award recognising excellence in learning disability support. Angie Clay, who works at Sanctuary Supported Living’s Cardigan House has been shortlisted…
Liverpool City Region Mayor welcomes inclusion of Overnight Visitor Levy in King’s Speech
New powers to raise tens of millions of pounds to boost the Liverpool City Region’s visitor economy moved a major step closer today after being included in the King’s Speech.…
New Joint Chief Nurse pays tribute to Wirral nurses on International Nurses Day
The new Joint Chief Nursing Officer at Wirral University Teaching Hospital and Wirral Community Health and Care has paid tribute to dedicated nurses in Wirral as part of International Nurses…
Liverpool man jailed for sex offences involving children
A Liverpool man has been jailed for six-and-a-half years for multiple sex offences involving children. Steven Andrews, 67, of Langdale Road, Aigburth, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday,…
Cllr William Shortall to be confirmed as Lord Mayor of Liverpool
The next Lord Mayor of Liverpool will make history as the first wheelchair user to take up the role. Cllr William Shortall will be confirmed as the city’s first citizen…
Chester and Wirral Football League round up, 9 May 2026
Monday 4 May | The CWFL Life Members Cup final saw holders Mersey Royal Vets face Premier Division side Handbridge FC who were looking to take the trophy back to the open-age division. In…
Dispersal zone introduced in Birkenhead town centre
A dispersal zone will be active in Birkenhead town centre for a period of 48 hours in response to an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. The…
Man sought following sexual assault on County Road
Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who could assist with their enquiries following a report of a sexual assault in Liverpool. It was reported at around 7.25am on…
Merseyrail named one of UK’s most reliable rail operators in 2026
Merseyrail has been named one of the UK’s more reliable train operators in 2026 so far, according to new analysis from Locals Insider. The study, based on Office of Rail and…
Fish in a Kettle to bring surreal immersive experience to Liverpool
Lab Rats Collective presents a surreal immersive theatre experience, Fish in a Kettle, set in 2050 inside a house party that won’t stop. It takes place in Liverpool, being battered…
Wirral charity launches new initiative for corporate partnerships
A Wirral charity specialising in autism care has unveiled a new initiative aimed at regional businesses of all sizes. To mark the end of Autism Acceptance Month in April, Autism…
City shop stripped of licence after multiple underage sales
A Liverpool city centre shop has been stripped of its alcohol licence after staff sold wine and cocktails to teenagers on three separate occasions. Between July 2025 and March this…