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REVIEW: Ralf Little impresses in le Carre’s espionage masterpiece
On holiday from Death in Paradise, Ralf Little has relocated from the Caribbean to the chilly depths of the Cold War to star in John le Carre’s masterpiece, The Spy…
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New pavement parking trial planned near Goodison
Pavement parking is to be allowed in one area of Liverpool as residents struggle to leave their cars outside their homes. With the high demand for on-street parking around Goodison…
Wirral greeting card firm hails impact of business growth programme
A Wirral greeting card firm has hailed the impact of a government programme designed to help businesses scale more sustainably. Hype Associates is a long-established publisher of character greeting cards…
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Major summit to drive next phase of action tackling Violence Against Women and Girls
More than 80 specialists and professionals from across Merseyside united today for a major summit, hosted by the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner, to drive forward the next phase of…
Wirral nan's horror at what she found as she emptied her sink
Sandra Sullivan said the situation was leaving her "cracking up"
West Cheshire Football League round-up, 16 May 2026
Monday 11 May | Long suffering Heswall continued to pen their own version of the great escape and moved off bottom spot in the Go2Day West Cheshire League’s Division One,…
Sunday Snippets, 17 May 2026
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…
'Unique' chicken restaurant opens first UK store in Birkenhead
The venue is described as "perfect for family dining or date nights"
Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 16 May 2026
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous 14 days. For regular crime and police-related updates Visit Merseyside Crimewatch and tap ‘Join’ Man and woman charged…
Paislie Reid returns to the Everyman and leads powerful new one woman show
Following a year in which Liverpool talent shone at the TV and Film BAFTAs, Liverpool Everyman continues to champion the city’s next generation of artists with Attachment, which runs at…
Meet over 30 employers at next Wirral jobs fair
People looking for work or considering their next career move are invited to meet employers face-to-face at the next Jobs Market event, taking place in Birkenhead this May. More than…
Liverpool fundraisers tuck in at soup-er event for major charity appeal
Christian Aid supporters from Walton Council of Churches organised their annual ‘Soup Aid’ as part of Christian Aid Week 2026. Dozens attended the event at St Aidan’s Community Hall. Walton Council of Churches/Christian…
Six arrested on suspicion of murder following death of man in Fairfield
Merseyside Police has confirmed that emergency services were in Fairfield following the unexpected death of a man on Thursday, 14 May. At around 11.20am, officers were called to Balmoral Road…
Appeal to find owner of horse saddles recovered in Wirral
Detectives are seeking the owner of two horse saddles which were recovered following the arrest of two men in Wirral. On 2 April, Merseyside Police received a report that a…
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2026/27 Season
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2026/27 season, led by Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan, with a programme shaped by major anniversaries, new commissions and international collaborations. Reflecting Liverpool’s distinctive cultural identity on a global…
Further arrests made in Birkenhead dispersal zone
An ongoing dispersal zone in Birkenhead town centre put in place at 4pm on Tuesday, 12 May, and active for a period of 48 hours until 4pm on Thursday, 14…
Ten arrested in Liverpool and Sefton and five firearms seized as part of ongoing investigation
Police have arrested ten people, seized five firearms and a large quantity of drugs as part of an investigation into serious organised crime. As part of a lengthy and complex…
PoWEr Pack equips 65 City of Liverpool College students with skills for the world of work
PoWEr Collective CIC, part of We Are PoWEr, has successfully delivered its latest PoWEr Pack programme in partnership with The City of Liverpool College, equipping 65 students with the confidence,…
Tour bus comes to Birkenhead for Dementia Action Week
As part of Dementia Action Week, a tour bus will be visiting Birkenhead on Tuesday, 19 May, giving residents the chance to better understand what everyday life can be like…
Port of Liverpool partners with leading liquid bulk group Chane to support demand growth
Peel Ports Group has partnered with one of Europe’s largest bulk operators to capitalise on growing demand for bulk liquid products. The UK’s second-largest port operator has joined forces with…