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Merseyside Police weekly news round-up, 25 April 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’ Wirral man jailed for…
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Police given extra powers in Birkenhead after gang lobs items from Asda car park roof
The dispersal zone will be in place this weekend
New app to help young people beat low mood
A team of academics and clinicians, led by the Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) – a partnership between Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Liverpool…
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Dispersal zone introduced in Birkenhead town centre
A dispersal zone is in Birkenhead town centre this weekend in response to an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. The order begins at 3pm on Friday,…
‘I think I got a bus lane fine because I support Reform’
An RAF veteran given a ticket for driving through a Liverpool city centre bus lane has questioned whether he was sanctioned because of his affiliation with Reform UK. Paul Lawrence…
Seacombe shop accused of supplying and distributing illegal tobacco
A Wirral shop owner has been accused of possibly being linked with the selling of “illegal tobacco products”. Wirral Council’s trading standards team are worried an alcohol licence could cause…
Liverpool Blitz memorial to be repaired in time for Remembrance
Work to restore a historic Liverpool war memorial in one of the city’s largest cemeteries is to be completed in time for this year’s Remembrance services. Grade II listed Anfield…
MISSING: 15-year-old Wirral girl
Police are appealing for help to find missing Wirral girl, Lola Browne. Lola was last seen at around 8.30pm on Thursday, 23 April, in the Leasowe area. She is described…
Have new Liverpool Hilton hotel plans fallen through?
Plans for a new Hilton Hotel in Liverpool’s famous Mathew Street look to have been scrapped. In October 2024, the city council’s planning committee signed off on an expanded proposal…
Birkenhead Street Angel takes on London Marathon
While most people are tucking into bed, the volunteers of Street Angels Birkenhead are just beginning their shift. From 10pm to 2am, these dedicated individuals patrol the streets to ensure…
Man charged with murder of Carl Ennis
A man has been charged following the murder of Carl Ennis in Stockbridge Village on Friday, 17 April. At around 7.30pm, Carl was assaulted inside The Village Chippy, off Leach…
One-way system retained as Wirral Council scraps ‘Wotsit Street’
Major changes are to be made to a Wirral road dubbed ‘Wotsit Street’ after a backlash from the community. Last year, Grange Road West in Birkenhead was transformed using grant…
Birkenhead's 'Wotsit Street' to be scrapped after community backlash
A one-way system on Grange Road West in Birkenhead will be retained as a trial comes to an end
Birkenhead Park School welcomes international visitors
On Thursday, 23 April, The Birkenhead Park School (BPS) welcomed 20 students and three members of staff from the KonTiki School in Hillerød, Denmark. The visit marked the 12th year…
Woodchurch Pride in Place chair visits Downing Street
On Monday, 20 April, Jenny Allinson – the newly appointed Woodchurch Pride in Place chair – visited Downing Street for the Prime Minister’s St George’s Day Reception, having been invited by Matthew Patrick, MP…
Three arrests following brawl at Upton pub
Three people were arrested on Thursday, 23 April, after a “large-scale” brawl broke out at a Wirral pub early last year. The Eagle & Crown in Upton could lose its…
Freedom of Liverpool for Girls’ Brigade of England and Wales
The Girls’ Brigade of England and Wales has been awarded the Freedom of Liverpool. Part of a global fellowship operating in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Australia, it is…
Young Wirral actress stars in new BBC drama with star-studded cast
Local actress, 13-year-old Rose McDermott, from Wirral, stars as Ruby in the BBC’s hit new drama, The Cage. Created and written by BAFTA-nominated Tony Schumacher (The Responder) and directed by…
The Ship & Mitre Beer Festival comes to St George’s Hall this September
St George’s Hall and The Ship & Mitre have announced a new partnership, unveiling a new beer festival that brings together two much‑loved Liverpool institutions. After 21 successful festivals spanning more…
Acclaimed play about Oscar Wilde coming to the Floral Pavilion
Audiences at the Floral Pavilion are set to experience an unforgettable evening of theatre as The Importance of Being Oscar arrives for a strictly limited run from Thursday, 30 April, to Saturday,…