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Two arrested and one in hospital following city collision
Police are appealing for information following a serious collision involving a van and an e-scooter in Liverpool city centre. At around 1.20am on Sunday, 26 July, Merseyside Police received a…
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Sunday Snippets, 26 July 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…
Burglar with underpants on his head moaned shirt was ripped during robbery
James Dean called a Spar shop manager a 'c***' and a 'grass' when she bravely fought back as he raided the store for cash
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Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 25 July 2026
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous 7 days. For regular crime and police-related updates Visit Merseyside Crimewatch and tap ‘Join’ Wirral man jailed after…
Man sought following robbery in city bar
Police are appealing for information following a report of a robbery in a Liverpool city centre bar. It was reported that at around 2.20am on Friday 26 June, a man’s…
Anfield woman fears she’ll be left housebound by roadworks
A disabled woman who relies on her car for vital tasks fears she could be trapped in her home for months amid major roadworks on a key Liverpool network. Jo…
CQC rates Wirral substance misuse service as outstanding
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded the rating of Phoenix Futures Wirral Residential Service in Birkenhead from good to outstanding following an inspection in January. Wirral Residential Service is…
Metro Mayor on rail network public ownership move
Public ownership of Merseyside’s rail network will mean ticket pricing will be set for the benefit of passengers rather than shareholders, according to the man spearheading the project. Trains across…
New helm at New Brighton RNLI
On Tuesday 21 July, RNLI volunteer Connor Wray successfully passed out as New Brighton Lifeboat Station’s newest helm. Connor joined New Brighton RNLI in 2022 and has since qualified in…
Famous faces back vital hospice planning success
Famous faces have thrown their support behind Claire House as the charity secured vital planning permission to transform its West Derby site. Claire House Children’s Hospice has received a wave…
Wirral’s four-year plan set for approval
A new four-year vision for Wirral includes over 2,000 new homes and a balanced budget. Wirral Council’s new Wirral Plan 2027-31 sets out the council’s priorities and planned activities over…
Confusion over future of shuttered Everton park
A community will fight to keep their children’s play area after a consultation attended by 15 people voted for it to be grassed over. In November 2024, a public consultation…
Residents raise concerns over 22 person HMO in Tranmere
Plans to house up to 22 people in a six-bedroom house are “terrible”, a Wirral councillor has said. A recently submitted application to turn 32 Westbank Road in Tranmere into…
Four men killed in Huyton collision
Police are appealing for more information following a fatal collision in Huyton where four people have sadly died. Just before 2am on Friday, 24 July, Merseyside Police received a report…
‘Robot Village’ unveiled at New Brighton’s Vale Park
Vale Park has unveiled a new Robot Village that aims to brighten people’s day and show that everyone matters. The model figures, built by Men Too Merseyside – a charity…
Liverpool needs to avoid ‘race to the bottom’ over takeaways and HMOs
Liverpool needs to avoid a “race to the bottom” with high streets littered with takeaways and betting shops as its new 15-year plan sets out the challenge the city faces…
Councillor marks 17 years as Wirral’s Heritage Champion
Wirral’s rich history, heritage, and cultural assets remain firmly in the spotlight thanks to the ongoing work of Councillor Jerry Williams, who has provided his latest update as Heritage Champion…
Liverpool’s communal bins set for major upgrade
Liverpool’s communal bin collection stations are set for a major upgrade under new plans to improve their appearance, boost recycling and help tackle fly-tipping. At a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday,…
Crime concerns spark debate in Rock Ferry
After Merseyside Police recently implemented enhanced stop and search powers in Rock Ferry, we went and spoke to local people to get their perspectives on crime in their town. Earlier…
Museum of Liverpool announces new exhibition celebrating 70 years of The Cavern Club
A new exhibition, 70 Years of The Cavern Club, is set to open in Liverpool in 2027, celebrating one of the world’s most iconic live music venues. The exhibition, in…