Local News
First picture of man who stabbed wife to death in shop
Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam knifed his 44-year-old estranged partner Nilani Nimalarajah 18 times in a 'merciless, sustained and extremely brutal' assault
Local messages
Everton concert plan gets council green light
Christmas markets and outdoor concerts at Everton’s new dockland home have moved a step closer after the club secured a vital licence from Liverpool Council. The Blues have won support…
Dad who bought knives from Asda then stabbed wife 18 times admits murder
Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam subjected his estranged partner Nilani Nimalarajah to a "merciless, sustained and brutal" assault in the shop where she worked
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Wirral Council tax decision made amid warnings of commissioners
Wirral Council has doubled a hardship fund after councillors said that they had to make a “horrific” decision to cut council tax support. Senior councillors warned tough choices no one…
Liverpool Council could save almost £2m with YMCA deal
Almost £2m could be saved by Liverpool Council on expensive temporary hotel stays for people facing homelessness as it signs a new deal for a housing support service. The city…
Safeguarding review following BBC investigation into Wirral school has started
An independent child safeguarding review launched following a BBC Panorama investigation into a Wirral school has started. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands that parents are now being interviewed…
Upton HGV driver jailed for 10 years for causing the deaths of two men
An HGV driver has been jailed after admitting causing the deaths of two pilots who were being driven home after their shifts, and to causing serious injuries to the taxi…
Concerns raised by councillor about Wirral Waters scheme
A senior councillor has said that she “feels very uncomfortable” as a Wirral Waters scheme looks set to move forward. Cllr Helen Cameron, who leads Wirral Council’s audit committee, said…
Wirral charity launches free activities for families of children with autism
Wirral charity Autism Together is partnering with a number of regional attractions to offer relaxed activities for children or teens with autism, or who are on the pathway to receiving…
Man bought knives from Asda and duct tape from Poundland then stabbed wife to death
Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam was said to have knifed Nilani Nimalarajah 18 times due to his 'anger' over not being invited to a family celebration
Liverpool’s adult social care costs on the rise
Adult social care costs across Liverpool are to go up by around 4% in the new financial year under new proposals to be confirmed by the city council. Liverpool Council…
Birkenhead Sunday Association Football League round-up, 11 January 2026
Queens Park produced the result of the weekend, ending Dock’s flawless league record with a clinical 2-0 win to kick-start Ben Graham’s managerial reign in style. After a tense opening, second-half strikes from Harvey Sample and…
Work starts on new Mosslands school
Work has started on the £61m “golden project” that will see an entire Wallasey secondary school rebuilt. Mosslands School headteacher Adrian Whiteley said he was “over the moon” at the…
Sir Phil Redmond to lead search for Town of Culture
The legendary creator of Brookside is to lead a national search for the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture. After the government confirmed a multi-billion-pound Pride in Place scheme that will…
Armed police descend on street after 'gun' pointed at woman in car
A cordon was put in place while police searched the area
Extraordinary day of pass outs for New Brighton RNLI
New Brighton RNLI’s volunteer crew were put through their paces on Monday 12 January 2026, with six separate pass outs taking place in one day. A wet, grey day in…
Wheelchair user sexually assaulted in 'disgraceful' daylight attack
Police believe the man pictured may be able to help with their enquiries
Man arrested after drugs seized in Beechwood
Police have arrested a man and seized a large bag of cannabis after officers spotted a male on a scrambler bike in Beechwood on Monday, 12 January. At around 7.50pm…
Man sought following sexual assault in Birkenhead
Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man who may have information that could assist with enquiries following a sexual assault in Birkenhead town centre. At around 2.15pm on…
Residents call for pump track in Higher Bebington
Local residents in Higher Bebington are calling for the creation of a new pump track to promote healthier, more active lifestyles for young people. Campaigners say the area lacks a…