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He ran red light in front of police in Birkenhead but then his van broke down
Billy Rutter went on to fracture an officer's shoulder as they wrestled in the middle of the road before he fled the scene
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Merseyside nurse who secretly worked two full-time jobs cleared to return
A Merseyside nurse who placed “patients at risk of harm” by secretly working two full-time jobs has been cleared to return to the profession. For a period of 10 months,…
Wirral Council fined £6000 after stepladder collapse leaves worker injured
Wirral Council has been fined £6,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries when a stepladder collapsed while he was working. The Wirral Council employee was attempting to access a loft…
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Date announced for 2027’s Run For The 97
Entries for next year’s Run For The 97 are now open. With the Premier League fixture list now confirmed, organisers have announced that the event will take place on Saturday,…
Youth Market to showcase Wirral’s young entrepreneurs
More than 85 young traders and performers will take part in this month’s Wirral Youth Market in Bromborough, making it the biggest Youth Market event ever held in the borough.…
Free art exhibitions coming to Liverpool’s Quirky Quarter
A new exhibition programme has been developed through a creative partnership between Fai McCabe Art and Quirky Quarter, one of Liverpool’s most unique visitor attractions. Throughout the year, a series of themed exhibitions…
Work begins at Hoylake Carrs wetlands
A major wetlands restoration project is underway in west Wirral with 24 hectares of grazing marsh set to be transformed through a partnership between Wirral Council and Cheshire Wildlife Trust.…
Win your place in history aboard the new Mersey Ferry
A public competition has opened for a unique opportunity to be among the first passengers to sail aboard the first new Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years. The voyage…
Witnesses sought following serious collision in Queensway Tunnel
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision inside the Queensway Tunnel. Merseyside Police was contacted at just before 1.05pm on Tuesday, 11 August, following reports of…
Explore the listed buildings of historic Wirral village with local autism charity
A Merseyside charity is offering the public the chance to explore a hidden gem of Wirral history this September: the iconic Bromborough Pool Village. As part of Heritage Open Days…
Wirral voters asked to shape polling plans
Ahead of a crucial all-out election in Wirral next year, major changes could be made, potentially impacting people’s voting plans. All 66 seats on Wirral Council will be up for…
City shop staff attacked as alcohol fears rise in city centre
Shocking images have revealed how staff at a Liverpool city centre shop have been attacked by customers. CCTV footage shows how a worker at a business around Whitechapel was targeted…
BREAKING: Man fighting for life after crash inside Birkenhead Tunnel
The tunnel was shut for several hours
Court closes ‘shoddy’ Liscard convenience store
A ‘shoddy’ convenience store in Liscard has become the 20th Wirral premises to be served with a closure order after a court heard evidence of persistent illegal activity at the…
Birkenhead Tunnel reopens after 'serious' crash - updates
Emergency services were called just after 1pm this afternoon
Taron Egerton on why he cut ties with his dad who ran Liverpool bed and breakfast
The actor said it "become more difficult" as he opened up on why he is estranged from his dad
Man sought following racial abuse on Wirral Line train
Officers investigating a racially aggravated public order offence on a train in Merseyside have released these images in connection with the incident. At around 8pm on Saturday 1 August, a…
Community powers Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI lifesavers at summer fundraiser
Hundreds of people turned out to support Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI at their annual Meet & Greet Day on Saturday, 25 July, which helped to raise almost £3,500 for…
Rock Ferry nursing home raises over £1,300 at community Summer Fayre
Lezayre Nursing Home threw open its garden gates to the community on Saturday, 8 August, for a Summer Fayre that raised more than £1,300 for the home’s resident fund. The…
Cavanagh and Dulson seal Lairds victory over Squires Gate
Lairds enjoyed a perfect first home match of the 2026/27 season with a well-deserved 2-0 victory against Squires Gate thanks to a quick-fire double from Fenton Cavanagh and Joe Dulson.…