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Liscard restaurant allowed to keep licence after ‘mistake’
A businesswoman in Liscard has been able to keep her licence after a “mistake” led to a £40,000 fine that “will bankrupt us”. Nazmah Miah’s Indian restaurant Elachi in Liscard…
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New housing plan for former Tuebrook nightclub site
A long derelict site, formerly home to a nightclub and cinema in Tuebrook, could once again be looked at for housing. For years, land that once housed the Coconut Grove…
Hoylake & West Kirby RNLI to host ‘Voices from the Valleys’ fundraising concert
Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI are inviting the local community to enjoy an evening of stirring choral music this spring, as the Wirral lifeboat stations present ‘Voices from the Valleys’…
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Pensby man jailed for selling cocaine
A man has been jailed following an operation to tackle County Lines drug dealing in Wirral. Officers from Project Medusa Merseyside County Lines team carried out an extensive investigation which…
Biggest ever exhibition of work by major British artist coming to Williamson Art Gallery
Birkenhead’s Williamson Art Gallery & Museum will present the largest ever exhibition of work by one of the most important British artists of the 20th century, Leonard McComb. Leonard McComb: Nature…
Liverpool consultancy guides boards on anti-racism governance
A Liverpool-based workplace equity and anti-racism consultancy is seeing anti-racism move into board-level responsibility across the North West, beyond EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) and anti-racism activity and into governance…
Arrest made after pedestrian injured in Seacombe collision
A man has been arrested following a road traffic collision in Seacombe on Wednesday, 8 April. Police were called to Borough Road in Seacombe at around 3.40pm to reports of…
Dispersal Zone introduced in West Kirby
Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in West Kirby following an increase in anti-social behaviour. The order will be in force from 4pm on Wednesday, 8 April, and remain in…
Birkenhead area called an eyesore could become new social housing
The recently-revealed plans could see major changes close to a historic cemetery in Birkenhead.
Bad shots annoying West Derby residents living near padel site
Errant shots from padel courts in West Derby are causing problems for neighbouring residents who have raised concerns about a plan for a potential 18-hour alcohol licence. Last Spring, Liverpool’s…
Plans submitted for social housing in Birkenhead
An area called an “eyesore” and “unkempt” could be turned into “attractive and appealing” social housing. The recently-revealed plans could see major changes close to a historic cemetery in Birkenhead.…
Three Wirral men jailed for County Lines drug supply
Three men have been jailed and four women sentenced for their part in a conspiracy to supply drugs that exploited children. Between June 2024 and July 2025, the group supplied…
St Anne Street subway could be bricked up in major upgrades
A pedestrian subway on St Anne Street in Liverpool could be removed as part of wide-ranging plans to revamp the wider Vauxhall area. As part of Liverpool Council’s wider new…
Wirral manufacturers set for £2.5m digital leap forward
Hundreds of manufacturers across Wirral are set to accelerate their digital transformation after the Government confirmed fresh funding for the Made Smarter programme. The £2.5m investment will unlock a new…
Anfield dessert shop boss vows to be good neighbour amid late night row
The owner of an Anfield dessert shop has vowed to be “a good neighbour” after admitting he did not know he needed a licence to trade late into the night.…
Wirral author shortlisted for major romance award
Wirral-based author Paola Santana is a contender for the 2026 RNA Joan Hessayon Award for New Writers for her novel, Playing with Fire. The book follows the story of Paige…
Radiographer ‘failed to consult patient before pulling down shorts’
A former radiographer at Liverpool’s leading children’s hospital has been removed from the health care professionals register after admitting he did not consult with a patient or their parents before…
Local teacher training provider expands offer
HFC Teacher Training, Bebington, has relaunched and expanded its provision to provide tailored training for future primary and secondary school teachers. Formerly Ignite Institute, HFC Teacher Training, which is part…
HMS Conway memorial window to be unveiled at Anglesey church
HMS Conway was a naval training school, often referred to as a school or training ship, established in 1859. The vessel was originally stationed on the River Mersey before being…
Police hunting for answers after Easter eggs stolen from Wirral flat
A police inspector in Wirral has urged people with information to get in touch