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Sunday Snippets, 7 December 2025
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…
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Birkenhead poet brings punk back to old Probe Records site in Liverpool
Wirral poet, Barry Woods, has launched his latest punk-inspired book at an event inside Liverpool’s Wall of Fame bar, once home to the old Probe Records shop, a place where…
Wirral Council leader welcomes city region’s £1.6bn transport investment
Plans for a record-breaking £1.6bn investment in Liverpool City Region’s public transport including new railway stations, rapid transit links, and smart ticketing across the entire network, have been welcomed by…
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Child missed a year of school due to city council failings
A Liverpool child with persistent health issues missed a year’s worth of education after the city council failed to offer an alternative option when they weren’t able to attend any…
How a robot called Wendy helped a Wirral schoolgirl return to the classroom
“Without the robot I don’t think I’d be in school at all to be honest.” Sophie* is a year 11 student at Weatherhead High School. She’s confident, engaged in her…
Liverpool couple’s dream home turned to nightmare
A vulnerable couple said living in their dream home on the edge of Liverpool city centre has turned into a nightmare after issues with mice and struggles to get vital…
Committee agrees extension of enforcement powers around Wirral’s School Streets
Motorists failing to comply with the School Street restrictions at five more Wirral primaries may be issued with fixed penalty notices in order to help make the journey to and…
Wirral heart health project wins prestigious award
An initiative that has helped community groups in Wirral tackle cardiovascular disease (CVD) has won a prestigious health award. The Health Creation Alliance has awarded its Health Creating Community Connector…
Damaged New Brighton lifeboat sent away for repairs
New Brighton RNLI took delivery of a relief B-class lifeboat this week, as their own boat heads in for repair works. On Monday, 1 December, New Brighton’s volunteer lifeboat crew…
81-year-old woman dies following fail-to-stop collision in Fazakerley
Police are appealing for information following a fatal fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Fazakerley on Friday, 5 December. At 4.15pm it was reported that a dark coloured car being driven…
Merseyside Police weekly news round-up, 6 December 2025
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous seven days. For regular crime and police-related updates Visit Merseyside Crimewatch and tap ‘Join’ Boy threatened…
Everton could stage concerts outside stadium
Major events like concerts and live entertainment could move a step closer outside Everton’s new dockland home. Earlier this year, the Blues made an application to Liverpool Council to host…
Community leader criticises Egremont flytipping
A community leader has slammed people in her area for leaving the place a dumping ground. Maria Kershaw, who founded a community group in Wallasey, feels some people have no…
Man charged over assault of Paul Hollywood’s brother
A man has been charged following a reported assault of the brother of Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood. At around 7.10pm on Friday, 8 August, Merseyside Police received…
Concerns about Heswall home plans
Neighbours fear changes to a house in their area that may see more people using a footpath could lead to “antisocial behaviour” and “dog fouling”. Councillors are set to make…
Two people charged following domestic assault in Croxteth
Two people have been charged with assault offences following a domestic incident in Croxteth in the early hours of Thursday, 4 December. Merseyside Police received a report that a man…
City council kicked out Roger the support pug from library
A husband and wife who take their emotional support dog to Liverpool’s city centre library were shocked after suddenly being told they couldn’t come in. Angela and Richard Thompson, from…
People urged to avoid area after man hit by van
Officers are still at the scene
Report says Master Mariner best location for New Brighton hotel
A new hotel should be built on the site of a former Wetherspoons pub to get more people to visit a Merseyside resort, a recently-revealed report says. The report suggested…
Boy threatened with knife during bicycle robbery in New Ferry
Police are appealing for information following a robbery where a teenage boy’s electric bicycle was stolen in New Ferry on Tuesday, 2 December. Merseyside Police received a report that at…