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Pete McKee brings exhibition to Liverpool
This spring, renowned artist Pete McKee is inviting fans to experience his latest exhibition, The Boy With a Leg Named Brian, as it tours some of the UK’s most iconic…
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Wirral-born Lady Emma Hamilton’s signed book goes to auction
A book that played a part in the astonishing transformation of a Wirral blacksmith’s daughter into one of the most famous women in 18th-century Europe is to go under the…
Killer of mum whose body was never found to be released from prison
Chantel Taylor was horrifically killed and her body never found, with her killer now described as having "an absence of violence for a very long time"
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Record growth sees Liverpool City Region become UK’s leading film and TV hub outside London
Liverpool City Region’s booming film and TV industry enjoyed record growth since 2019 with more than 1,600 productions adding £150m to the local economy and creating more than 5,000 jobs.…
Independent Wirral opticians makes awards shortlist
The Eyeworks Upton and The Eyeworks Bromborough have been shortlisted as Community Practice of the Year and Practice Team of the Year by the UK’s largest association representing independent opticians and optometrists. The Eyeworks were…
Calderstones Park to welcome young readers
National reading charity World Book Day is partnering with shared reading charity The Reader for a fun-filled day in Liverpool’s Calderstones Park on Thursday, 5 March, bringing the joy of…
Wirral produced wartime film wins US honours
A wartime film produced in and around Wirral has received honours in America. Butterfly won a host of awards for Best Historical Film, Best Fantasy Film, and Best Duo in…
Former dept store could become aparthotel in city centre
One of Liverpool’s most historic city centre buildings has been taken over by a Spanish accommodation firm which intends to transform it into a sprawling aparthotel. The Cooper’s Building has…
Heavy vehicles temporarily banned on two Birkenhead roads
Heavy vehicles will be temporarily banned from two roads near the Birkenhead tunnel after an investigation found it was too weak. The news comes in an update on plans for…
Major 28 storey Liverpool tower plan signed off
Construction of a 28-storey tower is to kickstart the £1bn transformation of an area on the edge of Liverpool city centre. A new block – one of the tallest in…
Birkenhead Sunday Association Football League round-up, 15 February 2026
In the David Tacy Cup, Oxton Celtic secured their place in the final with a commanding 5-2 win over a spirited Lions side. Although Matt Lydiate struck twice for the Lions, Oxton’s quality proved…
'Dodgy' Amazon Fire TV Stick 'knock on door' warning as three in Merseyside arrested
A "coordinated nationwide crackdown" is taking place against devices that can access paywalled content such as Sky Sports
Two new proposals could provide more than 400 homes across Liverpool
Liverpool City Council is set to take a major step towards addressing housing shortages and enhancing the supply of high-quality homes across the city. At its meeting on Tuesday, 24…
Woman says landlord did not fit toilet properly causing leak
A woman said she can’t wait to get away from her landlord of 30 years as she has had enough and “just can’t take it anymore”. Elaine Worthy said, “I…
Mattresses, sofas, and trolley dumped outside former Everton matchday pub
Old sofas, mattresses, and a supermarket trolley have left a “shameful sight” outside a former popular matchday pub. Following the departure of the Everton men’s team from Goodison Park at…
Moreton marshland set to be saved
A “beautiful area attracting many bird species” that people feared would be dug up is now set to be saved following major backlash. Nearly 6,000 people criticised a plan to…
Woman in court as assaults on Wirral Council staff rise
A Merseyside woman has been taken to court for assaulting a council worker. Wirral Council said Lexi Chapman, from the Woodchurch Estate, has been made subject to an injunction following…
Wirral Council asks for £6m bailout ahead of likely council tax rise
Wirral Council is asking for another multi-million-pound bailout from the UK government as councillors look set to approve a 4.99% rise in council tax. After months of speculation, Wirral Council…
Liverpool Culture BID to go to ballot with £10m investment on the line
Liverpool could benefit from £10m in new investment as one of the city’s key improvement districts is up for renewal. Liverpool Business Improvement District operates three BIDs in the city…
Birkenhead Waterfront preparatory works get underway
Preparations for a redesigned and improved road layout near Woodside are now underway, pushing Birkenhead’s waterfront redevelopment into its next phase. Wirral Council has been working on developing options to…