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National Express 'snubs' Merseyside as three services axed

The changes will affect journeys in Liverpool and Wirral

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Birkenhead's 'Wotsits Street' being reviewed

One councillor said Grange Road West “looks like orange plastic rubbish”

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Liscard youth outreach team celebrated with National Innovation award

Two youth workers from Wirral Council have been given a national award for the creative and innovative way they’ve engaged with and supported young people in Liscard. Katrina Maxwell and…

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‘Wotsit Street’ is being reviewed

A road in Wirral nicknamed “Wotsit Street” is now being reviewed following backlash over its orange coloured road markings. This comes after Birkenhead’s MP said she is “not immune to…

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MISSING: 15-year-old boy from Liscard

Police are appealing for help to find missing Wirral boy, Rahayne Bryne. Rahayne Bryne was last seen on Tuesday, 31 March, at around 10.20pm and enquiries are ongoing to find…

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Unique Mersey Tunnel race sells out at record 4,100 places

More than 4,100 eager runners will race under the River Mersey in one of the most unique events in the country. The 20th staging of the BTR Mersey Tunnel 10K is…

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Prestigious new award launches for Wirral-based nurseries

Educate Awards, the largest education awards in the North West, which shines a spotlight on education, has launched a new category, Most Inspirational Nursery. Open to private, voluntary and independent…

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YMCA Together becomes You Matter as charity marks 180 years of work across the Liverpool City Region

One of Liverpool’s longest-standing charities has announced it is changing its name as it marks 180 years of supporting communities. YMCA Together will become You Matter, marking a new chapter for…

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Wirral West MP backs breakfast club rollout

Wirral West MP Matthew Patrick has welcomed the Government’s expansion of free breakfast clubs, a scheme set to benefit 191 children in his constituency as part of a nationwide rollout.…

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Major milestone for Liverpool North as Vescock Street becomes first development

A significant step forward for housing-led regeneration in Liverpool has begun, as the Vescock Street/Limekiln Lane scheme becomes the first development proposed for delivery led by Aviva Capital Partners and…

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Liscard Indian restaurant faces licence review

An Indian restaurant in Wirral could be stripped of its licence after someone was found working there illegally. The Home Office is calling for a review, which will be considered…

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Bebington dad of three to take on London Marathon inspired by wife’s profound deafness

A father-of-three from Bebington is preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, inspired by his wife’s experience of profound deafness and her journey towards…

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Support groups offer lifeline to men after prostate cancer diagnosis

Men in Cheshire and Merseyside who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer are being urged to seek support, friendship, and reassurance through local groups made up of people with first-hand…

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Fun approach to fitness comes to Wallasey

A new programme of free activities is encouraging people across the Wirral to get active — without the pressure of traditional fitness. Mersey Moving Together brings a mix of light…

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Keep your family healthy this Easter in Liverpool

This Easter holidays, Liverpool families are encouraged to take a quick moment to check if their loved ones are up to date with their routine vaccinations to protect them from…

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Birkenhead man admits killing woman in horror crash after police chase

Kane Farragher was banned from driving when he killed Taylor Jenkins in a head-on crash

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Metro Mayor confident Labour will do well in forthcoming local elections

Labour will find it “really easy on the doorstep” when the party fights for votes over the next month, according to Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram. Thousands of…

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Ukrainian community and Friends of Sefton Park pick litter and plant flowers

The Ukrainian community, together with local volunteers, cleaned Sefton Park in Liverpool, collecting 70 kg of waste. The clean-up took place on 29 March as part of the large-scale European…

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Family charity walk set for Wirral coast

A new family-friendly fundraising event is set to take place along the Wirral coast this spring, with organisers hoping to bring the community together for a day of fun and…

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DaDa’s 40th birthday impact report shows massive influence in disability arts

DaDa, the Liverpool-based disability and Deaf arts organisation, has published its Social Impact Report 2024/25, showcasing the scale, reach and depth of its work supporting disabled artists and audiences in the UK…