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Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 16 May 2026
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous 14 days. For regular crime and police-related updates Visit Merseyside Crimewatch and tap ‘Join’ Man and woman charged…
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Paislie Reid returns to the Everyman and leads powerful new one woman show
Following a year in which Liverpool talent shone at the TV and Film BAFTAs, Liverpool Everyman continues to champion the city’s next generation of artists with Attachment, which runs at…
Meet over 30 employers at next Wirral jobs fair
People looking for work or considering their next career move are invited to meet employers face-to-face at the next Jobs Market event, taking place in Birkenhead this May. More than…
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Liverpool fundraisers tuck in at soup-er event for major charity appeal
Christian Aid supporters from Walton Council of Churches organised their annual ‘Soup Aid’ as part of Christian Aid Week 2026. Dozens attended the event at St Aidan’s Community Hall. Walton Council of Churches/Christian…
Six arrested on suspicion of murder following death of man in Fairfield
Merseyside Police has confirmed that emergency services were in Fairfield following the unexpected death of a man on Thursday, 14 May. At around 11.20am, officers were called to Balmoral Road…
Appeal to find owner of horse saddles recovered in Wirral
Detectives are seeking the owner of two horse saddles which were recovered following the arrest of two men in Wirral. On 2 April, Merseyside Police received a report that a…
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2026/27 Season
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2026/27 season, led by Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan, with a programme shaped by major anniversaries, new commissions and international collaborations. Reflecting Liverpool’s distinctive cultural identity on a global…
Further arrests made in Birkenhead dispersal zone
An ongoing dispersal zone in Birkenhead town centre put in place at 4pm on Tuesday, 12 May, and active for a period of 48 hours until 4pm on Thursday, 14…
Ten arrested in Liverpool and Sefton and five firearms seized as part of ongoing investigation
Police have arrested ten people, seized five firearms and a large quantity of drugs as part of an investigation into serious organised crime. As part of a lengthy and complex…
PoWEr Pack equips 65 City of Liverpool College students with skills for the world of work
PoWEr Collective CIC, part of We Are PoWEr, has successfully delivered its latest PoWEr Pack programme in partnership with The City of Liverpool College, equipping 65 students with the confidence,…
Tour bus comes to Birkenhead for Dementia Action Week
As part of Dementia Action Week, a tour bus will be visiting Birkenhead on Tuesday, 19 May, giving residents the chance to better understand what everyday life can be like…
Port of Liverpool partners with leading liquid bulk group Chane to support demand growth
Peel Ports Group has partnered with one of Europe’s largest bulk operators to capitalise on growing demand for bulk liquid products. The UK’s second-largest port operator has joined forces with…
Councillor Mary Jordan takes the chains of office as Wirral Mayor
Councillor Mary Jordan has been elected as the new Mayor of Wirral for the 2026–27 civic year. She was formally appointed at the Council’s Annual General Meeting (Part 1), held…
Community centre used by ‘This City is Ours’ star could be lost
A community centre in north Liverpool, which once counted James Nelson-Joyce among its members, faces an uncertain future if vital funding cannot be found. For more than half a century,…
Internship programme expands to offer young people in Liverpool area opportunities across civil service
For the first time, young people with special educational needs (SEND) on HMRC’s Supported Internship programme will experience workplace opportunities across the civil service thanks to a new partnership with…
International best-selling young authors visit Wirral high school
Acclaimed young authors, the Likambi siblings, recently visited St John Plessington Catholic College in Bebington, to inspire literacy, creativity and self-belief in students across all key stages. Latoya, Caleb, and…
West Cheshire Football League round-up, 9 May 2026
Tuesday 5 May | Tuesday evening’s Go2Day West Cheshire League Division Three action saw Chester-based outfits, Christleton and Blacon YC, complete their respective league programmes with mixed fortunes. Second-placed Blacon,…
Irish festival VIP space gets go-ahead despite Merseyside Police concerns
An Irish music festival has won special terms to host a VIP area on site despite concerns from Merseyside Police. A two-day festival to be known as Fields of Éire…
Hantavirus risk ‘remains low’ confirm Merseyside health chiefs
Merseyside health chiefs have said that the risk of hantavirus to the general public remains “very low” as almost two dozen passengers isolate in Wirral. Officials have confirmed 22 passengers…
Hantavirus update as risk 'remains very low' to general public with passengers at Arrowe Park
Almost two dozen people are quarantined at Arrowe Park