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Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 21 June 2025
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news in and around Wirral during the previous seven days. Birkenhead News has a Facebook group for Birkenhead. You can…
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Woman dies from injuries following Bootle stabbing
A woman has sadly died following a reported domestic stabbing in Bootle on Friday, 20 June. Officers were called to a business premises on Stanley Road, near its junction with…
‘I’ve got wonderful neighbours, you couldn’t replace them’
The Scouse dialect is one of the more unique takes on the English language. The way we speak and how it sounds is recognisable wherever you go. Most people, for…
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Trailblazing Wirral army veteran survived bombing, cooked for royalty, and broke gender barriers
Sharon Broderick MBE defied expectations at every turn, from surviving a bombing in Northern Ireland, to becoming the first female chef at Sandhurst, where she prepared meals for Princess Diana…
How city region MPs voted in assisted dying bill
A majority of MPs across the Liverpool City Region who voted, opposed the assisted dying bill as it passed in a historic vote. With a majority of just 23 votes,…
Wirral Council takes action after £700k interest bill
Wirral Council has taken action to tackle a past failure to pay invoices on time, which meant it could have seen local authority paying £700,000 in interest. After regulations over…
Liverpool to mark Armed Forces Week 2025
Liverpool will mark Armed Forces Week with a series of events. The commemorative events begin on Monday, 23 June, with the Armed Forces Week flag being flown from Liverpool Town…
Private collection of Birkenhead Della Robbia ceramics smashes auction estimate
The largest-ever collection in private hands of the highly coveted and exceptionally rare Della Robbia pottery exceeded expectations at auction this week, with lively bidding from collectors from around the…
New rules around Wirral’s community bonfires put in place
New rules have been put in place to manage community bonfires in Wirral following a successful trial. However, concerns were raised after flames could be seen across the Mersey last…
Woolton man with Encrochat handle ‘Wonkykite’ jailed for drug supply
A Woolton man with the Encrochat handle ‘Wonkykite’ has been jailed for nearly 15 years for conspiracy to supply large quantities of cocaine and heroin on the streets. Richard Mellor,…
Man credited with saving seaside resort to step back
The man many credit with helping revive a Merseyside seaside resort said he is now passing the baton on as he looks to step back after nearly eight years. Dan…
Man jailed for indecent exposure in Tranmere
A man has been jailed following a report of indecent exposure in a Tranmere park in April. At around 11.30am on Tuesday 1 April, Merseyside Police received a report that…
Wirral mum shares baby Lucas’s heartbreaking story
“It took us a long time to get pregnant and when we finally did, he was our little miracle,” explains Wirral mum Helen Butterworth. “The pregnancy was fine and when…
Improvements made at city hospitals
Urgent and emergency care services at Liverpool’s flagship hospital have made improvements following an inspection by health watchdogs. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found improvements in two services run…
Mental health thought to be one of biggest drivers of home education in Wirral
Mental health issues are believed to be one of the biggest reasons children are being taught outside of school, according to Wirral Council officers. At a children’s and education meeting…
Man ditches corporate life for New Brighton book shop
A Company Director has ditched corporate life to open a “gorgeous” independent book shop in New Brighton. Peter Frost, 56, has quit his role as Director of World Of Glass…
City Shisha bar gets go-ahead despite concerns
A shisha bar in Liverpool city centre has won the right to open until the early hours of the morning despite multiple concerns from residents and council officials. An application…
Man attacked in the street for his headphones
An 18-year-old appeared in court today over the incident
Woman arrested following disturbance in Toxteth
Officers have arrested a woman in connection with an incident in Toxteth on Thursday, 19 June. Just after 3pm police received a report that a woman was causing a disturbance…
Hostel plans for former city hotel
A hostel for men requiring support to manage alcohol use could be about to relocate to a derelict former hotel in one of Liverpool’s most desirable areas. Plans have been…