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Oxton man ‘living on blow up bed’ due to Council Tax policy
A man claims he’s been sleeping on an airbed with only an air fryer for making food despite doing major renovations to his home. Jordan Pearson – who is a…
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Mum confesses using knives is her 'go-to thing when she's angry'
Kelly Kavanagh made the admission after swinging such a weapon towards the head of another woman at their hostel
University responds to Ofsted findings
Ofsted officials have given their feedback on progress at the University of Liverpool after finding fault with the institution’s apprenticeship scheme last year. In February 2024, education inspectors judged the…
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Two ‘helping police with enquiries’ following death of man in Liscard
Merseyside Police has confirmed that officers are investigating the unexplained death of a man in Wirral. At 6.44pm on Wednesday, 12 March, Merseyside Police received a report from the North…
‘Graham Crowley: I paint shadows’ now open at Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery has announced the opening of ‘Graham Crowley: I paint shadows’ a captivating new exhibition by the 2023 John Moores Painting Prize winner. The exhibition showcases Crowley’s distinctive exploration of…
Participants wanted to help shape health and activity support in Wirral
A new movement to empower Wirral residents to improve strength and balance is calling for residents to join a research group. Funded by Wirral Council Public Health and delivered by…
Agreement reached over city centre bar noise
Proposed late night hours at a new city centre venue will be reduced amid concerns over noise from “screaming and fighting” outside. Residents around Harrington Street had raised multiple objections…
Planning approved for new Heswall flats despite tree protection concerns
Six new flats will be built after being given the go-ahead following approval by Wirral Council following a debate about the potential impact on trees with “large girth”. Plans had…
Epstein Theatre set to reopen
An historic Liverpool theatre is set to reopen almost two years after it closed following the removal of financial support. In June 2023, the Epstein Theatre closed its doors to…
Wirral man fined for flying drone over Bramley-Moore Stadium
A Wirral man has been found guilty after flying his drone in breach of height and distance restrictions whilst filming Everton’s new Bramley-Moore stadium. Nicholas Durbin, 45, of Merlin Avenue,…
Bin lorries to create street-by-street map of mobile phone signals across city region
Bin lorries are to be used in a landmark project to measure the mobile phone signal at every home and workplace across the Liverpool City Region. The region-wide survey will…
Plans submitted for new homes in Bromborough
Plans for 217 new homes in the Bromborough have been submitted to Wirral Council by housebuilder Persimmon. The regeneration of this brownfield site would include the demolition of the existing…
Major investment to be focused on key regeneration schemes in Wirral
Millions of pounds are set to be ploughed into a series of major projects to revamp key areas of Wirral. From the waterfront at Woodside, Birkenhead town centre, Liscard, and…
Dad's army career ended in shame after what he was caught doing in his Ford Fiesta
The serving soldier was apparently put to work in the drugs trade after 'damaging someone's property' and left owing a debt
Two arrested after property search in Poulton
Police have arrested two women and confiscated a large amount of suspected Class A and Class B drugs that would have ended up on Merseyside streets. Officers obtained a warrant…
Planning Inspectorate confirm Wirral Council’s brownfield-only Local Plan
Wirral Council is set to make history by adopting the UK’s first brownfield-only Local Plan. The Planning Inspectorate has confirmed this landmark decision as sound, underscoring the borough’s commitment to…
Three charged in relation to series of burglaries
Officers investigating a series of burglaries across Chester, Ellesmere Port, and Wirral have charged three men in relation to the offences. The following three men were arrested on Tuesday, 11…
Judge tells thug he 'can't think of many things more terrifying' than what he did
Luke Devine held an angle grinder to his sister's neck before striking her over the head with the fearsome weapon days after their mum died
£4.5m plans for much-loved museum 'killed off' in 'shocking' secret vote
There were concerns plans to regenerate the waterfront opposite Liverpool could be put at risk
Merseyside’s Brooklyn 'feels left behind' with fears 'council is wasting time
One councillor said: "We need the transport and we need the culture and we need the investment."