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Tranmere’s poor run continues with loss at Salford
Tranmere visited Salford City on Saturday afternoon in their latest game of the 2024/25 league season. Match Report: Salford City v Tranmere Rovers Salford City 2 v 0 Tranmere Rovers…
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'All the people of Birkenhead have is a hole in the ground'
The former House of Fraser store was demolished last year
Former Wetherspoons could become ‘landmark development’
A seaside resort’s former Wetherspoons could become “a landmark development” following the news the site is back on the market. The former Master Mariner pub in New Brighton closed for…
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West Cheshire Football League round-up, 8 February 2025
With maximum returns from their first fourteen outings, Go2Day West Cheshire League Division One title contenders, FC Bootle, saw their 100% record interrupted on Friday evening, following a 2-2 stalemate…
Sunday Snippets, 9 February 2025
Welcome to “Sunday Snippets” a weekly feature from Birkenhead News. It is a round-up of the important local news stories you may have missed over the last seven days. Click…
Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 8 February 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…
Three arrests in connection with Garston burglaries
Three people have been arrested following two burglaries in Garston. It was reported that just after 10.30pm on Wednesday, 5 February, and then 9.45pm on Thursday, 6 February, a house…
Wirral hospital spotlights commitment to autistic patients on Autism Sunday
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is spotlighting its commitment to supporting the autistic community for Autism Sunday on 9 February. Autism Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of February…
Decades old garage could be uprooted over Baltic station development
A garage that has served the Baltic Triangle community for almost four decades could be forced into a “nuclear option” of having to relocate from its base should plans for…
First image of proposed housing scheme on former MOD land at Bromborough
The first image has been released showing how former Ministry of Defence land left vacant for two decades could be turned into hundreds of new homes. A total of 242…
People angry about ‘hole in the ground’ where House of Fraser once was
People in Birkenhead are reportedly angry after being left with “a hole in the ground” where a much-loved department store once stood. Birkenhead councillor Pat Cleary said there was a…
Travel into the Earth in a new immersive experience at The Williamson
A new exhibition opening at Birkenhead’s Williamson Art Gallery & Museum invites visitors into an hypnotic audiovisual experience. Subterranean Elevator has been conceived by artist Di Mainstone and developed with…
Work on Liscard town centre public realm improvements underway
Work has started to make public realm improvements across Liscard Town Centre, with the installation of new benches, planters and bins in key locations. The improvement works are planned to…
Everton man charged with drug supply offences
On Thursday, 6 February, detectives charged an Everton man with drug supply offences. Officers attended an address in Everton and detained and arrested a man. A search of the location…
New Brighton primary school joins Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School has officially joined Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust (HFCMAT). Celebrations took place in school on Monday, 3 February, as CEO of the…
Solar array on top of Ellesmere Port Market can go ahead
The latest phase of the £8.5m revamp of Ellesmere Port Market has cleared a hurdle, with a new solar array set to provide green energy. Cheshire West and Chester Council’s planning department said…
Heart heroes at Wirral hospital
Every minute counts in a cardiac emergency, and at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), dedicated staff work tirelessly to prevent, detect, and treat heart disease—the UK’s leading cause of death.…
Next of kin appeal – John Roberts
Can you help trace the next-of-kin of a person from Wirral who has passed away? John Roberts, 82, sadly died at home at Claremount Court in Wallasey on Tuesday, 4…
Dispersal Zone to be introduced in Liscard this weekend
A Dispersal Zone has been introduced in Liscard this weekend in response to an increase in reports of criminal and anti-social behaviour in the area. The order runs from 6pm…
Hundreds reportedly interested in buying Bromborough riverfront homes
Hundreds of people are reportedly already looking to buy homes in a major development on the banks of the River Mersey before it’s even begun. Two applications were approved at…