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Fatal collision on Dock Road, Wallasey
Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Wallasey on Friday, 17 January. At around 2.40pm, it was reported that a motorbike had been involved in a collision…
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Adkins speaks ahead of trip to Wimbledon
Tranmere Rovers manager Nigel Adkins says he has “made it clear what we’re fighting for” to his players ahead of Saturday’s trip to AFC Wimbledon. “In our Monday meeting, we…
Three men jailed for a total of 17 years for gun crime
Three men have been jailed for a total of seventeen years after a car was shot at in Kirkby in 2023. On Thursday, 16 January, Nathan Higham, Craig Jones, and…
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Gateacre School to strike over ‘excessive workload’ and ‘management practices’
The National Education Union (NEU) has announced the results of a formal ballot for industrial action, with an overwhelming 80% turnout and 76.67% of members voting in favour of striking.…
Metro Mayor precept to rise amid ‘challenge on budgets’
The amount we pay to fund the Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor is to increase for the first time in six years owing to a “challenge on budgets”. Alongside local…
Three Liverpool men charged with conspiracy to steal vehicles
Detectives from Merseyside Police have charged three men with conspiracy to steal motor vehicles. This is following an investigation into the theft of keyless motor vehicles which were stolen in…
What we found out in key week for Wirral Council
It has been a huge and difficult week for Wirral Council. Teetering on the edge of possible bankruptcy, the struggling local authority held two crunch meetings that could have major…
Your dreams and memories could shape a festival coming to Dovecot
Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park residents are being invited to share their dreams to help shape a special festival commissioned by Liverpool City Council as part of its Creative Neighbourhoods…
Next of kin appeal – Graham Jones
Can you help trace the next-of-kin of a person from Wirral who has passed away? Graham Jones, 63 years old, sadly died at home on Grove Street, New Ferry, on…
Five-year masterplan aims to make Liverpool City Region the best UK visitor destination
A five-year masterplan has been unveiled to make the Liverpool City Region the best tourism and career destination in the UK. The city region’s thriving visitor economy generates £6.25bn a…
Wallasey takeaway fined over £14,000
A Wirral Indian takeaway has been fined more than £14,000 following a Wirral Council investigation. Officers had found mouse droppings on several occasions throughout the Tandoori Mahal restaurant at 24-26…
Plans for city centre bus lane move closer
The introduction of a new bus lane at one of Liverpool city centre’s key pinch points has moved a step closer. Liverpool Council officers have given the green light to…
What does bankruptcy mean for Wirral Council and how likely is it?
The news this week that Wirral Council has applied for a £40m bailout from the government will have likely raised questions for many about what this actually means, with the…
First Wirral-based graduates of YESS programme honoured at West Kirby Grammar School
In a momentous occasion for the Wirral community, three local students were celebrated as the first Wirral-based graduates of the ActionCOACH Foundation’s YESS (Young Entrepreneur Smart Start) Programme. The graduation…
Huyton man jailed for causing death by dangerous driving while high on Ketamine
A Huyton man has been jailed for six years and nine months for causing the death of 21-year-old Kate Swale by driving dangerously while under the influence of drugs. Jamie…
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Education secretary acknowledges ‘enormous challenge’ to council finances
The government faces “an enormous challenge” to fix finances for struggling councils like Wirral, the education secretary has said amid fears school deficits could wipe out half its budget. Cash-strapped…
Wirral Council issues further update on bin collections
From Monday 20 January, all household bin collections will be for grey bins (recycling). This week, (13-19 January) Biffa have been collecting green bins (general waste) only. All households should…
Anfield primary school creates history as PM heralds ‘inspiration’
A Liverpool primary school has made history as part of a 100-year partnership between the UK and Ukraine. As the two nations signed a century-long collaboration deal this week, All…
Wirral woman arrested on suspicion of harassment and burglary
Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of harassment and burglary following an incident in Wallasey. The 44-year-old woman from Hoylake was arrested on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, and released…