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Claire House brings Christmas magic to Liverpool ONE’s first-ever Toy Parade
Children and young adults from Claire House Children’s Hospice brought festive joy to the streets of Liverpool today as they took centre stage in Liverpool ONE’s inaugural Toy Parade, officially…
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Mystery surrounds ongoing closure of Liverpool coffee shop
Mystery surrounds the future of a Costa Coffee branch in the heart of the Albert Dock as it remains closed following an environmental health issue. Earlier this month, the firm’s…
Heygarth Primary School recognised for commitment to allergy safety
Heygarth Primary School has, for the second year running, been awarded the prestigious AllergyWise School Award by Anaphylaxis UK, a national charity dedicated to supporting people at risk of serious…
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Drunk doctor hit with suspension
A Liverpool doctor has been suspended after crashing his car into a wall while almost four times over the legal limit. Dr Josu Mendiguren was seen staggering from his car…
West Cheshire Football League round-up, 15 November 2025
The result of the weekend in the Go2Day West Cheshire League’s Division One belonged to Chester Nomads, who travelled to Newton on Friday evening, and deprived the fourth-placed hosts of…
Man caught on camera in scene which brought down crime gang
A plot to pass books wrapped in brown tape off as kilogram blocks of cocaine led to a man being shot in the leg
Sunday Snippets, 16 November 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…
Tranmere earn win over Cheltenham in five-goal thriller
Join the Tranmere Rovers community on Reddit Tranmere hosted Cheltenham Town on Saturday afternoon in their latest game of the 2025/6 League Two season. Saturday 15 November · League Two…
Wirral schools honoured at this year’s Educate Awards
A member of staff from a school in Wirral was amongst the winners named at the Educate Awards on Friday, 14 November. Kellie Tisdale from The Birkenhead Park School won…
Merseyside Police weekly news round-up, 15 November 2025
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous seven days. Join our Facebook group for Birkenhead Visit Birkenhead Gossip (NEW!) and tap ‘Join’. Three…
Bolt makes Liverpool the home of their first UK scooter launch
Liverpool City Council has awarded Bolt, Europe’s largest micromobility platform, a contract to operate shared scooters and e-bikes from early 2026. The new service, replacing existing provider Voi, will see…
Wirral University Teaching Hospital recognised following review of Veteran Aware status
Wirral University Teaching Hospital has successfully been re-accredited with its Veteran Aware status due to its commitment to supporting members of the Armed Forces community. The Trust was first accredited as a…
International winter programme celebrates disability arts
Award-winning disability arts charity DaDa has announced the launch of DDFI Extra – a new winter arts programme running throughout Disability History Month 2025 and into the New Year. Continuing the Liverpool organisation’s 40th birthday celebrations…
Liverpool man arrested in Colombia in relation to firearms and drugs offences
Two British men wanted by UK law enforcement have been arrested in Colombia following an investigation led by the National Crime Agency. Liam O’Brien, of Liverpool, was wanted by the…
Man arrested following collision in Birkenhead
A man has been arrested following a three-car collision on the Four Bridges at Wirral Waters. Merseyside Police received a report of a road traffic collision (RTC) at 12.40pm on…
Rising optimism from traders and shoppers as end of Birkenhead works in sight
People feel their town needs “a big push” to get back on its feet after an “appalling” year that saw businesses close and months of disruption. Despite a tough time…
Wirral man jailed for assault and controlling and coercive behaviour
A Wirral man has been sentenced for assault, controlling and coercive behaviour, and intentional strangulation. Christopher Randles, 43, of Alexandra Road, Birkenhead, was jailed for four years at Liverpool Crown…
Finalists revealed in the Liverpool City Region Photo Awards 2025
The finalists in the 2025 Liverpool City Region Photo Awards have been revealed. An independent judging panel viewed more than 2,000 photographs to create a shortlist of just 18 photographers,…
Eureka! visit sparks curiosity in primary pupils
The opportunity to explore science outside the classroom became a reality for 70 pupils from Kingsway Primary School in Wirral, as they got the chance to visit Eureka! Science +…
Man charged following serious assault in Tranmere
A man has been charged following a serious assault in Tranmere. Merseyside Police received a report that a man aged in his 40s had been assaulted at an address on…