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Liverpool man jailed for slashing woman at music festival
A Liverpool man has been jailed for three years for assault and being in possession of a bladed article in public following an incident at a festival last year. Josh…
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Otterspool Adventure launches Play Pass and £1 entry for May Half-Term
Launching Saturday, 24 May, the new Play Pass system gives families the flexibility to load up Plays in advance and use them on rides and activities across the park. Most…
Wirral teacher raises thousands of pounds in memory of former pupil
A teacher at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Birkenhead has raised over £3,000 for Claire House after running a marathon in memory of a pupil who passed away. Claire Lester, Year…
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Transformational future outlined for Liverpool’s Cultural Quarter
The cultural quarter of Liverpool city centre is to be the subject of a transformational new masterplan. Liverpool City Council has appointed a team of placemaking experts, led by LDA…
Major cement terminal at Port of Liverpool to support UK construction growth
A new cement import facility in Liverpool is set to play a pivotal role in UK construction sector growth and help to reduce carbon emissions. The partnership between Peel Ports…
Liverpool dad faces £100 fine despite car being on driveway
A frustrated dad has been hit with a £100 parking fine for leaving his car outside shops for almost 10 hours in Liverpool city centre, despite it being on his…
Multi-agency operation targets organised crime in Wirral
Officers working to crack down on serious and organised crime in Wirral have been involved in a multi-agency operation targeting convenience stores, car washes, and nail salons. The operation, which…
Former Liverpool councillor’s family blast vandals for memorial damage
The family of a much-loved former city councillor have condemned “lowlifes” who have cut down and damaged trees and a plaque in his memory. Last year at Adlam Park in…
Homebuilder helps Merseyside litter pickers with donation
David Wilson Homes has made a donation of £500 to Merseyside-based litter-picking group, Crosby Wombles, as a contribution towards its services. Crosby Wombles was founded in 2002 after solo litter-picker, Dawn…
Family to climb Snowdon for charity
In loving memory of their beloved Rita, Eleanor, Sammy, Karl, Kenny, and Rosemary Hilton will take on the challenge of climbing Mount Snowdon at sunrise on 31 May to raise…
The Great North unleashes new era of prosperity spearheaded by Northern Mayors
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has joined other Northern Mayors to unveil The Great North, a new partnership to unlock a new era of jobs, opportunity and prosperity for…
Plans for direct Liverpool to Wrexham rail link
New services connecting Liverpool to North Wales, including a direct link between the city centre and Wrexham, will form part of a plan to overhaul rail services over the next…
British Heart Foundation opens new shop in Birkenhead
The British Heart Foundation has opened a new clothing shop in Birkenhead. The 1,000 square foot store based on St John’s Pavement has replaced the former much-loved BHF shop on…
Wallasey business hits back against sewage campaign claim
A Merseyside charity that draws people in from all over the country is insisting their beach is safe to swim in after it was labelled as one of the most…
What people are saying about Wirral’s library cuts
“As a place it built up my confidence and built up my confidence as a mum.” Kym Griffiths has been bringing her son Logan to the St James library in…
Next of kin appeal – Sarah Griffin
Can you help trace the next-of-kin of a person from Wirral who has passed away? Please share and help Liverpool and Wirral Coroner’s Office find the next of kin of…
Liverpool seafarers’ champion honoured with British Empire Medal
John Wilson, Chief Executive of Liverpool Seafarers Centre (LSC), has been awarded the prestigious British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his services to seafarers’ welfare. The award highlights Mr.…
WUTH marks International Clinical Trials Day by celebrating life-changing research
In celebration of International Clinical Trials Day on 20 May, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) shone a light on the life-changing power of medical research—inviting more people to consider taking…
Triple triumph as University of Chester wins three honours at Whatuni Student Choice Awards
The University of Chester has earned a hat-trick of accolades in the UK’s only higher education awards decided exclusively by students. The 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) saw Chester…
Five charged after warrants targeting drug supply
Officers disrupting the supply of drugs and county lines across Merseyside have charged five people following a series of warrants. Warrants were executed at three addresses across Wirral and Halewood…