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Work starts on Banks Road housing site
Work is finally under way on a new housing development on Banks Road in West Kirby, following a ten year saga.
The Boat House at Parkgate will reopen this month after £1.5 million refurb
The 176-year-old coastal pub overlooking the Dee Estuary will welcome guests back in mid-June with a new rooftop terrace, redesigned interior, and management team led by Heswall resident Dale Tozer.
Thai restaurant to open in West Kirby
Moreton restaurant Bamboo Thai is to open a new branch in West Kirby.
West Kirby Tap named Pub of the Year
The West Kirby Tap has been named Wirral's Pub of the Year by real ale group CAMRA.
West Kirby United scores boost from Operation Payback
Money seized from criminals has boosted West Kirby United Football Club. Operation Payback is a partnership between Merseyside Police and Liverpool Crown Court that turns confiscated cash from drug dealers into funding for local charities and voluntary groups - supporting communities and improving lives. Merseyside Police presented the club with
Four callouts in four days for West Kirby Lifeboat crews
Lifeboat crews in West Kirby were called out four times over a four-day period as large numbers of people visited the area.
'Extraordinary' back-to-back double ace at the Royal Liverpool
Two players have hit a hole-on-one on the same hole at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake.
Former public toilets set to become cafe and ice cream parlour
Plans have been submitted to turn a former toilet block in Meols into a cafe and ice cream shop.
77th Wilson Trophy to set sail
The world's premier team racing event takes place on the marine lake in West Kirby this coming weekend.
Wirral Open Studio Tour returns in June
Wirral Open Studio Tour takes place over the weekend of 13-14 June, with dozens of local artists amongst those opening their doors.
77th Wilson Trophy to set sail
The world's premier team racing event takes place on the marine lake in West Kirby this coming weekend.
RNLI to host ‘Voices from the Valleys’ fundraising concert
Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI are inviting people to enjoy an evening of stirring choral music this spring, as they present ‘Voices from the Valleys’ in aid of the lifesaving charity.
Dee estuary showcased in tourism campaign
West Wirral is being showcased to audiences across the country this spring as part of a new tourism campaign.
Work starts on Banks Road housing site
Work is finally under way on a new housing development on Banks Road in West Kirby, following a ten year saga.
Satisfied residents at Coronation Lodge
The Coronation Lodge retirement development on Grange Road in West Kirby is celebrating a top industry award.
Sheep field housing plans submitted
Plans have been submitted to develop a housing estate on land known as the sheep field in West Kirby.
Leaf site set to developed for retail and housing
A planning application has been submitted to convert the former Leaf restaurant in West Kirby into a retail unit.
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