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Wirral man sentenced after he beat bulldog to death after dog's accident
A Wirral man has been banned from keeping dogs for life after a French bulldog he had been caring for died following repeated abuse. Luke Walker, from Birkenhead, admitted animal welfare offences at Liverpool Crown Court.
Open set to return to Hoylake as new deal signed
The Open Golf championship is set to return to the Royal Liverpool in Hoylake as part of a new deal signed with the organisers which also involves Royal Birkdale near Southport.
Developer gives update on Beacon project
The developer behind the stalled Beacon project in Hoylake has given an update on the scheme.
Hoylake's Open golf championship hope qualifies
Hoylake's Matthew Jordan has qualified for this year's Open golf championship at Royal Birkdale.
‘Float to live’ advice helps with rescue of man
A man has been rescued by Hoylake RNLI in a late night drama.
Heswall councillor backs Farage over £5m gift controversy and Clacton by-election
Reform UK's Andrew Hodson says 'the establishment is ganging up' on the party leader as major parties refuse to contest the seat. Hodson is a councillor for Heswall.
Parts of two Pensby Roads set to close next week for roadworks
A section of Kylemore Drive will be closed to traffic from 22 July while essential highway works are carried out. Irby Road in Pensby will also be closed from 20 July, expected until 1 September.
Police appeal for information over stabbing at Heswall bus station
Two boys were injured, one with a suspected knife wound to the chest, following a fight involving youths at Heswall Bus Station on Saturday evening. Police are appealing for information on the incident after making three arrests.
Heswall chip shop owner warns cod could disappear from UK menus
Pisces Fish Bar owner Cos Michael says the nation's favourite fish is at 'a critical point' due to soaring prices and dwindling stocks.
Community raises nearly £6,000 for Wirral cerebral palsy charity in weekend of challenges
Walkers and runners came together on the same day to support Stick 'n' Step, which provides specialist sessions for children with cerebral palsy.
Wirral Repair Café celebrates three years of mending items for free
The volunteer-run café has repaired nearly 1,200 items since launching in Birkenhead in 2023, with a 79% success rate.
Reading man jailed for eight years after travelling to Wirral to rape child
Kwame Yeboah, 30, drove from Reading to Merseyside to meet the girl he had groomed online before taking her to an isolated location and assaulting her.
Campaigners urge for ethical Merseyside Pension Fund investments
Council officers may explore removing controversial investments from the £12bn fund following pressure from protesters at Wallasey Town Hall.
New lettings agreed for phase two of The Croft in Bromborough
Goodyear Tyres UK and Easy Bathrooms have signed ten-year leases at the newly completed second phase of The Croft development, with four units still available.
4-year-old girl in hospital after vehicle rolls over her in Eastham car park
Emergency services were called to Green Lane in Eastham after an unattended vehicle reportedly rolled over a young child.
Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old Bebington boy
Malik Disogi was last seen in the Quarry Avenue area on Friday afternoon.
Safety measures at busy Bebington junction to stay indefinitely
Safety measures adopted at a high-risk junction (from Mount Road to Village Road in Bebington) will be made permanent due to a decrease in accidents and improved safety.
Coroner appeals for family of Clive Wilkinson who died in Wallasey
The Coroner's Office is seeking help to trace the next of kin of a 72-year-old man from Wallasey who passed away last week.
Coastal Breezer open-top bus returns for summer 2026
Stagecoach's popular open-top service linking Seacombe Ferry with New Brighton runs daily from 18 July to 31 August, with fares starting at £1.
Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Wallasey
Discover the best coffee shops in Wallasey, from aesthetic brunch spots to award-winning seaside gems. Our guide covers seven locally loved spots across the peninsula, each offering something special for coffee lovers.
Dog walker and their dogs rescued after high tide at New Brighton Beach
Coastguard and RNLI crews rescued a dog walker and two pets who became stranded on a sandbank as the tide came in on Tuesday evening.
Tony Bellew officially opens refurbished Dementia Pub at Arrowe Park Hospital
World champion boxer Tony Bellew has officially opened the newly refurbished Dementia Pub on Ward 21 at Arrowe Park Hospital, a reminiscence space designed to help patients living with dementia feel more comfortable during their hospital stay.
Man charged with arson after fire started outside Upton home
A 20-year-old man has been charged after a fire was started next to a property on Shortfield Road in Upton while people were inside.
New owners and name for former Premier Inn in Greasby as it reveals opening date
The hotel is currently undergoing a renovation.
Car collides with a lamppost outside The Grange pub
A Nissan Micra was damaged after colliding with a lamppost outside The Grange pub in Moreton yesterday evening.
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Redundancies and a government bailout needed to balance Wirral Council's budget
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Generations of lifesavers receive festive thanks from bereaved family
Dave Whiteley is preparing for his last Christmas on call as Hoylake lifeboat station’s operations manager.