Hoylake RNLI successfully defended their title in the annual Boxing Day Tug o’War. With a crowd of around a thousand people cheering them on outside Hoylake Lifeboat Station, the two teams took the strain on the rope before giving it their all to win the competition’s prestigious teapot
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
As another year draws to a close, we've been crunching the numbers here at West Kirby Today. We’ve written around 150 stories over the last 12 months, and our website has been visited by 72,000 people. These are the five stories that captured your interest the
Plans to restore a 24 hectare area of floodplain grazing marsh between Hoylake and Meols will be delivered in 2026. The project, funded by the Environment Agency’s natural flood management programme, will be delivered through a partnership between Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Wirral Council and is described as "
The annual West Kirby Boxing Day dip is to take place on the marine lake. Hundreds of people brave the cold at 10am on 26 December each year to raise money for charity. This year those taking part are being asked to donate to West Kirby and Hoylake RNLI and
Hoylake RNLI will take on Hoylake Sailing Club in their traditional Boxing Day Tug o’War. It takes place at 12 midday on Friday 26 December outside Hoylake RNLI lifeboat station on North Parade, followed by refreshments in the sailing club. The friendly competition was established in 1972 by Arthur
Redundancies, a review of bin collections and the transfer of leisure centres are among a raft of options being looked at by Wirral Council as it looks to plug a £32 million hole in its budget. A report prepared for councillors says that the council continues to face significant financial
Dave Whiteley is preparing for his last Christmas on call as Hoylake lifeboat station’s operations manager. Having followed in the footsteps of his own father Tank to join the RNLI, Dave is preparing to hand over his pager after 50 years of dedicated volunteering with the lifesaving charity. Joining
Sleeping Beauty Competition Terms and Conditions 1. Who can enter? 1.1 This competition is open to everyone excluding Wirral councillors, employees or contractors of the Wirral Council and companies connected with the prize, or their families. 1.2 Entrants must be 16 years and over. 1.3 Entry for
A six year saga over the management of Hoylake beach could be reaching an end after agreement was given for a plan that will allow for the clearance of some vegetation. The beach is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), meaning it is protected under law from anything
A planning application has been submitted to convert the former Leaf restaurant in West Kirby into a retail unit, along with the construction of five properties on the site. Leaf closed at the start of the year, with owner Natalie Heywood telling West Kirby Today that she couldn't
The countdown to Christmas magic has officially begun! Sleeping Beauty is the most spellbinding pantomime ever to hit the Floral Pavilion stage – a spectacular treat for all ages with dazzling sets, toe-tapping music, laughs aplenty, and jaw-dropping special effects. TV star and global pop star Kelle Bryan sprinkles serious sparkle
Caldy Open Gardens has raised more than £40,000 for Age UK. The annual event, organised by The Caldy Society, sees local people throwing open their doors for people to enjoy their outdoor space. The money has been used to buy two wheelchair accessible vehicles, which will be used for
A person has died after being struck by a train between West Kirby and Hoylake. The incident happened at around 2pm on Wednesday 3 December. British Transport Police confirmed in a statement to the media that they were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended
Churchill Living is opening the doors of Coronation Lodge in West Kirby for an afternoon of festive fun on Wednesday 10 December. Attendees can enjoy Christmas carols from West Kirby Primary School, while meeting owners and getting the chance to choose a gift from a stocking hung in the owners’
Work on West Kirby marine lake to remove silt could cost more than £6 million. A report prepared for councillors warns: "Unless action is taken to remove the accumulating silt and sand build up on the lakebed, the future viability of the lake to safely operate water sports activities,
