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Faces of West Wirral - Hoylake lifeboat coxswain Dave Whiteley

Faces of West Wirral - Hoylake lifeboat coxswain Dave Whiteley

When Hoylake lifeboat coxswain Dave Whiteley talks about being awarded a British Empire Medal in the 2016 New Year’s Honours, the first thing he does is pay tribute to his crew. He has served the RNLI at Hoylake for 40 years, risking his life in all weathers to go

Unusual bird sighting at West Kirby Marine Lake

Unusual bird sighting at West Kirby Marine Lake

Birdwatchers have been flocking to West Kirby Marine Lake to view a rather unusual site. A young Great Northern Diver, which is more usually found miles offshore, has decided to take up residence on the lake. Experts say the bird appears to be in good health and has been seen

The historic return of the Walker Cup to Hoylake

The historic return of the Walker Cup to Hoylake

It is 3 years in the future but no less exciting for that. In 2019 Royal Liverpool Golf Club will be the venue for the Walker Cup match. The 47th biennial contest that pits the amateurs of Great Britain and Ireland against those of the United States will be played

How to get a public bench for your 'special place' in west Wirral

How to get a public bench for your 'special place' in west Wirral

Residents of Hoylake, West Kirby and the surrounding area have until the end of next month to nominate a favourite beauty spot where they would love a new public bench. The Wirral West Constituency Committee has earmarked £5,000 to install new benches, to help enhance the pleasure of these