The 200th anniversary of the RNLI has been commemorated by a North West model maker, who has built a remarkable model of a historic Hoylake lifeboat. Kevin Gleave, who is also a dedicated RNLI fundraiser, was inspired to create a model of the Hannah Fawsett Bennett and used the stories
Bamboo Thai is owned and operated by Wirral couple, Dave Otter and Pam Anuniwat who have been bringing their unique twist on the authentic taste of Thailand to customers at the White Lion on Grange Road for three years. In 2021 they opened Bamboo Thai restaurant on Hoylake Road in
The chair of the committee which gave planning permission for the newly constructed £20 million sea defence in West Kirby has called for a "full and frank investigation and explanation" after businesses and properties on South Parade were flooded during a storm yesterday. Writing on X (formerly Twitter)
Staff from a West Kirby bistro had to be rescued by the RNLI after getting stranded as waves driven by a spring tide and 50 mph winds battered South Parade. Video footage shows waves crashing over the town's new flood wall, with the promenade and side roads becoming
Liverpool street artist Paul Curtis has given away two artworks to charity - and enlisted a musician from West Kirby to help. Paul Curtis held his first ever exhibition, “In One Place”, at the Royal Liver Building in February, during which he created three new paintings live at the venue. The
Children at St Bridget's C of E primary school in West Kirby have designed posters which are being displayed around the Marine Lake to encourage dog owners to pick up their animal's poop. The eye-catching winning entries are on display over the Easter holidays and
It saved dozens of people from drowning over 16 years, but now it has emerged a former Hoylake lifeboat ended up submerged itself. The 37 foot long Mary Gabriel patrolled the Wirral coastline from 1974 until 1990, before being transferred to Rhyl until 1992. During its service, it is reported
Cars parking in the shops car park behind West Kirby station face being hit with a £100 fine after the installation of a new automatic number plate recognition camera. The car park is private land with spaces for the traders who operate from the station shops. However, it is common
West Kirby Recycling Centre has moved to its summer opening hours. It means residents can recycle from 8am - 8pm, at the site on Greenbank Road. Lesley Worswick, Chief Executive of Mersey Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA), said: “The Recycling Centres accept a range of household materials for recycling, from batteries,
Best-selling crime author Ann Cleeves visited Hoylake RNLI lifeboat station as part of a series of special events around the UK to mark the paperback launch of her latest novel ‘The Raging Storm’. The book tells the tale of a mysterious discovery following an RNLI lifeboat launch in a
Plans have been submitted to convert and extend a detached house adjoining the Royal Liverpool golf course in Hoylake into eight apartments. The property, at 15 Stanley Road, was originally known as 'Dunloch', and was built over a century ago for Liverpool sugar merchant James Allan MacFie. Permission
Hoylake and Meols railway stations have scooped awards. At the annual 'Cheshire Best Kept Stations' ceremony, Hoylake station won best station in Wirral for a second year in a row, while Meols secured the Best Kept Gardens award. Wirral is included in the awards in recognition of the
Move over Luke Littler – West Kirby WI are the new Cheshire Federation of Women’s Institutes Darts champions! The silver trophy dates back to 1958 and it’s the first time a team from Wirral has won it. Twelve teams competed in the finals at Winnington Park Recreation Club in
Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man who could assist them following a racially motivated attack on a bus in Hoylake. The incident happened at around 8.20pm on Tuesday 13 February, a man was travelling on the 38a Stagecoach bus through Hoylake when an older man approached
The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake attracted 261,000 visitors and generated more than £23 million for Wirral's economy. The championship, held last July, delivered a total of £43 million when the wider city region is taken into account, according to an independent study commissioned by
A consultation on two proposed options for the future management of Hoylake beach will close on Monday 25 March. Wirral Council says both options "aim to balance providing safe access for RNLI life-saving operations while retaining some amenity beach space and vegetation". The ‘Access for All’ option
