An investigation into flooding on West Kirby promenade during Storm Pierrick last April has concluded it was an "extreme event" which was more than the new defence wall was designed to cope with. However it says that the structure prevented more damage than would have been the case
A Frankby charity that rescues and cares for neglected animals will be able to help even more pets and wildlife, thanks to a £25,000 donation from Omaze. The funding has paid for a brand new van, something Jackson’s Animal Rescue desperately needed. Previously staff and volunteers had to
New parking restrictions have been introduced around West Kirby Grammar School to try and relieve issues for local residents at the start and end of the school day. Neighbours on Graham Road have previously told West Kirby Today of incidents including damage to wing mirrors and facing a battle to
Concerns have been raised about the introduction of a £100 fine for using the slip road at the front of West Kirby railway station. Signage has recently been erected by the landowners warning of the use of ANPR cameras and a penalty charge notice for vehicles parking on the private
A woman and her dog were rescued by Hoylake RNLI's hovercraft after becoming stranded on a sandbank. The pair found themselves stuck near Barber's Folly at Meols on Sunday 16 February at around 10.30am. The casualty had reportedly tried crossing the tidal gutter to reach
Pupils at West Kirby School and College have been participating in a ‘Reading in the Community’ project. It involves them visiting The Old Garden care home in Hoylake, where they connect with elderly residents through reading and conversation. Pupils are paired up with an elderly “buddy” to read some stories,
Plans have been submitted to breathe new life into an historic listed cottage in West Kirby. Sea View on Darmonds Green was built in 1840 but is in a poor state of repair having not been updated for decades, and lying empty for the last three years. The house, which
Pupils from Black Horse Hill junior school in West Kirby have been grilling speeding drivers. The school joined forces with Merseyside Road Safety Partnership and Merseyside Police to stop motorists who were exceeding the limit on Saughall Massie Road. They were then put in front of a 'kids court&
An ultra-marathon runner is planning to run to all Merseyrail stations, including those in Meols, Hoylake and West Kirby, as part of a massive charity effort. Fundraising officer Alex Rigby, hopes to raise over £35,000 for local domestic abuse charity, Centre 56 by taking on the unique challenge
West Wirral is included in the King Charles III England Coast Path, which gives the public a legal right to the iconic coastline of the north west and North Wales. The peninsular section of the route, which includes parts of the Wirral Way and is signposted, stretches 8.8 miles
Two groups of people became trapped on Little Eye over the weekend. West Kirby RNLI were scrambled on Saturday 1 February at 10.48am following reports of a woman, child and dog stranded by the rising tide. As soon as the crew were on scene, they spotted the trio making
Parts of West Kirby are without water this morning. United Utilities are investigating the problem, which is affecting some of the CH48 postcode, including Hilbre Court. In a statement on their website, United Utilities said: "We're investigating a problem in your area, which may mean you have
Plans for a wetlands scheme designed to alleviate the risk of flooding in Meols have been given the green light, despite concern from a councillor that local residents have not yet been consulted on it. The project, funded by the Environment Agency and delivered through a partnership between Cheshire Wildlife
A proposal to clear an area of Hoylake beach for amenity use as part of a new management plan is in tatters after it was rejected by a government watchdog. Natural England, which is the regulatory body on environmental issues, has sent Wirral Council its response to its plan for
Hoylake Chamber Concert Society has been bringing Classical music to the Wirral for almost 100 years. Their annual series of six concerts, which has been interrupted only by the two world wars and the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen internationally renowned world-class musicians and ensembles visit the peninsula. Some
Storm Éowyn is set to bring winds of up to 60mph to the Wirral coastline on Friday 24 January. The RNLI is warning that the strong gusts pose a significant risk to safety and is urging the public to exercise extreme caution. Chris Cousens, Regional Water Safety Lead for the
