Wirral Council has announced the list of roads and pavements that will receive planned maintenance over the coming year. A total of 40 roads in West Kirby, Hoylake, Meols and Thurstaston will receive either: * Surface dressing – overlay of chippings and a resin * Micro asphalt – thin asphalt overlay providing smooth surface
A plan to turn dilapidated buildings on Hilbre Island into a centre for creative, scientific and heritage activity has been revealed. The British Art and Design Association (BADA), the Friends of Hilbre and the Hilbre Island Bird Observatory are forming a community land trust with the aim of assuming responsibility
Scaled back plans have been submitted in an attempt to secure permission to demolish a large detached bungalow in West Kirby and replace it with houses. A proposal for four semi-detached homes at 15 Grosvenor Avenue was withdrawn by the developer last year following discussions with planning officers. Evoke Architecture
It's been a week to remember for volunteers at the RNLI in Hoylake and West Kirby as celebrations took place to mark the lifesaving charity's bicentenary. On Monday, a flotilla of RNLI lifeboats, from West Kirby, Hoylake and New Brighton, came together on the River Mersey
Est Italian restaurant in West Kirby has closed down, blaming a massive bill from their landlord which they say they cannot afford to pay. The restaurant opened seven years ago on the site formerly occupied by The Hilbre pub on Banks Road. In a post on Instagram, they said their
Black Lodge Brewery is opening a bar in West Kirby later this month. The brewer, based in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle, is taking over the unit formerly occupied by Blind Pig on Banks Road. Black Lodge West Kirby Taproom opens on Friday 22 March, with the owners promising "
A new event in West Kirby aims to take the fear out of business networking. The Wirral Entrepreneurs Networkshop is described as a "gently facilitated networking event". Organiser Gillian Torres says it’s been designed as a direct result of feedback from local business people and aims to
West Kirby and Hoylake RNLI will be part of a special event on the River Mersey today (Monday 4 March) to mark the lifesaving charity's 200th anniversary. On the day the charity turns 200, the RNLI in the north west has revealed its volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards
Work has begun refurbishing the steps leading to Thurstaston beach from Station Road. It means visitors won't be able to access the beach by this route until the work is completed by the end of the month, and will have to use Thurstaston slipway instead. A statement on
Council Tax bills will rise by just under 5% in Wirral from April. The increase is made up of a 2% increase ring-fenced for adult social care, with an additional 2.99% for other council services. The local authority says £1 million will be focused on delivering improvements for residents,
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
West Kirby plays a starring role in a popular TV series this week. The Hairy Bikers Go West, broadcast on BBC Two on Tuesday 27 February at 7pm, features a visit to the town by Dave Myers and Si King. During the trip they go to the Seafood Shack, which
A local swimming club is appealing for local businesses to provide raffle prizes to help raise money to support its training. Hoylake ASC (HASC), which was established in 1931, is run solely by volunteers and operated on a not-for-profit basis. The members train at The Concourse, which the club helped
Orphaned children in Ukraine are to benefit from scarves made by residents at Red Rocks nursing home in Hoylake. Encouraged by the home's activities co-ordinator, Mozin Ali, they took up a dementia knitting challenge last November, picking up their needles for at least 30 minutes a day. The
An exhibition celebrating 100 years of West Kirby School and College is taking place next month. The school dates back to 1881 when it began in Filey Terrace. It originally focused on helping children suffering from the effects of bad housing, neglect, debility and diseases such as tuberculosis, rheumatism, rheumatic
West Kirby Rotary Club is launching a small grants scheme. They are inviting applications for funding of up to £200 from community groups in West Kirby and Hoylake. Examples could include new sports equipment, kitchen supplies for a support group, or funds towards a group trip out. Angela Macauley from
