A new shop has opened in West Kirby, selling works by local artists, artisans and makers. MerseyMade on Banks Road is the independent’s first Wirral venture, and its second store since launching in Liverpool city centre in 2019. With original artworks, ceramics, jewellery, candles, gifts and cards, MerseyMade showcases
Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI are giving people a chance to step aboard their lifeboats and meet their volunteer crews. The Meet and Greet Day is taking place on Saturday 19 August from 10am - 4pm at Hoylake Lifeboat Station. Visitors will have the chance to tour Hoylake’s all-weather
A children's drama school has started offering classes in West Kirby. 'Perform' is holding sessions on a Wednesday at Westbourne Hall, with a free trial class for every child. The sessions focus on developing confidence, communication, coordination and concentration using a mix of drama, dance and
West Kirby Today’s monthly columnist, Guy Lawrenson, is the proprietor of the hugely popular Seafood Shack on Dee Lane. Guy previously owned the What’s Cooking restaurant chain and earned his seafood stripes during lockdown by working at the renowned Bricklands Fish & Game in Chester and for national
Nine parks and open spaces in our area are among 29 across Wirral named among the best in the country. The Green Flag Awards, which started 27 years ago, are an international quality mark for parks and green spaces, managed by Keep Britain Tidy on behalf of the government. As
A crane operator working on the site of a new retirement home complex in West Kirby has shared photographs taken from his cab. The huge structure was built several months ago to assist with the construction of 38 homes on the site of the former Brookfield Nursing Home. The home
The owners of a well-known Liverpool bar are to open their first restaurant in Wirral. Steven Burgess and Josh Moore of BoBo Group who own and run the award-winning wine bar, tasca and charcuteria, BoBo on Castle Street, the city’s only authentic Iberian bar, have announced that
Local businesses are being urged to shine a light on their excellence by challenging themselves to win a King’s Award for Enterprise (KAE). The KAE (formerly the Queen’s Award) recognises the outstanding achievements of UK businesses across International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility.
Plans have been submitted to convert a detached house opposite Caldy Hill into three apartments. Winova Properties wants to partially demolish and extend 52 Caldy Road to create three bedroom flats. A design and access statement submitted to Wirral Council by Ainsley Gommon architects states: "The proposals involve the
Residents fighting a proposal to build 39 houses on land known as the sheep fields in West Kirby are to speak at a hearing which will determine whether or not the scheme can go-ahead. The application for the land on Grange Road was rejected by council planners earlier this
A number of train services to and from West Kirby are being temporarily removed from the Merseyrail timetable from Monday 31 July in preparation for the roll out of new rolling stock. Merseyrail says the changes, which will also see services on the New Brighton line impacted, are to support
Grants are now available to make community buildings across West Wirral and the wider city region cleaner and greener. The Momentum Group, the North West-based property services company, has opened applications for grants from its Momentum Foundation. Administered by the Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside (CFLM), the grants
A monthly training club with a difference has been established in West Kirby. West Kirby Waders was set up earlier this year, by former amateur boxer Stephen Martin. After his last fight in the New York Championships 2018, he decided to hang up his gloves and help pass on that
Surplus food from the 2023 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake has been donated to help feed hundreds of families in need across Wirral. Following the tournament’s conclusion, organisers donated all surplus food to Neo Community, including fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, milk, and other essentials.
Hoylake RNLI have rescued a sheep from a sandbank between Meols and Leasowe. They were asked to launch by the Coastguard at 2.29pm on Monday after a dog had chased the animal out on to the tide. The sheep’s farmer raised the alarm and sought assistance as he
Open golf champion Brian Harman celebrated his Royal Liverpool win at Hickory’s restaurant in West Kirby. The American golfer was also joined by fellow players Sepp Straka and JT Poston. He posed for photos with staff and customers, including General Manager Tom Schofield. He also poured Guinness into the
