New build flats will be constructed on the site of the former West Kirby Fire Station after a planning inspector overruled Wirral Council, describing its decision to throw out the scheme as 'confused and illogical'. Developer Blueoak Estates wants to use the site for 32 one to three
The 74th Wilson Trophy takes place on the Marine Lake in West Kirby this weekend. West Kirby Sailing Club is hosting the event from Friday 12 May until Sunday 14 May. A total of 32 teams from the UK, Ireland and the USA will compete for the coveted trophy. The
Wirral Council has launched a business toolkit to help local firms make the most of the Open golf championship, which will see tens of thousands of visitors descend on Hoylake and West Kirby in July. The formal ticketed practice days of The Open take place on 16 to 19 July,
Wirral Council's decision to throw out a proposal to build 39 homes on land in West Kirby which is designated to become protected green space is being taken to appeal. The trustees of Greenfield Estate on Grange Road have asked the Planning Inspectorate to make a decision over
Several street parties are being held in West Kirby and Meols to mark the Coronation of King Charles III. In common with other local authorities, Wirral Council waived the fee normally attached to applying for a road closure notice. The following streets will be closed for celebrations: Saturday 6 and
Preparations are well under way to welcome The Open back to Hoylake this summer. It begins with practice days from Sunday 16 - Wednesday 19 July, with the competition taking place from Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 July. Organisers, The R&A, say they are expecting some of the biggest ever
The final pre-cast concrete section of the West Kirby flood wall has been installed. It means the physical infrastructure of the wall is now complete and pedestrians are now able to access most of the promenade. Wirral Council says work is continuing to finish highway and paving improvements, install
A West Kirby photographer has captured stunning dance performances which feature in a TV programme being broadcast on BBC Four this weekend. Dance Passion Liverpool: Find the Feeling takes viewers on a day in the life of the city through exhilarating performances. Dancers, choreographers and troupes, both professional and enthusiast,
Hoylake RFC are just one game away from Twickenham after making the semi finals of the Papa Johns Community Cup. They beat Ossett by 18 points to 17 in a thriller last weekend - and now face North Bristol at home on Saturday 29 April. The game kicks off at 2.
New 20mph zones are coming into effect across West Kirby. Road markings and signage are being installed in the town - which is one of 15 zones in the borough targeted by the measure in phase one of the scheme. In total, it will cost £350,000 to implement – with the
Pauline Caswell is the owner of Love Pilates Wirral. Pauline is a skilled 2nd Generation teacher with a direct lineage to Joseph Pilates. She's also a qualified teacher of Education in Biology, Psychology, Science & Health. Her practice is about helping people to feel good about movement and
A breast cancer survivor from West Kirby is to showcase her award-winning innovation for an eco-friendly deodorant at the international design show in Milan. Laura Meehan has developed a 100% sustainable refillable cartridge made of cork, with the help of Lancaster University through its Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory
A duck race is being held on the Marine Lake to raise money for a new lifeboat for RNLI West Kirby. It is taking place at 10am on Bank Holiday Monday 8 May, with tickets costing £3 each. Tickets are being sold at the following locations: * West Kirby temporary lifeboat
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
Registration nights are being held at The Railway pub in Meols for people wanting to take part in this year's Wirral Kayak Challenge. The annual paddle boarding event - now in its 11th year - takes place on Sunday 11 June, with people rowing 14 miles from New Brighton to
An artist has described how moving to West Kirby has completely changed her life. When Steph Aldwinckle moved from London to the seaside town in 2019, she was thinking about raising the quality of life for her whole family. Staying at home in 2020 led many people to create art
