The late actress and politician Glenda Jackson, who was educated in Hoylake and West Kirby, is set to be posthumously awarded the Freedom of Wirral. The 87 year-old passed away in June, and now a report to a forthcoming meeting of the council's forthcoming Regulatory and General Purposes
Work is under way to improve the entrance to the Wirral Way in West Kirby. It will include a gateway featuring a steam train design, to recognise the trainline that once ran between Hooton and West Kirby. The 12 mile trainline, which closed in 1962, now forms the backbone of
West Kirby RNLI have raised £50,000 for their new inshore lifeboat, ensuring they can continue to save lives off the Wirral peninsula. They have reached their goal within six months of launching the appeal, thanks to the support of Hoylake and West Kirby Fundraising Branch, fellow Wirral lifeboat stations
The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts is delighted to bring PQA to West Kirby this September. PQA Wirral West is a weekend performing arts academy based at West Kirby Grammar School, offering a range of fun and exciting classes every Saturday for ages 4-18. To experience a taste of
More than 1,500 people have been through the doors of BoBo West Kirby in the 10 days since it opened. Owners Steven Burgess and Josh Moore say they have been overwhelmed by the support they have received for the Iberian eaterie on Banks Road, which serves homemade food inspired
A new photography exhibition tracking the development of the new flood wall in West Kirby is to open at a Wirral art gallery. Life Line is set along the promenade and is on display from 2 September until 28 October at the Williamson Art Gallery, on Slatey Road in Birkenhead.
Wirral Council has launched a search for people to champion its 20mph zones. West Kirby was one of 15 residential areas included in phase one of the roll-out, with signage and road markings installed in the spring, and Hoylake and Meols are set to be included in phase two. However,
West Kirby Promenade is set to come alive with music, drama and wellbeing sessions, at a special event to welcome residents back to the waterfront and showcase how the historic Old Baths site can be used for different activities that complement its beautiful setting. Visitors to the ’Back to the
A kayak challenge for children in aid of a cerebral palsy charity is to take place at West Kirby Marine Lake on Sunday 17 September. The event is happening from 10am - 4pm in aid of Stick 'n' Step, with all equipment and insurance provided, with those taking
The new fleet of Merseyrail trains have started being gradually rolled out on the West Kirby line. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has spent £500 million on the trains, which replace rolling stock that is now more than 40 years old. The new trains include step-free access, phone chargers, wi-fi
A charitable auction of artwork created by a 7-year-old boy whose brother has a cleft lip and palate is to be held at West Kirby Bookshop. Cormac Holt was born last November, and now his older sibling Coen has decided to fund raise for the Cleft Lip and Palate Association
The owners of the Ring O'Bells in West Kirby have shared photographs of work to refurbish and extend the pub. Work on the scheme is now well under way, including creating an extension on the side and updating the interior of the historic building. Stange & Co bought
Wirral Country Park in Thurstaston is hosting a day of art, music and performance on Saturday 19 August - and some large bamboo structures. The centrepiece at ‘Imagine Bamboo is Everywhere’ will be large-scale artworks, inspired by local themes and landscapes and using bamboo harvested from nearby Ness Botanical Gardens.
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
