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Slinky's is back in West Kirby

Slinky's is back in West Kirby

A familiar name has returned to Banks Road in West Kirby with the return of Slinky's cafe bar. The name disappeared when the bar was taken over by the Home Brew Tap in 2018. Owner Simon Hughes has started with a soft launch, building up over the coming

Help shape West Kirby street performance project

Help shape West Kirby street performance project

Memories and stories are wanted for a new street performance project celebrating West Kirby's history, culture and heritage. West Kirby Street's Project is the brainchild of PurpleDoor community interest company, run by award-winning theatre and film director Karl Falconer. Karl said: "We all know that

They've come from near and far - The Open volunteers

They've come from near and far - The Open volunteers

It seems like you can't go anywhere in Hoylake at the moment without bumping into helpful people in yellow bibs. The brightly coloured 300 strong army answered a call to sign up to Wirral Council's volunteer Open ambassadors programme. Their role is to greet Open spectators

New plan to revive historic Kingsmead School

New plan to revive historic Kingsmead School

A plan to reopen Kingsmead School in Hoylake has been announced, three years after it shut down. The Bertram Drive site closed in 2020 after a rescue bid by parents, staff, alumni and supporters failed, leaving the parents of 130 pupils, many with special educational needs, scrambling to find an

Hospitality businesses swing into action for The Open

Hospitality businesses swing into action for The Open

Local bars, pubs and restaurants are pulling out all the stops to take advantage of The Open. It's nine years since the event was last held at the Royal Liverpool, and it is expected to massively boost local trade as golf fans from around the world descend on

Essential travel information for The Open

Essential travel information for The Open

Temporary traffic and travel measures will soon be in place for The Open in Hoylake. Wirral Council say the aim is to improve safety, cut congestion and ease traffic flow to make it easier for visitors to get to and from the golf, while minimising as far as possible the

Looking blooming marvellous for The Open!

Looking blooming marvellous for The Open!

Green fingered volunteers are helping West Kirby, Hoylake and Meols look their best for The Open. Around 250,000 tickets have been sold for the event, which takes place from 16 - 23 July at the Royal Liverpool Golf Course, with visitors coming from all over the world. And two

More details released of new West Kirby 'banking hub'

More details released of new West Kirby 'banking hub'

More details have been revealed about a new 'banking hub' coming to West Kirby. NatWest announced last week that it will shut its Banks Road branch on 8 July 2024, marking the withdrawal of the last remaining bank in the town, following the earlier closures of Santander, the

Summer menu launches at 625 in West Kirby

Summer menu launches at 625 in West Kirby

West Kirby restaurant 625 has launched a new summer menu. The Banks Road eatery, which specialises in small plates and bar snacks, opened last year, run by father and son Steve Carney and Charlie Parsons, with support from other members of the family. A combination of rising energy costs and

NatWest Bank to close in July 2024

NatWest Bank to close in July 2024

The only remaining bank in West Kirby has announced it will shut its doors a year from now. NatWest on Banks Road is to close on 8 July 2024, leaving the nearest branch in Wallasey. The bank says only five personal banking customers used the branch regularly in 2022, and

New Marine Lake Health and Wellbeing Centre officially opened

New Marine Lake Health and Wellbeing Centre officially opened

The new Marine Lake Health and Wellbeing Centre in West Kirby has been officially opened, on the day the NHS turned 75. The centre is a partnership between Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC), Marine Lake and Estuary Medical Practice and Age UK Wirral, and was first

Memorial benches on Hoylake prom removed for refurbishment

Memorial benches on Hoylake prom removed for refurbishment

Memorial benches on the promenade at Hoylake are being removed temporarily to be cleaned and refurbished, and to allow for park and ride service to The Open. The Open Golf Championship returns to the Royal Liverpool Golf Club from July 16 to 23 and the event will attract large numbers