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Historic coach house to be demolished to make way for new apartments

Historic coach house to be demolished to make way for new apartments

Plans to demolish two homes on Meols Drive in West Kirby and replace them with luxury apartments have been approved - despite objections over the demolition of a historic coach house and the impact on views from Royal Liverpool Golf Course. The scheme will see 10 three and four bedroom apartments

Caldy Rugby Club honoured at civic event

Caldy Rugby Club honoured at civic event

Caldy Rugby Club’s remarkable season, which saw them promoted to the Rugby Union Championship, has been recognised at a Civic reception. Players and support staff were invited to Wallasey Town Hall after an incredible run of form swept the team to their highest placing in their 98-year history.

First photo of West Kirby's new flood wall

First photo of West Kirby's new flood wall

Sections of West Kirby's new flood wall have started to arrive, in preparation for their installation on the promenade. The wall will double as seating, with the design resembling a wave, with a continuous curve containing seating, memorial or celebratory plaques, including replicas of those previously in place

Petition against Grange Hill housing threat

Petition against Grange Hill housing threat

Almost 1,300 people have signed a petition to stop land on Grange Hill in West Kirby being designated for housing under Wirral Council's new Local Plan. The site, adjacent to Hoylake and West Kirby War Memorial, allotments and existing housing, is made up of fields and ex-

Changes to West Kirby bus services from September

Changes to West Kirby bus services from September

Proposed changes to bus services to and from West Kirby from September will help Arrowe Park Hospital nursing staff with early starts, and see the return of a half hourly connection to Eastham. The 81 service from West Kirby to Arrowe Park Hospital will be changed so it fits around

Heatwave advice from public health officials

Heatwave advice from public health officials

Public health officials in Wirral have issued guidance to local residents ahead of a forecast heatwave at the start of next week. Temperatures are expected to reach 40 celcius in some parts of the country, prompting the Met Office to issue an extreme heat warning, although Wirral is currently subject

The roads and pavements being repaired over the next few months

The roads and pavements being repaired over the next few months

A total of 17 roads in West Kirby, Hoylake and Meols will be improved in the next few months. They are among 200 across Wirral undergoing highway and pavement  improvement works as part of the council's annual maintenance programme. The works are part of a £5.8 million

Photographer's work on arts project helps win top national award

Photographer's work on arts project helps win top national award

A cultural project documented by a local photographer has scooped a top national broadcast accolade. Statues Redressed - a partnership between Liverpool City Council and Sky Arts - took gold in the Best Content Partnership at the Broadcast Digital Awards. Production company Northern Town brought together 20 artists to challenge and celebrate

Children asked to imagine life in 2050

Children asked to imagine life in 2050

A summer writing workshop encouraging children to imagine life in 2050 is coming to West Kirby. Local literary arts organisation, Read Now Write Now, has received funding from Arts Council England to run 'The Future 2050' for young people aged 7-11 years. During these fun workshops, Charlie

Hoylake beach consultation to begin

Hoylake beach consultation to begin

A public consultation begins on Wednesday 29 June for people to express how they would like Hoylake beach to be managed in future. The issue of whether or not the beach should be raked has divided opinion in the seaside town since it was paused in 2020, following advice from

Two taken to hospital following end of exam gatherings

Two taken to hospital following end of exam gatherings

Two young people were taken to hospital during a police operation to tackle anti-social behaviour in West Kirby. A dispersal zone is in place until midday on Saturday. Officers say teenagers gathered in the town and at Cubbins Green last night to mark the end of exams. On Twitter,

Dispersal zone to be introduced in West Kirby

Dispersal zone to be introduced in West Kirby

A dispersal zone is being introduced in West Kirby later this week as part of ongoing police efforts to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviour. The order runs from midday on Thursday 23 June for 48 hours until 12pm on Saturday 25 June. Merseyside Police say they will be in