Roadworks have been getting underway across West Kirby this week, causing some headaches for local motorists. Two sets of roadworks on Grange Road got underway, with Cadent Gas works, near to The White Lion pub, and Openreach carrying out work near to Aldi. The Cadent Gas roadworks are scheduled to
West Kirby Sailing Club's annual fireworks display is back with a bang this this year. The event, which was launched in 1946, started just after the last war, for club members’ children, and to form bonds with the local community. Every year thousands of people gather on the
Nine streets in Hoylake have had electric vehicle charging points installed as part of a pilot scheme in Wirral. They are among more than 40 available for use across the borough, designed to encourage motorists to explore a greener way to travel. The new charging points are focused in Hoylake,
The distinctive coastal shelters along South Parade are set to be repaired. Last week, it was reported that one of the shelters had been cordoned off from the public due to damage. A second shelter was removed from the promenade last year after falling into disrepair. A spokesman for Wirral
Local football stars Robbie Fowler and Neil Mellor along with professional rugby player Peter Scrivener, have joined forces to raise awareness of heart disease for World Heart Day. The stars, who have homes in West Kirby and Caldy, were joined by England rugby legend Martin Johnson to undergo heart screening
A makers market is coming to West Kirby, featuring a variety of handcrafted goods by talented makers. Local makers, bakers and candle makers will be descending on St. Andrew’s Church Hall in West Kirby between 10am and 3pm on Saturday 16th October, Saturday 13th November and Saturday 11th December.
West Kirby lifeboat crew were scrambled last night to find a child who had run off on the beach as darkness fell. The distressed youngster RNLI had been seen running towards the moorings at West Kirby beach at around 7.30pm. A mother had lost sight of the child, who
An art trail in churches, organised by Wirral Festival of Firsts, is being held later this month. Friendship and New Beginnings is a completely free event taking place over two weekends, 25/26 September and 2/3 October - in venues across the borough. The exhibitions in our area are mainly
The Army bomb squad were called to West Kirby recycling centre after an unexploded mortar was found in a skip. Merseyside Police evacuated the Greenbank Road site and sealed it off for several hours after they were called out at around 3.20pm on Saturday afternoon. The device was taken
Church Farm in Thurstaston has submitted plans to create a 20 acre natural burial ground. Forget-me-not Fields would be located on the southernmost area of the site in paddocks currently used for dog exercise and equestrian activities. The plans also include include converting a barn into a reception,
More than 20 artists in West Kirby, Hoylake and Meols are throwing open their doors this weekend as part of Wirral Open Studios 2021. Now in its 11th year of celebrating visual arts across the peninsula, the free event sees a total of around 70 artists and makers allowing people
Councillors are set to meet next month to decide whether to give the go-ahead for a new flood wall along the promenade in West Kirby. The £6 million scheme, which also includes an upgrade to the paving and highway on South Parade and the introduction of a cycle lane,
Residents parking zones could be considered to mitigate the impact of the introduction of parking charges on the promenades in West Kirby and Hoylake. Councillors last month ratified the controversial decision, which the cash-strapped local authority says will bring in £1 million a year. But the decision has not
A Pilates teacher from Hoylake is asking people to join her in taking part in a special class with a twist to raise money for the RNLI. Pauline Caswell, who runs Love Pilates Wirral, is holding the 45 minute class at Leasowe Bay this Saturday, 4 September, at 9am with
The funeral of Radio City founder and Hoylake resident Terry Smith will take place in the town on September 7th. The 87-year-old, who had been married to wife Pamela for 37 years and had two sons and a stepdaughter, was associated with the station for almost four decades
A family of five including three children were rescued after being swept out to sea off Hilbre Island. The ‘Hurley Spirit’, was requested to launch by the UK Coastguard at just after 4.30pm on Thursday 26 August following reports of people in difficulty in the water. The alarm was
