Work is to get under way developing a new long-term management plan for Hoylake beach. The current plan for the beach, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), expires at the end of March. Its condition has been the subject of fierce debate since a decision in
This year's Wilson Trophy sailing competition has been cancelled. In January, organisers invited expressions of interest from teams, in the hope that the 2021 event would take place on the 8th and 9th of May. But after the Government revealed many Covid restrictions will still be in place
Thurstaston Hill is being damaged by mountain bikers who have taken to building their own courses at the beauty spot. The area is designed a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England due to the habitat and wildlife it contains, meaning cycling is not permitted. The ‘track’ which cyclists
The Royal Liverpool Golf Club is to hold a series of open days this year, giving people the chance to play the new-look course before the world’s greatest players. The course will host the 151st Open in 2023, a year later than planned, due to the Covid-19
Two boys have completed a 100k run in aid of West Kirby Lifeboat. Jack and Orson Wakefield, aged 9 and 11, were inspired to embark on the month-long challenge after seeing a TV news report about how the organisation has struggled for funding due to the Covid pandemic. They
The Seafood Shack officially opened its doors for business this week and the response from the local community was overwhelmingly positive. The independent fishmongers, on Dee Lane, is the brainchild of well-known local restaurateur Guy Lawrenson, who previously owned the What’s Cooking restaurant chain. Long (socially-distanced) queues
Owners of abandoned boats and other items in Meols are being encouraged to come forward and claim them. More than 30 mostly unused boats, dingys and other marine related items have been there for a number of years. In an attempt to protect residents safety, improve the surrounding area and
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined a timetable of when lockdown restrictions could be lifted and life could start to return to normal. Here we take a look at the key dates and what could change when. Step 1a - Monday 8 March * Schools can reopen to pupils (some may be
Wirral Coastguard has rescued a woman with an ankle injury from Hilbre Island. The incident happened at lunchtime today, leaving the woman unable to walk back to the mainland. Paramedics were called to Dee Lane car park in West Kirby shortly after 1pm and taken to the island by coastguard
A crowd stood and watched an elderly couple struggling waist deep in water at West Kirby Marine Lake without raising the alarm. Details of the incident have been revealed by West Kirby RNLI, which says it happened during the storms and high tides last week. The pair were only rescued
Hoylake hovercraft was scrambled today after a group of people were reported to be cut off by the incoming tide in Leasowe Bay. By the time they reached the scene shortly after midday, several of the group had reached the sea wall by entering the water to cross the flood
A young girl is on a mission to rid West Kirby of litter. Eight-year-old Ebony Eibl is collecting waste left around Ashton Park, the Wirral Way and the beach. She was inspired to act after being shocked by the amount of rubbish left during lockdown. The St Bridget&
Police have issued a warning to dog owners after cases of suspected poisonings at Royden Park in Frankby and Storeton Woods. They have received reports of someone spreading poisoned food at both locations recently. They say anyone caught will be prosecuted. In a social media post, the Wirral Policing team
Over 1000 residents and businesses in West Kirby have taken part in a landmark survey on the town’s future. The survey was commissioned by One West Kirby, a new Community Interest Company set up by a group of local residents. David Rawlinson, one of the founding members of One
Wirral Council has made the footpath around the Marine Lake one-way, in a bid to help with social distancing. Paul Johnston discovered that not everyone is following the signs... One of the great joys of working from home during lockdown has been using the time previously spent on the
Hundreds of people are opposing the proposed flood wall in West Kirby, with a decision set to be made by councillors in the next few weeks. The scheme, which also includes an upgrade to the paving and highway on South Parade and the introduction of a cycle lane, would be
