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 were
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 have been
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
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's
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 commute
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
The RNLI is in search of budding new lifeguards to spend a season working on some of the Wirral’s most popular beaches. The charity is looking for lifeguards to join the team and help offer safety patrols on West Kirby, New Brighton, Moreton, Leasowe Bay and Harrison Drive beaches
A schoolboy from West Kirby has been inspired to run 100 laps of the Marine Lake for charity by Captain Sir Tom Moore. 10-year-old Ethan Miah-Garcia aims to run a lap every night and complete the 230 km challenge in time for his 11th birthday in mid-May. He is raising
Two people had to be rescued after getting stuck in mud caused by debris which had fallen from cliffs at Thurstaston. Wirral, Flint and Crosby Coastguard Rescue Teams were called in at lunchtime today. Due to an incoming high tide, Hoylake hovercraft was scrambled to assist along with teams from
Six RNLI lifeboats, including Hoylake, are involved in a major search for the crew of a fishing boat missing off the North Wales coast. Volunteer lifeboat crews from Llandudno, Rhyl, Hoylake and Conwy are searching for the missing fishing vessel and its crew. Hoylake RNLI volunteers launched their Shannon class
