The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed a social media campaign running over recent weeks featuring a post saying "I know a secret". Today we can reveal that secret. The well-loved children's clothing and toy shop, Cowboys & Angels, is returning to West Kirby.
On March 23rd, Mish Laird was handed the keys to the building that she planned to convert into her dream business. A few hours later, Boris Johnson addressed the nation and told us we were going into a full lockdown. Her business was so new that she qualified for no
Speakeasy Blind Pig has served more than 1,500 cocktails and clocked up 1,000 miles delivering drinks during the Covid-19 lockdown. The bar, which is based in West Kirby and Heswall, started offering a delivery service just four weeks ago. Owners Matt and Hannah Whitby have been busy
An adult and two children had a lucky escape after getting stuck in the mud near to West Kirby Sailing Club today. One child managed to escape but the remaining pair were stuck for around 20 minutes before being rescued by members of the Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team. The group
A four-year battle over the redevelopment of the former Ashton Court sheltered housing scheme in West Kirby has ended after a planning inspector gave the green light for 14 homes to be built on the site. Hilbre Homes wants to construct 13 three-storey townhouses and a two-storey
Residents of a Hoylake street held a socially distanced party to raise money for the RNLI following the cancellation of this year's lifeboat open day - and are calling on other roads to do the same. Families on Dovedale Road, which is located a few hundred yards from the
The RNLI has issued safety advice to the public as hundreds of people flock to our local beaches, which are not currently patrolled by lifeguards. The recent hot weather and easing of lockdown has led to a busy period for the West Kirby and Hoylake Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
Six fire engines are tackling a blaze this evening on Thurstaston Common. Mersey Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene, near Sandy Lane, at 4.46pm after plumes of black smoke were spotted behind Caldy Rugby Club. In a statement on their website, they said: “Crews are fighting
When staff at Hoylake Cottage nursing home learned that their oldest resident had a big birthday coming up, they pulled out all the stops to ensure she was able to celebrate in style - despite lockdown. Retired seamstress Muriel Dufton, who worked for many years at Theresa Ryan's dress
One of the unexpected trends of lockdown life has been the emergence of a new style of portrait photography - the doortrait. Local photographer, Kristy Garland, has embraced the medium and has been documenting lockdown life by taking doorstep portraits of families across West Kirby. Kristy is not charging for the
The firm behind the new Beacon Arts Village say they are working hard to keep the project on track to aid Hoylake's recovery once the current coronavirus situation has passed. Developer and site owner Hylgar Properties concede they do not know exactly when the project at the former
Kingsmead School is hosting a Virtual Open Day to provide an opportunity for prospective parents and pupils to view the school from a distance during the coronavirus lockdown. The Virtual Open day will take place on Saturday 23rd May from 10-11am. Headmaster at Kingsmead School, Mark Gibbons, said: “We
The (almost) complete guide to West Kirby businesses which are now open. Many of our local businesses are now trading again, whether that's by launching online shops, selling vouchers, offering delivery services or socially-distanced shopping. So to help them out, and support our local economy, we are
Merseyrail is extending its train service in to Liverpool from West Kirby as of Monday 18 May, as more people are expected to return to work following changes to coronavirus restrictions. The first service from Monday to Saturday will leave West Kirby at 06.01, with departures every half hour
Hoylake municipal golf course and Wirral Sailing Centre in West Kirby will remain temporarily closed while Wirral Council looks at how to implement new coronavirus guidance from the government. Changes in the lockdown which come into effect on Wednesday 13 May allow for people to "use outdoor sports courts
Members of The Coral will be among the special guests taking part in a live streamed festival organised by the team behind West Kirby Live. The VE Day 75th Anniversary Frontline Fundraiser takes place on Friday May 8th and will feature live music sets, cooking and cocktail masterclasses and lots
