Staff and governors at Kingsmead School in Hoylake say they are looking to the future after a turbulent few weeks. Concerns were raised about the school's prospects after difficulties arose with an investor at the independent school, which dates back to 1904 and is renowned for its special
NHS bosses insist a plan for a new medical centre in West Kirby is still alive - despite there being no sign of work starting on the development, seven years after it was granted planning permission. Wirral Council gave the green light for a new three-storey centre on Orrysdale Road
Warnings of further disruption have been issued as Storm Ciara continues to batter our coastline. The promenade was shut off today after it flooded as enormous waves crashed over the marine lake wall onto the road. Our reader, Kevin Tully-Williams, captured the dramatic moment the high winds caused a
Storm Ciara will bring heavy rain and widespread gales to the Wirral coast this weekend. Over the weekend wind gusts of 80 mph or higher are forecast in coastal areas and exposed locations. The Met Office has issued several National Severe Weather Warnings for wind starting from Saturday for north-
One of the team behind the hugely successful Camp and Furnace venue in Liverpool will curate the food and drink venues at the new Beacon Arts Village in Hoylake. Steven Burgess from Lucky Penny Consultants will project manage the creation and development of the offer, together with his partner Josh
West Kirby and Hoylake railway stations have scooped awards at the 17th Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards Evening. West Kirby station won the Wirral Award and Hoylake won the Best Kept Gardens Award. Mr Kulvinder Bassi, Community Rail Team Leader from the Department of Transport, said: “It has been a
Two ukulele bands from Wirral were among 240 musicians who took part in Liverpool’s biggest ever ukulele busk on a mission to lift spirits, and raise thousands of pounds for Clatterbridge Cancer charity. Wirral bands Broken Strings and the Two of Us joined 27 other ukulele bands to take
The new owner of the Ring O'Bells in West Kirby has revealed they aim to reopen in the autumn, following substantial refurbishment work which includes a new side extension. Dan McLennan, Managing Director of Stange & Co, was speaking at a consultation event held at the pub for
Local people are understandably very concerned about the news that British citizens travelling back from China will be quarantined in an accommodation block at Arrowe Park Hospital. Our concern and empathy is with those being brought to the Wirral under these circumstances. It cannot be easy for them or their
Wirral boasts some of the finest walking trails in the country. Whether you want to take your dog out for a run along the beach, have a Sunday stroll around West Kirby Marine Lake or dodge the cyclists on the Wirral Way, there is something for everyone. These are the
At this time of year, many Wirral students will be deciding on where to study A Levels from September. Birkenhead School has announced that 100% funded, sixth form, Access Scholarships are now available from September 2020. Paul Vicars, Headmaster, said: ‘This initiative continues our desire to be as accessible as
The former West Kirby fire station looks set to get a new lease of life as offices and a retail store. Computer software firm Sisra has lodged plans with Wirral Council to convert the building into a new home for 30 staff. Additional space would be created on the first
Just two miles off the coast of West Kirby and at the start of river Dee's estuary there is an archipelago made up of three islands: Little Eye, Middle Eye and Hilbre Island. The four-mile walk to the islands is very popular regardless of the season and
Many of us dream of ditching our 9-5 office jobs to follow our passions, but animal lover Jay Young has done just that. After spending years working in the corporate world, Jay recently relocated back to her childhood home, in Wirral, and was looking for a new challenge. In
Luxury catering company Pickled Walnut will open its first-ever restaurant in West Kirby on February 2nd. The finishing touches are now being put to the restaurant and bar, which opens on the former site of West 34 on Banks Road. The food is described as modern British and features
Consultation events about sites proposed for housing development over the next 15 years are being held in West Kirby. Wirral Council is beginning a two-month consultation over its Local Plan, which includes building homes on a number of local sites to meet a Government target of 12,000 new
