Christmas means changes to the opening hours of many public services, so we've rounded up some of the useful things you need to know. In particular, many public buildings are shut as Wirral Council staff take unpaid leave as part of budget saving measures. Bin collections Grey or
Plans for luxury apartments overlooking the Dee Estuary at Hoylake have been thrown out by Wirral Council. Blueoak Estates had wanted to demolish the 1920s detached home – ‘Wirral Point’ – at the end of Stanley Road, and replace it with a four-storey circular building with nine, three bedroom apartments and
We are asking the general election candidates for the Wirral West constituency for their views on certain key issues. Last week we asked our Facebook community for the questions they’d ask the candidates: Andy Corkhill (Liberal Democrat), John Coyne (Green), Laura Evans (Conservative), Margaret Greenwood (Labour) and John Kelly
The family of a cyclist who died in a road collision in Hoylake have paid tribute to him, describing him as a "thoughtful, caring and wonderful" man. Simon Jones, aged 46, from New Brighton, passed away in hospital last week following the accident near the King's
We are asking the general election candidates for the Wirral West constituency for their views on certain key issues. Last week we asked our Facebook community for the questions they’d ask the candidates: Andy Corkhill (Liberal Democrat), John Coyne (Green), Laura Evans (Conservative), Margaret Greenwood (Labour) and John Kelly
We are asking the general election candidates for the Wirral West constituency for their views on certain key issues. Last week we asked our Facebook community for the questions they’d ask the candidates: Andy Corkhill (Liberal Democrat), John Coyne (Green), Laura Evans (Conservative), Margaret Greenwood (Labour) and John Kelly
Police say a man involved in a road traffic collision on Market Street in Hoylake has died. Simon Jones from New Brighton was seriously injured in the incident on Wednesday 27 November. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the scene near the King's Gap roundabout
We are asking the general election candidates for the Wirral West constituency for their views on certain key issues. Last week we asked our Facebook community for the questions they’d ask the candidates: Andy Corkhill (Liberal Democrat), John Coyne (Green), Laura Evans (Conservative), Margaret Greenwood (Labour) and John Kelly
Work has started to transform historic Hoylake Town Hall into a major visitor destination. The Victorian civic building is to become the Beacon Arts Village and will feature a two-screen cinema, a fine dining restaurant, bar and café bistro, as well as 18 creative studio and retail spaces for
A row of shops in West Kirby looks set to be extended under plans submitted to Wirral Council. The proposal would see a ground floor retail unit and two bedroom flat above built on a plot of open space at the junction of Banks Road and Salisbury Avenue, next to
A fundraising dance for a local girls' football team has taken place with the help of a local dance company. West Kirby United Girls section held the event on Sunday 25 November at Heswall Hall. The event was made possible due to the help of Anamal Dance Company of
Police say a person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a car in Hoylake. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to Market Street near the roundabout just before 2pm following reports a Vauxhall Astra was involved in a crash. Eyewitnesses say the
So, I did not have high hopes on the night I went to review the new menu at Karma Indian Food. Not because I didn't expect the food to be delicious. I've long heard friends rave about it being the best Indian restaurant in Wirral and
West Kirby Grammar School and Calday Grange Grammar School have been ranked in the top schools in the UK. According to the Sunday Times, the schools were ranked 8th and 17th in the best schools in the Northwest. Nationally they ranked at 87th and 198th. This latest edition of the
West Kirby's Christmas lights were switched on at a special event outside the town's Concourse. Entertainment for the crowd of several hundred people who gathered on Saturday 23 November was provided by the Rock Choir and the Cantemus Choir, while there was also a special appearance
The Duke of York has been the royal patron of the Royal Liverpool Golf Club since 1992. However, following his widely criticised interview with the BBC last week over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, his position as patron of more than 200 organisations has come under the spotlight. Prince Andrew announced
