Wirral Council's leader has signalled Green Belt land will be excluded from its local plan, sparing two significant sites in West Kirby and Hoylake from potential development. Cllr Pat Hackett was speaking earlier this week at a development conference hosted by Place North West. He said: “There won’
It's been a familiar, if somewhat unexpected sight, over the past month - a moustachioed T-Rex walking around West Kirby Marine Lake. The 4 metre by 2 metre dinosaur, which weighs 30kg, is more commonly found in a school classroom as part of the Teach Rex project. But
Over 2500 people are expected at the 10th annual Christmas with the Artisans market taking place in Hoylake this weekend. The event, which runs from Friday November 22 to Sunday November 24, takes place at Hope Church, in Station Road. https://youtu.be/pY_9rJwup_c Organiser Jenny Dunlop said:
West Kirby's Marine Lake is at risk of becoming unusable unless action is taken to tackle growing problems with silt, an invasive seaweed and the deterioration of the outer wall. A stark council report warns it would mean the borough's prime water sports location would be
Plans to build luxury apartments with stunning panoramic views over the Dee Estuary in Hoylake have been submitted to Wirral Council. Blueoak Estates wants to demolish the 1920s detached home - 'Wirral Point' - at the end of Stanley Road, and replace it with a four-storey circular building with
A 15 year-old from West Kirby is one step away from the finals of the Open Mic UK National singing competition. Molly Skinner - who attends West Kirby Grammar School - has loved singing and dancing from an early age and has won a scholarship to the acclaimed LMA, a centre
The annual Hoylake and District Remembrance Sunday service is taking place in West Kirby on 10 November. The parade departs Beacon Drive at 10.30am, with veterans and serving service personnel among those heading to the war memorial at Grange Hill for 10.45am, to remember those who lost their
A former star of The Apprentice has launched the first co-working space in Hoylake. Alex Finn and business partner Scott Dunroe opened Shiftworks, on Market Street, in Hoylake, this week to provide flexible, pay-as-you-go hot desking as well as private office space. The site, which was
More than a dozen cars were vandalised in Hoylake over Mischief Night and Halloween. Police received reports that vehicles had damage caused to windscreens, windows and wing mirrors on Lake Place, Groveland Avenue, Cable Road and Charles Road on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 October. Officers are not yet sure
Thousands of pounds has been raised for charity thanks to this year's Wirral Kayak Challenge. The event, now in its seventh year, took place in July, with 88 participants paddling 14 miles from New Brighton to Thurstaston. West Kirby and Hoylake RNLI and Claire House Children's
It’s that time of the year again – here’s our pick of local fireworks and bonfire events to attend this weekend: West Kirby West Kirby Sailing Club will run its annual fireworks display on Saturday 2nd November, starting at 18.30. The event, which has run every year since
Simon Rimmer's Viking Pub and Bakehouse has closed down, West Kirby Today can exclusively reveal. Staff at the venue were informed earlier today, and letters have been sent making them redundant with immediate effect. People phoning to book a table are being told it is shut. The much-
West Kirby Library is promising ‘witches, ghosts and things that go bump in the night’ when renowned storyteller, John Kirk, visits this Halloween. In his inimitable style, John will be telling a range of spooky stories to children aged between five and nine at 11.30am on Thursday 31 October.
The historic Anchor Inn pub in Irby reopens on Saturday (October 26) following a major revamp. Originally built as a cottage in the 17th century, the interior of the listed building has been transformed - with owners Mitchells and Butlers saying they have taken inspiration from other luxury country dining venues
A man who robbed a mum as she was pushing her young child in a buggy on the Wirral Way in West Kirby has been jailed for five years. Michael Roberts attacked Kimberley Jurgis in May after she left the town's library, punching her from behind, causing her
Crowds of people braved wet weather to enjoy the first night of a stunning journey into the stars at West Kirby’s Marine Lake. 'Constellations presents Studio Joanie Lemercier' began on Friday 18 October, and continues tonight and Sunday. The sound and light installation takes place on a
