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Apprentice star launches creative co-working space in Hoylake

Apprentice star launches creative co-working space in Hoylake

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

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Cars hit by vandals in Hoylake

Cars hit by vandals in Hoylake

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

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Wirral Kayak Challenge boosts local charities

Wirral Kayak Challenge boosts local charities

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

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Where to see local fireworks displays this weekend

Where to see local fireworks displays this weekend

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

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Simon Rimmer's Viking Pub shuts down

Simon Rimmer's Viking Pub shuts down

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-

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Spooky stories at West Kirby Library

Spooky stories at West Kirby Library

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.

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Anchor Inn gets revamp with new interior and menu

Anchor Inn gets revamp with new interior and menu

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

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Jail for man who robbed two women in West Kirby

Jail for man who robbed two women in West Kirby

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

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Crowds enjoy first night of Constellations

Crowds enjoy first night of Constellations

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

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Blind Pig gin and cocktail bar to open in West Kirby

Blind Pig gin and cocktail bar to open in West Kirby

The owners of a 1920s speakeasy serving more than 100 gins and a luxury cocktail menu are opening a second bar in West Kirby. Matt and Hannah Whitby, who opened the first Blind pig on Telegraph Road in Heswall just 18 months ago, say the bar has been a “runaway

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Donations needed to fund West Kirby Christmas lights

Donations needed to fund West Kirby Christmas lights

West Kirby residents are being urged to return donation envelopes to ensure Christmas lights are put up in the town this year. Volunteers from West Kirby Christmas Lights have been posting letters through hundreds of doors in 80 streets, asking people to make a contribution towards this year's

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Constellations to light up West Kirby waterfront

Constellations to light up West Kirby waterfront

A spectacular light and music show taking visitors on a virtual journey into space will take place at the Marine Lake in West Kirby later this month, as part of Wirral's Borough of Culture year. Constellations Presents will see a stunning 16-minute audio visual installation projected onto

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Karma keeps it in the family

Karma keeps it in the family

With over 60 years worth of family recipes passed down to them, the team behind West Kirby's popular Karma Indian Food restaurant certainly know a thing or two about curry. Their Dadu-Muni, aka Grandma Miah, was reputed to have been the first-ever female Bengali chef in

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The Wirral Bazaar returns for its 29th year

The Wirral Bazaar returns for its 29th year

Now in it’s 29th year, the Wirral Bazaar will open its doors once again this November, to raise thousands of pounds for North West Cancer Research. Taking place on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th November at the Walled Garden Marquee, Thornton Manor, the annual shopping spectacular brings together an

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West Kirby main road partially closed for improvement work

West Kirby main road partially closed for improvement work

Part of the main road in and out of West Kirby from Heswall will be closed during the day this coming week for resurfacing work. A section of Grange Road, from Grange Old Road to Ashburton Road, will be shut from 8am until 6pm starting Monday 20 September until Friday

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