West Kirby lifeboat rescued a man who dislocated his shoulder on Hilbre Island. They were scrambled on Monday afternoon after the victim slipped on rocks. Wirral Coastguard said that lifeboat crew carried out an initial medical assessment and provided pain relief. The RNLI said: "The D-class lifeboat, Leonard Pownall,
Crime authors are holding talks at Wirral libraries, including West Kirby, during June. Four events will take place across the borough as part of National Crime Reading Month. At West Kirby, Tina Payne, whose debut novels feature Detective Sheridan Holler, will be speaking on Wednesday 18 June at 2.30pm.
A total of 34 sailing teams from around the world will compete at this year's Wilson Trophy on West Kirby marine lake. The event, described as the world's premier team racing event, takes place from Friday 2 - Sunday 4 May, organised by West Kirby Sailing
Plans have been submitted to build an extra floor above a group of shop units in Hoylake for apartments. The proposal would create six flats over two floors on Market Street. An application submitted to Wirral Council states it is for "the change of use and conversion of first
People are being invited to observe, photograph and catalogue nature and wildlife across Wirral, including in West Kirby, Thurstaston and on Hilbre Island. No previous experience is needed to take part, everyone is welcome - all that is needed is a working, charged smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed. Earlier
West Kirby Arts Centre is to close for good later this month with three sold-out gigs headlined by The Coral guitarist Paul Molloy. West Kirby Today revealed last month that the centre is to be converted into a home for owner Tony Woof and his wife. The couple are retiring,
West Kirby RNLI is looking for new volunteers. They are recruiting lifeboat crew, launch vehicle drivers and shore crew, who have availability during weekdays and/or weekends, and who live or work locally. There are operational and support roles available, with comprehensive training available covering seamanship and navigation to casualty
A decadent chocolate layer cake made by a Hoylake baker has been named Britain's best. Created by Abba Cakes on Market Street, it got the judges vote ahead of more than 100 other entries in seven categories at the UK Food and Drink Shows at the NEC in
People living at Coronation Lodge in West Kirby were treated to an evening of music and entertainment. Ukulele duo ToucanUke took to the owners’ lounge to perform a lively selection of songs spanning from the 1960s to the present day. The event was filled with energy, enthusiasm and plenty of
St Bridget’s Church of England Primary School in West Kirby is marking its 200th anniversary with a series of special events, and is appealing for former pupils to help them with creating a school history exhibition. The school, originally known as West Kirby National School, opened in 1825 in
Residents in a newly extended conservation area around West Kirby have set up a petition calling for the withdrawal of its recent expansion, claiming they were not consulted. An appraisal over the new management plan for the area around Meols Drive took place last year - the first since it
Hundreds of bikers will ride through Meols, Hoylake and West Kirby for the Wirral Egg Run tribute ride on Sunday 6 April. They will meet at the dips on Coastal Drive in New Brighton, setting off at 11am, heading to Claremont Farm for music, food and drink. They will travel
A Tranmere Rovers fan who used to live in Meols is walking from his home in Birmingham to Prenton Park to raise money for Dementia UK. As part of the charity’s Fans vs Dementia football fundraising initiative, Dave Disley-Jones is trekking 90 miles on the first anniversary of losing
Emergency services were scrambled after two women and their three dogs became trapped in deep mud at Thurstaston beach. The Coastguard, RNLI crews from West Kirby and Hoylake, fire service and ambulances were called to the beach on Tuesday afternoon as the tide began rising around them. A lifeboat and
West Kirby tip has moved to its summer opening hours. The household waste recycling centre on Greenbank Road is now open from 8am - 8pm until 30 September. Lesley Worswick, Chief Executive of Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority, said: "The Recycling Centres accept a range of household materials for
Plans have been submitted to demolish a run-down house in West Kirby and replace it with two new properties. The scheme would see the plot, located at the junction of Village Road and Abbey Road, split and the creation of two houses, one of which would be a self-build with
