Local groups are being invited to bid for grants to help make real improvements to community life and people’s wellbeing. Groups, voluntary organisations or social enterprises in the Wirral West constituency can put forward their schemes and requests for funding, which can range from £100 to £1,000. Eligible
The organisers of West Kirby Christmas Lights have issued a stark warning that they face a race against time to find the money to fund this year's festivities. Volunteers behind the town's annual light up still need to raise £4,000 of the £6,000 needed
Arriva and Stagecoach have stepped in to take over two of the West Kirby services previously operated by Avon Buses, which went out of business last week. Merseytravel announced on Friday 5 October that Avon had informed it of a "commercial decision to cease operations". The firm has
Fundraisers armed with glow sticks are to take part in a twilight walk from West Kirby to Hoylake and back, in aid of Wirral Hospice St John's. Glow with the Flow takes place on Friday 12 October, raising essential funds for the care and support of patients and
A little dog who was found dumped in a plastic bag, covered in petrol and left for dead, will be the canine guest of honour at an open day for a veterinary surgery whose staff saved her life. Little Tiny's torturous ordeal captured the hearts of workers at
Crime authors and a newspaper journalist turned writer will be speaking at West Kirby Library as part of October's Bookfest. The month-long festival, organised by Wirral Libraries, brings a wide range of authors to the borough to host author talks, poetry readings, writing workshops and performances. On
Merseyrail has announced a special 'limited stop' timetable for when the hugely popular Giants visit Wirral and Liverpool in October, which it says will enable it to cope with expected high passenger numbers. On Friday 5 and Saturday 6 October, there will be three services per hour rather
Scousers are being encouraged to ditch their cars to on World Car Free Day this Saturday (September 22). World Car Free Day aims to ease congestion and improve air quality by promoting mass transit, cycling and walking as an alternative to using the car. It comes only a week after
It was a celebratory afternoon all round as Caldy scored an impressive 43-19 win against Loughborough in full back Derek Sailsburys 300th appearance for the Paton Field club. Caldy came firing out of the blocks 12 points up within the first 10 minutes, both tries showing the athleticism of
A yellow wind warning has been issued for West Kirby as strong winds head towards our coast during Monday night and Tuesday morning. The Met Office has warned of a spell of strong wind from around 10pm tonight (Monday) and 6pm on Tuesday with the strongest winds, gusting up to
West Kirby’s Great British Bake Off star, Yasmin Limbert, will be rustling up tasty treats in Heswall on Saturday September 22 - and everyone is invited to enjoy them for free at the flagship showroom of Inspired Bathrooms & Kitchens on Telegraph Road. It’s a big day for Inspired.
A West Kirby vet has been filmed for a children’s television programme which follows a schoolgirl and her cat called Frank. Veterinary surgeon Dylan Payne, of Acorn Veterinary Centre, in Acacia Grove, made sure Grace Wharton’s beloved cat Frank had a thorough check up on camera for CBeebies
Kevin Armstrong has performed with some of the most famous names in music including David Bowie, Paul McCartney and Iggy Pop. He is most well-known as Bowie's guitarist and was the musical director for Bowie's Live Aid performance and for the recording of Dancing in
West Kirby Recycling Centre is closing for two weeks at the start of October to undergo essential maintenance and improvements. The temporary closure of the Greenbank Road facility is to undertake repairs and reconstruction of the road surface, upgrade signage, lay road markings and improve staff facilities. It means residents
Amended plans to convert Hoylake Presbyterian Church into housing have been submitted to Wirral Council. Last year, the planning committee gave the go-ahead to convert the historic structure and the land around it on Alderley Road into 18 flats. Winter Melia Developments has now revised the scheme, and wants
When the Walker Cup is competed for at Hoylake on the weekend of 7th/8th September 2019, Royal Liverpool Golf Club will be proud to see the trophy back in its spiritual home, after a gap of 36 years. In 1921, the historic links were the setting for a match
