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West Kirby vet to star in CBeebies show

West Kirby vet to star in CBeebies show

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

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David Bowie's guitarist heads to West Kirby

David Bowie's guitarist heads to West Kirby

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

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West Kirby tip to close in October for improvement work

West Kirby tip to close in October for improvement work

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

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Hoylake church conversion plans amended

Hoylake church conversion plans amended

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

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One year to the Walker Cup’s return to Hoylake

One year to the Walker Cup’s return to Hoylake

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

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Book your place at meetings over proposed housing sites

Book your place at meetings over proposed housing sites

Public consultation meetings are to take place in West Kirby over plans to release new sites for housing over the next 15 years.Last month, West Kirby Today revealed the land in the town included in the proposed Local Plan for 2020-2035.The consultation meetings are being held at

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Teenage girl charged following knife incident

Teenage girl charged following knife incident

A teenage girl has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a man suffered a knife injury in West Kirby. Police were called to Grange Road at around 11pm on Wednesday, 29 August. A man aged 29 was taken to Arrowe Park Hospital for treatment. A 15

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New plan for former pub site in Hoylake

New plan for former pub site in Hoylake

Revised plans have been submitted to turn the former Blue Anchor pub in Hoylake into a new home for the town's Co-op supermarket. An application has been lodged with Wirral Council to convert the alehouse - which closed in 2016 and has been boarded up ever since - into

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Find out more about West Kirby's history during September

Find out more about West Kirby's history during September

People are being given the chance to find out more about the history of West Kirby during September, as part of Wirral's Heritage Open Days. The events include a walk around Ashton Park, an opportunity to look around St Bridget's Church and a special exhibition at

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Make a date to witness the amazing AURORA

Make a date to witness the amazing AURORA

From September 21 to October 7 an extraordinary Victorian reservoir in Liverpool will be home to an exciting, high technology experience asking us to think about our increasingly uncertain relationship with water. It’s called Aurora and its appearance could not be more timely. Though our droughts are nothing compared

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Tributes paid to West Kirby postman

Tributes paid to West Kirby postman

The sister of a West Kirby postman who was found dead in Caldy Hill woods has paid tribute to her "one of a kind" brother. Phil Sheard, who grew up in West Kirby, was discovered in the woods, just off Column Road, on the morning on Monday July

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Fun activities at libraries during the school holidays

Fun activities at libraries during the school holidays

West Kirby and Hoylake libraries are hosting a number of activities for children during the summer holidays. Some of the events form part of The Summer Reading Challenge 2018, run by national charity The Reading Agency, encouraging children aged 4-11 to sign up to read six titles over the

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