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Parking charges plan scrapped

Parking charges plan scrapped

Controversial plans to introduce new parking charges in parts of West Kirby and Hoylake have been scrapped. Council leader Phil Davies has told officers to tear up plans for meters on South Parade in West Kirby, as well as North Parade and Meols Parade in Hoylake, and in New Brighton

Five teenagers arrested following disturbance

Five teenagers arrested following disturbance

Five teenagers were arrested on suspicion of public order offences following a disturbance in West Kirby last night. Police were called to Dee Lane at around 7.30pm on Tuesday night after receiving reports of a theft from a shop. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We were called

Hoylake school children get on board with station book exchange

Hoylake school children get on board with station book exchange

Primary school children, from Hoylake, are taking part in a special adoption programme with their local train station, to help encourage more people to read. As part of their new role, the pupils, from Hoylake Holy Trinity C of E, have taken charge of the community book exchange scheme, which

Inspired move doubles size of showroom for West Kirby businessman

Inspired move doubles size of showroom for West Kirby businessman

Less than five months after establishing its high street presence in Heswall, Inspired Bathrooms and Kitchens has taken the confident step of leasing more space next to its brand new showroom on Telegraph Road. When the expanded premises opens later this year it will occupy almost 2000 square feet, doubling

Public meeting called to discuss anti social behaviour in West Kirby

Public meeting called to discuss anti social behaviour in West Kirby

A public meeting is to be held to discuss ongoing issues with anti social behaviour in West Kirby. Wirral West MP Margaret Greenwood will bring together representatives from Merseyside Police and Wirral Council's anti social behaviour team for the event at Westbourne Hall on Friday 22 June, starting

Dispersal zone in place following disorder by teens in West Kirby

Dispersal zone in place following disorder by teens in West Kirby

Two youths were arrested and an anti social behaviour dispersal zone put in place after disorder in West Kirby. Police were called to reports of young people making threats with knives, drug misuse and throwing bottles and stones at cars on Friday evening. There was a heavy police presence outside

Protest against proposed car parking charges

Protest against proposed car parking charges

Around 100 people took part in a protest at plans to introduce new parking charges in parts of West Kirby. It comes after officials at Wirral Council put forward proposals for meters on South Parade in West Kirby, as well as North Parade and Meols Parade in Hoylake. The proposed

RNLI lifeguards return for the summer

RNLI lifeguards return for the summer

RNLI lifeguards are to begin their full-time summer safety service at key locations, including West Kirby beach. From Saturday 26 May, lifeguards will be providing daily safety patrols on the most popular beaches, with Moreton, Harrison Drive, The Plateaux and Fort Perch in New Brighton also included. From 30

New jumbo waste bin to tackle litter

New jumbo waste bin to tackle litter

A new jumbo waste bin is being installed at weekends in West Kirby to tackle complaints about overflowing bins. The big red bin will be delivered every Friday morning to its location close to the beach and promenade, and will be taken away to be emptied each Monday morning after

Aldi re-opens with 'fresh new look'

Aldi re-opens with 'fresh new look'

The West Kirby branch of Aldi has re-opened following refurbishment. The German firm says the new-look store - which was closed for four days while fitters installed new shelving, chillers and freezers - will 'improve customers’ convenience and overall shopping experience', and allows products to be found more

Co-operative Travel in West Kirby shuts

Co-operative Travel in West Kirby shuts

The Co-operative Travel branch in West Kirby has closed down. The store, a long-standing fixture on Banks Road in the town, has had its services transferred to the Thomas Cook branch on Telegraph Road in Heswall. It shut its doors for the final time at the beginning of

Cycle to the Sands heads to West Kirby this weekend

Cycle to the Sands heads to West Kirby this weekend

A mindfulness session and picnic on the beach await those who join Bike & Go’s free bike ride to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. The bike hire scheme is hosting its Cycle to the Sands event on Sunday, May 13, to celebrate the mental health benefits that cycling can

West Kirby Business Network launched

West Kirby Business Network launched

West Kirby Business Network was set up by business owners David Edwards and Lynne Gregory with a view to creating a new and exciting local business hub. The aim of the network is to bring together the vast business and creative talent that exists in the area with the hope

Caldy score four to survive

Caldy score four to survive

Caldy Rugby Club have defied the odds and achieved National One status for another year in yet another difficult away visit to the capital. They scored four tries to earn a bonus point in a 42-28 defeat to Esher, earning them a status never before achieved by the club