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Vandals attack parked cars in West Kirby

Vandals attack parked cars in West Kirby

Police are appealing for help to track down vandals who attacked a number of parked cars in West Kirby on Sunday evening. West Kirby Today received a number of complaints from residents who had their wing mirrors and petrol caps vandalised. This is the latest in a series of incidents

Christmas wine recommendations

Christmas wine recommendations

Space Invaders, Cats in Space & Kung Fu Girl! No, this isn’t my video game Christmas wish list, it's what I’m going to be drinking this festive season! Space Invaders - Invader Orange Muller-Thurgau, Austria Arnold Holzer has been at helm of his families wine estate

Plans for new Hoylake golf resort move a step closer

Plans for new Hoylake golf resort move a step closer

A planning application for a £190million championship golf links, academy and resort in Hoylake could be submitted as early as next year, it was revealed today. Wirral Council's cabinet is expected to approve a report, which details the next steps, including a recommendation that a full planning application

World War One hero from West Kirby honoured by Royal Artillery

World War One hero from West Kirby honoured by Royal Artillery

A ceremony took place today to mark the 100th anniversary of the heroic actions of local soldier, Cyril Edward Gourley. The 24-year-old, from West Kirby, received the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy. On 30th November 1917, Sergeant

New travel firm opens its doors in West Kirby

New travel firm opens its doors in West Kirby

The UK’s fastest growing independent travel agency is set to open one of its newest branches in West Kirby creating six new jobs. Hays Travel North West has launched a recruitment drive to take on 60 new staff as part of a major expansion which will see 12 new

Importance of Role Models

Importance of Role Models

Wherever you look within a school, the importance of positive role models is evident. From the relationship between the Head and the Chair of Governors, to the first impressions given on a taster day by a tour guide to a prospective pupil and parents, it is imperative that pupils see

Urgent plea to donate to the West Kirby Christmas lights appeal

Urgent plea to donate to the West Kirby Christmas lights appeal

An urgent, last minute appeal has been launched today to raise enough money to light up the streets of West Kirby this Christmas. For a number of years, West Kirby town centre was left without decorative street lights over the Christmas and New Year period due to a lack of

A narrow focus on grades stunts opportunity rather than opening doors.

A narrow focus on grades stunts opportunity rather than opening doors.

Grades, SATs, Exam Weeks, League Tables, 11+, Private Tutoring, Verbal Reasoning, Resits, Progress 8, ‘Failure’, Work, Must Try Harder, Work…..Enough! These are just some of the words that feature in the lives of today’s young children at school…..and at home. Regardless of age, there is pressure to

Whitmore & White launches prestigious wine school

Whitmore & White launches prestigious wine school

We're thrilled to announce that Whitmore & White has been approved as an official Wine School with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Here at Whitmore & White our passion for wine goes well beyond selling the stuff, so we wanted to be able to transfer our

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 fireworks and bonfire events to attend near West Kirby and Hoylake this weekend: West Kirby West Kirby Sailing Club will run its 72nd annual fireworks display on Saturday 4th November, starting at 18.30. The event, which

West Kirby writer Charlie Lea launches an anthology of short stories

West Kirby writer Charlie Lea launches an anthology of short stories

West Kirby writer Charlie Lea has launched an anthology of short stories written by local people as part of his Write Time, Write Place creative writing programme organised by Wirral Libraries and funded by Arts Council England’s Grants for the Arts Libraries Fund. The Write Time, Write Place programme

Mischief Night yobs vandalise cars across West Kirby

Mischief Night yobs vandalise cars across West Kirby

Local residents are calling for urgent action after Mischief Night yobs vandalised cars across West Kirby last night. At least two cars were over-turned, in Church Road and Carpenter's Lane, and a number of vehicles had their windscreens smashed. These latest incidents comes after Merseyside Police and

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour in West Kirby ahead of Halloween

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour in West Kirby ahead of Halloween

Police have vowed to crackdown on recent anti-social behaviour in West Kirby ahead of Halloween. West Kirby Today has been inundated with reports from local residents concerned about a perceived increase in anti-social behaviour in the local area over recent months. Last week, two boys were arrested on