Independent family business Tappers Gin, producers of vintage-style artisan gin in West Kirby, Wirral, have bagged a second international award this July for their signature Darkside Gin. Tappers submitted their gin to the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) which is regarded as the most prestigious competition of its
A number of Ashton Park's carved wooden animals have been damaged including a memorial bench in the shape of a pair of dolphins. Paul MacAulay died in a tragic accident in 2011 and the wooden sculpture was placed in the park for local children to enjoy in his
A group of cyclists who cycled across four countries in four days have raised over £18,000 in memory of a remarkable Caldy teenager. Jack Hussey, 19, sadly passed away last year from a rare form of cancer called soft tissue sarcoma. His father Ged, and seven other team members
A West Kirby designer is putting calligraphy back on the map with her popular Instagram feed. Maeve Brooks has been running her successful business, Too Wordy, from her home studio since 2013. Her work is showcased through her popular Instagram feed, which has over 23,000 followers. The designer creates
A seal pup is recovering at a wildlife hospital after it was rescued from the sea wall near West Kirby's Marine Lake. Walkers spotted the poorly animal stranded on the rocks near the side of the lake on Thursday and contacted the RSPCA. Lewey Tait, who was involved
Hoylake's Olympic gold medallist, Chris Boardman MBE, is set to get Greater Manchester moving as the city region’s first ever Cycling and Walking Commissioner. The cyclist was appointed by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to boost cycling and walking in Greater Manchester. Chris said: “My
As a promising young footballer Matthew Siddle's ambition was to play the game he loved professionally. But those dreams came to a painful end the day he joined other Liverpool FC fans at the Leppings Lane end of the Hillsborough stadium on April 15 1989. While Matt survived
One of things I love about my job is giving people a glass of something they least expect and watching them enjoy it as though they have been drinking it all their lives. Anyone who has visited me at Whitmore & White in West Kirby over the past few weeks
A Hoylake schoolboy spent three years growing his hair to make wigs for children who have lost their own through illness. Toby Wheeler, a year six pupil at Holy Trinity Primary, took to his school playground last week in front of teachers and fellow pupils to have his impressive locks
Summer fun is just around the corner at Church Farm - one of Wirral’s most popular family attractions. The award-winning farm, which has been run by former firefighter Steve Ledsham and his family for the past 24 years, launches its exciting new summer season from Saturday July 22. Among
Hoylake journalist Jade Wright is to edit a new food and drink magazine for Merseyside. Jade, who wrote the Liverpool Echo’s food and drink pages for more than a decade, is to edit Good Taste Magazine, celebrating the area’s thriving hospitality sector. After previously working for the BBC
All travellers are being urged to plan their journeys and check before they travel ahead of strike action on Saturday 8th and Monday 10th July. While train users will be most directly impacted, the whole transport network is expected to be busier as people find other ways to travel. Wirral
A West Kirby vet has been leading UK trials for a breakthrough blood test which detects deadly illnesses in dogs. Tom McGowan, head vet at Acorn Veterinary Centre which is currently in a temporary home in Frankby while its West Kirby surgery undergoes redevelopment, said the new blood test was
West Kirby parents Amalie and Christian Hughes who created the successful YouTube channel - Toddler Fun Learning - have launched their very own App. Toddler Fun Learning, which provides educational videos for young children, is one of YouTube's most successful channels and has been viewed over 140 million times with
The arrival of the sun can cause havoc on our everyday style however striking the perfect balance between chic and comfortable doesn’t have to be difficult this summer. To help clients get the best from their hair, the Andrew Collinge Creative Team recently worked with TIGI copyright colour to
We are always told we need to save more for our retirement, but with rising living costs and Brexit on the horizon, how much should we be saving to ensure we are comfortable in our later years? So to earn a pension of at least £20,000 per annum, how
