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
Starting and building a business is almost always a combination of good judgment and good luck. The trigger can be inspiration or desperation – a bright idea that just has to be made real; or the desire to do something different, get out of a rut and take control of your
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 holidays.
Plans for a summer dog ban on parts of some Wirral beaches - including West Kirby - have been axed. It follows the closure of a consultation into plans for a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) from May to September, which had generated 8,500 responses and drawn criticism from
Work is getting underway on a major revamp of Wirral Sailing Centre in West Kirby. Back in May, West Kirby Today exclusively revealed details and designs for the new look centre on our Facebook page. As well as improvements to the catering facilities, there will be a new reception area,
Emergency services have issued a fresh appeal for people to take care to prevent blazes on scrubland, following weekend fires in Thurstaston and West Kirby. On Saturday afternoon, homes and premises near Thurstaston Common were evacuated - including Dawpool Primary School, Caldy Rugby Club and the Cottage Loaf pub, while
A group of women from Hoylake are baring all to raise money for Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Hoylake Calendar Girls are stripping off in aid of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, after being inspired by ITV programme, The Real Full Monty. The show struck a chord with Debra Armitage, whose mum Liz was
Work to replace a weak bridge near West Kirby station will not start for at least three years, West Kirby Today can reveal. Bridge Road was made one-way in February 2016, and a weight limit of 26 tonnes imposed, following concerns identified during a routine inspection by Network Rail, which
French artist Olivier Grossetȇte is set to build a giant Viking church made entirely out of cardboard and tape in Ashton Park this summer - and you can help him! The Lost Castles project, which is one of six taking place across the region, will see volunteers work with hundreds
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 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
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
A group of young female footballers from West Kirby have followed in the footsteps of England's national squads by training at their state-of-the-art headquarters. The under-10 girls from West Kirby United were invited to spend a day at the FA's national football centre - St George&
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
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
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
