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
West Kirby mother-of-four Nicola Spindler is re-inventing the classic weekender with the launch of the Parentfolk Weekender– a hip summer social gathering and family-friendly in collaboration with The White Horse Chester Racecourse. There will be arts and crafts, pop up orchestra sessions for toddlers, soccer skills
Wirral Council is set to agree a new plan next week to increase the number of visitors to the borough. This should be welcome news for restaurateurs, hoteliers and others who’d like a share of projected annual tourism revenue of £450 million. The Wirral Visitor Economy Strategy – created by
If you are still searching for the perfect gift for Father's Day, then look no further. We have gathered together our pick of the best gifts from local businesses Cleancut Wood Cleancut Wood makes beautiful, personalised gifts and engraved oak products. It is run by local couple Stuart
Merseyside Police detectives are appealing for information after an attempted armed robbery at a restaurant in West Kirby in the early hours of this morning, Friday 9 June. At around 1.05am, a report was received of four men entering Le Jardin on Grange Road, armed with weapons including machetes
This Thursday we head to the polls to elect a new MP for Wirral West. Two years ago, Labour candidate Margaret Greenwood managed to win the seat from the Conservative MP Esther McVey by just 417 votes. As one of the tightest marginal seats in the country, the final result
Local Olympic heroine and I’m A Celebrity favourite Sam Quek MBE has been unveiled as the new face of Wirral-based hairdressing empire, Andrew Collinge. She is the first ambassador for the company's new professional haircare styling range, CO by Andrew Collinge. Celebrity stylist, Andrew, said: “Sam
Work to transform a West Kirby's veterinary surgery into a state-of-the-art facility is expected to complete this summer. The new look Acorn Veterinary Centre in Acacia Grove, West Kirby, will employ 19 people, which will include the creation of two new jobs. The former buildings
