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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 June

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 May. Thomas

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 for

Spire Murrayfield appoints new director

Spire Murrayfield appoints new director

Leading Wirral-based private hospital, Spire Murrayfield has appointed a new director to drive forward its next phase of development. Philip Oehley will lead the second phase of the hospital’s improvements programme, which will centre on enhancing patient experience and expanding clinical services. Due to complete later this year, the

Home Brew bottle shop expands with new tap room

Home Brew bottle shop expands with new tap room

The team behind the Home Brew bottle shop are due to open a new tap room in West Kirby next month. The bar, which will serve local and international beers, wines, spirits and coffee, is currently being fitted out in the former site of Slinky's on Banks Road.

Coventry crowned champions as Caldy fight on

Coventry crowned champions as Caldy fight on

Coventry became deserved National One champions at Paton Field romping to a 55-12 victory over an injury-blighted Caldy as they continue to smash the records in celebratory style. It was a privilege welcoming such a prestigious club on the day they gained promotion back to the championship, even if Caldy

West Kirby bank increases opening hours

West Kirby bank increases opening hours

The West Kirby branch of NatWest has re-opened six days a week. In May 2016, NatWest, in Banks Road, announced it would be closed on Thursdays due to a reduction in customer demand. However, following an outcry from customers, it has re-opened every Thursday from March 19. Leigh Dawson-Browne, branch

Hull Ionians 29 Caldy 24

Hull Ionians 29 Caldy 24

Last weekend was a physically gruelling encounter in Hull for Caldy Rugby Club, ultimately losing 29-24, giving them a bonus point and a feeling of ‘what if’. They endeavoured and they fought in front of a record crowd of travelling support from the club’s mini’s section. But overturning