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Councillors "played politics with people's lives" over fire station plan

Councillors "played politics with people's lives" over fire station plan

Merseyside’s fire and rescue authority chairman today accused Wirral councillors of “playing politics with people’s lives” by blocking plans for a new fire station to serve West Wirral. The fire authority unanimously agreed to resubmit their plans for a fire station at Saughall Massie to Wirral council, and

Can you help police trace these men over West Kirby shop raid?

Can you help police trace these men over West Kirby shop raid?

Merseyside Police today issued CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to about a shop burglary in West Kirby. Two men forced their way into the Go Local convenience store in Grange Road, and stole cash from the shop, just after 8pm on Wednesday, November 16 last year.

Would you pay for on street parking in West Kirby and Hoylake?

Would you pay for on street parking in West Kirby and Hoylake?

Within Wirral Council there are proposals to create 250 new pay and display car parking spaces in West Kirby and Hoylake. For the time being they remain proposals and nothing more, although they have been framed against a background of increasing financial pressure bearing down on Wallasey Town Hall. The

Listed buildings in West Kirby & Hoylake: places in history

Listed buildings in West Kirby & Hoylake: places in history

In West Kirby & Hoylake there are numerous listed buildings. Listing means that the structures have been identified as having architectural and historic interest and are protected against demolition and alteration. In other words, listing aims to safeguard aspects of our history and culture. But do you know which of

A look back at West Kirby Today's most read stories of 2016

A look back at West Kirby Today's most read stories of 2016

The most read stories on West Kirby Today in 2016 have ranged from the tragic to the heartwarming. We take a look back at the stories which hit the headlines throughout the year. 1. Car and driver hunted after hit and run accident leaves West Kirby boy, 16, critically injuredThe

Hoylake’s Tug o’War event celebrates its 45th year

Hoylake’s Tug o’War event celebrates its 45th year

Each year on 26 December, hundreds of people gather on the beach outside of the Sailing Club at midday, to watch a tug of war competition between the Hoylake Sailing Club and the Hoylake Lifeboat Station, as a bit of fun to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

“Disgusting” West Kirby rogue trader jailed

“Disgusting” West Kirby rogue trader jailed

A West Kirby-based rogue trader has been sentenced to two years in prison after conning people out of thousands of pounds. 39 year old Christopher James Morris also falsely claimed to be a donor to charity. The judge described him as “disgusting”. The trading standards departments of Wirral Council

West Kirby pub given protection after fears over its future

West Kirby pub given protection after fears over its future

A West Kirby pub has been registered as an Asset of Community Value after local campaigners raised concerns over its future. The decision means the Hilbre Pub, on Banks Road, is now protected from demolition or change of use. The well-known pub closed its doors in September but since