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Speeding motorists face kids' court at Avalon School in West Kirby

Speeding motorists face kids' court at Avalon School in West Kirby

Eight motorists were caught speeding in West Kirby today - and hauled before a 'court' of the children whose lives they risk. The motorists were pulled up after driving too fast along Caldy Road, West Kirby, outside Avalon School, and were immediately brought up before a kids' court

Hoylake lifeboat rescues wind farm catamaran in Mersey drama

Hoylake lifeboat rescues wind farm catamaran in Mersey drama

The Hoylake lifeboat was called out last night to rescue a 46 tonne catamaran which broke down near the Mersey Bar. The high speed vessel, the Dalby Humber, was carrying six people who had been working on the Burbo offshore wind farm extension when it lost propulsion in one of

Well-known Wirral retailer opens new furniture & gift shop in Hoylake

Well-known Wirral retailer opens new furniture & gift shop in Hoylake

A well-known Wirral retailer has come out of retirement to launch a new, discount furniture and gift shop in Hoylake. Barry Crossman, who ran the “Barry’s Convenience Stores” across Wirral for almost 30 years, has recently opened Quadrant Furniture. The shop stocks new, painted and French reproduction furniture

Free parking in West Kirby this December

Free parking in West Kirby this December

Wirral Council has announced free parking after 3pm in all its car parks throughout the whole of December. All Council-operated car parks will be free to park in after 3pm every day in December, giving residents and visitors the chance to go Christmas shopping without paying to park. As

West Kirby link to murder investigation

West Kirby link to murder investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of a man in the Aigburth area of Liverpool have issued an appeal for information about a car stolen from West Kirby. Blake Brown was gunned down on Monday October 24 and died in hospital having been found in Southwood Road. The white Range Rover Evoque,

Meet the West Kirby couple starring in tonight's Grand Designs

Meet the West Kirby couple starring in tonight's Grand Designs

West Kirby couple Stuart and Rosie Treasurer are starring in the final episode of Channel 4's Grand Designs tonight. The couple, who run local business Cleancut Wood, have spent the past year dramatically remodelling their 1960s dormer bungalow on Grange Hill. Their appearance comes only a week after

Council agrees to spend £600,000 on plans for new Hoylake golf resort

Council agrees to spend £600,000 on plans for new Hoylake golf resort

Wirral council has agreed to invest £600,000 on the next stage in plans to build a championship golf links, academy and resort in Hoylake. A decision was deferred by the council cabinet last month while more information was provided to members, including a presentation from potential operators Celtic Manor.

Meet the bird ringers of Hilbre Island

Meet the bird ringers of Hilbre Island

Being a Site of Special Scientific Interest, the three tidal islands contained within the Dee Estuary that make up Hilbre Island, act as home to resident and migratory birds and a number of other wildlife species. Helping maintain the birds on the Island is the Hilbre Island Bird Observatory, which

Where to see local fireworks displays this weekend

Where to see local fireworks displays this weekend

It’s that time of the year again – here’s our pick of fireworks and bonfire events to attend near West Kirby and Hoylake this weekend: West Kirby Sailing Club West Kirby Sailing Club will run its annual fireworks display on Saturday 5th November, starting at 18.30. The event

Anger as trees felled at controversial new social housing scheme

Anger as trees felled at controversial new social housing scheme

Local residents have reacted with anger after a number of trees were chopped down at a controversial, new social housing development in West Kirby. Bridge Court, in Orrysdale Road, will have 40 two-bed apartments, and 8 one-bed apartments available for affordable rent. Local residents had previously raised concerns

West 34 goes gourmet with guest chefs' kitchen takeover

West 34 goes gourmet with guest chefs' kitchen takeover

Acclaimed London-based chefs Patrick Bingley and Glyn Gordon are bringing their seasonal British-style cooking to West Kirby for one night only. West 34, on Banks Road, is welcoming the guest chefs for a kitchen takeover event on Thursday November 17. Patrick began his career at Rick Stein'