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
Work is underway on a new outlet of the sandwich chain Subway in West Kirby. The shop, which will be based on the site of the former Coral betting shop, on Banks Road, is currently undergoing a refit. The store is advertising a number of new local jobs and a
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
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
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
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,
It has been billed as the most spectacular supermoon since 1948. The moon will appear bigger and brighter than usual this evening as the distance between it and earth reaches its shortest point. According to the space agency NASA, we won't see another moon like this until 2034.
Councillors tonight decided to visit the site of the proposed new fire station in Saughall Massie before voting on whether to allow it to be built. West Kirby fire station is being phased out because of government spending cuts, and Merseyside fire and rescue service wants to close Upton Fire
Controversial plans to build 14 new homes on the site of Ashton Court in West Kirby were thrown out by Wirral council’s planning committee tonight. The scheme involved the demolition of the existing derelict former sheltered flats for the elderly on the site. Thirteen of the proposed houses that
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
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.
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
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
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
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'
Council planning officials have recommended the go ahead for a controversial new fire station in Saughall Massie. The proposed fire station sits on the edge of Wirral’s Green Belt, and has met with vociferous protests from the local community. West Kirby fire station is being phased out this year
