The era defined by glam rock, industrial action and the rise of punk, is set to be immortalised in a new book by Hoylake writer Jade Wright. She is keen to include as many memories, photos and memorabilia as possible and is calling on the people of Wirral to contact
With additional reporting from Feargal Brennan and James Jackson. An estimated 2000-strong crowd turned out in West Kirby today to see Jeremy Corbyn's biggest rally of the Labour Party's election campaign so far. The Labour leader took to the stage in front of his battle bus
With Prime Minister Theresa May declaring a snap election for June 8th, calls for nominations for the general election have now closed for Wirral West, with four candidates standing from Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the Greens. The UK Independence Party are not standing a candidate, despite coming
A woman was taken to hospital after a crash in Hoylake this morning. Emergency services were called to Market Street just after 7am to reports of a crash involving two vehicles. A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: "Two fire engines attended the incident, together with the
A local yachtsman will compete in the world championships again this summer after making a remarkable recovery from career-ending injuries. Will Thompson feared his sailing days were over when agonising pain in his back and elbow made getting into a boat impossible. In desperation he turned to the Spire Murrayfield
West Kirby bistro, West 34, officially relaunched last night as "the destination seafood restaurant for the Wirral". The Banks Road restaurant, which was formally Scogs, opened last March after a major refurbishment and was renowned for its healthy, regionally-sourced produce. However, the owners quickly realised their seafood dishes
A local businesswoman has opened a designer furniture shop in West Kirby. Roost Home Living, in Crescent Walk, is the brainchild of Jayne Corbishley, who has developed her passion for interior design into a new business. The mum-of-one graduated in chemistry and has been working in the corporate sector for
Meet the newborn lambs and join the annual egg hunt at Wirral’s Church Farm this Easter. The whole family can get involved starting with a ride on the tractor up to the Church Farm Easter forest, where you may just meet the Easter Bunny himself. You will also get
West Kirby has been named as one of the best places to live in Britain, by The Sunday Times. It was hailed as one of the best places to live in the Northwest region, alongside Knutsford, Chester and Lymm. The paper described West Kirby as "a properly posh little
Wirral Council has announced plans for a £1billion project which could create thousands of jobs and transform the region into the Brooklyn of the North West. Phil Davies, Wirral Council leader, made the announcement at the influential, international property conference MIPIM, in Cannes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pajw3NzCWs&
Women’s football is coming to West Kirby next season - as Wirral’s oldest amateur football club opens its doors to the female game for the first time. West Kirby FC is to become the new home for a women’s team currently playing in Wallasey - and manager
From crocodiles to Cruella Deville, you have been busy bringing literary characters to life across the Wirral. Here is a selection of some of our favourites. [gallery ids="3586,3587,3583,3584,3585,3581,3582,3591,3593"]
There is severe disruption across our region as Storm Doris grips Wirral with gusts of over 70mph. West Kirby Concourse was closed by the council just before lunchtime due to significant storm damage to the roof and the Wirral Way was partially blocked near Ashton Park with fallen trees. Trains
Subway is giving away free 6-inch sandwiches as part of its National Customer Appreciation Day today. The sandwich chain, which has outlets in West Kirby, Hoylake and Heswall, is celebrating Valentine's Day by giving customers a free Subway sandwich of their choice, worth at least £3. The deal
The couple behind West Kirby's new frozen yoghurt bar say they were inspired to open their new venture by trips to California. Sean and Jayne Dalby, from Hoylake, have opened Fro on the former site of the Three Olives deli, on Grange Road. The couple are keen travellers
The northbound carriageway of the M53 was being reopened at 5pm today, as police continue to investigate an incident which led to a man's body being found on the central reservation last night. The southbound carriageway remained closed, although the Wallasey tunnel was open with diversions in operation.
