Local bike hire scheme Bike & Go is to host a free ‘Pedal ‘n’ Picnic’ ride to mark its third birthday celebrations. The company, which provides bike hire at West Kirby station, is issuing an open invite to join them on a three-hour guided bike ride along the Wirral
A new book has been published about the history of the Hoylake RNLI - one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the country. The book, Hoylake and West Kirby Lifeboats, by Nicholas Leach, describes all the major events, rescues, lifeboats and main characters involved since the first lifeboat was built by
Local community groups are being invited to apply for grants of up to £1000. The Wirral West Community Fund is now open for projects that aim to make real improvements to the local area. Councillor Jeff Green, Chairman of the Constituency Committee, said: "Over the last 3 years, the
A West Kirby couple died of smoke inhalation after a discarded cigarette or lighter sparked a small fire in the lounge of their home, an inquest was told today. Retired harbourmaster John Farrell, 74, and his wife Anne, a 68 years-old retired Hoylake Cottage Hospital nurse, were overcome by
Forty students from West Kirby Grammar School marked the end of term by spending a day on the town’s beach tidying up litter left by visitors. The girls, accompanied by four teachers, filled 15 bin bags with litter after just a few hours. “The pupils were amazed by the
A yachtsman was rescued in the early hours of this morning after getting into difficulties off the coast of Hoylake in bad weather. The 9.4 metre boat, 'Michette', was travelling to Liverpool after been anchored overnight off the coast of Hilbre Island when it encountered poor weather
Tickets are still available for the first-ever Skeleton Coast Festival at Hoylake Parade featuring some of the biggest names in alternative music. The family-friendly festival is the brainchild of, arguably Hoylake's most famous residents, The Coral, along with local music management company Coda Presents and community
THIS is the first artist’s impression of the controversial new fire station which is planned to provide emergency cover for the West Kirby and Hoylake area. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority (MFRA) has applied for planning application for the new Saughall Massie community fire station, which is intended to
Roadworks are due to begin tomorrow on Black Horse Hill, in West Kirby. Road closures will be in place between Column Road and Saughall Massie Road for resurfacing work. The work is expected to take up to eight days in total. Wirral Council warned road users to expect moderate delays
More than 120 girls from Year 7 at West Kirkby Grammar School took part in a fun run to raise funds for two charities which had given help and support to a pupil’s mother. Twelve-year-olds Lottie Connor, Anna Ledingham and Ellie Brew, from Tutor Group 7B, organised
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following reports of an armed robbery in broad daylight at a travel agents in West Kirby. A man walked into The Co-op Travel on Banks Road just after 4.30 on Monday afternoon. Police say the man was believed to be armed
The granddaughter of the boss of Liverpool's famous George Henry Lee department store is preparing to launch her own shop in West Kirby. Georgina Bellinger, whose grandfather Brendan Henry ran the iconic Church Street store, is launching Meraki, on Banks Road later this year. The shop reflect Georgina&
A landmark West Kirby building is being restored to its former glory thanks to a local family business. The former HSBC building, in Grange Road, which dates back to 1887, was bought earlier this year by the Allsop family, who run the award-winning Mortgage & Insurance Needs. The business,
A West Kirby schoolboy has become a national finalist at the ‘Big Bang’ science competition. Birkenhead High sixth form student Connor McCormick, along with his fellow team mates Nathan Bramwell, Paul Gogerty and Otto Dawes qualified for the final at the North West heat. The event took place at the
Cycling legend Chris Boardman has paid an emotional tribute to his mother after she died in a tragic accident this weekend. Carol Boardman, from Hoylake, died on Sunday morning after she was involved in a collision with a pick up truck while cycling in north Wales. In a tribute posted
Rain failed to dampen the spirits of the crowds as they gathered in Hoylake on Saturday for the annual Carnival Parade to celebrate Wirral’s Festival of Firsts. Local community groups, including RNLI crews and Hoylake Ladies Touch Rugby team, paraded from Hoylake Roundabout to Queen’s Park between 1.
