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Applications now open for community grants of up to £1000

Applications now open for community grants of up to £1000

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

Early morning rescue of yachtsman off the Hoylake coast

Early morning rescue of yachtsman off the Hoylake coast

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

Life or death case for new fire station to serve West Kirby and Hoylake

Life or death case for new fire station to serve West Kirby and Hoylake

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

Delays expected as roadworks begin on Black Horse Hill

Delays expected as roadworks begin on Black Horse Hill

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

Granddaughter of iconic retailer launches her own shop in West Kirby

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&

West Kirby schoolboy in final of national science competition

West Kirby schoolboy in final of national science competition

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

Rain fails to dampen spirits at Festival of Firsts parade

Rain fails to dampen spirits at Festival of Firsts parade

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.