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A look back at West Kirby Today's most read stories of 2016

A look back at West Kirby Today's most read stories of 2016

The most read stories on West Kirby Today in 2016 have ranged from the tragic to the heartwarming. We take a look back at the stories which hit the headlines throughout the year. 1. Car and driver hunted after hit and run accident leaves West Kirby boy, 16, critically injuredThe

Hoylake’s Tug o’War event celebrates its 45th year

Hoylake’s Tug o’War event celebrates its 45th year

Each year on 26 December, hundreds of people gather on the beach outside of the Sailing Club at midday, to watch a tug of war competition between the Hoylake Sailing Club and the Hoylake Lifeboat Station, as a bit of fun to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

“Disgusting” West Kirby rogue trader jailed

“Disgusting” West Kirby rogue trader jailed

A West Kirby-based rogue trader has been sentenced to two years in prison after conning people out of thousands of pounds. 39 year old Christopher James Morris also falsely claimed to be a donor to charity. The judge described him as “disgusting”. The trading standards departments of Wirral Council and

West Kirby pub given protection after fears over its future

West Kirby pub given protection after fears over its future

A West Kirby pub has been registered as an Asset of Community Value after local campaigners raised concerns over its future. The decision means the Hilbre Pub, on Banks Road, is now protected from demolition or change of use. The well-known pub closed its doors in September but since then

Sandwich chain Subway opens in West Kirby

Sandwich chain Subway opens in West Kirby

Sandwich chain Subway has opened a new store in West Kirby this week. The shop, which is based on the site of the former Coral betting shop, on Banks Road, has undergone a major refit. The store, which is one of 6 Subways owned by Wirral businessman Anthony Deegan, has

Meet the local family behind best-selling Christmas boardgame

Meet the local family behind best-selling Christmas boardgame

It is tipped to be in the top three best-selling board games this Christmas but did you know that 'guess the accent' game, Accentuate, began life at a dinner party in Thurstaston? The game, which was invented by brother and sister team, Graeme and Fiona Fraser-Bell, has a

Join the Snowflake Trail treasure hunt in West Kirby

Join the Snowflake Trail treasure hunt in West Kirby

A very special Christmas treasure hunt will take place in West Kirby on December 17th. Missing snowflakes have been hidden across the town, which need to be tracked down with help from a map created by the Christmas fairy. The Snowflake Trail is part of the Christmas Fair at West

Building work underway on Hilbre Pub

Building work underway on Hilbre Pub

Building work is underway on the Hilbre Pub in West Kirby after its shock closure in September. The well-known Banks Road pub is currently closed but appears to be undergoing a major refurbishment. Owners, Punch Taverns, are remaining tight-lipped over mounting rumours that the pub is set to become a

Say hello to Christmas hair with flair and goodbye to stress

Say hello to Christmas hair with flair and goodbye to stress

It’s that time of year when the office Christmas party happens...straight after work. There’s often precious little time for hair and makeup so here are some ideas for great looks that will take you care free from desk to dance floor. Transforming your hair doesn’t have

Behind the scenes photos from West 34's gourmet chef takeover

Behind the scenes photos from West 34's gourmet chef takeover

Earlier this month, acclaimed London-based chefs Patrick Bingley and Glyn Gordon brought their seasonal British-style cooking to West Kirby for one night only. West 34, on Banks Road, welcomed the guest chefs for a kitchen takeover event, which was documented in these stunning, behind-the-scenes, photos. Patrick began his career at