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Cub and Calf in West Kirby becomes satellite family hub

Cub and Calf in West Kirby becomes satellite family hub

Cub and Calf in West Kirby is to become Wirral's latest Family Hub. Family Hubs are places where families with 0 - 19 year old's (or 25 for SEND children) can easily access a wide range of support including parenting, social care, education, mental health and physical

Meols man among arrests as part of investigation into the Life School

Meols man among arrests as part of investigation into the Life School

A man from Meols has been arrested as part of an investigation into child cruelty at the Life School in Wallasey. The independent school for children with special educational needs was the subject of a BBC Panorama programme broadcast last month, in which an undercover reporter recorded staff members behaving

New date for Wirral Kayak Challenge

New date for Wirral Kayak Challenge

Wirral Kayak Challenge has been rescheduled for Sunday 14 July after it had to be postponed due to the weather. It was originally meant to take place on Sunday 16 June, but has been delayed due to winds. The charity paddle from New Brighton to Thurstaston is now in its

COLUMN | Pension advice from Parker Kelly Financial Services

COLUMN | Pension advice from Parker Kelly Financial Services

Over the next few months, the team at Parker Kelly Financial Services are providing guidance on financial topics to West Kirby Today readers. They are a family owed business that provides Independent Financial Advice. With locally based advisers who have access to a diverse array of market offerings, they can

Natwest closure delayed as banking hub plans move forward

Natwest closure delayed as banking hub plans move forward

The closure of West Kirby's last remaining bank has been delayed, while plans are finalised for the opening of a new banking hub. Natwest on Banks Road was due to close in early July, but will now remain open until 29 August. LINK, which provides the UK'

Tide warning after three rescued from Middle Eye

Tide warning after three rescued from Middle Eye

People heading out to Hilbre Island are being urged to check the tide timetable after three people were cut off on Middle Eye. The group were rescued late on Wednesday 19 June after calling the Coastguard when they realised they were surrounded by water. West Kirby lifeboat was launched and

Meols Milers 24-hour treadmill challenge

Meols Milers 24-hour treadmill challenge

Runners from Meols Milers will take to the treadmill for 24 hours in an ambitious charity challenge later this month. They are due to start their fundraiser in aid of Wirral Ark at lunchtime on Saturday, June 29, finishing at 12 noon on June 30. Members of the club will

BoBo's West Kirby success leads to expansion

BoBo's West Kirby success leads to expansion

The operators of West Kirby Iberian bar and grill, BoBo are to open another venue early next year. The firm says the success and experience of operating their first restaurant has given them the confidence to open an even bigger venue, joining the growing line-up of restaurants at the

The Good Hood announces permanent closure

The Good Hood announces permanent closure

A West Kirby burger bar has announced it won't be reopening. The Good Hood on Banks Road closed in February, with the owners promising they would only be shut for "a few weeks" while the team helped support the opening of a new branch in Southport.

General election hustings to be held at West Kirby Grammar School

General election hustings to be held at West Kirby Grammar School

West Kirby Grammar School is to hold an election hustings featuring all of the candidates standing for the parliamentary seat of Wirral West. The ticketed event is taking place on Thursday 27 June at 6pm, and will be hosted by former chair of Governors and broadcaster, Sheila McClennon. Tickets can

Former Lattetude cafe to be knocked down

Former Lattetude cafe to be knocked down

The former Lattetude cafe in West Kirby is set to be demolished to make way for a single storey new-build retail unit. The proposal forms part of the development on the site of the old M & Co store on Dee Lane, which has been razed and is being