Councillors tonight decided to visit the site of the proposed new fire station in Saughall Massie before voting on whether to allow it to be built. West Kirby fire station is being phased out because of government spending cuts, and Merseyside fire and rescue service wants to close Upton Fire
Controversial plans to build 14 new homes on the site of Ashton Court in West Kirby were thrown out by Wirral council’s planning committee tonight. The scheme involved the demolition of the existing derelict former sheltered flats for the elderly on the site. Thirteen of the proposed houses that
West Kirby couple Stuart and Rosie Treasurer are starring in the final episode of Channel 4's Grand Designs tonight. The couple, who run local business Cleancut Wood, have spent the past year dramatically remodelling their 1960s dormer bungalow on Grange Hill. Their appearance comes only a week after
Wirral council has agreed to invest £600,000 on the next stage in plans to build a championship golf links, academy and resort in Hoylake. A decision was deferred by the council cabinet last month while more information was provided to members, including a presentation from potential operators Celtic Manor.
Being a Site of Special Scientific Interest, the three tidal islands contained within the Dee Estuary that make up Hilbre Island, act as home to resident and migratory birds and a number of other wildlife species. Helping maintain the birds on the Island is the Hilbre Island Bird Observatory, which
It’s that time of the year again – here’s our pick of fireworks and bonfire events to attend near West Kirby and Hoylake this weekend: West Kirby Sailing Club West Kirby Sailing Club will run its annual fireworks display on Saturday 5th November, starting at 18.30. The event
Local residents have reacted with anger after a number of trees were chopped down at a controversial, new social housing development in West Kirby. Bridge Court, in Orrysdale Road, will have 40 two-bed apartments, and 8 one-bed apartments available for affordable rent. Local residents had previously raised concerns that the
Acclaimed London-based chefs Patrick Bingley and Glyn Gordon are bringing their seasonal British-style cooking to West Kirby for one night only. West 34, on Banks Road, is welcoming the guest chefs for a kitchen takeover event on Thursday November 17. Patrick began his career at Rick Stein's, The
Council planning officials have recommended the go ahead for a controversial new fire station in Saughall Massie. The proposed fire station sits on the edge of Wirral’s Green Belt, and has met with vociferous protests from the local community. West Kirby fire station is being phased out this year
A couple escaped unhurt after accidentally driving a car into West Kirby Marine Lake this evening. The drama unfolded just before 10pm after the couple’s car ran into the lake near to West Kirby Sailing Club, at Sandy Lane. https://youtu.be/slJWR43SzcM A major rescue was sparked involving
A chance find in a West Kirby garden has astonished dinosaur experts in the UK. The perfect impression of a three-toed dinosaur's foot is believed to be the first of its kind ever found in the north west and has generated excitement amongst palaeontologists. Graham Eccleson, who studied
Hundreds of women who took part in the Glow With The Flow Ladies Twilight Walk are estimated to have raised over £20,000 for Wirral St John's Hospice. More than 800 girls and women of all ages took part in the 5-mile walk on Friday 14th October, which
A fundraising campaign has been launched to raise £10,000 to light up the streets of West Kirby this Christmas. For a number of years, West Kirby town centre was left without decorative street lights over the Christmas and New Year period due to a lack of funding. A group
The 2016 West Kirby Santa Dash is to take place on the morning of Sunday December 4, it has been confirmed. Tickets for the event are now on sale - and it is worth dashing to get yours, because numbers are limited for this hugely popular annual event. This year,
A West Kirby florist has launched her annual hunt for local children to feature in her well-known Christmas shop window. Every year, Patricia Collins-Morgan, who runs Eden Floral Design, on Banks Road, creates a giant Santa's "good list" featuring the name of 150 lucky local children.
West Kirby residents are being invited to attend the annual Wirral Bazaar as it celebrates its 26th anniversary. The exclusive Christmas fair, which takes place within the grounds of Thornton Manor, raised more than £27,000 for North West Cancer Research last year. Over 2000 people are expected at the
