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West Kirby road to be closed for manhole cover replacement

West Kirby road to be closed for manhole cover replacement

A road in West Kirby is to be closed for several hours this Friday (April 22) while work is carried out to replace a manhole cover. United Utilities are carrying out the work, to replace the manhole cover and frame, in Church Road, West Kirby, between Westbourne Road and Banks

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Beautician to the stars sets up in West Kirby

Beautician to the stars sets up in West Kirby

Celebrity beauty therapist Caroline Carter has launched a new business in West Kirby. Caroline, who is originally from Heswall, moved to West Kirby last year after spending the past 6 years working as a beautician to the rich and famous in London. Having trained at the prestigious Champneys, Caroline worked

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Jeremy Corbyn meets local Labour party members in West Kirby

Jeremy Corbyn meets local Labour party members in West Kirby

Jeremy Corbyn received a standing ovation when he met local Labour party members at West Kirby Methodist Church on Saturday. He was introduced to the stage by Margaret Greenwood, Labour MP for Wirral West, and addressed the crowd ahead of the local elections in May. Mr Corbyn spoke on what

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to visit West Kirby

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to visit West Kirby

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is set to visit West Kirby this Saturday. The MP will be speaking at an event at Westbourne Methodist Church, on Westbourne Road, at 1.30pm. The visit has been organised by local Labour MP Margaret Greenwood and is expected to focus on the campaign for

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The Wro named Bar of the Year

The Wro named Bar of the Year

West Kirby's, The Wro, has been named Bar of the Year at the annual Wirral Tourism Awards. More than 200 tourism professionals gathered at New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre for the event. Mayor of Wirral, Cllr Les Rowlands, said: “I’d like to congratulate

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Shimmering seascapes shine brightly at Staacks gallery

Shimmering seascapes shine brightly at Staacks gallery

West Kirby gallery and shop Staacks is showcasing an exhibition of paintings by local artist Christine Holme called ‘Estuary Light’. Ellesmere Port-based artist Christine, was inspired by the local Wirral landscape to create the series of paintings. She said: "My paintings are inspired by Thurstaston beach. I love

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Olympic legend Chris Boardman backs annual Wirral Bikeathon

Olympic legend Chris Boardman backs annual Wirral Bikeathon

Hoylake's Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Boardman MBE has helped launch the 18th annual Wirral Bikeathon event. Hundreds of riders are expected to take part in this year’s Bikeathon, which will take place on Sunday June 12, and aims to raise money for Bloodwise, which was formerly

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Meet Basja - the very lucky cat rescued from a plug hole

Meet Basja - the very lucky cat rescued from a plug hole

In an interesting twist on the classic "tail" of a firefighter rescuing a cat from a tree, a local fire crew has rescued a pedigree cat which was stuck in a sink. Emergency services were called to a house in Column Road, West Kirby, on Sunday evening after

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Man dies after he was struck by a train in Hoylake

Man dies after he was struck by a train in Hoylake

A man has died several days after he was hit by a train in Hoylake. The incident happened just after 2pm on Sunday April 3 between Hoylake and Manor Road train stations, at the Melrose Avenue foot crossing. The West Kirby train line was shut for a number of hours

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Taxing Dividends from April 2016

Taxing Dividends from April 2016

In the Summer 2015 Budget, George Osborne announced fundamental changes to the way in which dividends are taxed and HMRC have issued a factsheet setting out examples of how the new regime will work. An extract from the HMRC Factsheet states: “From April 2016 you have to apply the new

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West Kirby hit and run latest: Teenager released from hospital

West Kirby hit and run latest: Teenager released from hospital

A 16 year-old boy who suffered serious head injuries in a hit and run accident in West Kirby on Good Friday has been released from hospital. The young pedestrian was struck by a car near the Wro bar and restaurant in Grange Road, West Kirby, at just after 7pm

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West Kirby accountants raise the stakes at 'Casino & Cocktail' event

West Kirby accountants raise the stakes at 'Casino & Cocktail' event

West Kirby-based, GRC Accountants, hosted a Casino and Cocktail evening for local businesses. Hosted at its head office in Albert House, in Banks Road, punters were invited to take a spin on the roulette wheel while sampling an array of cocktails. The evening was the latest in a series

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Funeral details announced for West Kirby fire tragedy couple

Funeral details announced for West Kirby fire tragedy couple

Funeral arrangements have been announced for the elderly couple who died after a fire at their West Kirby home last month. Anne and John Farrell died despite the desperate efforts of fire fighters and paramedics to save them, when a blaze broke out at their semi-detached house in Boulton

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Man taken to hospital after he was hit by a train in Hoylake

Man taken to hospital after he was hit by a train in Hoylake

A man is being treated in hospital after he was hit by a train in Hoylake. The incident happened at just after 2pm this afternoon between Hoylake and Manor Road train stations, at the Melrose Avenue foot crossing. The West Kirby train line was shut for a number of hours

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