Live music comes to West Kirby this weekend
West Kirby Live will see more than 80 acts at multiple venues.
Paul Johnston
Church Farm Park closes to focus on festive events
Church Farm Park in Thurstaston has closed its doors after more than 20 years. The park, which first opened its doors in 2004, included walking trails, farm animals, play areas, and themed family events. The closure means that family visits, tractor rides, farm parties, school visits, pumpkin picking, the Easter
Talk to strangers in shops - it might just help you become fitter
Pauline Caswell is the owner of Love Pilates Wirral, and this is her latest column for West Kirby Today… Perusing healthy treats this week in a West Kirby deli, a heartfelt exchange unfolded between two middle-aged men across the pastéis de natas. It could be paraphrased: “The thing is
Memorial bench dedicated to man who drowned swimming off the coast
The family of a man who lost his life while swimming off the Wirral coast have commemorated his memory with a new bench outside Hoylake lifeboat station. Haydn Griffiths was just 23 when he tragically drowned after taking to the water in July 2022. Volunteer lifeboat crews from Hoylake, West
Concourse swimming pool to reopen next month
West Kirby Concourse swimming pool is set to reopen in June. It has been closed since March following reports of debris, which included small pieces of ceiling tile, falling directly into the pool area. A visual inspection identified several additional areas of concern which resulted in the pool being drained
Anger over 'hooliganism' at Red Rocks beauty spot
Broken beer bottles and exam papers have been strewn over Red Rocks in Hoylake. The discovery was made by local residents, who believe the environmental vandalism was caused by year 11 students yesterday. GCSE paperwork was found in amongst the rubbish. The area is a site of special scientific interest
Prize draw 'Hollywood' home in Caldy up for sale
A multi-million pound Hollywood-style home in Caldy which was won by a young couple in a national prize draw is up for sale. Rock Mount on Thorsway was won by Lauren Keene from Gloucester in last November's Omaze house draw. A video online shows her and
Fresh attempt to build six semi-detached homes on Column Road
New plans have been submitted to build six homes on the site of a large detached executive property in West Kirby. It follows the rejection of an outline planning application for three pairs of semis on a half acre site known as 'Pine Ridge' on Column Road, near
Float to live campaign launched in West Kirby
The RNLI in the north west has launched its lifesaving 'float to live' campaign at West Kirby Marine Lake. They organised a float demonstration at the Marine Lake led by lifeguard Charlotte Wylde and water safety lead Chris Cousens (pictured above). New research by the lifesaving charity shows
Planting of new wildflower meadow completed
Meols is among 15 areas of Wirral to benefit from a new wildflower meadow. More than 73,000 square metres of public open space in the borough have been planted with native wildflowers in a project which supports the local response to the climate emergency and the council’s pollinator
Tide times plea following Hilbre rescue
A warning has been issued to check tide times after two people were rescued by the RNLI when they were cut off by the tide between Middle Eye and Little Eye. The incident happened this morning, with the Coastguard and West Kirby lifeboat scrambled following a 999 call. Wirral Coastguard
Have your say over library closures
Wirral Council is consulting over changes to the library service which would see six close, although West Kirby would be retained. Under the plans, which the council says will "provide comprehensive, modern, accessible and sustainable facilities that will meet the needs of Wirral communities", West Kirby along with
Hoylake lifeboat annual car wash fundraiser this weekend
Hoylake RNLI’s volunteers are gearing up for their annual Mayday Car Wash on Sunday 11 May, getting ready to scrub, rinse and polish cars for a suggested donation of £10 per vehicle. From 10am to 12.30pm, the crew will aim to exceed the total of £1,500 raised
VE Day 80 marked across West Kirby, Hoylake and Meols
Volunteers have been busy ensuring West Kirby, Hoylake and Meols mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Hoylake and Meols Christmas Lights have spent time putting up bunting and flags, and placing figures depicting soldiers around the area, whilst West Kirby in Bloom have also put up bunting. There are
Water safety warning after pair rescued while using inflatable crocodile
West Kirby RNLI rescued two people who were using an inflatable crocodile off the coast of Hilbre Island. They were discovered on Thursday afternoon while the lifeboat was searching for two individuals reported to be wading in deep water near Middle Eye. Two people were located on Little Eye, five
Man rescued after slipping on rocks at Hilbre Island
West Kirby lifeboat rescued a man who dislocated his shoulder on Hilbre Island. They were scrambled on Monday afternoon after the victim slipped on rocks. Wirral Coastguard said that lifeboat crew carried out an initial medical assessment and provided pain relief. The RNLI said: "The D-class lifeboat, Leonard