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All change for bus services to and from West Kirby

All change for bus services to and from West Kirby

A new operator is to take over the majority of bus services in Wirral later this year in the biggest shake-up since the mid 1980s. Go-Ahead has been appointed as part of a re-regulation of franchised bus services across Liverpool City Region. The first phase will begin in Wirral in

Former sailing club official charged with sexual offences

Former sailing club official charged with sexual offences

A former commodore of West Kirby Sailing Club has been charged with sexual offences. Merseyside Police have announced that Adam Whittle from Hoylake is facing two counts of sexual assault on women, alleged to have taken place in 2012 and 2024. Detectives say it follows a "long-running investigation"

School pupils targeted by gang armed with tools

School pupils targeted by gang armed with tools

Police are hunting a group of men armed with shovels and tools who chased Hilbre High School pupils in West Kirby. The incident happened after school yesterday afternoon near the cemetery at the bottom of Black Horse Hill, with the pupils chased to Lang Lane. Inspector Sharon Robinson said: “While

Hoylake RNLI retain Slater Trophy

Hoylake RNLI retain Slater Trophy

Hoylake RNLI successfully defended their title in the annual Boxing Day Tug o’War. With a crowd of around a thousand people cheering them on outside Hoylake Lifeboat Station, the two teams took the strain on the rope before giving it their all to win the competition’s prestigious teapot

West Kirby United scores boost from Operation Payback

West Kirby United scores boost from Operation Payback

Money seized from criminals has boosted West Kirby United Football Club. Operation Payback is a partnership between Merseyside Police and Liverpool Crown Court that turns confiscated cash from drug dealers into funding for local charities and voluntary groups - supporting communities and improving lives. Merseyside Police presented the club with

Wetland restoration project to get under way in 2026

Wetland restoration project to get under way in 2026

Plans to restore a 24 hectare area of floodplain grazing marsh between Hoylake and Meols will be delivered in 2026. The project, funded by the Environment Agency’s natural flood management programme, will be delivered through a partnership between Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Wirral Council and is described as "

Boxing Day dip set to raise money for charities

Boxing Day dip set to raise money for charities

The annual West Kirby Boxing Day dip is to take place on the marine lake. Hundreds of people brave the cold at 10am on 26 December each year to raise money for charity. This year those taking part are being asked to donate to West Kirby and Hoylake RNLI and

Annual Tug 'oWar at Hoylake Sailing Club

Annual Tug 'oWar at Hoylake Sailing Club

Hoylake RNLI will take on Hoylake Sailing Club in their traditional Boxing Day Tug o’War. It takes place at 12 midday on Friday 26 December outside Hoylake RNLI lifeboat station on North Parade, followed by refreshments in the sailing club. The friendly competition was established in 1972 by Arthur

Job losses and cuts in council services loom due to budget hole

Job losses and cuts in council services loom due to budget hole

Redundancies, a review of bin collections and the transfer of leisure centres are among a raft of options being looked at by Wirral Council as it looks to plug a £32 million hole in its budget. A report prepared for councillors says that the council continues to face significant financial

Sleeping Beauty competitions terms and conditions.

Sleeping Beauty competitions terms and conditions.

Sleeping Beauty Competition Terms and Conditions 1. Who can enter? 1.1 This competition is open to everyone excluding Wirral councillors, employees or contractors of the Wirral Council and companies connected with the prize, or their families. 1.2 Entrants must be 16 years and over. 1.3 Entry for

Natural England approves Hoylake beach management plan

Natural England approves Hoylake beach management plan

A six year saga over the management of Hoylake beach could be reaching an end after agreement was given for a plan that will allow for the clearance of some vegetation. The beach is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), meaning it is protected under law from anything