New report warns West Kirby's high street is 'at a crossroads'
Community group One West Kirby warns that the town’s business landscape is undergoing a period of significant change.
Paul Johnston
Grand Designs returns to West Kirby's wooden clad house
Channel 4 series Grand Designs has returned to West Kirby to catch up with a family who transformed their dormer bungalow into a wooden clad house.
Gym at Concourse to get new equipment but creche to close
Wirral Council is to install new equipment in the gym at West Kirby Concourse. A decision has been taken to take out a three year lease to replace existing equipment at West Kirby and Guinea Gap leisure centres. It has also been revealed that the creche at the centre - which
Operator to be brought in to run Wirral Watersports Centre
Wirral Council is to proceed with a search for an outside operator to take over the running of Wirral Watersports Centre at West Kirby marine lake. It follows an eight week public consultation, which the local authority says resulted in around 60 per cent of the 439 people who responded
Railway regulars cut ribbon at reopening
Three longstanding regulars have helped reopen the Railway pub in Meols, following a refurbishment. To celebrate the relaunch, the Railway invited local residents Mike and Carol Cotgrave and Arlene Baker to cut the ribbon marking the pub’s official opening. Mike and Carol have frequented the Railway for over 40
Warning over deep mud on way to Hilbre Island
Wirral Coastguard has issued a warning to people walking to and from Hilbre Island due to changes to sand on the beach. They have revealed that the RNLI in West Kirby has discovered significant changes to the beach topography between Little Eye and Middle Eye following Storm Amy. The area
Details revealed of Grange Hill Remembrance Sunday service
The Hoylake and District Remembrance Sunday Committee have provided more details on the service, parade and road closures for this year's event, which takes place on 9 November. Organisers have been working with Wirral Borough Council over the last few months to ensure the century-old tradition of
Help light up West Kirby's trees for Christmas
West Kirby Christmas Lights are appealing for donations to help replace fairy lights on tree trunks. The bulbs need to be replaced as they have reach the end of their life, but the organisers are still £5,000 short of their target. Chair of West Kirby Christmas Lights, Rachel Kehoe,
Fireworks display in aid of RNLI
West Kirby Sailing Club is holding a fireworks display in aid of the RNLI. It is taking place on Saturday 1 November, with refreshments, alcohol and hot food available from 5pm before the display starts at 6pm. Hoylake RNLI said: "It's time to brighten up those darker
Former Hoylake school set to be used for filming
Plans have been submitted to use the former Kingsmead School in Hoylake as a temporary filming location.
Bid to replace horses with houses in Caldy
Wirral Council has been asked to consider whether planning permission can be applied for to build up to three houses on the site of a horses paddock in the green belt in Caldy.
New fundraiser for lifeboat charity
A new volunteer fundraising chair has been appointed at Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI to lead activity to support the lifesavers at the two Wirral lifeboat stations. Carron Jones will be taking on the role, coordinating and running charitable collections, souvenir sales, events, donation boxes and a range of other
The Railway pub closes for refurbishment
The Hungry Horse pub, operated by Greene King, is receiving a six figure investment.
Hoylake RNLI launches search for new operations manager
The RNLI in Hoylake is recruiting for a new volunteer lifeboat operations manager. The role is a critical part of every RNLI lifeboat station’s management team, with a key responsibility of ensuring a permanent state of readiness for service of maritime search and rescue craft and personnel. Leading a
Christmas lights fundraising drive under way
West Kirby Christmas Lights have begun posting fundraising envelopes to homes throughout the town to help pay for this year's display. This year they need to raise an extra £9,000 to replace the tree trunk lights, on top of their usual costs. A West Kirby Christmas Lights
Wedding bells for West Kirby RNLI volunteers
Volunteers at West Kirby RNLI recently swapped lifejackets for wedding attire to watch two crew members tie the knot. Trainee crew members Eils and Peter were married last month in front of family and friends, including several fellow RNLI volunteers, on Eils’ home island of Anglesey. Eils has been part