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
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 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
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
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
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 Pownall,
Crime authors are holding talks at Wirral libraries, including West Kirby, during June. Four events will take place across the borough as part of National Crime Reading Month. At West Kirby, Tina Payne, whose debut novels feature Detective Sheridan Holler, will be speaking on Wednesday 18 June at 2.30pm.
A total of 34 sailing teams from around the world will compete at this year's Wilson Trophy on West Kirby marine lake. The event, described as the world's premier team racing event, takes place from Friday 2 - Sunday 4 May, organised by West Kirby Sailing
Plans have been submitted to build an extra floor above a group of shop units in Hoylake for apartments. The proposal would create six flats over two floors on Market Street. An application submitted to Wirral Council states it is for "the change of use and conversion of first
People are being invited to observe, photograph and catalogue nature and wildlife across Wirral, including in West Kirby, Thurstaston and on Hilbre Island. No previous experience is needed to take part, everyone is welcome - all that is needed is a working, charged smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed. Earlier
West Kirby Arts Centre is to close for good later this month with three sold-out gigs headlined by The Coral guitarist Paul Molloy. West Kirby Today revealed last month that the centre is to be converted into a home for owner Tony Woof and his wife. The couple are retiring,
West Kirby RNLI is looking for new volunteers. They are recruiting lifeboat crew, launch vehicle drivers and shore crew, who have availability during weekdays and/or weekends, and who live or work locally. There are operational and support roles available, with comprehensive training available covering seamanship and navigation to casualty
Created by Abba Cakes on Market Street, it got the judges vote ahead of more than 100 other entries.
People living at Coronation Lodge in West Kirby were treated to an evening of music and entertainment. Ukulele duo ToucanUke took to the owners’ lounge to perform a lively selection of songs spanning from the 1960s to the present day. The event was filled with energy, enthusiasm and plenty of
St Bridget’s Church of England Primary School in West Kirby is marking its 200th anniversary with a series of special events.
Residents in a newly extended conservation area around West Kirby have set up a petition calling for the withdrawal of its recent expansion, claiming they were not consulted. An appraisal over the new management plan for the area around Meols Drive took place last year - the first since it
