Best Coffee Shops in Bebington & Bromborough
From speciality roasters to farm cafés and community-focused bookshop hideaways, these are the top spots for quality coffee across Bebington and Bromborough on the Wirral.
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Woman who attacked teenager outside Birkenhead nightclub after taunting her sentenced in court
Ellie Mason, 20, of Arkle Road, Birkenhead, kicked, punched and dragged her victim by the hair outside The Beach nightclub in the early hours of December 27, 2024. She was sentenced in court on July 13.
Tranmere Rovers show off new home kit ahead of 2026/27 season
The club has revealed its new strip featuring a topography pattern inspired by the Wirral peninsula, along with a new front-of-shirt sponsor.
Prenton Rugby Club relaunches as community events hub after £1million transformation
The club now features a modern venue for private celebrations, corporate functions and wellbeing experiences, with facilities including a main function room, breakout space, kitchen and large outdoor area.
Parts of two Pensby Roads set to close next week for roadworks
A section of Kylemore Drive will be closed to traffic from 22 July while essential highway works are carried out. Irby Road in Pensby will also be closed from 20 July, expected until 1 September.
Birkenhead traders divided over TJ Hughes moving plans
Work is underway to relocate Birkenhead Market to the former TJ Hughes site, but while some traders say they 'can't wait' for the move, others claim they have been left out of the new location.
New Brighton ranked among worst seaside towns in UK but locals disagree
The two Merseyside resorts have been placed in the bottom 15 of 30 seaside destinations by consumer group Which?, but residents argue the ratings fail to reflect recent investment and the towns' true appeal.
Merseyside law firm offers guidance to NHS workers amid potential job cuts
A Merseyside-based law firm, JR Levins, which has an office in Hamilton Street, is offering NHS workers a free guide, amid announcements that NHS organisations across Merseyside and Cheshire are considering job cuts. The guide includes information on terms in exit paperwork.
Birkenhead nursery to work towards UNICEF children’s rights accreditation
A Birkenhead nursery has been selected among 12 other nurseries to work towards a UNICEF accreditation that recognises education settings that put children at the centre of everyday learning.
Cyclists express safety fears over temporary removal of Fender Lane cycle lane
The council is considering temporarily removing the cycle lane on Fender Lane for 18 months while work is being carried out on the M53 bridge replacement. However, cyclist groups have rejected the idea, with one man saying cyclists would have to "risk their lives" to cycle again.
Birkenhead Market plans show how TJ Hughes building will be transformed
Planning application reveals new entrance designs for historic market's move to former department store in the Pyramids Shopping Centre.
Bebington Dramatic Society bringing The Full Monty back to Gladstone Theatre
The amateur theatre group's production of the hit show returns to Port Sunlight next month after selling out performances last November.
Best Coffee Shops in Birkenhead & Oxton: 7 Independent Cafés Worth Visiting
From well-known staples to village gems, discover the best coffee shops Birkenhead and Oxton have to offer – all independently run and serving quality brews.
Birkenhead 'over the moon' with culture bid shortlisting
Those in charge of Birkenhead's bid to become the next Town of Culture have said they are "over the moon" after the town was shortlisted to become the UK's first Town of Culture.
Birkenhead shortlisted for UK's first Town of Culture award
Birkenhead has been named amongst 15 other towns as a finalist for the first-ever Town of Culture award. Over 400 towns submitted applications, but only a small portion, including Basildon and Pontypridd, made the shortlist.
Tranmere Rovers' EFL Trophy group fixture dates announced
The fixtures of Tranmere Rovers' EFL Trophy run have been confirmed. They will start with Shrewsbury Town and end the group stage with Everton Under-21s.