Pop-up library coming to Birkenhead Park for Love Parks Week
Families can combine reading with the great outdoors when Wirral Libraries hosts a special event at Birkenhead Park on Saturday 1 August.
Sophie Humphrey
Writing on the Wall urges creative writers to join workshop sessions at Birkenhead Library
Writing on the Wall is urging creative writers to join them at upcoming writing sessions at Birkenhead Library. The sessions are running at the library and online from August until October, encouraging writers working on various projects to get feedback, share their work and connect with others.
Survey launched to map youth services across Wirral
Young people, families and youth organisations are being asked to help shape the future of youth provision across Wirral through a new survey launched by the Wirral Youth Alliance. They want responses from those aged 11 to 19 and up to 25 where the criteria is met.
Wirral Youth Market is coming to Bromborough this August
The popular event showcasing young entrepreneurs and performers will take place on Allport Lane on Saturday 22 August, with applications now open for traders and performers. Over 30 previous traders are expected to attend the upcoming market.
Burglar caught hiding in garden with boxer shorts as face mask jailed for school break-in
James Dean, 45, was discovered by police with cash in his pockets, socks on his hands and underwear over his face after breaking into St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Noctorum. He was jailed for two years and eight months.
Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old Liscard boy
Merseyside Police are searching for Peter Asiedu, who was last seen in Birkenhead on Wednesday afternoon. He is a 15-year-old black teenager with shoulder-length braided hair, and has a medium-muscular build.
Bidston tennis centre earns national recognition for young tennis talent
Bidston Sports and Activity Centre is labelled as one of the country's leading venues for fostering young tennis talent. One girl from Oxton who trains at the club has represented GB in tennis tournaments. The recognition comes from the Lawn Tennis Association's 10U Performance Network.
Wirral Council invests almost £500,000 in new gully cleansing vehicles
Two specialist vehicles have been delivered to improve roadside drainage across the borough and reduce flooding. The vehicles were custom-built and will shortly be on Wirral's streets. The proccess comes after years of debate over old gully cleaning machines, and almost £500,000 in investment.
New Brighton Family Food and Drink Festival: Who is on and where?
The New Brighton Family Food and Drink Festival is back today! Here's everything you need to know across the two stages for the weekend, including acts and their show times!
9-year-old Wirral girl launches young authors platform from her love of stories
A nine-year-old and her dad launched a platform for young authors, because she enjoyed writing stories and wanted to turn them into published books. Harper Hawthorne and her dad, Martin, created Story Wizard, a platform where 6 to 14-year-olds can turn a story into a book published in their name.
Manxman ferry to remain in Birkenhead drydock longer than expected
The Steam Packet Company's flagship vessel will need more repairs than originally planned during its stay at Cammell Laird. No timeline has been given for the ferry's works, nor when it will depart.
Tranmere fan banned from all football matches after throwing lit flare at Grimsby supporters
A 16-year-old Wirral boy has been handed a three-year football banning order after admitting he threw a lit pyrotechnic into a stand full of away fans at Prenton Park. Tranmere Rovers was playing Grimsby Town on May 2 when the teenager threw the flare at the away crowd.
Wirral councillor calls for Mr Worldwide to play in Birkenhead Park for upcoming culture bid
A Reform UK councillor has suggested bringing the American rapper to Birkenhead as part of the town's UK Town of Culture bid. Pitbull, 45, is currently on tour, next set to play Warsaw on July 23.
Next steps set out for Birkenhead's £3m culture battle
Birkenhead has been shortlisted on a list of 15 towns for the first-ever Town of Culture award. The town has to first lay out a bid for judges to consider. Craige Pennington, who founded Future Yard, is leading the bid and explained the bid will be split into four themes.
First convenience store opens at Wirral Waters
A new Sainsbury's Local has opened on Duke Street beside Millers Quay, creating 17 jobs and becoming the first dedicated convenience retailer at the regeneration site.
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