Birkenhead gymnastics clubs unite for £40,000 fundraising mission to improve hall
Birkenhead Trampoline Club and Wirral Gymnastics Club have raised 60% of their target in just one week after being selected for a British Gas matched funding campaign.
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Clatterbridge cancer specialist shortlisted for national clinical leadership award
Professor Sun Myint, who pioneered a groundbreaking rectal cancer treatment at the Wirral hospital, has been named a finalist for Clinical Leader of the Year in the Health Service Journal Awards.
Rock Ferry nursing home raises over £1,300 at summer fayre for its residents
Lezayre Nursing Home opened its garden gates to the community for an afternoon of live entertainment, food and old-fashioned fun that raised funds for the resident fund. They raised £1,300 for future resident events, outings, and special treats.
Wirral Ark launches children's book to explain homelessness
A new picture book created by the Birkenhead-based homeless charity aims to help primary school children understand homelessness through the story of a character called Ted. Ted Without a Bed was written by primary school teacher Emma Larkin, with pictures by Wirral artist Arwen Hughes.
Bromborough MP in favour of new powers to tackle the spread of vape shops
Justin Madders backs Government plans giving councils greater control over where vape shops and adult gaming centres can open. So far, the Wirral has had 20 stores close with a Closure Order for the sale of illegal vapes and non-permitted goods.
Bus Yard eyes seasonal beachside bar near New Brighton
Popular Merseyside food and drinks operator could open a seasonal site at North Wirral Coastal Country Park if councillors approve plans this week. The Bus Yard plans seek to open between April and August each year at North Wirral Coastal Park, New Brighton.
Police want to speak to man in CCTV following racial abuse on Wirral Line train
British Transport Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after a passenger was racially abused on a train travelling through Tranmere. The man was on the train on August 1 and exited at Green Lane station. Police are urging anyone to come forward and identify him.
Man in critical condition after crash inside Birkenhead Tunnel
A man in his 20s from Liverpool remains in a critical condition after his Sur-Ron bike crashed inside the Queensway Tunnel on Tuesday afternoon. The tunnel was closed for several hours while police investigated.
Food giant launches £5,000 community fund for Bromborough area groups
Pilgrim's Europe has opened applications for its new Legacy Fund, offering grants of up to £5,000 to charities and community organisations in and around Bromborough.
New Brighton to honour Martin Parr with major seafront mural
A community arts group is raising funds for a permanent mural tribute to photographer Martin Parr, who made New Brighton famous with his 1986 series The Last Resort.
Bebington teacher walks out of hospital day after stroke thanks to new triage system
Martyn Olver, 47, credits a pioneering pre-hospital service with preventing life-limiting disability after suffering a serious stroke at home. Martyn had minor symptoms that turned into a stroke, and the triage system helped him find treatment quickly.
Liscard store shuts after facing closure order and becomes the 20th in Wirral to have one
Liscard Convenience Store has been shut down for three months after a court heard evidence of persistent illegal tobacco and vape sales, with the judge ordering the owner to pay £1,500 in costs. Several Trading Standards investigations and one with the police led to the store's closure.
Queensway Tunnel closed after off-road bike collision
Emergency services are dealing with a serious collision involving an off-road bike inside the Birkenhead to Liverpool carriageway of the Queensway Tunnel.
Café helps fund addiction support as Wirral children as young as 12 seek help for ketamine
Gather & Graze in West Kirby is one of three social enterprises funding Nightingales Hub in Birkenhead, where staff are seeing an alarming rise in young people needing support for ketamine addiction. Nightingales' free meals often see children visit them.
Tranmere launch official club podcast ahead of 2026/27 football season
Tranmere Rovers have announced that they have a new official podcast launching on August 12. The podcast will cover the stories of the club's staff, past and present players, and the community, and will have them as guests. Match of the Day commentator Steve Bower is hosting the podcast.
Wirral line commuters to face disruption in autumn over £3.5 million underground changes
Passengers travelling from West Kirby face disruption during a 26-day closure of parts of the Merseyrail network from October 11 to November 6. Disruption will also affect further Wirral stations.