Chris Capstick, 41, discovered he had cancer after discovering what he thought was an insect bite on his shoulder while in Greece during his wedding. He found out he had an aggressive form of cancer, stage four melanoma. He had surgery and was told he had a year to live following it spreading.
The Grade II-listed memorial in Wallasey's Central Park has been steam cleaned and treated to preserve the 120-year-old structure, with further improvements planned before November.
A 45-year-old has been charged after officers responding to reports of a suspected handgun found a zombie knife, a knuckle duster and a BB gun at an address in Liscard.
About 6,000-7,000 people attended the free celebration on Saturday, with more than 40 stalls, live performances and family activities transforming the coastal street into what organisers called a 'vibrant display of colour and inclusion'.
Melt Arts CIC is running three weeks of musical theatre camps for young people aged 5-16, funded through HAF Wirral. Some eligible children can receive free places, which are filling up quickly. The camp started on 3 August and will run till the 21st.
The UK's self-described last permanent drive-in cinema is searching for a new home after its owners were told they must vacate their Birkenhead site after almost nine years. Owners Karen Hall and Kevin Wood have till March 2027 to find the cinema
Locals in New Brighton have expressed disappointment after the town failed to make the shortlist for the UK's first-ever Town of Culture award – but vowed to keep building on its recent revival.
A chaotic mass brawl erupted in New Brighton, with a dad reportedly having part of his ear bitten off during the violent scenes. The disorder unfolded near Tower Stores, before a mum allegedly drove her car into the middle of the row. Sentencing occurred at Liverpool Crown Court on August 7.
Detectives have released a CCTV image after a masked man smashed the window of Pattons Jewellers and stole items from the display. The theft occurred at 11:05 am on July 21, and police believe the man in the CCTV footage may hold answers to the crime.
Ben Ollerhead, 29, was caught on CCTV breaking into a vehicle at a house in the early hours of the morning before being chased away by residents.
RedCore Digital has moved into larger premises in the town centre after recording a 38% increase in turnover over the past year. The agency rose from one freelancer to a multipurpose business, despite only being founded in 2023.
Mersey Ferries has submitted a licensing application to Wirral Council for the new £26m Royal Daffodil, which was built at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead. They also submitted a licence to serve alcohol on board and to play live and recorded music.
Grassroots football clubs and local charities can register their interest in flag-bearing, penalty shootouts against Rover The Dog, and bucket collections at Prenton Park. Participation is free for the teams, although anyone wanting to support will have to buy match tickets.
A 40-year-old New Brighton man arrested on suspicion of domestic assault following a rooftop stand-off has been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.
Council leader Paula Basnett says the authority will continue to put residents first as concerns grow over emergency planning costs and safety requirements for the proposed carbon capture scheme.
A mixed-used property is set to go under the hammer in an online auction on September 6. The property on Grange Road, which houses The Drunken Duck and three self-contained apartments, is on the market for £340,000 to purchase and generates around £37,200 in rental income a year.
