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!
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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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Major Birkenhead jobs fair sees 150 leave with offers or interviews
More than 1,700 people attended a four-hour employment event at Birkenhead Market, with at least 150 jobseekers securing job offers or guaranteed follow-up interviews.
New Ferry jewellers targeted in daytime robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man smashed a window and stole jewellery from an independent shop on Bebington Road yesterday at around 11:05 am. He fled in the direction of Grove Road.
Wallasey MP Dame Angela Eagle joins Cabinet as new Environment Secretary
The long-serving Wallasey MP has been promoted to Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister. She has served Wallasey since 1992.
Police appeal for missing 15-year-old from Tranmere
Police are appealing for anyone who has seen or knows the whereabouts of 15-year-old Tranmere boy Reis Alldis to report any useful information to them. He is 5 feet 5 inches, slim, and has short brown hair. He was last wearing a navy tracksuit and trainers.
Next of kin appeal launched for Tranmere man Alan Rogers
The coroner is appealing for help to trace relatives of a 57-year-old man who died at his home in Tranmere. Alan Rodgers lived on Brougham Avenue in the area.
Campaign launched to save historic Heswall pub
A campaign has been launched to save The Glegg Arms Pub in Heswall. The Heswall Society argues that the pub's history, which dates back to the 1840s, should stop the plans to demolish the building for an extension for the neighbouring Premier Inn.
Liscard couple offer to pay for customers' parking amid businesses struggling
The owners of The Scrapyard and The Wellington Music Venue say they will cover parking costs for visitors, warning both venues face closure unless footfall improves.
Row over New Ferry regeneration continues in council meeting
Another meeting was held over New Ferry's regeneration on July 20 at Wallasey Town Hall. The council was questioned on its decision for the cheaper regeneration option, despite traders' and residents' preferences for a premium one.