Citizens Advice Wirral is inviting retired residents to volunteer
The charity is encouraging people with a lifetime of professional experience to join its team of advisers and make a difference in their local community.
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Heswall featured again in second season of This City Is Ours
Locations in Heswall have been used for filming the second series of the Liverpool-set drama, which returns to BBC One this autumn. Season one had scenes filmed at Heswall Golf Club, while this season has scenes filmed elsewhere.
Wirral Met College campus expansion reaches halfway point as new teaching block handed over
A £4m expansion at Wirral Met's Twelve Quays campus in Birkenhead has reached a key milestone with the handover of a new Maths and English Centre, ready for September's student intake.
Students across the Wirral celebrate amazing A-level results
Students at Birkenhead Sixth Form College have achieved record-breaking A-level results, with 94% securing university places. Other amazing A-Level results across the Wirral showed more students earning top grades, such as St Mary's Catholic College in Wallasey.
New £40m urgent and emergency care facility opens at Arrowe Park Hospital
The biggest capital investment at Arrowe Park since it opened in 1982 brings together emergency and urgent care services in one location. The investment cost £40 million.
Birkenhead residents are glad to see 'Wotsit Street' go
Work to remove the infamous orange and yellow road markings on Grange Road West, dubbed 'Wotsit Street', will begin this month, with the scheme due to be fully removed by the end of September. Residents have said they are glad to see it go.
Wirral doctor accused of lying to police about paperwork cleared to return to work
Dr Raisah Sawati, who made false statements to the police about altering paperwork at Arrowe Park Hospital during the pandemic, has had all restrictions lifted after a tribunal found she posed no risk to the public.
Family give tribute 24-year-old killed in Birkenhead tunnel crash
Korben Bell died in hospital after a one-vehicle collision in the Queensway Tunnel. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. He was 24 years old and was described as a great brother, uncle, and partner by his family.
Wirral voters asked to shape polling plans in major review
Residents have until 18 September to share their views on polling districts and stations across the borough, with the council particularly keen to hear about accessibility issues. Comments can be emailed or sent by post to Wallasey Town Hall. They must be in by 5 pm on 18 September.
New Brighton teenager wins first paid fight as he aims for UFC career
Sixteen-year-old Nathan Brogan secured a £500 victory at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu event in Bury, adding to an already impressive martial arts career that has seen him represent England at European and world championships.
Grange Road West to remain one-way as planters set to be removed
Wirral Council will keep the one-way system on Grange Road West but remove the controversial planters, benches and orange road surfacing following a trial period. The council is also reinstating parking on the street and additional loading bays for businesses, following public feedback.
Birkenhead driver who fractured officer's shoulder after running red light jailed for two years
Billy Rutter's van broke down moments after he jumped a red light in front of police in Birkenhead. He then threw an officer to the ground during a struggle in moving traffic, fracturing his shoulder. Rutter was jailed for two years for the injuries he caused to PC Gary Stoddart.
Heswall among postcodes affected by Merseyside Royal Mail delays
Postal customers across the Wirral will experience delivery delays, as Royal Mail has confirmed disruptions in Heswall, Hoylake, and New Ferry. The delays are due to high levels of sickness absences, resourcing issues, and local factors, which depend on the area.
Council fined £6,000 after stepladder collapse at Heswall site leaves worker with broken bones
A council employee suffered a fractured collarbone and broken ribs when a stepladder gave way as he tried to access a loft space at a Heswall site. Investigations found that ladder use was not monitored, and badly-conditioned ladders were still in operation. The council was fined £6,000.
Man, 24, dies after Birkenhead Tunnel crash
Korben Bell from Cheshire died in hospital following a single-vehicle collision in the Queensway Tunnel on Tuesday. The 24-year-old was riding his Sur-Ron bike through the tunnel when the incident occurred at around 1:05 pm. Police subsesquently shut the tunnel to investigate.
Wirral Youth Market set to be biggest ever with 85 young traders
Wirral Youth Market, which started in 2023, is coming to Bromborough on August 22. The free event is expected to be the biggest one yet, with 85 confirmed traders heading to Allport Lane to gain valuable trading experience.