A personal stylist from Kent was so impressed by bargains in Heswall's charity shops that she has pledged to return, describing the village's second-hand stores as far cheaper than those in Kent. Sophie Newman praised New Life, Roy Castle, & the North West Air Ambulance charity shops.
The popular brunch spot at Premier Plants of Heswall is back open three days a week while work continues on a larger new space. The team has hinted at working on a bigger Little Sprout space and shared an update on the cafe's plans on social media.
Schools from Birkenhead, Bidston and across the peninsula have been named among finalists for the Educate Awards 2026, with winners to be announced at Liverpool Cathedral on November 13. Wirral schools have been shortlisted for awards, including Most Inspirational and Primary and Secondary School.
United Utilities says the new storage tank at Mayfield pumping station will cut sewage spills into the River Mersey from around 100 to fewer than 10 per year. - Equal to a 90% decrease.
A group of veterans on a PTSD wellbeing walk raised the alarm after spotting two women trapped on a sandbank as the tide rapidly came in at Moreton Beach. The anonymous veteran described how quickly the water came in around the women and said he was physically sick after seeing the ordeal.
Elaine Davies was last seen at her home in St Hilary Brow on Saturday and has links to The Breck and Wallasey Village. She is 78, walks hunched over, and has a medium build with curly light brown hair.
The second annual event celebrating addiction recovery brought together residents, families and support organisations for a day of music, performances and community connection. The event recognised people and communities making a difference through the Wirral Recovery Awards.
Wirral Trading Standards secured closure orders against two Wallasey shops and one Birkenhead store after finding thousands of illicit cigarettes hidden in vehicles and secret compartments.
MP Matthew Patrick has asked the Housing Secretary whether councils have sufficient powers to protect Green Belt land during ongoing enforcement investigations. Travellers have bought a patch of land close to Townshend Avenue in Irby, brought vans, and started engineering works on the site.
A family-run Vietnamese restaurant and coffee house has opened at Marine Point, bringing slow-drip phin coffee, phở, and bánh mì to Kings Parade. M1 Coffee & Co already owns nail salons across the Wirral, and the name derives from its original trading name.
Merseyside Police announced a new campaign It's Not That Deep, which aims to highlight technology-related harm such as AI deepfakes or behaviour that is deemed banter. The campaign is targeting young people to recognise such behaviour using real-life scenarios.
Amy McCarthy, 32, and Lacey Pimblett, 33, have been charged following incidents across Wirral, including thefts from Tesco in Claughton and shops in Seacombe. Both incidents are separate to each other.
Wirral Park Hotel Greasby has thanked locals for support on social media after it was accused of being a 'migrant hotel'. The hotel and its staff were subject to threats after the rumours surfaced. A statement denied the rumours, and a new one thanked locals for their solidarity.
Police have introduced a 48-hour dispersal order covering Liscard town centre and Central Park after an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. The dispersal zone is in place until 7 pm on 19 September.
A 26-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon after officers stopped a vehicle on Reeds Lane. The woman is from Leasowe, and the man is from Birkenhead.
A 20-year-old from Tranmere has been banned from attending football matches for three years after an incident at Port Vale.
