Man jailed for three years after breaking into car on Tranmere driveway
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.
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Digital marketing moves into big office space in Birkenhead after steady business growth
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.
Royal Daffodil ferry takes crucial step towards passenger service with licence application
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.
Tranmere Rovers invite local teams and charities to take part in free matchday experiences
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.
Wirral Council maintains 'steadfast opposition' to Peak Cluster CO2 pipeline
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.
Birkenhead mixed-use property to go under the hammer in September auction
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.
Dad and adult sons sentenced after 'bar style' brawl at Prenton Golf Club wake
Liam Remond Senior, Liam Remond Junior, and Luke Remond of Holm Lane, Prenton, were sentenced after a fight at a wake in 2024, which left a lorry driver needing nine stitches for his injuries. The fight was believed to have started when Redmond Senior pulled another mourner to the ground.
Bidston man in court over incident at Birkenhead music venue
A man from Bidston was fined after assaulting two police officers at a music venue in Birkenhead in May. Bradley Kelly, 20, pleaded guilty to one count of being drunk and disorderly and two counts of assaulting a police constable in the execution of their duty.
Birkenhead marketing agency wins innovation award for AI-powered campaigns
Lead Pronto Ltd has been named Innovation and Tech Business of the Year at the Downtown in Business Awards for its work developing AI marketing solutions.
YMCA Wirral urges Prime Minister to tackle homelessness in new cosigned letter
Wirral's largest homeless hostel joins 77 organisations calling on Andy Burnham to deliver on his pledge to end rough sleeping through a nationwide housing-first policy.
Birkenhead shoplifter jailed after CCTV captures washing powder theft during crime spree
A 42-year-old woman from Bridge Street in Birkenhead has been jailed for months after CCTV footage captured her stuffing washing powder under her coat during a shoplifting spree.
Citizens Advice Wirral seeks new trustees to help shape future of local charity
The advice charity is recruiting board members and is particularly keen to hear from people with diverse backgrounds, including those who have used its services. People can email the charity to find out more about volunteering.
Controversial 'Wotsit Street' orange markings removal confirmed by council leader
Wirral Council leader Paula Basnett has confirmed the widely ridiculed orange road markings on Grange Street West will be removed after residents condemned the £300,000 scheme as a 'diabolical mess'.
Tranmere Rovers chairman gives update on club sale as new season approaches
Mark Palios has issued a detailed update on the club sale, new manager Darrell Clarke's recruitment of over a dozen players, changes to medical staff following two injury-hit seasons, and the ongoing dispute with the Supporters' Trust over the Fan Zone development.
Princess Royal receives wren sculpture and update on Birkenhead's Battle of the Atlantic Memorial
Her Royal Highness was presented with a specially commissioned sculpture during a visit to HMS Eaglet, offering a preview of the 100 wrens that will surround U-534 at the new Woodside memorial and museum.
Police release CCTV image after man exposes himself in Birkenhead Market toilets
Detectives investigating an indecent exposure at Birkenhead Market have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to. This occurred on Saturday 11 July at 4:55 pm.