Plans submitted to convert house into a 22-person HMO in Tranmere
An application to convert a six-bedroom property on Westbank Road into a House in Multiple Occupation for up to 22 people has been submitted to Wirral Council.
Birkenhead & Oxton
Wallace and Gromit coming to Vue Birkenhead this summer in celebration anniversary
Vue Birkenhead will celebrate Aardman Animations' 50th anniversary with a special programme of screenings featuring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run and more throughout the summer holidays.
Rock Ferry mum handed suspended sentence after crashing into police car and setting it ablaze
Stacie Wright, 35, ran a red light at the junction of Conway Street and Watson Street in Rockferry, causing a collision that left a police officer injured and traumatised. The police car was instantly set on fire.
Police appeal to find missing 32-year-old Birkenhead man
Merseyside Police are urgently appealing for help to find Jonathon Candeland, who was last seen in Birkenhead at around 10.30pm on Monday 13 July.
Woman who attacked teenager outside Birkenhead nightclub after taunting her sentenced in court
Ellie Mason, 20, of Arkle Road, Birkenhead, kicked, punched and dragged her victim by the hair outside The Beach nightclub in the early hours of December 27, 2024. She was sentenced in court on July 13.
Tranmere Rovers show off new home kit ahead of 2026/27 season
The club has revealed its new strip featuring a topography pattern inspired by the Wirral peninsula, along with a new front-of-shirt sponsor.
Prenton Rugby Club relaunches as community events hub after £1million transformation
The club now features a modern venue for private celebrations, corporate functions and wellbeing experiences, with facilities including a main function room, breakout space, kitchen and large outdoor area.
Birkenhead traders divided over TJ Hughes moving plans
Work is underway to relocate Birkenhead Market to the former TJ Hughes site, but while some traders say they 'can't wait' for the move, others claim they have been left out of the new location.
Birkenhead nursery to work towards UNICEF children’s rights accreditation
A Birkenhead nursery has been selected among 12 other nurseries to work towards a UNICEF accreditation that recognises education settings that put children at the centre of everyday learning.
Birkenhead Market plans show how TJ Hughes building will be transformed
Planning application reveals new entrance designs for historic market's move to former department store in the Pyramids Shopping Centre.
Best Coffee Shops in Birkenhead & Oxton: 7 Independent Cafés Worth Visiting
From well-known staples to village gems, discover the best coffee shops Birkenhead and Oxton have to offer – all independently run and serving quality brews.
Birkenhead 'over the moon' with culture bid shortlisting
Those in charge of Birkenhead's bid to become the next Town of Culture have said they are "over the moon" after the town was shortlisted to become the UK's first Town of Culture.
Birkenhead shortlisted for UK's first Town of Culture award
Birkenhead has been named amongst 15 other towns as a finalist for the first-ever Town of Culture award. Over 400 towns submitted applications, but only a small portion, including Basildon and Pontypridd, made the shortlist.
Tranmere Rovers' EFL Trophy group fixture dates announced
The fixtures of Tranmere Rovers' EFL Trophy run have been confirmed. They will start with Shrewsbury Town and end the group stage with Everton Under-21s.
Tranmere man wanted by police for breaching licence conditions
Tranmere man Michael Gallagher, 38, is wanted on recall to prison after breaching the terms of his release following a burglary conviction.
Prenton nursery praised by Ofsted for children's welfare and wellbeing
Partou Butterflies Day Nursery and Pre-school on Kingsmead Road North has been graded 'strong standard' for welfare and wellbeing following an Ofsted inspection. Their approach to children's health and wellbeing was praised.