Bidston Sports and Activity Centre is labelled as one of the country's leading venues for fostering young tennis talent. One girl from Oxton who trains at the club has represented GB in tennis tournaments. The recognition comes from the Lawn Tennis Association's 10U Performance Network.
Two specialist vehicles have been delivered to improve roadside drainage across the borough and reduce flooding. The vehicles were custom-built and will shortly be on Wirral's streets. The proccess comes after years of debate over old gully cleaning machines, and almost £500,000 in investment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover the best pubs in Birkenhead and Oxton with our locally researched guide.
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.
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.
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.
The 34-year-old free agent lined up for Rovers in Saturday's pre-season friendly against his former club Blackpool at Prenton Park
Beer lovers can sample craft drinks from Northern Monk, Wild Horse, Neptune Brewery and more at the two-day festival later this month for £8 a ticket!
The club says it is 'delighted' with sales as supporters can now collect or download their tickets for the 2026/27 season. 3,000 have already been sold, with ticket sales still open!
The Guild Hall building on Oliver Street could become 19 apartments if plans are approved, with an extra storey proposed for the notable town centre building.
