A Wirral charity supporting men's mental health has helped more than 150 men over the past year, according to its latest impact report. Mersey Mind Project says its growing range of peer support programmes.
Sue Browne, a Diabetes Specialist Nurse at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, has been honoured at the 2026 Diabetes Nursing Awards for her work developing a digital resource that has transformed diabetes care across the Trust.
Wirral's parks and green spaces have achieved 37 Green Flag Awards in 2026, more than any other local authority in the North West, with Birkenhead Park among those also gaining heritage accreditation.
Year 7 students from The Birkenhead Park School visited Magenta Living's headquarters to learn about careers in the housing sector, taking part in hands-on activities across departments including fire safety, marketing and IT.
A Wirral man has been banned from keeping dogs for life after a French bulldog he had been caring for died following repeated abuse. Luke Walker, from Birkenhead, admitted animal welfare offences at Liverpool Crown Court.
Wirral Council is seeking views on the future management of the historic Clifton Park Conservation Area, which was added to Historic England's Heritage At Risk Register in 2022.
The force has been placed in Level One – the highest category – under a new monitoring framework introduced by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. This means Merseyside Police is making progress and ongoing improvements to its services.
Land at Howson Street in Rock Ferry and Pearson Road in Tranmere are among six surplus council sites being considered for affordable housing development under a new strategic framework.
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault after a woman was taken to hospital following an incident on Fairfield Road.
Alan, Head of Art at Birkenhead Sixth Form College, ran 10 miles every day for 100 consecutive days, raising more than £3,200 for the cancer support charity.
Councillors have endorsed plans for how the council will continue to reduce carbon emissions and respond to the climate emergency over the coming year.
An update on implementing changes following the independent review of Wirral Council's regeneration programme will go before councillors next week.
Amy Burke, a 36-year-old from Kirkby, has created the Cold Cap Comforter to help cancer patients cope with the discomfort of scalp cooling treatment. The soft fabric accessory is now being piloted at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Volunteer crew dressed as stormtroopers paddle Star Wars-themed vessel to overall winners' prize, raising funds for charity along the way. This is their second win in a row. RNLI New Brighton also raised money on the sidelines for charity.
Wirral's largest housing provider has signed a deal to purchase 50 homes within ten days of securing major financing from Santander. They were given £40 million in funding, but are expected to reach £77 million in negotiations with other financiers.
Police have brought in enhanced powers allowing officers to stop and search people in parts of Rock Ferry until Wednesday afternoon.
