RNLI volunteer awarded King's Birthday Honours gong
A volunteer at West Kirby lifeboat has been awarded an MBE for decades of service.
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New operator appointed for Marine Lake activities
A new operator has been appointed to run Wirral Watersports Centre and West Kirby Marine Lake.
Four callouts in four days for West Kirby Lifeboat crews
Lifeboat crews in West Kirby were called out four times over a four-day period as large numbers of people visited the area.
'Extraordinary' back-to-back double ace at the Royal Liverpool
Two players have hit a hole-on-one on the same hole at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake.
Former public toilets set to become cafe and ice cream parlour
Plans have been submitted to turn a former toilet block in Meols into a cafe and ice cream shop.
77th Wilson Trophy to set sail
The world's premier team racing event takes place on the marine lake in West Kirby this coming weekend.
Paralympian visits West Kirby beach as part of pollution campaign
Paralympian Ellie Simmonds has visited West Kirby beach as part of a campaign against plastics polluting the sea.
Medical emergency at West Kirby marine lake
A kayaker has had his life saved by the RNLI and other emergency services in West Kirby.
Dee estuary showcased in tourism campaign
West Wirral is being showcased to audiences across the country this spring as part of a new tourism campaign.
RNLI lifeguards to return to duty
Lifeguards will return to duty on West Kirby beach for the start of the Easter holidays.
Hoylake RNLI retain Slater Trophy
Hoylake RNLI successfully defended their title in the annual Boxing Day Tug o’War. With a crowd of around a thousand people cheering them on outside Hoylake Lifeboat Station, the two teams took the strain on the rope before giving it their all to win the competition’s prestigious teapot
Marine Lake work essential for 'future viability'
Work on West Kirby marine lake to remove silt could cost more than £6 million. A report prepared for councillors warns: "Unless action is taken to remove the accumulating silt and sand build up on the lakebed, the future viability of the lake to safely operate water sports activities,
Warning over deep mud on way to Hilbre Island
Wirral Coastguard has issued a warning to people walking to and from Hilbre Island due to changes to sand on the beach. They have revealed that the RNLI in West Kirby has discovered significant changes to the beach topography between Little Eye and Middle Eye following Storm Amy. The area
Fireworks display in aid of RNLI
West Kirby Sailing Club is holding a fireworks display in aid of the RNLI. It is taking place on Saturday 1 November, with refreshments, alcohol and hot food available from 5pm before the display starts at 6pm. Hoylake RNLI said: "It's time to brighten up those darker
New fundraiser for lifeboat charity
A new volunteer fundraising chair has been appointed at Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI to lead activity to support the lifesavers at the two Wirral lifeboat stations. Carron Jones will be taking on the role, coordinating and running charitable collections, souvenir sales, events, donation boxes and a range of other
Hoylake RNLI launches search for new operations manager
The RNLI in Hoylake is recruiting for a new volunteer lifeboat operations manager. The role is a critical part of every RNLI lifeboat station’s management team, with a key responsibility of ensuring a permanent state of readiness for service of maritime search and rescue craft and personnel. Leading a