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Man rescued after slipping on rocks at Hilbre Island

Man rescued after slipping on rocks at Hilbre Island

West Kirby lifeboat rescued a man who dislocated his shoulder on Hilbre Island. They were scrambled on Monday afternoon after the victim slipped on rocks. Wirral Coastguard said that lifeboat crew carried out an initial medical assessment and provided pain relief. The RNLI said: "The D-class lifeboat, Leonard

The countdown is on to the 76th Wilson Trophy

The countdown is on to the 76th Wilson Trophy

A total of 34 sailing teams from around the world will compete at this year's Wilson Trophy on West Kirby marine lake. The event, described as the world's premier team racing event, takes place from Friday 2 - Sunday 4 May, organised by West Kirby Sailing Club.

West Kirby lifeboat needs you on board!

West Kirby lifeboat needs you on board!

West Kirby RNLI is looking for new volunteers. They are recruiting lifeboat crew, launch vehicle drivers and shore crew, who have availability during weekdays and/or weekends, and who live or work locally. There are operational and support roles available, with comprehensive training available covering seamanship and navigation to casualty

Women and dogs rescued from mud on Thurstaston beach

Women and dogs rescued from mud on Thurstaston beach

Emergency services were scrambled after two women and their three dogs became trapped in deep mud at Thurstaston beach. The Coastguard, RNLI crews from West Kirby and Hoylake, fire service and ambulances were called to the beach on Tuesday afternoon as the tide began rising around them. A lifeboat and

Coastguard issues warning following cliff collapse

Coastguard issues warning following cliff collapse

Coastguards have warned people to avoid the cliffs around the Hilbre Islands after a series of collapses in recent weeks. Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team was called to reports of a cliff collapse on Middle Eye, one of three remote islands off West Kirby, on Sunday May 1. The team found

Major search launched after man reported in difficulty off Caldy coast

Major search launched after man reported in difficulty off Caldy coast

Police and coastguard both launched helicopters to assist the RNLI with a search in Caldy this afternoon. Crowds, which had gathered at West Kirby Marine Lake to enjoy the sunny weather, watched as the two helicopters carried out a dramatic two hour long search across the Dee Estuary and surrounding