Birkenhead addiction recovery service rated outstanding by inspectors
Phoenix Futures Wirral Residential Service has been upgraded from good to outstanding by the Care Quality Commission following a January inspection.
Community
Plans to create a 22-person HMO in a Tranmere home called into question by councillors and neighbours
Residents and councillors have hit out at a controversial application to turn a detached house on Westbank Road into a large HMO for up to six families sharing one kitchen.
Great Pottery Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones to visit Heswall Hall
The TV potter will discuss his new book exploring the unexpected history of ceramics at an event on Telegraph Road. It will be at Heswall Hall.
Wallasey café owner gives teenagers their first taste of work
James Ellina of Andy's Café is offering part-time roles to school-aged children during the summer holidays, hoping other Wirral businesses will follow suit.
Wirral's four-year plan includes 2,200 new homes and balanced budget pledge
Wirral Council's new plan sets out key milestones, including UNESCO status for Birkenhead Park, a move to cabinet-style decision-making, and a commitment to balance the books by 2028.
Councillor marks 17 years as Wirral's heritage advocate
Councillor Jerry Williams has provided his latest update as Heritage Champion, highlighting progress on conservation areas, local listings and Birkenhead Park's World Heritage Site bid. He has served for 17 years as Wirral's Heritage Champion; he helps with heritage and conservation projects.
Robot Village presented at Vale Park to promote mental health awareness
Colourful robot figures built from recycled materials by Birkenhead charity Men Too Merseyside have been donated to the Fairy Garden at Vale Park in New Brighton. Each robot has a positive affirmation next to it.
Pop-up library coming to Birkenhead Park for Love Parks Week
Families can combine reading with the great outdoors when Wirral Libraries hosts a special event at Birkenhead Park on Saturday 1 August.
Survey launched to map youth services across Wirral
Young people, families and youth organisations are being asked to help shape the future of youth provision across Wirral through a new survey launched by the Wirral Youth Alliance. They want responses from those aged 11 to 19 and up to 25 where the criteria is met.
Wirral Youth Market is coming to Bromborough this August
The popular event showcasing young entrepreneurs and performers will take place on Allport Lane on Saturday 22 August, with applications now open for traders and performers. Over 30 previous traders are expected to attend the upcoming market.
9-year-old Wirral girl launches young authors platform from her love of stories
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.
Wirral councillor calls for Mr Worldwide to play in Birkenhead Park for upcoming culture bid
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.
Major Birkenhead jobs fair sees 150 leave with offers or interviews
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.
Next of kin appeal launched for Tranmere man Alan Rogers
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.
Campaign launched to save historic Heswall pub
A campaign has been launched to save The Glegg Arms Pub in Heswall. The Heswall Society argues that the pub's history, which dates back to the 1840s, should stop the plans to demolish the building for an extension for the neighbouring Premier Inn.
Planning docs want to create 19 new apartments in vacant Birkenhead building
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.