Birkenhead 'over the moon' with culture bid shortlisting
Those in charge of Birkenhead's bid to become the next Town of Culture have said they are "over the moon" after the town was shortlisted to become the UK's first Town of Culture.
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Birkenhead shortlisted for UK's first Town of Culture award
Birkenhead has been named amongst 15 other towns as a finalist for the first-ever Town of Culture award. Over 400 towns submitted applications, but only a small portion, including Basildon and Pontypridd, made the shortlist.
Prenton nursery praised by Ofsted for children's welfare and wellbeing
Partou Butterflies Day Nursery and Pre-school on Kingsmead Road North has been graded 'strong standard' for welfare and wellbeing following an Ofsted inspection. Their approach to children's health and wellbeing was praised.
Shouts of 'shame on you' as councillors reject New Ferry's preferred regeneration option
Despite 83% of residents backing a premium scheme, Wirral Council's committee voted for a cheaper alternative using coloured tarmac instead of bespoke tiles in New Ferry regeneration project.
Birkenhead nursing home residents enjoy outdoor puppy party
Residents at Lezayre Nursing Home in Egerton Park spent an afternoon with visiting dogs from a local doggy daycare, bringing back memories for lifelong pet owners now living in care.
Children's minister visits Wirral foster home and vows to replicate its model across England
Children's Minister Josh MacAlister toured a We Are Juno home on the Wirral this week ahead of announcing major reforms to the foster care system. He praised the home's approach to care and wants it to be replicated all over England.
New Brighton volunteers work to transform Victoria Quarter thanks to £11,000 funding
Friends of Victoria Quarter secured nearly £11,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund in 2024. Since then, they've been restoring neglected street planters and boosting biodiversity across the Victoria Quarter.
Birkenhead Park investment called a "signficiant step forward" for UNESCO World Heritage Status
Wirral Council has approved £2 million in funding for Birkenhead Park to support restoration work and boost its case for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Liverpool City Region's Destination Partnership called the investment a "significant step forward" in a statement.
Birkenhead MP visits Argyle Community Centre and Wirral Repair Café
Alison McGovern spent the weekend meeting volunteers and staff at two community organisations in Birkenhead.
Wirral group Care Explorers unite for mental health and charity walk
Care leavers in Wirral have formed a walking group to improve their mental health while raising hundreds of pounds for the Epilepsy Society after one of their members was diagnosed with the condition.
Former RHS Flower Show garden given new life at Clatterbridge
A garden originally displayed at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park has been extended with a new butterfly meadow and woodland walk at Clatterbridge Hospital.
Youth education hub opens in Hamilton Square with £100,000 fundraising appeal
I AM ME Collective CIC has opened a new headquarters offering dance, music, art and wellbeing programmes for young people aged 11 to 25, with a Crowdfunder campaign launched to fully equip the space.
Wirral charity leader awarded Churchill Fellowship to explore community resilience
Ema Wilkes, founder of Neo Community, will travel to four European countries to research how communities can move beyond crisis support towards long-term solutions. She is funded by the Churchill Fellowship.
Birkenhead and nearby areas among UK's most depressed, data reveals
Seven of the country's ten most depressed areas are in Wirral, with nearly a third of Birkenhead Central residents living with depression according to House of Commons library data.
Construction work to begin on new Birkenhead Market in coming days
The former TJ Hughes unit in Birkenhead town centre will be transformed into the new home for Birkenhead Market, with construction and fit-out work expected to start in the coming days.
Birkenhead Park users share their hopes for £2m investment
Birkenhead Park is set to have £2 million in investment and improvements. Visitors to the park shared their hopes for the money, including using the lakes for boats and adding more signs to the park.