Ofsted praises progress but raises concerns at Woodlands Primary
Education watchdog finds several aspects of Birkenhead school 'need attention', with inspectors noting many pupils are not fully prepared for the next stage of their education.
Community
New Brighton shopfront transformed with vibrant community-funded mural
Celebration Station on Victoria Road has been given a colourful new look thanks to a community-funded mural project, becoming the latest addition to the OpenAIR Gallery in the Victoria Quarter.
Specialist Beechwood school set to double pupil numbers after Ofsted approves expansion
Wirral Wrap plans to extend its age range to admit children as young as seven and increase capacity from 32 to 64 places. Ofsted found that the school has satisfactory facilities to expand. Further facilities are being developed for the expansion also.
Friends of Birkenhead Park mark fifty years of campaigning for historic green space
The volunteer group that helped save Birkenhead Park from dereliction celebrated its golden jubilee with a special ceremony at the Visitor Centre.
Bromborough MP Justin Madders urges BT to rethink moving job roles out of Liverpool City Region
Bromborough MP Justin Madders is one of many political leaders across the Liverpool City Region who signed a letter urging telecommunications giant BT not to relocate almost 600 jobs from the city to other locations. Mr Madders said not all options are being considered before the move is made.
Strike action is underway at Eastham docks over pay dispute this week
Workers at QEII Dock in Eastham are staging walkouts after rejecting a 2% pay offer they say amounts to a real-terms cut.
Maritime and engineering jobs fair returns to Birkenhead next week
More than 20 employers will attend the free event at The Pyramids Shopping Centre on Wednesday, September 16, with roles in maritime, engineering and related sectors.
Wirral 10K entries pass 1,000 with a month to go until New Brighton race
The BTR Wirral 10K returns to New Brighton on Sunday 11 October, with organisers expecting the event to sell out as entries continue to climb. The event will start at 9:30 am and will see runners run to the turnaround point at Seacombe Ferry and back.
Prenton woman marks 14 years of fundraising for air ambulance charity that saved her life
Wendy Dewhurst has raised more than £4,300 for North West Air Ambulance Charity after being airlifted to hospital following a heart attack on New Brighton beach.
Record-breaking dragon boat race raises £45,000 for Wirral-based charity Claire House
The Liverpool Waters Dragon Boat Race has become the most successful in its history, with this year's event bringing the total raised for Claire House Children's Hospice to more than £200,000.
Birkenhead doctor who died while walking in Peak District honoured with new hospital fellowship scheme
Dr Hassan Burhan, a respiratory consultant who collapsed and died while out walking with his family in May, has had a research fellowship programme launched in his name.
Unilever opens new archive storing 1.5 million historic items at Port Sunlight
A renovated wing at Lever House will house centuries of company records, photographs, films and objects – including the oldest document dating from 1292. The Sunlight Storehouse opens today to the public.
Staff at Bromborough firm allegedly left 'in tears' after after not being paid on time again
Workers at Spark UK Medical refused to work on Monday, September 7, after reportedly not being paid their wages on time again, as they were due on 4 September. An anonymous woman alleged that some staff members 'went to the toilets crying' after not being paid.
Birkenhead apprenticeship provider meets expected standard in Ofsted inspection
Dianthas Ltd, which specialises in social care apprenticeships, has been praised for its inclusive culture and support for learners with barriers to education. It also met standards in the latest Ofsted report.
Wirral charity Tiny Tools For Big Feelings to celebrate First Birthday in New Brighton fundraiser
Wirral-based community charity Tiny Tools For Big Feelings will mark one year of supporting local families with anxiety, ADHD and emotional regulation through a fundraiser. The fundraiser will take place on 24 October at New Brighton Cricket Club. Tickets cost £20.
Resident says Woodchurch estate is 'being left to ruin' despite £20m funding pledge by government
A resident of over 70 years said the estate faces mounting problems, including litter, broken streetlights and dangerous fencing, even as the area is set to benefit from the Government's Pride in Place programme. The funding is set to reach £20 million.