Police found missing 15-year-old Bromborough boy
Mason Connolly was last seen at his home in Bromborough on Friday afternoon and has links to Wirral and Ellesmere Port. He was found on Saturday night and reunited with his family in Bromborough.
Community
Grassroots regeneration conference returns to Birkenhead for second year
Social enterprise Make CIC will host its flagship FLIPIM conference across multiple venues in Birkenhead on 24 September, bringing together community voices and policymakers to shape local regeneration. The conference will run from 9 am to 6 pm.
Alpha Living encourages a graduate from Afghanistan to build a construction career on Moreton care development
Abdul Arian Basir has progressed from work experience to assistant site manager on Alpha Living's £18.5 million Driftwood Gardens development in Moreton, while local primary school pupils have also been learning construction skills at the site. The development will open next year.
The Acorn in Bebington reopens after three-week refurbishment
The popular Village Road pub has unveiled upgraded interiors and redesigned spaces following its makeover. The pub closed in early August and reopened on August 30 with the new and improved interior.
Seacombe selected for £1.5m programme to tackle child poverty through Right To Succeed
The Wallasey neighbourhood is one of four UK areas chosen for the Communities for Children initiative, which will fund local projects over five years. Right to Succeed is leading the funding, using it to create a new Cradle to Career programme.
Vue Birkenhead offers £4 cinema tickets for National Cinema Weekend
The Birkenhead cinema is taking part in a nationwide celebration of film with discounted screenings on September 5 and 6. A range of family-friendly films and new releases will be available to watch for £4.
Wirral Heritage Open Days 2026 to feature 86 venues across the peninsula
The free 10-day festival running from 11 to 20 September will open doors to historic buildings, churches, museums and aircraft hangars usually closed to the public.
Tranmere Rovers pay tribute to former chairman Gerry Gould following his death aged 99
The Prenton Park club has paid tribute to Gerry Gould, who served as chairman during the early 1980s and maintained close ties with the club through his accountancy firm. He was also a director at the club from 1967 to 1968 during that football season.
Wallasey street scoops £1,000 in People's Postcode Lottery win
Residents in The Creek area of Wallasey have won a share of £1,000 after their postcode was drawn in the daily prize. The CH45 3NW postcode was one of 20 winners. The lottery is subscriber-based, and prizes are weekly.
Irby Library to reopen next spring after four years standing empty
The much-loved community facility will return as a mixed-use space run by local charity Pioneer People, with a second-hand shop to help fund operations. The library closed in 2022 for cost-cutting and was helped to reopen by ex-councillor Mark Johnston.
New Brighton street cleaner Kenny Dunn honoured with mural after decade of service
Kenneth 'Kenny' Dunn, who has worked keeping New Brighton's streets clean for more than 10 years, has been celebrated with a striking mural in the Victoria Quarter's OpenAIR Gallery.
Irby residents concerned as mobile police station set up near travellers on Townshend Avenue
Residents report excavation work on green belt land as three travelling families move onto a recently purchased plot near Townshend Avenue. A mobile police station has also been set up 'as a precaution'. A council member has also said they are working to move injunctions and get enforcement.
Irby vet launches new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Dee View Veterinary Centre in Irby has launched a new monthly pet care plan offering unlimited vet visits with no exclusions for long-term health conditions. CVS Pets, who run the surgery have said they've launched the plan to help worried pet owners over the cost of appointments.
Billy Joel tribute show to make debut at Port Sunlight theatre
The Billy Joel Show UK will premiere at the Gladstone Theatre on Sunday, September 20, featuring an eight-piece band performing hits including Uptown Girl and We Didn't Start the Fire. Tickets cost £28.00 plus fees.
Wirral Wellness Festival returns to Birkenhead Park for fourth year
The free two-day event on September 12th and 13th will feature fitness classes, speakers, independent traders, children's entertainment, and dog shows. It was founded by Becky Jones, who runs Oxton Wellness Centre.
Record turnout as Wirral Youth Market in Bromborough attracts 10,000 visitors
Almost 80 young entrepreneurs showcased their talents at the biggest Wirral Youth Market ever held, with traders as young as eight selling handmade goods to thousands of visitors. A record number of visitors - 10,000 also attended the event, making it the biggest Wirral youth market so far.