Volunteers from the New Brighteners and Wirral Wombles have collected thousands of steel canisters from local streets, raising £67.20 from brass valves alone for Jackson's Animal Rescue. They have ongoing money to collect from scrapyards, with further donations to go to the animal rescue.
The Birkenhead youth centre has reached a major milestone this summer, with more than 900 young people now visiting every week. The milestone in question is reaching its 20,000th member, ahead of its tenth anniversary coming up next year.
Merseyside Police issued a plea to help find Vic Broadbere from Pensby. The 85-year-old was reported missing at 10:50 am this morning and was seen in Kylemore Drive. Thankfully, he was found safely in the afternoon.
John Armstrong, a lifelong real ale campaigner and former editor of the award-winning MerseyAle magazine, has died. The Liverpool-born CAMRA activist was a familiar figure in Wirral pubs including the Bow-Legged Beagle in Upton and the Black Toad in Hoylake. He died on August 7.
The charity is encouraging people with a lifetime of professional experience to join its team of advisers and make a difference in their local community.
Locations in Heswall have been used for filming the second series of the Liverpool-set drama, which returns to BBC One this autumn. Season one had scenes filmed at Heswall Golf Club, while this season has scenes filmed elsewhere.
A £4m expansion at Wirral Met's Twelve Quays campus in Birkenhead has reached a key milestone with the handover of a new Maths and English Centre, ready for September's student intake.
Dr Raisah Sawati, who made false statements to the police about altering paperwork at Arrowe Park Hospital during the pandemic, has had all restrictions lifted after a tribunal found she posed no risk to the public.
Korben Bell died in hospital after a one-vehicle collision in the Queensway Tunnel. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. He was 24 years old and was described as a great brother, uncle, and partner by his family.
Residents have until 18 September to share their views on polling districts and stations across the borough, with the council particularly keen to hear about accessibility issues. Comments can be emailed or sent by post to Wallasey Town Hall. They must be in by 5 pm on 18 September.
Sixteen-year-old Nathan Brogan secured a £500 victory at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu event in Bury, adding to an already impressive martial arts career that has seen him represent England at European and world championships.
Postal customers across the Wirral will experience delivery delays, as Royal Mail has confirmed disruptions in Heswall, Hoylake, and New Ferry. The delays are due to high levels of sickness absences, resourcing issues, and local factors, which depend on the area.
Wirral Youth Market, which started in 2023, is coming to Bromborough on August 22. The free event is expected to be the biggest one yet, with 85 confirmed traders heading to Allport Lane to gain valuable trading experience.
A public competition has opened for the chance to be among the first passengers aboard the Royal Daffodil. It is the first new Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years, built at the Birkenhead shipyard. It will go into service in October.
Birkenhead Trampoline Club and Wirral Gymnastics Club have raised 60% of their target in just one week after being selected for a British Gas matched funding campaign.
Lezayre Nursing Home opened its garden gates to the community for an afternoon of live entertainment, food and old-fashioned fun that raised funds for the resident fund. They raised £1,300 for future resident events, outings, and special treats.
