Agency workers set to strike at Eastham dock over 'appalling' pay offer
More than a dozen workers at Queen Elizabeth II Dock are taking industrial action next month after rejecting what their union called a real-terms pay cut.
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Merseyrail passengers face major disruption on Wirral lines due to signalling problems
Train services between Bidston and Liverpool Central have been suspended, with rail replacement buses running and a shuttle service operating between Bidston and West Kirby. Trains are also affected between Birkenhead North and New Brighton. The delays have been due to a signal failure on the line.
Fireworks set off near Birkenhead Tunnel hours after wildfire emergency alert
A group of youths set off fireworks near the entrance to the Birkenhead Tunnel on Friday night, just hours after millions of people received an emergency alert warning of very high wildfire risk across England and Wales.
Grange Road West to remain one-way as planters set to be removed
Wirral Council will keep the one-way system on Grange Road West but remove the controversial planters, benches and orange road surfacing following a trial period. The council is also reinstating parking on the street and additional loading bays for businesses, following public feedback.
Man, 24, dies after Birkenhead Tunnel crash
Korben Bell from Cheshire died in hospital following a single-vehicle collision in the Queensway Tunnel on Tuesday. The 24-year-old was riding his Sur-Ron bike through the tunnel when the incident occurred at around 1:05 pm. Police subsesquently shut the tunnel to investigate.
Man in critical condition after crash inside Birkenhead Tunnel
A man in his 20s from Liverpool remains in a critical condition after his Sur-Ron bike crashed inside the Queensway Tunnel on Tuesday afternoon. The tunnel was closed for several hours while police investigated.
Liscard store shuts after facing closure order and becomes the 20th in Wirral to have one
Liscard Convenience Store has been shut down for three months after a court heard evidence of persistent illegal tobacco and vape sales, with the judge ordering the owner to pay £1,500 in costs. Several Trading Standards investigations and one with the police led to the store's closure.
Man in hospital with head injury after e-scooter fall in Liscard
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to Steel Avenue on Tuesday afternoon after a man in his 40s fell from an e-scooter.
Wallasey MP Dame Angela Eagle joins Cabinet as new Environment Secretary
The long-serving Wallasey MP has been promoted to Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister. She has served Wallasey since 1992.
Man arrested after woman fell down stairs in Tranmere
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault after a woman was taken to hospital following an incident on Fairfield Road.
Armed police search Liscard after masked men with weapons chase pair down Rake Lane
Officers carried out an extensive search of the area after reports of two men on bikes wearing balaclavas and carrying weapons chasing another two men.
Parts of two Pensby Roads set to close next week for roadworks
A section of Kylemore Drive will be closed to traffic from 22 July while essential highway works are carried out. Irby Road in Pensby will also be closed from 20 July, expected until 1 September.
Closure order extended at Moreton Convenience Store after remote-controlled hiding space discovered
A Upton Road shop will remain closed until October after magistrates agreed the business posed an ongoing risk of criminality, with officers having found thousands of illegal cigarettes hidden in a ceiling light fitting operated by remote control.
Over 450 Blue Badges revoked in Wirral crackdown on fraud
Joint operation between Wirral Council and the government uncovers badges issued to deceased residents still being used, saving taxpayers over £363,000. 459 badges were taken.
New plans submitted to demolish historic Glegg Arms pub for Premier Inn expansion
Fresh proposals to knock down the 1840s Heswall pub have been submitted to Wirral Council after last year's application was withdrawn over design concerns.
Wallasey MP Angela Eagle backs Andy Burnham to be next prime minister
Wallasey MP Dame Angela Eagle has thrown her support behind the Greater Manchester mayor to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, describing him as 'the best person to take up the mantle'.