Merseyrail disruption delays West Kirby and New Brighton line services after a broken down train
A broken down train at Hamilton Square is causing cancellations and delays on all Wirral lines, including services to and from West Kirby.
Transport
Wirral line commuters to face disruption in autumn over £3.5 million underground changes
Passengers travelling from West Kirby face disruption during a 26-day closure of parts of the Merseyrail network from October 11 to November 6. Disruption will also affect further Wirral stations.
Royal Daffodil ferry takes crucial step towards passenger service with licence application
Mersey Ferries has submitted a licensing application to Wirral Council for the new £26m Royal Daffodil, which was built at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead. They also submitted a licence to serve alcohol on board and to play live and recorded music.
Manxman ferry to remain in Birkenhead drydock longer than expected
The Steam Packet Company's flagship vessel will need more repairs than originally planned during its stay at Cammell Laird. No timeline has been given for the ferry's works, nor when it will depart.
Cyclists express safety fears over temporary removal of Fender Lane cycle lane
The council is considering temporarily removing the cycle lane on Fender Lane for 18 months while work is being carried out on the M53 bridge replacement. However, cyclist groups have rejected the idea, with one man saying cyclists would have to "risk their lives" to cycle again.
Birkenhead Tunnel to close for annual bike ride this weekend
The Queensway Tunnel will shut to all traffic on Sunday 5 July as cyclists take part in the Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Bike Ride. This will be from 5 am - 4 pm, with a temporary reopening at 1 pm for traffic heading from Liverpool to Birkenhead.
Serious three-vehicle collision in Moreton
A serious collision occurred in Moreton on Fender Lane on 17 June. The story, which involves three vehicles, is still ongoing.
New rapid EV charging hub opens at Croft Retail Park
Six fast-charging bays have been installed at the Starbucks and Wendy's site, allowing drivers to top up their vehicles while grabbing food and drink.
All the roads being resurfaced in our area over the next year
The list of roads and pavements that will be improved across West Kirby, Hoylake and Meols has been revealed.
All change for bus services to and from West Kirby
A new operator is to take over the majority of bus services in Wirral later this year in the biggest shake-up since the mid 1980s. Go-Ahead has been appointed as part of a re-regulation of franchised bus services across Liverpool City Region. The first phase will begin
Railway regulars cut ribbon at reopening
Three longstanding regulars have helped reopen the Railway pub in Meols, following a refurbishment. To celebrate the relaunch, the Railway invited local residents Mike and Carol Cotgrave and Arlene Baker to cut the ribbon marking the pub’s official opening. Mike and Carol have frequented the Railway for over 40
Speed and collisions down following introduction of 20mph zones
Wirral Council says the average speed of vehicles has reduced since the introduction of new 20mph limits in West Kirby, and there has been an overall reduction in the number of collisions resulting in people being killed or injured. Our area was among 15 parts of the borough to be
West Kirby and Hoylake roads earmarked for repairs and improvement
Major roads in West Kirby and Hoylake are among those earmarked for repairs and improvements in a £10.5m programme announced by Wirral council. In total the authority has earmarked £813,268 for improvements in the Wirral South constituency. The improvement programme is being funded mainly by the Department for
Road restrictions on weakened railway bridge set to begin
Road restrictions to protect a weak railway bridge just outside West Kirby station are set to begin on Monday. Signs are now in place alerting motorists that Bridge Road is to be closed to all traffic on Monday and Tuesday, after which it will become a one-way street for