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Climate emergency film to be screened locally
A film about the climate emergency backed by major environmental groups is to be screened in West Kirby and Hoylake.
West Kirby Tap named Pub of the Year
The West Kirby Tap has been named Wirral's Pub of the Year by real ale group CAMRA.
The Railway pub closes for refurbishment
The Hungry Horse pub, operated by Greene King, is receiving a six figure investment.
Hoylake baker’s chocolate cake crowned Britain’s best
Created by Abba Cakes on Market Street, it got the judges vote ahead of more than 100 other entries.
77th Wilson Trophy to set sail
The world's premier team racing event takes place on the marine lake in West Kirby this coming weekend.
RNLI to host ‘Voices from the Valleys’ fundraising concert
Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI are inviting people to enjoy an evening of stirring choral music this spring, as they present ‘Voices from the Valleys’ in aid of the lifesaving charity.
RNLI partners with book shop for special author event
West Kirby RNLI have partnered with The West Kirby Bookshop to celebrate the publication of a new book.
Countdown to Christmas is on with Sleeping Beauty panto at the Floral Pavilion
Sleeping Beauty is the most spellbinding pantomime ever to hit the Floral Pavilion stage.
RNLI partners with book shop for special author event
West Kirby RNLI have partnered with The West Kirby Bookshop to celebrate the publication of a new book.
West Kirby Shop closed down by court
A vape shop in West Kirby has been shut by trading standards and police.
New report warns West Kirby's high street is 'at a crossroads'
Community group One West Kirby warns that the town’s business landscape is undergoing a period of significant change.
Satisfied residents at Coronation Lodge
The Coronation Lodge retirement development on Grange Road in West Kirby is celebrating a top industry award.
Sheep field housing plans submitted
Plans have been submitted to develop a housing estate on land known as the sheep field in West Kirby.
Leaf site set to developed for retail and housing
A planning application has been submitted to convert the former Leaf restaurant in West Kirby into a retail unit.
Grand Designs returns to West Kirby's wooden clad house
Channel 4 series Grand Designs has returned to West Kirby to catch up with a family who transformed their dormer bungalow into a wooden clad house.
Former Hoylake school set to be used for filming
Plans have been submitted to use the former Kingsmead School in Hoylake as a temporary filming location.
School pupils help clean up Wirral during coastal walk
A group of pupils from Calday Grange Grammar School have cleaned up whilst taking part in the Wirral Coastal Walk.
St Bridget's blooms for its bicentenary
St Bridget’s Church of England Primary School in West Kirby is marking its 200th anniversary with a series of special events.
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Redundancies and a government bailout needed to balance Wirral Council's budget
Wirral Council will make staff redundant and borrow millions of pounds from the government to balance its books for the coming financial year.
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Generations of lifesavers receive festive thanks from bereaved family
Dave Whiteley is preparing for his last Christmas on call as Hoylake lifeboat station’s operations manager.