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Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI holding open day
Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI are inviting the public to step aboard their lifeboats, check out their search and rescue equipment, and enjoy a day of fun at their annual Meet and Greet Day on Saturday 25 July.
New eatery to open on Banks Road
A new addition is coming to West Kirby's burgeoning coffee house scene.
Thai restaurant to open in West Kirby
Moreton restaurant Bamboo Thai is to open a new branch in West Kirby.
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.
Open set to return to Hoylake as new deal signed
The Open Golf championship is set to return to the Royal Liverpool in Hoylake as part of a new deal signed with the organisers which also involves Royal Birkdale near Southport.
Theatre company brings 'The Grate Cheese Quest' to allotments
A touring theatre company is bringing its latest production to West Kirby on Friday 3 July.
Wirral Open Studio Tour returns in June
Wirral Open Studio Tour takes place over the weekend of 13-14 June, with dozens of local artists amongst those opening their doors.
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 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.
The pre-manufactured new homes coming to Banks Road
The external walls and roofs of new homes being built in West Kirby are being constructed off site, cutting the time taken to complete the development.
Work starts on Banks Road housing site
Work is finally under way on a new housing development on Banks Road in West Kirby, following a ten year saga.
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.
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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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.