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Man jailed for fail-to-stop collision in Crosby
A man has been jailed for two years and nine months following a fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Crosby. At around 00.10am on Monday, 22 January 2024, Kyle Foster was driving…
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A new era for Africa Oyé begins in 2026
Africa Oyé has announced big changes for their 2026 festival as organisers prepare for an exciting new era for the much-loved event. The UK’s biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music…
Warning to Wirral businesses as council plans illegal vape crackdown
Businesses have been warned about new fines being brought in as a council looks to crack down on illegal vapes. In the last year, Wirral Council has helped seize 86,449…
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Everton Library receives £250,000 to become flagship for heritage development
Liverpool City Council has allocated £250,000 to enable immediate essential repairs and environmental cleaning for Everton Library to take place so that the venue is able to be assessed to…
Young traders invited to apply for free pitch at Wirral Youth Market
The latest in the successful series of Wirral Council’s innovative Youth Markets is set to take place in the run-up to Christmas. The event will be held in the covered…
Birkenhead pizzeria named one of UK’s best
Dope Crusts in Oxton Road, Birkenhead, has been recognised as one of Britain’s best pizzerias, earning a finalist spot in the Arla Pro Britain’s Best Pizza competition for its signature…
Illegal workers identified at city takeaway
A Liverpool 8 takeaway could be stripped of its premises licence after illegal workers were identified on the premises. Home Office immigration officials have sought a premises review into Munchies…
Wirral business owner celebrates as Guide Dog Ralph graduates
Simon Kirkby, who runs oven valeting service Ovenu Wirral South, is celebrating after Ralph, the Guide Dog puppy he sponsored, officially graduated. After more than 18 months of dedicated training…
Work to begin on ‘dangerous and unsafe’ Woolton Hall
A historic property gutted by fire this summer remains “dangerous and unsafe for entry” as work begins to address the damage. A blaze ripped through Woolton Hall shortly after 8pm…
Findings of independent Wirral regeneration review delayed
People in Wirral will not discover the findings of a probe into major multi-million regeneration schemes for another month. A firm was brought in earlier this year to look at…
Liverpool van driver fined £3k for fly-tipping in Kensington
A van driver has been prosecuted after his vehicle was seized by Liverpool Council over fears its contents could cause “harm to human health”. City officials swooped on a Volkswagen…
Tributes to 'legend of Birkenhead' mum who 'fought to the end'
Debbie Daord son has paid tribute to his mum who died surrounded by her family
Councillors ask for review of closed Thornton Hough toilets
An update has been given on public toilets closed for five years in Wirral. There has been a campaign to try and get them open amid claims people are going…
Wirral Met hair and make up team shine at Liverpool Fashion Week
Level 2 Hair and Media Make-Up and Level 3 Hairdressing students represented Wirral Met College with pride at Liverpool Fashion Week, held at the Liner Hotel on 13 October. Working…
Liverpool bus lane plans branded ‘a joke’
Proposals for a new bus lane to be installed in north Liverpool have been branded “an absolute joke”. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) revealed earlier this week that two…
Man jailed for life for murder of Rebekah Campbell
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 24 years for the murder of Rebekah Campbell. Michael Ormandy, 34, of Linacre Road, in Litherland, appeared at…
The Memory of Water announced for 2026 at Liverpool Everyman
The Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse has announced a brand-new co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton — a major 30th anniversary revival of The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson in Spring 2026. A powerful…
Anselmians maintain unbeaten run with victory over Blackburn
Saints, buoyed by the win which made it four out of four last week, welcomed Blackburn to Eastham for the fifth round of the league. Sitting presently in tenth place,…
Liverpool’s Zanzibar Club to relocate
The Zanzibar Club, based in Seel Street, will close its doors on 1 November. The Zanzibar band performances will move a few hundred yards away to the basement of Heebie…
Birkenhead poet releases new book
Birkenhead poet, Barry Woods, has released his latest book on Amazon this week. Where Did All The Punks Go? is a collection of previously published and new works using punk,…