Archive
-
Date
Bidston Avenue Primary goes platinum for a third time
A WIRRAL school has been awarded a prestigious national sports award. Bidston Avenue Primary School has been given the prestigious School Games Mark Platinum Award for the third time. The Government-led award scheme, launched in 2012 and facilitated
-
Date
Trusted lettings manager cheated boss out of £30,000, court heard
A TRUSTED lettings manager let down her boss and helped herself to £30,000 of the company’s funds emptying the bank account. Jenna Jones took the money in hundreds of secret transactions over a 12 month period and they only came to light when she
-
Date
‘Huge’ cars and coffee event coming to Wirral
A “HUGE” coffee and cars event is coming to Wirral this summer. On Saturday, August 3 ‘Cars & Coffee’ will take place at East View Farm on Park Lane in Meols. The event will feature supercars, rares, classics, JMD, tuner cars, 4x4s, supersaloons
-
Date
Defender Declan Drysdale returns to Tranmere Rovers
TRANMERE Rovers have confirmed the signing of former defender Declan Drysdale on a one-year deal Birkenhead-born Drysdale is a product of Tranmere’s youth system, and left to join Coventry City in January 2019 before moving to Newport County in
-
Date
Ellesmere Port: Free Topsy Turvy fun for families this summer
AN outdoor arts extravaganza is to provide plenty of family fun this summer at Whitby Park in Ellesmere Port. Theatre Porto proudly presents the return of Topsy Turvy 2024, which runs from August 7-11. This year's event promises an exciting
-
Date
Heartbroken families pay tribute to adored pilots who died in horror crash on M62
THE heartbroken families of two pilots who died in a fatal crash on the M62 have paid tribute to them in touching statements. At 5.31am on Thursday, July 11, Matt Greenhalgh and Jamie Fernandes, captain and senior first officer respectively for
-
Date
Wirral regen panel sets challenges for new government
REGENERATION experts from across Merseyside called on the new government to seize the opportunities for Wirral of low-carbon homes, greener regeneration and the potential of effective partnerships at a special event hosted by The Hive Youth Zone.
-
Date
Ellesmere Port social care work awarded for going 'above and beyond' for residents
AN Ellesmere Port social care worker has been presented with an award by a national charity. Chloe Cadman, who manages supported living services Ellesmere Port was recognised by her employer, Making Space, a national health and social care charity
-
Date
Full list of places Wirral residents can visit vaccine bus this summer
IN July and August, Wirral residents can catch up on their missed vaccinations thanks to a roving health service. Popping up in locations across the borough each week, the Living Well Service will be offering all routine vaccinations. The scheme
-
Date
Merseyside Police Chief Constable reacts to annual crime statistics
AN ANNUAL report showing crime statistics in Merseyside has been released. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) released an annual report on Thursday 24 July showing crime statistics for all police forces across England and Wales, where crime
-
Date
‘Glider’ bus could be coming to Wirral in weeks
A NEW rapid transit glider is set to arrive in Wirral within “the next couple of weeks.” Few details have been announced yet but Wirral Council officers suggested it will involve the Seacombe Ferry Terminal. In his election manifesto, Metro
-
Date
Wirral residents celebrate Postcode Lottery win
RESIDENTS with a specific postcode in Wirral are celebrating a People's Postcode Lottery win. Today (Friday, July 26) residents in the CH49 9BX area of Upton who play the Postcode Lottery were announced as a daily £1,000 winner. The winning
-
Date
Chester Zoo: Boris the chimpanzee dies at the age of 58
CHESTER Zoo has said goodbye to one of its most well-known animals. For over half a century, Boris the chimpanzee has been a familiar face to millions of visitors. But sadly, although the veteran primate had been in good health until recently
-
Date
Wirral Council considering relocating two libraries again
WIRRAL Council is considering relocating two of its libraries to link up with a leisure centre and a theatre. The options were revealed by council officers as the local authority prepares to draw up options for its budget from 2025 onwards. The
-
Date
Aldi looking to fill roles at its Birkenhead store
ALDI is currently looking to recruit for 150 store colleagues in Merseyside. The UK’s fourth largest supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles at its stores across the region - including its Birkenhead branch.
-
Date
Best for Beauty 2024: Who does the best glow up in Wirral?
EVERYONE deserves a little pampering. Having your make up done, brows tended to or lashes looked at are becoming more and more popular for regular beauty lovers in Wirral. Where do you go to have yours done? Do you visit a salon or does
-
Date
All-new M53 Ford Transit Centre now in Birkenhead
The family-owned Group M53 can now offer the entire Ford Light Commercial Vehicle range at its brand new M53 Transit Centre on Green Lane in Birkenhead. The company has invested considerable sums into creating this highly impressive new site, and
