A COUNCILLOR is urging developers behind Wirral Waters to take urgent action on promises of jobs, homes and regeneration. In a letter to Salford-based Peel Group, Cllr Brian Kenny said "significant" progress was needed to move the scheme forward
PROPOSALS for commuters to travel across Merseyside on any bus for a flat fee will be considered next week. Aimed at encouraging more passengers to use buses and making ticketing simpler for customers the report will go before the Merseytravel
A man has been charged after an attempted robbery at a newsagent’s in Moreton. Michael Birchall, 34, of no fixed abode, has been charged with the attempted robbery of Laksa M News and Wine and causing actual bodily harm (ABH) to a worker who was
ROALD Dahl was the master of the unexpected. A genius with the written word when it came to whimsy, the weird and the whacky. He created an imaginative menagerie of human characters he conjured up are time-less. His many creations travel
WITH Storm Doris threatening to hit Wirral an energy supplier has issued advice to help customers stay safe in the event of a power cut. Winds of up to 80mph tomorrow poses an increased risk of power outages if overhead lines are damaged. Last
A convicted murderer is at large after armed men helped him escape during a hospital visit in Liverpool. Detectives investigating the escape of Shaun Colin Walmsley - described as "highly dangerous" - are appealing for the public’s assistance.
WORK on a new tourist attraction celebrating New Brighton's history and links with a mythology is now underway. A tantalising glimpse of a fibreglass tail is all we can give you as a sneak preview of one the six statues which will form part of
WIRRAL based tea giant Typhoo is up for a prestigious award at the European Business Awards. Shortlisted in the “National Champion” category Typhoo has been chosen following the first phase of judging by an independent panel. The Wirral based
Warrington 23 Birkenhead Park 31 BIRKENHEAD Park returned to winning ways in an entertaining North 1 West contest at Warrington. Park overcame adversity as they lost hooker Danny Atherton in the warm up and then prop Gareth Jones a few minutes
THE fine weather on Sunday meant that there was another large turn out in Birkenhead Park but this did not prevent Hawksbury's Paul Roberts from continuing his great run of form to take his third win of this series of the Winter Flyers. He was
WIRRAL Council is seeking potential business partners to join them in creating their own joint venture company in a bid for financial self-sufficiency. A report to next week's meeting of the ruling Labour cabinet aims to kick-start the process
THERE were cup upsets in the Tom Gerraghty Memorial Trophy with two division two teams knocking out Premier division opposition. In the first game Steve Rothwell hit a hat-trick for Overpool Athletic, taking his goal tally to 45 for the season,
Huddersfield 28, Wirral 16 HAVING given Huddersfield a close game at home earlier in the season, Wirral travelled to the unbeaten league leaders with some optimism and this was borne out by their display in the first half. Wirral started off
THE panthers entertained Sheffield ladies at Birkenhead Park rugby club on Sunday. With Sheffield being at the top of the table and unbeaten all season, Panthers knew it was going to be a tough game. Sheffield took the lead early into the game
SEMI-finalists for the League's Pyke Cup were resolved at the weekend. Pride of place went to Redgate Rovers, who made it seven wins in succession after they triumphed 4-2 at strongly-fancied Newton. The hosts pulled one back late on through
A SOLITARY Adam Chadwick goal was enough to see Liver View into the final of the division One Cup as they beat Lord Nelson 1-0 in the semi final. The other semi saw JASGA PV overwhelm an under strength Olympic Rangers as they ran out 12-0 winners
VISITORS of Chester Zoo are being urged to help save rare British wildlife by receiving a free gift. Since 2013 the zoo has been working with the Canal and River Trust, Butterfly Conservation and other zoos to help save one of the most protected
THE family of a Wirral man who has beaten bowel cancer twice is preparing for a Three Peaks challenge to help fund research into the disease. When Kathryn Dunn announced that she and best friend Ella Catherall were planning to tackle the Three
THIS beautiful picture of a robin taking in the scenery at Tam O'Shanter farm in Bidston was sent in by budding photographer Lori Cobon, aged 11. You too can send us your pictures. Email your attachments to craig.manning@nqnw.co.uk You
YET again our beloved council demonstrates its contempt for its own electorate. Yet more counterproductive tax rises (car park charges) from the shameless wasteful, degenerating, no-vision of a council. Note that they commissioned, yet again
I AM an active Labour party member and feel I should try to put some balance into your recent coverage. Can I make the following brief points: The ruling group of any political persuasion will always come under fire for perceived deficiencies
REGARDING the letter via email from Leaway in Greasby concerning a street light not working for six months and no repair being carried out. Well I can beat this waiting for repair time by a further nine months. The light outside Wellington
OUR council is missing out on a fortune to be made from vehicles parked on our pavements. Why not charge all vehicles parked on pavements adopted and maintained by the council a modest charge of say £1 per day? There must be more than 10,000
I WAS very interested in reading your recent story about Cosmo, the corgi dog that needed an operation. The cost was £5,000; can any vet please furnish a breakdown of the costs involved for such an operation? The same question goes to any surgeon
THE news that the new Merseyrail trains are to be made in Switzerland is a disgrace, and the consequences for British industry should disturb the consciences of those responsible for the decision. Why are the new trains not being made in England
I DROPPED a cigarette on my way into Sainsbury's – on leaving I was approached by a woman and man who said they were going to take me to court for littering. They said on this occasion they would give me a penalty notice of £80. The reason
MY mum is 87 years old but regularly helps out at St James Church, New Brighton. A couple of days ago she was in the church cleaning when someone came in and took her handbag. On Wednesday a gentleman arrived at my mum’s house with the bag
FURTHER to comments regarding train drivers and guards on trains. For health and safety reasons for passengers and the driver we cannot expect the driver to 100% look up and down the train before closing the doors. I had an experience at Liverpool
IT must be the worst job in the world – Donald Trump's spin doctor. But who would want to pick up this poison chalice? The political spin doctor is a relatively new creation. Winston Churchill, JFK and Barack Obama didn't need one.
Tranmere Rovers 2 Boreham Wood 1 TRANMERE moved back up to third in the National League after seeing off Boreham Wood at Prenton Park on Tuesday evening. An early first-half brace from Andy Cook put the southerners to the sword, albeit a nervy
