JUST a short drive away from Wirral lies a brand new cafe-bar bursting in colour. Newly launched Nowhere, based on the main stretch of Woolton Village, boasts quality coffee, loose leaf teas and an impressive breakfast and brunch menu. Breakfast
AN iconic pub that’s been in the community for over half a century is set to be knocked down and replaced with dozens of flats, if plans are approved next week. The Dell in Prenton looks likely to be demolished for 28 affordable housing units and
A BAR where underage guests were allowed in, leading to a “serious violent assault” has been told to impose a strict ‘over 21s-only’ policy. A review into the licence held by Paradox in Heswall, which describes itself as a ‘restobar’, heard a number
WIRRAL residents are being invited to take part in a special celebration to mark 200 years since the foundation of St Mary's Church was laid at the site of Birkenhead Priory. Volunteer Tony Hughes, from Bebington, is looking for photographs, news
AS a member of the West Kirby Promenaders Bowls Club, I write to complain about the arrogant attitude of our local authority. We held our pre-season meeting on March 21 as the bowling season was due to start on March 25. We were informed just
THE wife of ex-Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has teamed up with Autism Together to host a classical music concert in aid of the charity. Montse Benitez will join representatives from the Wirral-based organisation during the show at Liverpool's
I live in Saughall Massie and the area has a small community of OAPs and wheelchair users. We keep our front gardens tidy and mowed. However a lot of dog walkers pass through the area of Woodpecker Close to use the fields by the new fire station
THE nation's TV screens have been disinfected by the cancellation of the toxic Jeremy Kyle Show. This appalling circus of human misery, poverty, and mental illness and its sinister ringmaster Kyle are all too typical sadly of 21st century TV "entertainment
WITHDRAWING socially is normal after losing a partner. But when the time feels right to join in again, local friendship group Mersey Oddfellows can help make those daunting first steps a little easier to take. Wanting time alone or to stay in
PEOPLE are parking in dangerous places and being completely selfish at our hospitals. Today I had an appointment at Arrowe Park Hospital. Upon leaving I noticed some very selfish parking. A car was parked completely on the footpath. Nobody
IN RECENT news items the public and Government have been increasingly concerned over the effects of global temperatures rising. That this is happening is now incontrovertible. One of the consequences of this rise is the increase in sea levels
I ATTENDED the Wirral Council meeting on Tuesday May 14, when councillors elected the new leader of the council. There were two candidates who presented their credentials, Ian Lewis (Conservative) and Pat Hackett (Labour). For me, as an apolitical
A CAMPAIGN which aims to promote wellbeing at schools has been launched in Wirral. Teachers' Union NASUWT launched the scheme at The Co-op Academy in Bebington, with the distribution of wellbeing bags containing leaflets, posters and comfort packs
A WIRRAL student has won a national award for a short film that raises awareness of LGBTQ+ issues for young people. Ben Saunders, 17, from Birkenhead Sixth Form College was presented with the high profile young campaigner of the year accolade from
MAKE-UP special effects artist Davy Jones has worked on some of TV and films biggest hits in a career spanning 30 years ... but you may not realise he lives in Wirral. Davy and wife Lin Davie have worked on Pirates of the Caribbean, Narnia 2, Blade
AROUND 7,000 people descended on Birkenhead Park to catch brand-new event The Witching Hour. Created by Periplum and commissioned as part of Wirral's Borough of Culture year, the event was performed over three nights from Friday, May 17 to Sunday
POLICE have confirmed that the discovery of a man's body in the River Mersey is not being treated as suspicious. Emergency services were called to Monks Ferry at around 6.10am on Wednesday, May 22 to following reports of a body in the water.
A CLASSICAL guitarist from New Brighton is set to perform at the Williamson Art Gallery to raise cash for her to Eleanor Kelly has recently been accepted on to the prestigious Máster en Interpretación de Guitarra Clásica (Master in Classical Guitar
A LAUNCH party for this year's Wirral Earth Festival will take place next month. Organised by community group Transition Town West Kirby the event will be held on June 8 at St Bridget's Church in West Kirby. It will feature live music and fun
MODERN slavery pervades every community of the UK and laws set up to target perpetrators must be strengthened, according to a new report. An independent review of the Modern Slavery Act urges ministers to act "quickly and effectively" to implement
A CHARITY helping children with cerebral palsy is appealing for 400 people to take part in this year's Wirral Coastal Walk to help raise funds. Stick 'n' Step - which provides free conductive education to children with cerebral palsy at its centres
THERE are fears over boy racers, rats and flooding resulting from a new McDonald’s set to be given the green light by planners next week. If approved, the new store will be built in Wirral, just off the M53 in Prenton – but hundreds of people have
A GROUP of neighbours are set to lead a team on an 18-mile hike across Wirral in a bid to raise cash for dementia research. The sheltered accommodation neighbours from Alpha Living, have come up with the 10-hour challenge to suit people of all ages
BACK to the future again ... tomorrow. And I don't mean the news that the famous futuristic film franchise is becoming a stage musical. I refer to the European elections. Alas, we don't expect the same enthusiasm shown for our recent local
