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Cast announced for this year's Christmas pantomime at the Floral Pavilion

The cast has been announced for this year's Christmas pantomime at New Brighton's Floral Pavilion, with CBBC star James Makenzie leading the line-up for the Aladdin production. Mackenzie, 47, is best known as Raven in the BAFTA-winning CBBC series. He will play the villain Abanazar when the show runs from December 5 to January 3, 2027, as reported by the Wirral Globe. Starring alongside him is panto fave Sean Jones as Wishee Washee, returning to the Floral Pavilion for his seventh year. Jones...
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Peak Cluster pipeline route revised as consultation on Wirral changes will occur in January

The original proposed route for the highly controversial Peak Cluster pipeline has been altered, following large backlash and many consultation responses. The scheme would capture 3 million tonnes of CO2 annually from the cement and lime industry in the Peak District and transport it via a 200km pipeline across the North West, to be stored in depleted gas fields in Morecambe Bay. Peak Cluster has already requested access to land for surveys for the pipeline, which Wirral Council rejected in a...
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New Brighton hardware store staff left 'in tears' after graffiti vandalism attack

A New Brighton hardware store has been the target of vandals after they found their shop was covered in graffiti overnight. As reported by the Wirral Globe, workers at Rightway DIY on Victoria Road arrived on Monday morning to find every wall of the building defaced with pink and blue paint. The words "FLYING DUTCHMAN SHOP LOCAL" had been scrawled across the store, with open cans of paint left on the pavement outside. David Clarke, who is the store's managing director of the store told the Wir...
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Coastguard deem search for paraglider off Wirral coast false alarm as nothing found

A coastguard search was launched following reports of a paraglider in difficulty off the Wirral coast on Monday evening. As reported by the Wirral Globe, the Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team was called out yesterday (September 21) after concerns were raised about a possible paraglider in trouble between Leasowe and New Brighton. The team carried out a search of the coastline and spoke with members of the public as witnesses to piece together what happened. Nothing was found in the search, and no...
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Adult pantomime Tinderella is coming to New Brighton's Floral Pavilion in 2027

An adult pantomime described as 'fabulously filthy' is coming to New Brighton in February 2027 for one night only. Tinderella will make its debut at the Floral Pavilion on 24 February, 2027 at 7:30 pm as part of its UK tour, as reported by the Wirral Globe. The show promises to be raunchy, so it's strictly for those aged 16 and over. Under 18s can attend if they're accompanied by an adult. Produced by Happy Ending Pantomimes, the production reimagines the classic fairy tale for the dating app...
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Emergency repairs planned for Birkenhead War Memorial after survey reveals safety hazards

Plans to conduct emergency repairs to Birkenhead War Memorial have been submitted after a survey revealed multiple safety hazards present at the memorial. The Grade II* listed structure, known as the Birkenhead Cenotaph in Hamilton Square, was unveiled in 1925 to honour those who lost their lives in the First World War. The memorial, which features large panels engraved with the names of 1,293 locals, is used for annual remembrance events each November. According to Birkenhead News, a survey...
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Liscard town centre affordable housing plans moving forward

Up to 100 new affordable homes could be built in Liscard, as Wirral Council is looking for a partner to develop a town centre site for homes. As reported by Wirral View, the former municipal offices on Egerton Grove and an adjacent car park accessed from Seaview Road were demolished last year after being declared surplus to requirements in July 2023. The council is now looking to appoint a Lead Development Partner to bring forward an entirely affordable housing scheme on the cleared land. Cou...
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Birkenhead-built Royal Daffodil ferry sets sail in first voyage

The first new Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years set off on its maiden voyage. The new £26 million Royal Daffodil was launched at the same time as a naming ceremony at the Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal in Liverpool, according to the Wirral Globe. The bottle failed to smash against the ferry during the launch, but the mishap did not dampen the atmosphere as crowds cheered and fireworks were set off. Back in August, Mersey Ferries submitted a licence application to serve alcohol on board and pla...
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Liscard man arrested and e-bikes seized after anti-social behaviour reports in New Brighton

A man has been arrested while two e-bikes were seized following reports of anti-social behaviour on a field in New Brighton. Yesterday (September 21), police came to Marine Promenade at around 1:40 pm, after reports of a group of males riding e-bikes in an anti-social manner. The group attempted to flee the area, but police later detained one suspect and seized two e-bikes. A 22-year-old Liscard man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and has been released under investigation while enqui...
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Memorial tree sculpture unveiled at Arrowe Park Hospital in tribute to organ donors

A memorial honouring organ donors and their families has been unveiled at Arrowe Park Hospital, intended to mark the start of Organ Donation Week. As reported by Birkenhead News, Wirral artist Emma Rodgers created the memorial. The striking metal sculpture takes the form of an oak tree. The tree features individual metal leaves carrying the names of those remembered through the memorial, with further names able to be added in the years ahead. The families of donors joined colleagues from Wirra...
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Police appeal to find missing 78-year-old Wallasey woman

Police are appealing for help to find a missing 78-year-old woman from Wallasey. Elaine Davies was last seen on Saturday 19 September at her home address in St Hilary Brow. Elaine is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall but walks hunched over so appears smaller. She is of medium build with curly light brown hair. She was wearing a camel brown wrap coat and black trousers when she was last seen. Elaine has links to The Breck, Wallasey, and Wallasey Village. Anyone who sees Elaine is asked...
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Veteran describes 'terrible' scenes after helping rescue stranded pair at Moreton beach

A veteran who helped rescue two women on Moreton Beach said he had 'never seen water come in so quickly'. A group of soldiers who were recovering from PTSD were on a wellbeing walk along the beach at around 11:35 am on September 15, when one from the group noticed people stuck on a sandbank shouting for help. Loise Campbell, who leads the wellbeing walks for veterans in her role as veterans co-ordinator for Everton in the Community, called HM Coastguard. Two women were rescued around half an h...
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£5m underground tank to reduce storm overflow spills in Eastham reaches halfway point

A £5 million project to drastically reduce sewage spills into the River Mersey from a storm overflow in Eastham has reached the halfway stage. As reported by Birkenhead News, United Utilities is building a 500m³ underground stormwater storage tank on council-owned land off Mayfield Drive, near the junction with Ferry Road. The work is intended to tackle the Mayfield pumping station combined sewer overflow. This has been activated very frequently during heavy rainfall. Increased storage space...
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Eight Wirral schools and colleges shortlisted for regional Educate Awards

Eight schools, colleges and multi-academy trusts from Wirral have been shortlisted for this year's Educate Awards, with several from the Birkenhead area among the finalists. The Birkenhead Park School has been shortlisted for Most Inspirational Secondary School, while Clare Mount Specialist Sports College in Claughton is up for the WOW Recognition Award. Bidston Avenue Primary School has received two nominations – for Outstanding Commitment to the Environment & Sustainability and Outstanding Co...
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Little Sprout café reopening at Heswall garden centre with expansion plans

Little Sprout café has reopened at its original site in Premier Plants in Heswall garden centre after temporarily closing last month for improvements. As reported by the Liverpool Echo, the café, which first opened in 2024, is now serving customers on the weekends while the team works on an expanded new space within the garden centre. Little Sprout announced the temporary closure in August, saying the break would help the business return "in a much better position to serve you all". The café i...
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Fashion stylist and content creator praises bargains found in Heswall charity shop

A fashion content creator has praised Heswall's charity shops after picking up designer items at a fraction of their retail prices during a visit to the village, according to the Liverpool Echo. Sophie Newman, 31, is a personal stylist from Canterbury known as @slowfashionsoph. The fashion creator shares her outfits and styling moments with her 32,000 followers on Instagram. From a haul of Wirral items back in June, she shared that she found a: Newman, whose work centres on second-hand and...
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Serenades on Sundays concert series returns to Heswall this autumn

A series of Sunday afternoon concerts is returning to Heswall this autumn. Three performances are scheduled at Heswall United Reformed Church, according to Birkenhead News. The series, called The Serenades on Sundays series, will begin on 4 October at 3 pm with Songs of Italy for tenor and accordion. Nick Hardy, who is taking time off from the Royal Opera House Chorus, will be joined by Joseph Hardy, who has been performing in London's West End in Cabaret – Kit-Kat Club. The second concert is...
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Woodchurch man arrested after goalposts stolen from Arrowe Park playing fields recovered at his home

A man has been arrested after goalposts were stolen from Arrowe Park playing fields. The theft was reported this morning at around 7:15 pm, according to police. Officers identified the suspect at a home located in Woodchurch, where the goalposts were found. A 29-year-old man from Woodchurch has been arrested on suspicion of theft and is currently in custody. Inspector Sharon Robinson said: "These goalposts are used by the community on a regular basis, so for them to be targeted shows how peop...
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Upton woman, 29, took her own life, inquest concludes

A woman who was found dead at her home in Upton earlier this year had taken her own life, an inquest has concluded. As reported by the Wirral Globe, Rebecca Louise Keate, 29, was identified through a photograph at her home on 23 June 2026. She was pronounced dead at the address. A hearing at Gerard Majella Courthouse in Liverpool on Monday, 21 September, heard that Ms Keate had overdosed. Senior Coroner for Liverpool and Wirral Andre Rebello recorded the cause of death as suicide. Tributes we...
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Homeless Wirral man jailed after shoplifting over £400 of goods from Wirral stores

A homeless man addicted to heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed after stealing more than £400 worth of goods from Wirral stores over a three-week period. As reported by the Wirral Globe, Peter Croft, 35, who has no fixed address, appeared before Wirral Magistrates Court for shoplifting offences. The court heard Mr Croft stole laundry products worth £282.96 from The Range on 30 July. He committed the same offence at the store again on 6 August, this time taking £132.27 worth of laundry prod...
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