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Detectives appeal for information after burglars demand money from three males at Liscard property

Detectives are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Wallasey on Tuesday evening. At around 8:50 pm on 13 October, a group of unknown males forced entry to a property on Serpentine Road, in Liscard. Once inside, they demanded money from three male occupants. One man sustained a cut to the head, a second suffered a minor head injury, and a third was unharmed. The offenders left empty-handed in the direction of Central Park. CCTV, house-to-house and forensic enquiries a...
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42-year-old Wallasey man is still missing, police continue search

Police are continuing their search for a Wallasey man who has been missing since Monday. Jon Hansen, 42, was last seen on October 12. He is described as around 5 foot 8 inches tall with a slim build. He also has shoulder-length brown hair and a moustache. When last seen, he was wearing a black hooded top, black tracksuit bottoms, trainers and a cap. Merseyside Police said Jon has links to Lymm, Winsford, Warrington and Tameside in Manchester. Anyone who sees Jon or has information about his...
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Man hospitalised after Liverpool crash causes severe delays at Kingsway Tunnel and M53

A man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Liverpool city centre, causing severe delays for Wallasey commuters during this morning's rush hour. As reported by the Wirral Globe, the collision happened on Hunter Street this morning, just after 6 am. The driver involved in the collision stayed at the scene while a man was taken to hospital. Hunter Street remained closed eastbound between Byrom Street and Islington following the accident, police also warned drivers to expe...
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Birkenhead Park School shortlisted for Most Inspirational Secondary School award category

The Birkenhead Park School has been shortlisted for Most Inspirational Secondary School at this year's Educate Awards. The category recognises secondary schools that have demonstrated amazing achievements for the 2025-26 academic year. Judges looking to nominate schools for the award look for a focus on effective practice, clear results, enriching experiences and supporting every child’s development, inclusion and sense of belonging. In the last academic year, the school has developed many ini...
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UK government apologises for mishandling of stillborn baby burials after Wirral woman's campaign

The UK government has apologised for decades of stress caused to parents whose stillborn babies were buried in mass graves without their knowledge. The scandal affected more than 1,000 families. The government has apologised for decades of distress caused to parents whose stillborn babies were buried in mass graves without their knowledge. Health Secretary Yvette Cooper issued what she called a "profound apology" for the "unthinkable pain" caused by the historic practice, as reported by The Gu...
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New artisan market will launch at Thurstaston pub this Sunday

A new artisan market is coming to Thurstaston launching on October 18 in Thurstaston, as reported by Birkenhead News. The market is being hosted by KC Artisan on certain Sundays, at the countryside pub on Telegraph Road called The Cottage Loaf. The event will be beside the beer garden. What the market will sell is everything artisan. There will also be live music, face painting, and the pub offering food for patrons. As for the sort of stallholders you can expect, here are some of the product...
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Neston woman arrested after police seize cocaine in drug supply raids

Officers arrested a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of supplying class A drugs after recovering a large quantity of cocaine during a series of raids in Neston. As reported by Cheshire Constabulary, Ellesmere Port Proactive CID conducted six warrants across the Neston area today (14) October after residents expressed concerns. An address in Steeple Court, also in the area, officers found the cocaine. The woman was not at the address at the time, but was located nearby. She is custody and assis...
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Wirral Council could buy 38 new Bromborough homes for social rent

Dozens of new homes in Bromborough could be brought into council ownership to help meet increasing demand for affordable housing. A report to Wirral Council's Policy and Resources Committee recommends the acquisition of 38 newly built houses at the Northstone development for social rent. If approved at the committee meeting on October 21, the Wirral view says the first homes could be occupied before the ned of the year, with others becoming occupied by spring 2027. The proposal follows an agr...
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Man jailed for three years after pushing woman during Rock Ferry post office robbery

A man has been jailed for three years after he pushed a woman and stole more than £100 of goods during a robbery at a post office in Rock Ferry. Joshua Chase, of no fixed address but previously of Clifford Grange, Grenville Way, Tranmere, was sentenced for robbery at Liverpool Crown Court on 12 October. He was also handed a restraining order until October 2033 and ordered to pay more than £200 to his victim. Chase entered a Post Office on Old Chester Road on 8 December 2025 and shoplifted. A...
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Birkenhead discount shop shut down after raid uncovers fake toys, knives and illegal tobacco

A Birkenhead town centre shop has been ordered to close for three months after officers discovered counterfeit toys, illegal tobacco and dangerous items being sold to under-18s. As reported by the Wirral Globe, Birkenhead Bargains, which was a popular discount shop in Birkenhead town centre on Grange Road, was raided on October 6. Concerns were raised over the shop displaying BB guns and balaclavas, since the town centre has been at the centre of anti-social behaviour in recent months. Before...
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Egremont man jailed for six years after sustained harassment campaign against multiple women

A 36-year-old man from Egremont has been jailed for six years after admitting to a sustained harassment campaign against six women over a six-year period. Liam Pickstock was Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday 14 October after pleading guilty to three counts of harassment putting victims in fear of violence, one count of harassment without violence, and three counts of cyber flashing. He will also serve three years on extended licence following his release. He was arrested in May and has been r...
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Blind Cow steakhouse opens third Wirral venue in Oxton and its second venue in a year

A well-known steakhouse has opened its third venue in two years as the independent business continues its rapid expansion across the borough. As reported by the Wirral Globe, the Blind Cow opened its third site in Oxton Village last weekend. The business began only two years ago, with its Bebington venue, opening in 2024. The venue has established itself as a staple café in Bebington, so it focused on expansion. They also opened another store, a takeaway in Pensby in June 2026. The second loc...
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Two charged after burglary at Tranmere flat over the weekend

Two people have been charged following a burglary at a flat in Tranmere. We previously reported that a man and a woman had been arrested after a pair of stolen AirPods helped to make the arrests. The break-in occurred on Hinderton Road on 11 October. A Laptop, money, bank cards, a driving licence, a black backpack and AirPods were stolen from the property. Merseyside Police said attempts were made to use the bank cards at various shops, unsuccessfully. Alan Hampson, 41, of New Chester Road i...
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Birkenhead Men's mental health charity holds creative workshops to help men open up about mental health

A Birkenhead men's charity is using art classes to help men struggling with their mental health, with one participant saying the sessions have helped him feel "part of society again". As reported by the Wirral view, Wirral Council's Lifelong Learning Service has been delivering creative worships to members of Men Too - a men's mental health charity based at The Lauries Centre on Claughton Road, Birkenhead. The charity has been going since 2016. The charity offers emotional, wellbeing, and soci...
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Liverpool Mayor shares hopes for Wirral buses as New St Helens network celebrates 1 million journeys

Wirral passengers will see buses return to public control from Sunday 25 October, as the Liverpool City Region's transport revolution expands following a successful launch in St Helens. This is the first time in 40 years that buses have been publicly controlled. The Liverpool City Region has announced that the St Helens network, which launched on September 6, has surpassed 1 million journeys since the buses returned to public control. Figures from Liverpool City Region's Combined Authority sta...
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Moreton and Upton homes affected by morning power cut

Hundreds of homes across Moreton and Upton were left without electricity following a major power cut early this morning. As reported by the Wirral Globe, many residents in these postcodes woke to find they had no power. The postcodes affected were CH46 and CH49 postcode. The power cut reportedly was around just before 6 am. Scottish Power have confirmed the disruption. The Globe reported that an emergency engineer came to the areas affected to investigate the fault at around 6:18 am. A direct...
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Bebington-based Clatterbridge Cancer Charity raises £240,000 for local patients and research at its 30th annual ball

The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity has raised over £240,000 to aid patient care and cancer research for those in Cheshire and Merseyside at its annual ball. The charity is celebrating it's 30th year, and the snazzy ball helped do that. As reported by Birkenhead News, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Lady Marina Dalglish and Sam Quek were among 400 guests at the Rum Warehouse at Liverpool's Titanic Hotel where the ball was held. Comedian John Bishop hosted the event. The cancer charity was founded in 1996 at T...
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Staff across Wirral charities and community groups create free accredited training course to teach volunteers

Staff working for Wirral charities and community organisations have spent the last 10 months working to create a accredited Adult Safeguarding training course specifically for volunteers. In a post by Wirral CVS, they detailed how the free training course began with the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), which helps anyone who takes it to become confident in teaching volunteers. Wirral CVS is facilitating another cohort of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, starting on Th...
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