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Birkenhead shoplifter jailed after CCTV captures washing powder theft during crime spree

A Birkenhead woman has been jailed after CCTV footage captured her stuffing washing powder under her coat during a shoplifting spree, as reported by the Liverpool Echo. Terri-Ann Williams, 42, of Bridge Street, Birkenhead, was caught on camera concealing the goods in what prosecutors described as a sustained period of theft from local shops. Terri-Ann Williams, 42, of Bridge Street in Birkenhead, was filmed concealing the goods during what prosecutors described as a sustained period of theft...

YMCA Wirral urges Prime Minister to tackle homelessness in new cosigned letter

YMCA Wirral has signed a joint letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to tackle homelessness. Mr Burnham announced an effort to end rough sleeping in his first speech as Prime Minister back in July. The Birkenhead-based charity runs Wirral's largest homeless hostel, and is one of 78 homeless support and prevention organisations urging the PM to take the lead on his Housing First approach, as reported by Birkenhead News. Nanette Mellor, CEO of YMCA Wirral, said: "There is no point t...

Birkenhead marketing agency wins innovation award for AI-powered campaigns

A Birkenhead marketing agency has won a huge business award for its use of AI in client campaigns, as reported by Birkenhead News. Lead Pronto Ltd, a lead generation and marketing agency based in Egerton House in Birkenhead, was named Innovation and Tech Business of the Year 2026 at the Downtown in Business Awards. Lead Pronto has generated over 2.4 million leads and has worked with over 60 clients during its operation. The business was founded in 2018 and joined with Digital Associate in 2021...

Lifebuoy-shaped bin installed on New Brighton waterfront to tackle plastic pollution

A lifebuoy-shaped bin has been installed on New Brighton's waterfront to help tackle plastic pollution and protect marine life.As reported by the Wirral Globe, the brightly coloured bin, on the promenade, is designed for plastic bottles and features the slogan. The brightly coloured bin, placed on the promenade, is designed specifically for plastic bottles and features the phrase. 'Throw marine life a lifeline' alongside illustrations of sea creatures and plastic waste. Wirral Council worked w...

Wallasey adventurer to share Everest and Channel swim stories at New Brighton charity event

A Wallasey adventurer, one of only 15 people in the world to have climbed to the top of Mount Everest and swum alone across the English Channel, will give a talk in New Brighton next month. Philip Walton, who attended St Mary's College in Wallasey Village, will give a talk at Riptide on Victoria Road on 22 August, with 10 per cent of ticket sales going towards the upkeep of New Brighton's murals, according to the Wirral Globe. Riptide opened last year, rebranded from the old Oakland Art Gallery...

Bidston man in court over incident at Birkenhead music venue

A man from Bidston has been fined after admitting assaulting two police officers following an incident at a music venue in Birkenhead. Bradley Kelly, 20, of Observatory Road, Bidston, appeared before Wirral Magistrates' Court on August 5. He pleaded guilty to one count of being drunk and disorderly and two counts of assaulting a police constable in the execution of their duty. The court heard the offences took place at the Iron Door Club on Argyle Street on May 10. Kelly also admitted assaulti...

Dad and adult sons sentenced after 'bar style' brawl at Prenton Golf Club wake

A father and his two sons have been sentenced after a wake at Prenton Golf Club turned violent. The brawl left one man with permanent facial scarring requiring nine stitches to fix and several others injured. Liverpool Crown Court heard that Liam Redmond Senior, 61, and his sons Liam Redmond Junior, 25, and Luke Redmond, 23, all of Holm Lane, Prenton, admitted affray over the incident, which took place following a funeral on October 17, 2024, as reported by Manchester Evening News. The court h...

Birkenhead mixed-use property to go under the hammer in September auction

A mixed-use commercial and residential property in Birkenhead is set to be auctioned next month with a guide price of more than £340,000.The building, which currently houses The Drunken Duck pub on Grange Road, will be on offer through Venmore Auctions and will head to sale on September 2 in an online auction. The building, home to The Drunken Duck on Grange Road, will be offered through Venmore Auctions during an online sale on September 2. The property is being marketed as an investment oppor...

Police probe into Ibiza death of Wallasey woman continues

Police are continuing to investigate the death of a woman from Wallasey, who died in Ibiza four years ago. As reported by the Liverpool Echo, Robyn Eve Maines, 24, is reported to have fallen 30 feet to her death from the balcony of the Hotel Rosamar in Calle Huelva. Her body was discovered at 8:30 am on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Spanish police investigated the incident and reviewed the investigation, which they sent over to Merseyside Police. Merseyside is now investigating her death. A 27-...

Police release CCTV image after man exposes himself in Birkenhead Market toilets

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace following an indecent exposure at Birkenhead Market. The incident happened at around 4.55 pm on Saturday 11 July, when a man reportedly exposed himself in the market's toilets. Detectives are appealing for anyone who recognises the man in the image, or who has any other information, to come forward. Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police via @MerPolCC or by calling 101, quoting reference 26000566332. Police have rel...

Princess Royal receives wren sculpture and update on Birkenhead's Battle of the Atlantic Memorial

The Princess Royal has been updated on the progress of Birkenhead's Battle of the Atlantic Memorial during a visit to HMS Eaglet in Liverpool on July 22. As reported by Birkenhead News, Her Royal Highness was presented with a specially commissioned wren sculpture – a preview of the 100 wrens that will eventually form a garden installation surrounding U-534 at the new memorial site in Woodside. The sculpture was presented by Dean Paton, Director of Western Approaches Museum and CEO of Big Herit...

Victoria Road to close for 12 hours as Wirral Pride returns to New Brighton this Saturday

Heads up for anyone planning to travel on Victoria Road; it will be closed for 12 hours on Saturday as people gather for Wirral Pride's New Brighton celebration. The Victoria Quarter will become a "hub of spectacular entertainment," according to organisers, and will feature market stalls and live performances. As reported by the Liverpool Echo, Road closures will be in place from 7 am to 7 pm, affecting Victoria Road from its junction with Rowson Street to Windsor Street, Grosvenor Road f...

Tranmere Rovers chairman gives update on club sale as new season approaches

Tranmere Rovers chairman Mark Palios has said the sale of the club has been delayed by paperwork required by the new Independent Football Regulator, but insists a deal could close rapidly once approvals are granted. In a pre-season update ahead of the 2026/27 League Two campaign, Palios said he had expected to have handed over to new owners by now. Commercial terms and transaction documents have been agreed for some time with the same party the club has been working with, but regulatory changes...

Petition launched over controversial Heswall foreshore gate closure

A petition has been launched calling on Wirral Council to take "immediate action" over controversial gates installed at Heswall foreshore, with critics arguing they should not have been locked before the wider improvement project was finished. The council recently installed and locked a large yellow gate on Banks Road. This was part of a project - which cost £200,000 to clear 50 abandoned boats from the foreshore. Officials said people had been towing boats into the area and abandoning them, da...

Controversial 'Wotsit Street' orange markings removal confirmed by council leader

The bright orange markings that coined a Birkenhead road 'Wotsit Street' are to be removed after residents condemned it. According to the BBC, Wirral Council leader Paula Basnett has said local people were right to criticise the £300,000 traffic calming scheme on Grange Road West, and has asked officers to remove the features by the end of the month. The street furniture and planters will be donated to schools and community groups. The temporary measures to calm traffic were put in place in...

Citizens Advice Wirral seeks new trustees to help shape future of local charity

Citizens Advice Wirral is inviting people from across the borough to consider becoming a trustee and help shape the future of one of Wirral's leading advice charities. As reported by Birkenhead News, they're looking for people to join the Board of Trustees for leadership and governing purposes to maintain high-quality and accessible advice. Particularly, the charity is seeking those from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. They stress that previous trustee experience isn't neede...

Tranmere knocked out of Carabao Cup after penalty heartbreak at Prenton Park

Tranmere Rovers suffered penalty heartbreak at Prenton Park as they crashed out of the Carabao Cup in the first round qualifying stage on Thursday night. After an entertaining 2-2 draw, Rovers missed four consecutive spot kicks as Rochdale triumphed 2-1 in the shoot-out to book their place in the competition. Courtney Baker-Richardson blazed the final penalty over the bar to seal Tranmere's fate. The hosts had made the brighter start, taking the lead inside five minutes when Charlie Whitaker l...

Moreton Common taped off for wind farm drone tests

Parts of Moreton Common were taped off yesterday for a strange reason. As reported by the Wirral Globe, workers were carrying out trials for drones linked to the Burbo Bank offshore wind farm. The wind farm, based in Liverpool, is located on the Burbo Flats in Liverpool Bay. It is operated by Ørsted, who run 12 offshore wind farms in the UK. The Burbo Bank one was commissioned in 2007 and has 25 wind turbines. This was extended in 2017. With the extension, over 230,000 homes can be powered. T...

New Brighton man charged with attempted rape following incident at Liverpool massage business

A New Brighton man has been charged with attempted rape after a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a massage business in Liverpool. As reported by Birkenhead News, Craig Watson, 39, of Dudley Road in New Brighton, was arrested after Merseyside Police received a report at around 5 pm on Thursday 30 July that a man had sexually assaulted a woman at the premises. Watson left the business shortly after the alleged incident but was later found. He was arrested by officers at an address in L...

Wirral Pride returns to New Brighton for fifth anniversary celebration

Pride is back for its fifth year at New Brighton's Victoria Quarter this weekend. As reported by the Wirral Globe, Wirral Pride will run from 10:30 am to 6 pm on August 8 this weekend, making Victoria Road into a space to celebrate, with live music and entertainment for everyone. Birkenhead singer Benjamin Gillham will perform at 2.10 pm. He caught the eye of talent show producers after a viral karaoke video earlier this year. Mandi Fisher returns to the Wirral Pride stage at 5.15 pm. The fu...
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