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Changes proposed for 'dangerous' Bebington roundabout five years after pensioner's death

A consultation has begun on revamping a Bebington roundabout that has been branded as "dangerous", more than five years after a man lost his life there. As reported by Birkenhead News, Edward Bevan was killed in December 2020 after he was hit by a car on Broadway roundabout at the junction with Kings Road. The 77-year-old's death sparked a petition on change.org, urging the roundabout to be changed to make it safer. Just a month after the petition and Bevan's death, the petition received over 9...
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£20m port and distribution hub opens at Birkenhead docks by Finsa

A £20 million port and distribution facility has officially opened at Birkenhead Docks. As reported by the Wirral Globe, panel supplier Finsa has opened the 156,000 sq ft hub at Grandidges Quay, within the Wirral Waters development. The hub was constructed by Glencar, who secured the building contract in February 2025. At the time, Glencar's Operations Director, Tom Kearsley said the development was a chance to "contribute to the transformative Wirral Waters regeneration scheme". The facility...
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Birkenhead Park and New York's Central Park work together on UNESCO bid

After being keen to pursue UNESCO World Heritage status, Birkenhead Park has teamed up with New York's Central Park to boost its bid. Despite the ocean between the two iconic locations, the parks share a huge connection. Birkenhead Park is considered to be the world's first publicly funded park, which opened in 1848. The park actually inspired the design of Central Park, which opened ten years later in 1858. Frederick Law Olmsted visited Birkenhead Park before designing Central Park. He wrote...
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Wirral girl, 12, launches sports cosmetics brand with important message for young girls

A 12-year-old girl from the Wirral has become an entrepreneur, launching her own cosmetics brand aimed at encouraging young girls to get active and stop worrying about social media. Reagan Willett is the founder of Roo's by Reagan - Less is More, a sporting lifestyle brand she has developed with her mum Samantha. Roo's first product is now being manufactured. Their debut product is a compact gift box designed to fit in your gym bag. It contains post-workout must-haves like antifungal cream, a...
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Wallasey man jailed for six years after being caught by paedophile hunters at Birkenhead station

A Wirral man has been jailed for more than six years after he was caught by paedophile hunters at Birkenhead Central. As reported by the Wirral Globe, Michael Gifford, 32, of Osborne Vale, New Brighton, had been grooming what he thought was a 13-year-old girl called 'Ruby-Mae Burton' on Facebook. However, 'Ruby' was actually a decoy from a group named Angels of Innocence. At Liverpool Crown Court, the court heard how Gifford contacted the girl in October 2025, asking if she was single and ho...
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Planning submitted for 450 homes in Spital

Up to 450 new homes could be built in Spital after planning documents were submitted to Wirral Council by Persimmon Homes Limited. As reported by Birkenhead News, the homes would be built on farmland at Vineyard Farm, off Poulton Road in Bebington. The land boundary starts near Holy Trinity Church in Spital, to near Poulton Hall. The documents aren't a full-fledged planning application. They contain little detail about the design of the proposed housing development. Rather, the documents fo...
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Wirral West MP says he is 'hugely disappointed' as Peak Cluster pipeline plans 'remain largely the same'

Wirral West MP Matthew Patrick has spoken his mind on the Peak Cluster pipeline, saying he remains "hugely disappointed" with it. Mr Patrick reportedly warned that the proposals affecting the Wirral "remain largely the same" despite the company announcing route changes to the Peak Cluster last week. The Labour MP issued a fresh statement after Peak Cluster revealed an updated route for its project, as the Wirral Globe reported. He stressed that several protected sites in the Wirral could be a...
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Tributes pour in to Durley Garage Prenton for co-founder Linda Malam after recent passing

Tributes have poured in for one of the founders of a long-standing Prenton garage after her death was announced by the business. As reported by the Wirral Globe, Linda Malam, nicknamed Lin, helped establish Durley Garage in Prenton in 2002 and died on 24 September. The garage announced her death in a Facebook post, telling customers Lin had "gained her Angel wings today". The business said Lin was an "integral part" of building up the business alongside Graham and Greg, who also helped found...
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Flying Dutchman Stores deny link to Rightway DIY graffiti in New Brighton vandalism attack

A New Brighton retailer has denied involvement in graffiti on the walls of a nearby hardware shop.Rightway DIY on Victoria Road in New Brighton was vandalised over the weekend with graffiti. Staff were greeted by the pink and blue paint when they arrived for work on September 21. 'Flying Dutchman Shop Local' was scrawled across the building, which led to speculation on social media that The Flying Dutchman Store was involved, according to the Wirral Globe. The Flying Dutchman is another local...
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Heswall dad blasts EasyJet over 'disgusting' compensation offered for 11-hour flight delay

A Heswall dad has hit out at easyJet after his family lost almost a day of their £4,000 holiday following an 11-hour delay. As reported by the Liverpool Echo, Stephen Gilfoyle, 39, was due to fly from Manchester Airport to Antalya, Turkey with his wife and eight-year-old daughter on August 31 for an all-inclusive break. Their flight was due to board at 7:45 am. However, they were in for a rude awakening, as they were told the captain was ill and the flight would be delayed. The family waited...
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Wallsey man who downloaded over 1,000 'disgusting' images of children sentenced in court

A 31-year-old Wirral man has been sentenced after admitting to possessing more than 1,000 indecent images and videos of children, along with extreme pornographic images of bestiality. As reported by the Wirral Globe, Scott Lewis, of Burnside Road, Poulton, in Wallasey, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court via video link from HMP Liverpool on Wednesday, September 23, after pleading guilty to six offences. Lewis was in custody after he was jailed for a week for breaking his bail conditions by faili...
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Manager at Dementia Together Wirral dies unexpectedly at age 33

A Wirral charity leader has died unexpectedly at the age of 33, shocking his colleagues and the local community, as reported by the Wirral Globe. Ben Duggan was a manager at Dementia Together Wirral, based in Birkenhead. He passed away last weekend. Mr Duggan joined the charity in February 2025, after working at Wirral Mencap and Autism Together beforehand. As well as being involved in the charity, he was also involved with Chester FC, joining the club's board during the summer. At 33, he was...
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Dolly Does Disco will bring house classics to Riptide New Brighton this autumn

New Brighton residents, put on your dancing shoes, because a new club night is coming to Riptide this October. Dolly Does Disco will launch at Riptide on October 2, as reported by Birkenhead News. Four of Merseyside's most experienced DJS will spin six hours' worth of disco, house, and dancefloor classics. The club night will run from 6 pm until midnight at the Victoria Road live music venue. Hosting is Laura Love, who is known to have played clubs and events across the world. Notably, she's w...
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Wirral taxi driver fined and stripped of licence after refusing to carry assistance dog

A Wirral taxi driver has been fined more than £1,100 and had his licence revoked after refusing to carry a disabled passenger with an assistance dog.As reported by the Wirral Globe, taxi driver Robert New pleaded guilty to the offence at Wirral Magistrates Court on 17 September. The case was brought under Section 170 of the Equality Act 2010, which makes it illegal for private hire drivers to refuse bookings involving disabled passengers accompanied by assistance dogs. New was ordered to pay...
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Three Wallasey venues named in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2027

A noteworthy number of Wirral pubs have made CAMRA's Good Beer Guide list for 2027, including three Wallsey pubs. The list ranks the best real ale venues across Merseyside, or pubs with the best atmosphere. The highly-regarded guide is like gospel for some ale drinkers. It is published annually by the Campaign for Real Ale, and this year's guide includes 72 venues across Merseyside, according to the Liverpool Echo. Now without further ado, let's give you the pub list. Leading the way for Wall...
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Religious item stolen from Arrowe Park Hospital chapel prompts appeal for information

A religious item has been stolen from Arrowe Park Hospital's chapel, prompting an appeal for information. As reported by the Wirral Globe, the tabernacle was taken shortly after 12:50 pm on Wednesday (September 23), Wirral NHS Hospitals said. It is a cylindrical brass item, measuring about 45 to 60cm tall, with a dome top and sliding door. The tabernacle is significant to the chapel as the name means a "dwelling place" or "tent" of God. Its intention is intended to house God's glory, accordi...
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Woodchurch driver banned from roads after testing positive for cocaine

A Wirral motorist has been banned from driving after testing positive for cocaine. Warren Trueman, 42, of North Brooke Way, Woodchurch, appeared at Wirral Magistrates' Court on September 21. He pleaded guilty to driving with a specified drug above the limit. As reported by the Wirral Globe, the court heard that Trueman was driving on Wallasey Bridge Road on 22 December 2025 when he tested positive for benzoylecgonine, which is the main breakdown product of cocaine. Trueman's reading said h...
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Wirral cancer charity in Claughton to close after 38 years of service

A nurse-led cancer charity in Claughton is set to close after almost four decades of helping those with cancer diagnoses. As reported by the Wirral Globe, the Holistic Cancer Centre was founded by Dorothy Crowther in 1988. She runs a centre on Ashburton Road providing cancer patients with access to complementary therapies including yoga, reiki, acupuncture and reflexology. Nurses who work at the centre create individualised three-month care and therapy plans for patients, responding to their...
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Hunt for ancient battlefield believed to be in the Wirral that could bring thousands of tourists

The search for a battlesite deemed one of the most significant in English history is continuing in the Wirral, according to the Liverpool Echo, as councillors are set to weigh in on the battlesite. The Battle of Brunanburh in 937AD is seen by many historians as the point of origin of English national identity. Over 1,000 years later, however, the exact location remains unknown to the public. The battle was fought between the King of England, Æhelstan and a joint force under King Anlaf of Dublin...
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Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team nominated for regional heroes award at The Guide Liverpool's Hero Awards 2026

The Wirral Coastguard and Rescue Team has been named as a finalist in The Guide Liverpool's Hero Awards 2026. The rescue team has been a finalist in the Emergency Service Award category. Also nominated in the category are Liverpool Women's Hospital Neonatal Unit and North West Air Ambulance Charity. The volunteer team, which responds to emergencies along the Wirral coastline throughout the year, is now asking for your vote in the free vote that will decide the winner. Coastguard Rescue Offic...
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