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Detectives appeal for information after two arsons in Poulton

Detectives are appealing for information following two arson attacks at the same address on Lumley Road, Poulton in Wallasey this week. The doormat of a property was set on fire at 2:45 am on 15 October, resulting in damage to a window. The fire was promptly put out and no one was injured. Later that evening at around 8:50pm, a vehicle was set alight outside the same address. The fire was put out before Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service arrived. Two males dressed in black riding an electric b...
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Police located missing 42-year-old Wallasey man

A Wallasey man who was reported missing earlier this week has been found safe and well, police say. Jon Hansen, 42, was last seen on 12 October. Merseyside Police had issued an appeal for information about his whereabouts. Merseyside Police has now confirmed he has been located. A statement read: "Jon Hansen has been found safe and well. Thank you for sharing our appeal." A Wallasey man who was reported missing earlier this week has been found safe and well, police say. Jon Hansen, 42, was l...
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Wirral tourism attractions and businesses secure nine nominations at Liverpool City Region's Tourism Awards

Wirral businesses, attractions and tourism professionals have secured nine nominations in the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2026, with New Brighton Creative Futures CIC earning recognition in two categories. As reported by the Wirral View, The New Brighton community organisation is shortlisted for both the Regenerative Tourism Award and Independent Tourism Business of the Year. Sandy Davies of the Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre in New Brighton is nominated for the Unsung...
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Bebington leisure centre to host half-term balance bike classes to help children learn to bike ride

The Oval Lesiure Centre in Bebington is helping children learn to cycle this half-term with balance bike classes. The Bikeability sessions will teach youngsters the core skills of balance and steering on pedal-free training bicycles, preparing them for the move to a standard bike. Ckasses are running from 26 to 30 October between 10 and 11 am. There will also be further sessions at West Kirby Concourse on Thursday 29 October at the same times. Each session costs £8 and can be booked through A...
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Wirral Trusts wear red cards to support anti-racism NHS campaign

Staff at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) have joined forces to show their opposition to racism as part of Wear Red Day today, as reported by Birkenhead News. Before the national campaign, staff across hospital wards, community teams, and department posed for photos holding red cards to show support for the anti-racism campaign. Today as well, staff showed support for the Show Racism the Red Card’s annual day of action....
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Wallasey launches its first Squirrel Drey as 11 young scouts make their promise

A new chapter in scouting has begun in Wallasey with the launch of the area's first ever Squirrel Drey. As reported by the Wirral Globe, The 12th Wallasey Scout Group has 11 new members, known as Squirrel Scouts between the age of four and five. This is a new scout type locally, as the little ones made their Scout promise during a ceremony this week. Squirrel Scouts is a new section of the UK Scout Association. It was introduced for younger scout members, aged four to six, to help learn team b...
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Tranmere Rovers announce new partnership with Domino's Pizza where supporters can win free pizza for a year

Tranmere Rovers have announced a new partnership with Domino's Pizza that will run throughout the remainder of the 2026/27 season, featuring half-time challenges and exclusive offers for match-going supporters. The partnership is launching on 17 October at Rovers' match at home against Barnet. At half time, the Domino's Pizza Challenge will take place, which will also follow in future home games. Supporters can try their luck at winning a year's supply of free pizza. Any supporters of the club...
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Closed Leasowe Castle Hotel fails to sell at auction despite £2m price cut

Leasowe Castle Hotel has failed to find a buyer at auction despite the asking price being slashed by £2m. The 48-room hotel, which dates back to the 16th century, received just a single bid of £1.41m in an online auction that ended on Tuesday, well below the £1.5m reserve price. However, as reported by the Liverpool Echo, a sale may be on the horizon. Auction House North West said three or four potential buyers have been invited to view the property on on October 16, with the aim of completin...
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Wirral Council to decide on five-year library strategy next week

Wirral Council's Tourism, Communities, Culture and Leisure Committee will decide on October 22 whether to adopt a new five-year strategy setting out the future direction of the borough's library service. The 'Libraries for All' strategy wants to strengthen libraries as community areas across the Wirral, and aligns how they will change to serve residents' needs across the borough. Under the proposed strategy, local libraries will continue to be community support spaces that are inclusive that s...
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Police appeal for footage in collision that left man in critical condition and caused Wallasey Tunnel delays

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a pedestrian was left fighting for his life following a collision in Liverpool city centre.The collision caused delays in the Kingsway Tunnel and on the M53. The man, who is in his 70s, was struck by a black Peugeot 2008 on Hunter Street just after 6am on Wednesday 14 October, according to Merseyside Police. He was taken to hospital with multiple injuries and remains in a critical condition. At the scene, the driver of the Peugeo...
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Moreton man, 64, fined £891 after buying illegal extendable baton from China

A 64-year-old Moreton man has been fined nearly £900 after importing an illegal extendable baton from China which he claimed was to be used as a walking stick. As reported by the Wirral Globe, Ian Clarke, of Anstey Close, was arrested after Royal Mail staff at a Berkshire branch stopped a parcel addressed to him on 8 April. They discovered an unpermitted weapon inside. He was arrested by officers on April 13. When questioned, he first told police the baton was for protection, but later told W...
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Woodchurch Estate bonfire cancelled after charity organisers pull out of event after facing "numerous challenges"

One of Merseyside's biggest community bonfires has been cancelled. As reported by the Liverpool Echo, the annual bonfire, which is held on the Woodchurch estate, will not happen this year, following charity Woodchurch Connect withdrawing from the event. In a Facebook post on 14 October, the charity announced they wouldn't be involved in this year's bonfire. The charity said: "Unfortunately Woodchurch Connect is now not involved with the community bonfire this year, the lads who normally organ...
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Wirral Bazaar returns to Port Sunlight for two days in November

Wirral Bazaar is returning to Port Sunlight next month, offering two days of festive shopping while raising money for cancer research. As reported by Explore Liverpool, the event will be held on 2 and 3 November 2026 at Hulme Hall. Over 50 stalls selling cashmere clothing, accessories and handmade jewellery will be on offer. Also on offer will be men's clothing, books, art, and stationery. Patrons will be able to eat artisan food and drink while they browse.First launched more than 30 years a...
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Autism Together to hold Remembrance Day service at historic Bromborough church

A Wirral charity will host a public Remembrance Day service in Bromborough Pool next month to honour members of the armed forces who lost their lives serving their country. As reported by Birkenhead News, Autism Together is arranging the event for a third year in a row. The event will take place outside the closed St Matthew's Church on York Street. The Grade II-listed church stopped holding worship services in 2007. Today, the building is used for music sessions for autistic adults who receiv...
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Bromborough flavour company donates £75,000 to Claire House to mark 10th anniversary

A Bromborough flavour company has donated £75,000 to Claire House Children's Hospice to mark its tenth anniversary. JPL Flavours, a fragrance and aroma supplier based on Bassendale Road in the area, held an event to celebrate its Bromborough headquarters on 6-7 October and its 10th anniversary. The event featured four professional and former professional darts players, Jonny Clayton, Joe Cullen, Mark Webster and Adrian Lewis, who challenged guests to try their hand at darts. For every particip...
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200 supporters of St John's Hospice brave wind and rain for New Brighton twilight walk

Around 200 hospice supporters refused to let blustery conditions stop them completing a 6km twilight walk along New Brighton's promenade on Friday evening. The Glow with the Flow event organised by Wirral Hospice St John's saw participants gather at Vale Park in New Brighton in glowing costumes and luminous accessories, despite there being winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour, and low temperatures. Wirral chapters of Rock Choir, led by Rebecca, performed uplifting anthems before keep fit instructo...
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Wirral man secures permanent employment at hotel chain through Wirral Met and Premier Inn training scheme

A Birkenhead man has become the first person to secure permanent employment through a training scheme designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Matty Collins completed a one-year Supported Internship with Premier Inn and Wirral Met College, where he learned about how hospitality environments work, and how unpredictable they can be. During his time there, Matty developed a strong work ethic and learned a sense of responsibility. He secured employment with Premi...
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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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