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Free live music event Busk on the Beach returns to New Brighton this Saturday

A free live music event is taking place on New Brighton Beach on August 22. As reported by the Wirral Globe, Busk on the Beach at Fort Perch Rock promises stripped-back live performances from a diverse mix of emerging and established artists between 12 pm and 6 pm. In a statement, the organisers said: "Whether you're looking to discover new local talent or enjoy live music by the coast, Busk on the Beach promises an afternoon of great sounds in a unique seaside setting." The event is part of...
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Volunteers unite to celebrate Vale Park bandstand's 100-year anniversary

A group of new Brighton residents has stepped in to save a series of free summer events to mark the 100th anniversary of Vale Park's bandstand over the weekend. A dedicated group of New Brighton residents has stepped in to save a summer of free events and mark the 100th anniversary of Vale Park's iconic bandstand this weekend. According to InYourArea, 28 volunteers formed on 2 June, following the disbandment of another volunteer group that had cancelled free events. The new group started even...
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Police appeal to find missing 76-year-old Wallasey Village woman

Police are searching for a 76-year-old woman who has gone missing from her home in Wallasey Village, as reported by the Liverpool Echo. Christine Murray was last spoken to on the phone at 12 pm on Thursday 20 August. When a family member visited her home at around 3 pm, she was not there. Christine is described as a white female, 5ft 6in tall, with blonde highlighted hair. Anyone who sees Christine is asked to call 999 immediately. Police are searching for a 76-year-old woman who has gone mi...
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Family of Birkenhead man who died from asbestos disease appeals for former colleagues to come forward

The family of a Birkenhead man who died from an asbestos-related disease is appealing for former colleagues to come forward with information about the conditions he worked in. Terance Boyd sadly passed away in August 2025, at age 76. However, it was only after he died that it was confirmed he developed a lung disease called asbestosis. The disease is caused by exposure to asbestos dust and fibres, and exposure usually happens decades before symptoms appear. As reported by Birkenhead News, Mr B...
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Two arrested after motorbike and cannabis seized in Woodchurch by patrolling officers

Police have arrested a teenage boy and a 20-year-old man after a Sur-Ron motorbike and several wraps of cannabis were seized in Woodchurch yesterday. Officers on patrol in the area at around 6:15 pm spotted two males riding a black and gold Sur-Ron motorbike on Hoole Road. The pair drove away from the officers onto nearby fields, which was observed to be dangerous as members of the public had to move out of the way. As reported by Birkenhead News, officers later found the two on Ford Way. Both...
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Merseyrail passengers face major disruption on Wirral lines due to signalling problems

Passengers on Merseyrail's Wirral lines faced major disruption on 21 August due to signalling problems on the network, as reported by the Liverpool Echo. Services on both the West Kirby and New Brighton lines were affected, with delays reported across the network from around 3 pm. Merseyrail introduced rail replacement bus services to help passengers complete their journeys. On the West Kirby line – which serves Heswall and other stations on the peninsula – buses are running between Leasowe an...
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Traders could move into new Birkenhead Market before end of year, council says

Birkenhead Market could move into the former TJ Hughes store before the end of the year, according to Birkenhead News. As everyone knows, the relocation of Birkenhead Market is mainly due to years of economic decline in the area and uncertainty over the market. Wirral Council has said the move is a "key priority" for them, and has emphasised the importance of the council and traders working together for a successful future and transition for the town centre. Many shops have shut in Birkenhead...
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Birkenhead boy's legacy has raised almost £40,000 for Burry Port RNLI after 2012 rescue

The family and friends of a Birkenhead boy have continued his legacy by fundraising and recently reaching a total of almost £40,000 for the RNLI. As reported by Birkenhead News, family and friends of Sam Capper undertook to fundraise in memory of their son and in gratitude for the lifeboat service. Sam's mum Leah and her husband Rahim paid a visit to Burry Port RNLI in south Wales and were welcomed by volunteers on 15 August. They travelled from Wirral for their yearly visit to the lifeboat st...
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Wirral Girls' Football Tournament is working to raise awareness of gender-based violence

The Wirral Girls' Football Tournament is returning tomorrow and will be held at Leasowe Recreation Centre in Wallasey. The female-focused football tournament will bring together 300 girls across 26 teams from Merseyside, north Wales and Cheshire, according to Birkenhead News. The tournament will be a packed one, featuring 50 matches featuring young girls from all backgrounds. As well as playing the game, the tournament also serves to raise awareness around gender-based violence and promote saf...
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Birkenhead pub lost regulars after drunken man bit two people who tried to restrain him

A drunken man who smashed a Wirral pub's ornate window with a brick and bit two people on the premises has been jailed for two years. As reported by the Liverpool Echo, Joshua Nolan, 22, was drinking alone at The Stork Hotel in Birkenhead on 20 July this year when he became increasingly rowdy and aggressive. CCTV showed him getting agitated as he continued to drink. When he boiled over, he went outside, picked up a brick and threw it through an ornate window in the pub. Customer Christopher...
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Beachgoers warned over huge hole opened on New Brighton beach

A deep hole has formed on New Brighton beach after water that was flowing from an outfall washed away a lot of sand on the beach, which prompted a warning from Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team. According to the Liverpool Echo, the hole appeared yesterday near Harrison Drive and Kings Parade. Photographs taken by residents showed a deep, steep hole with sand around the edges. Warning signs have been placed around it, warning residents of deep water and dangerous ground. Since forecasts for the wee...
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Merseyrail disruption delays West Kirby and New Brighton line services after a broken down train

Commuters travelling from Heswall and the surrounding area faced disruption this morning after a train broke down at Hamilton Square station. Merseyrail confirmed that services on the West Kirby line, which serves Heswall, cannot run between Birkenhead North and Hamilton Square. The Chester and New Brighton lines are also affected, with some services cancelled. The disruption began during the Thursday morning rush hour, with Merseyrail posting updates on social media from around 9:15 am. Many...
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A country tribute show of contemporary country music is coming to Gladstone Theatre

Everyone, get saddled up for an unforgettable night of country strong, as Luke & Lainey Live is coming to the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight on 2 October. As reported by Birkenhead News, the high-energy show celebrates some of country's biggest contemporary names, like Luke Combs, who hails from North Carolina and you may know for his cover of Tracy Chapman's Fast Car, or his singles like Beautiful Crazy and Beer Never Broke My Heart. Joining Luke's tribute is a tribute to Lainey Wilson, a...
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Wirral top of Liverpool City Region for GCSE results as national divide widens

Wirral has emerged as the top-performing council area in the Liverpool City Region for GCSE results, with 21% of students achieving grade 7 or higher – the equivalent of traditional A and A* grades, as reported by Birkenhead News. The borough outperformed neighbouring areas. Liverpool recorded 17 percent, Sefton 16.5 percent and St Helens had 14 percent. Knowsley was the worst-performing area, Knowsley was the worst-performing council area in the entire country, with only 8% of results reachin...
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Wirral man charged with 14 shop thefts across Birkenhead, Bidston and beyond

A prolific shoplifter has been charged with 14 shop thefts and 14 breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order as part of an ongoing police investigation. Kyle Murphy, 38, who has no fixed address, was arrested on 16 August. He's been charged with theft-related offences for stealing from supermarkets and shops in West Kirby, Birkenhead, Bidston, Liscard and Liverpool, according to Birkenhead News. Murphy appeared in court on 17 August and was bailed with conditions, with enquiries taking place at a...
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Clatterbridge Cancer Centre appoints new chief nurse

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust has appointed a new chief nurse, following an intense recruitment proccess. Victoria Peach has landed the role, which will start on 14 September, according to Birkenhead News. Currently, she is working as the interim director of integrated community health (west) at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales. The new position is a big one and means Ms. Peach will be responsible for the quality of care and professional leadership...
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GCSE results mark continued success for The Birkenhead Park School

Students at The Birkenhead Park School received their GCSE results this morning, and the school celebrated another strong year of GCSE performances. The results build on the school's best-ever GCSE performance in 2025, according to the school. Among the top performers was Mark, who achieved six grade 9s and four grade 8s. He will progress to Birkenhead Sixth Form College to study politics, geography and maths, with ambitions to work in politics. "I've had a good time at BPS," Mark said. "I a...
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Heswall FC gets green light for new 63-seat stand at Gayton Park

Heswall FC has been given planning permission for a new 63-seat stand at Gayton Park, ahead of their new football season. As reported by the Liverpool Echo, Wirral Council has approved the plans to replace the existing spectator seats, following plans that were submitted a few months ago. They were first submitted back in April 2026, but came back on the radar in June. Heswall FC submitted plans wanting to get rid of the existing spectator stand and replace it with a stand converted from a shi...
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KLF founders announce details for fourth Birkenhead Day of the Dead

Details have been released for the fourth annual Birkenhead Day of the Dead event, the ceremony created by former chart-topping band The KLF. The event, titled The Dead Don't Stop, will take place on 21 November and involves people gathering to construct a giant pyramid made from bricks, which contain the cremated remains of their loved ones, as reported by the Wirral Globe. Members of KLF Jimmy Cauty and Bill Drummond created the event, and it's now going into its fourth year. Eventually, th...
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Plans submitted to expand King Street HMO from six to seven bedrooms

A planning application has been submitted to Wirral Council to expand a house of multiple occupation on King Street, Wallasey, from six to seven bedrooms. According to the Wirral Globe, the plans would see the two floors on the second floor become a single and larger bedroom with an ensuite, measuring around 21.4 square metres. On the ground floor, nothing would change. A planning statement prepared by Gold Sketch Studios Ltd describes the scheme as a "modest and well-considered intensificatio...
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