birkenhead
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Sleep-out raises money for those in need
Wirral locals swapped warm beds for a cold night outside to raise money for the Charles Thompson Mission.
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Tranmere’s goal for a Super White Christmas
Tranmere Rovers will host a series of Christmas events for those who are less fortunate than others.
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Trees planted in bid to tackle climate issues
Wirral Council planted more than 900 trees in Birkenhead during National Tree Week to help tackle climate change.
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Water supply hit as Wirral suffers outage
A water supply outage left families without any running water for both drinking and washing for the entire weekend.
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Woodside Terminal to gain new food market
Woodside Ferry Terminal is to be revitalised with a new market and food hall.
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Wirral Council’s plans for £7m cinema site
Wirral Council has decided to approve plans to buy Birkenhead’s Vue Cinema for £7.1m.
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Strikes begin for Cammell Laird workers
Shipyard workers at Cammell Laird have started 24-hour strikes to protest over plans to cut 291 jobs.
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Tranmere held but FA Cup hopes stay alive
Tranmere Rovers hit back to force Oxford City to a pulsating 3-3 draw in the FA Cup first round.
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Fire crews put out huge Bonfire Night blaze
Emergency services battled overnight to contain a large fire at a Birkenhead recycling centre.
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Statue to honour war poet Owen unveiled
A statue commemorating the works of celebrated war poet Wilfred Owen has been unveiled in Birkenhead.
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Council boss quits but vows to go ‘full pelt’
The Leader of Wirral Council, Phil Davies, has spoken of his surprise decision to quit politics next year.
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Protest over proposed walk-ins closures
Wirral residents marched to highlight the distance many will have to travel if local walk-in services are removed.
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Eight decades of dedication rewarded
A 97-year-old Birkenhead woman has been awarded the MBE after volunteering for more than 80 years.
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Fears for Birkenhead as M&S store will close
The Marks & Spencer store in Birkenhead is closing, sparking concerns that other businesses will now suffer.
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MP calls for Army food waste to go to needy
The Ministry of Defence could give excess Army food supplies to the homeless, according a Birkenhead MP Frank Field
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World’s first ‘public park’ set for £4m revamp
A £4m masterplan has been unveiled as a project that will transform Birkenhead Park.
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Enthusiasts bid to restore Royal Daffodil
Boat lovers are appealing to the public to help restore an old Mersey Ferry.
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Oxton blooming after winning floral award
Oxton Village has won the Best Neighbourhood Award in a North West horticulture competition.
