Celebrating a century of women’s vote
November 22, 2018
The 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote was celebrated at a special concert.
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Cash boost to help fix Wirral’s worst roads
November 21, 2018
Wirral Council is spending £1.4m fixing the worst roads in the borough but a pothole campaigner claims it is not enough.
Council rejects call to back ‘people’s vote’
November 19, 2018
A woman has failed in her bid to force Sefton Council to back a second referendum on Brexit.
Wirral school slaps ban on designer coats
November 19, 2018
A Wirral high school is banning pupils from wearing designer branded coats in a bid to prevent the bullying of pupils without them.
Liverpool hosts vigils for Grenfell victims
November 15, 2018
Vigils are being held in Liverpool to show solidarity with victims of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster.
Fears over rise in use of foodbanks
November 15, 2018
Wirral Foodbank has seen a 39% rise in usage and officials fear the figure may grow.
Mixed response to council’s plastics plans
November 14, 2018
Wirral Council's plan for a Single-Use Plastics-free policy is now in effect, but not everyone is optimistic about it.
A run to the limit to help end suicide stigma
November 12, 2018
An ex-Royal Marine and Liverpool gym owner is pushing his physical boundaries in aid of Movember.
Centenary marked on Remembrance Day
November 11, 2018
Services were held across Merseyside on Remembrance Sunday on the 100th anniversary of the WWI Armistice.
Business fears over car park proposals
November 8, 2018
Business owners critical of plans to potentially build on car parking space in Bromborough.
Isle of Man ferry terminal gets go ahead
November 8, 2018
A new ferry terminal for ships heading to the Isle of Man will be opening up on Liverpool's waterfront.
Fire crews put out huge Bonfire Night blaze
November 6, 2018
Emergency services battled overnight to contain a large fire at a Birkenhead recycling centre.
River of Light makes explosive return
November 5, 2018
Tens of thousands of people visited Liverpool and the Wirral’s waterfront for the River of Light Festival.
Statue to honour war poet Owen unveiled
November 4, 2018
A statue commemorating the works of celebrated war poet Wilfred Owen has been unveiled in Birkenhead.
Protest held to help save Irish Centre
November 4, 2018
A demonstration was staged to help stave off the ruin of a much-loved city centre building.
Homotopia launch gets the party started
November 3, 2018
Homotopia organiser Char Binns tells JMU Journalism why the festival is so special.
Council boss quits but vows to go ‘full pelt’
November 1, 2018
The Leader of Wirral Council, Phil Davies, has spoken of his surprise decision to quit politics next year.
Work starts on ‘unique’ equine therapy centre
October 31, 2018
Work has started on a groundbreaking new project, including horse-assisted therapies and the prospect of 100 new jobs.