Cool strategy to cut down Wirral waste
Ways to reduce the local carbon footprint were on the agenda at Cool Yule.
Cash boost to help fix Wirral’s worst roads
Wirral Council is spending £1.4m fixing the worst roads in the borough but a pothole campaigner claims it is not enough.
Wirral school slaps ban on designer coats
A Wirral high school is banning pupils from wearing designer branded coats in a bid to prevent the bullying of pupils without them.
Fears over rise in use of foodbanks
Wirral Foodbank has seen a 39% rise in usage and officials fear the figure may grow.
Mixed response to council’s plastics plans
Wirral Council’s plan for a Single-Use Plastics-free policy is now in effect, but not everyone is optimistic about it.
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.
Halloween spooktacular on fright night
A Wirral bar played host to one of a number of Halloween themed events being held locally.
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.
Art appeal to help lift New Ferry spirits
A butterfly mural has appeared in New Ferry to bring colour to the town after a devastating explosion.
Kipping on the Kop to help homeless
The ‘Kip on the Kop’ brought people to Tranmere Rovers to help tackle homelessness.
Giants bid farewell after thrilling crowds
The ‘Liverpool’s Dream’ Giants Spectacular attracted more than a million people to the three-day show on Merseyside.
Women united on day of celebration
Issues of gender inequality came to the fore at an International Women’s Day event.
Memorial unveiled for Dunkirk hero
A Dunkirk and Battle of Britain hero from the Wirral has had a memorial unveiled in his honour.
Wirral Council Tax may rise by nearly 6%
Wirral residents face a proposed 5.99% rise in their Council Tax fees in the next financial year.
Autism award for Hive’s inclusion efforts
A Wirral centre has been awarded ‘champion’ status for its services for autistic children.
Merseyside backs Children in Need effort
Locals joined in the fun as the BBC once again hosted its annual Children in Need charity special.
National acclaim for anti-alcohol scheme
A Wirral Council scheme has been judged the best in the UK for reducing harm by super-strength alcohol.
Dazzling display at River of Light festival
Organisers of the River of Light festival have received praise after a huge improvement on last year.