Birkenhead3 days agoE-bike and e-scooter fire risks explainedAfter a fatal fire in Bootle the fire service reiterates its warning to e-bike and e-scooter owners.3 days ago6 days agoThe 800-year history of the Mersey ferriesFrom monks to Gerry Marsden, we look at the 800-year history of the Mersey ferries.6 days ago7 days ago'Despicable' theft from hospital chapel The "hugely significant" artefact was stolen from the chapel at Arrowe Park Hospital, police said.7 days ago24 Sept 2026Wirral towns top rental hotspot listChorlton-cum-Hardy in Manchester and Morecambe in Lancashire also made the top 10, Rightmove says.24 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Man held after goalposts stolen from playing fieldsThe theft took place from football pitches used by people of all ages from across the Wirral.21 Sept 202618 Sept 2026Date set for historic market's opening at new homeBirkenhead Market's move to a former TJ Hughes site divided traders' opinions. 18 Sept 202617 Sept 2026Arrests after criminal activity on high streets targetedUnannounced visits were made to eight shops across Merseyside as part of the operation, HMRC says.17 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Primary pupils 'not fully prepared' for high schoolMany aspects, including teaching, at Woodlands Primary School in Birkenhead "need attention", Ofsted says.11 Sept 20265 Sept 2026Charity festival called off over licensing issueMaggie's Fest was due to take place on Saturday, but bosses say it will return bigger and better.5 Sept 2026...
