Wirral news

• Road closure as repair work begins on Rivacre Road Bridge in Ellesmere Port

  09-01-2025 08:00 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  A ROAD closure will be in place on B5132 in Ellesmere Port from Monday, January 20, as repair work commences on the Rivacre Road Bridge.
  
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• Police catch motorist driving ‘Ace Ventura-style’ because of snow on windscreen

  09-01-2025 19:48 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  A motorist has been caught driving with their head out of the window “Ace Ventura-style” because the car’s windscreen was blocked by snow.
  
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• Merseyrail gives update on tomorrow’s train services as cold weather plan activated

  09-01-2025 17:12 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  MERSEYRAIL has given an update on its Wirral train services ahead of tomorrow as cold weather continues to cause disruption.
  
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• Two men arrested after teenager stabbed in back in Heswall on Boxing Day

  09-01-2025 15:23 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  TWO men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing on Boxing Day in Heswall.
  
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• Appeal launched after schoolgirl involved in collision with car in Ellesmere Port

  09-01-2025 14:35 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  POLICE are appealing for information and video footage after a 13-year-old girl sustained minor injuries following a collision in Ellesmere Port.
  
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• Coronation Street star to feature in punk rock show coming to New Brighton

  09-01-2025 13:02 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  Bringing to life iconic punk songs and legends is the riotous new show Pretty Vacant, heading on tour this winter across the UK and Ireland! Joining the previously announced show as the Narrator is Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy. Taking audiences on a nostalgic journey from the beginnings of punk in the 1970s, to its later movements in the 80s and 90s, this high energy, punk rock show tells the story of a music genre that changed the world for the first time ever. Kevin Kennedy, who was in
  
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• Coastguard rescues Labrador with ‘broken leg’ and owner from Leasowe Bay

  09-01-2025 13:02 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  COASTGUARD Rescue Officers rescued a Labrador with a “broken leg” and its owner from Leasowe Bay.
  
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• Did you welcome one of the 2,927 babies born in Wirral in 2024?

  09-01-2025 12:58 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  THERE were 2,927 babies born in Wirral in 2024 – did you welcome a new arrival last year?
  
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• Major route cleared after series of closures due to flood water

  09-01-2025 12:43 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  THE A540 Parkgate Road near Chester is back in use after days of closures due to poor weather and flooding.
  
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• Wirral pub on the lookout for the next Luke Littler with darts competition

  09-01-2025 12:36 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  A WIRRAL pub is on the lookout for the next Luke Littler, as part of a national darts competition.
  
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• Wintry showers to continue as Met Office issue further weather warning for Wirral

  09-01-2025 12:26 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  WINTRY showers are forecast to continue as the Met Office issues Wirral with a further yellow weather warning.
  
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• List of schools closed in Wirral as snow continues to cause disruption

  09-01-2025 12:07 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  SCHOOLS across Wirral remain closed today (Thursday, January 9) as snow continues to cause disruption.
  
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• Police looking for group who helped woman after attack in Liverpool city centre

  09-01-2025 11:52 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  POLICE are looking for a group of people who helped a woman who was in distress after an she was attacked in Liverpool city centre.
  
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• More than 500 people arrested for drug and drink driving over festive period

  09-01-2025 11:42 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  MORE than 500 people were arrested for drink and drug driving offences over the festive period.
  
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• Help for rough sleepers as Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated in Wirral

  09-01-2025 11:25 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  ROUGH sleepers in Wirral are being offered emergency accommodation as a Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated.
  
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• ALL Wirral train lines currently suspended due to bad weather

  09-01-2025 09:34 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  A THIRD day of snow has brought more misery to those travelling in and out of Wirral this morning (Thursday, January 9).
  
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• Downton Abbey actress to speak about new book at Linghams

  09-01-2025 08:01 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  DOWNTON Abbey actress Tuppence Middleton will be talking about her new book at an event at Heswall's Linghams.
  
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• Properties bought by Wirral Council lose £9m in value

  09-01-2025 08:00 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  PROPERTIES bought by Wirral Council as investments have seen a drop of more than £9m in value since the local authority bought them. These properties include the likes of Birkenhead’s Vue Cinema and Europa Centre which had previously seen a drop in value.
  
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• 'I just wanted to hear stories' says 'overwhelmed' Ellesmere Port man on dad post

  09-01-2025 07:00 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  AN ELLESMERE Port man says he was overwhelmed with responses to a Facebook post calling for memories of his dad in 2004.
  
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• Residents can suggest locations for Wirral EV charging points

  09-01-2025 06:00 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  Residents can now suggest locations for new electric vehicle charging points.
  
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• New scheme to help Wirral businesses grow launches

  09-01-2025 06:00 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  A new scheme to help digital, creative, and technology businesses grow has been launched.
  
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• Free help offered to Wirral residents for energy-saving home improvements

  09-01-2025 06:00 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  A new service is offering free help to Wirral residents for energy-saving home improvements.
  
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• 'Critical incident' declared at Wirral NHS trust for second time in a week

  08-01-2025 17:28 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  A 'CRITICAL incident' has been declared at Wirral NHS hospital trust for the second time in a week. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said it was similar to the incident that was declared on January 4 over high numbers of flu cases.
  
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• Black Pearl Pirates share ‘sadness’ after Vale Park Fairy Village set on fire

  08-01-2025 16:19 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  NEW Brighton’s Black Pearl Pirates have shared their “sadness” after its Candy Cottage in Vale Park Fairy Village was set on fire.
  
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• Heswall’s Burnt Truffle owner announces that restaurant is closed ‘for good’

  08-01-2025 15:19 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  THE owner of a popular Heswall restaurant has announced it has “closed for good”.
  
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• Bankruptcy-threatened Wirral Council prepares to ask government for £40m bailout

  08-01-2025 15:03 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  WIRRAL Council is preparing to ask the government for an emergency £40m bailout as the local authority’s finance boss warned it is “highly likely” the council will have to issue a notice declaring effective bankruptcy if it doesn’t get the support. A new report said the council “faces a critical financial position.”
  
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• Met Office issue new snow warning for Wirral as disruption to continue

  08-01-2025 13:21 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  THE Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for snow and ice as disruption is set to continue this week.
  
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• Work begins on £8m new Wirral warehouse for Max Spielman

  08-01-2025 12:57 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  WORK has started on a new warehouse at Bromborough’s international business park set to house printing specialist Max Spielman.
  
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• Man ‘kicked and punched’ in face and head in Liverpool city centre nightclub

  08-01-2025 12:43 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  A MAN was “kicked and punched” in the face and head during an attack inside a Liverpool city centre nightclub.
  
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• Wirral marathon set to return on 40th anniversary of last event

  08-01-2025 11:59 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  WIRRAL is set to host a marathon for the first time in 40 years.
  
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