Wirral News

CQC praises Wirral social care but flags concerns

Shortfalls remain in Wirral’s Adult Social Care provision – despite the council’s rating being upgraded. The health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has upped the council’s rating to ‘good’…

Former Byrne Avenue swimming baths has big plans for the future

A historic swimming baths with no pool has turned to helping its community after closing to swimmers suddenly in 2009. The revived Byrne Avenue Baths in Rock Ferry has been…

Wirral patients to benefit from pioneering new MRI scanner

Patients at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) will soon benefit from faster access to MRI scans after the Trust became the first in the NHS to put…

Anselmians turn on the style to thrash Dronfield

Round six saw Saints take on Dronfield Rugby Club for the first time, with the Derbyshire side joining the league after winning Regional 2 Midlands North last season. Saints’ injury…

Remembrance Sunday services to take place across Wirral

Wirral will fall silent this Remembrance Sunday as residents gather to honour the fallen and pay tribute to all those who have served at events taking place across the borough…

Regulator appoints interim managers to Wirral community transport charity

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has appointed interim managers to Merseycare Transport Services Ltd (registered charity number 1133408). The charity was placed under statutory…

Wirral West MP brands Peak Cluster pipeline facility a ‘non-starter’

Controversial plans for a major pipeline to cut through the length of Wirral have been criticised by a local MP. Matthew Patrick, who represents Wirral West in Parliament, has said…

Wirral woman swaps saddle for sand dunes in Sahara trek for charity

A Wirral woman who has already conquered Africa’s highest peak for a local children’s charity is heading back to the continent, this time to take on one of the toughest…

Public urged to be vigilant after callers impersonate Merseyside Police

Police are urging the public to be vigilant following reports that scammers have been calling people and purporting to be from Merseyside Police to get payments over the phone. On…

Chester and Wirral Football League round-up, 31 October 2026

CWFL Life Members Cup first-round action continued on Friday night as Eastham Vets edged a classic against Higher Bebington Kelma. Goals from Kelma‘s Jon Paul Wheadon, Craig Cairns, and Lee…

Royal Daffodil sails into service

A new era for one of the Liverpool City Region’s most iconic attractions begins this week as the £26m Royal Daffodil officially enters service. Following a memorable week of celebrations…

Tranmere legend Connor Jennings to light up Christmas for charity’s magical festive event

Tranmere Rovers legend Connor Jennings will be spreading some Christmas cheer this December as he joins local charity I Am PHAB Wirral for a special festive celebration at Prenton Park.…

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