Tranmere held to draw by 96th-minute Rotherham penalty
Tranmere Rovers were denied all three points in dramatic fashion as Rotherham United struck with a stoppage-time penalty to earn a 2-2 draw at Prenton Park. Assists: Assists: Assists: Assists:…
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Birkenhead Sunday Association Football League round-up, 30 August 2026
The Nuclear Competitions Birkenhead Sunday League, in association with the Macron Sports Hub, continued with highly anticipated fixtures across the divisions, starting with a crucial clash in the Championship. Promotion hopefuls Neston Nomads and The Heather…
Wirral councillor slams ‘scumbag’ flytippers
A councillor has slammed the “arrogant, selfish scumbags” who fly-tipped a pile of waste at a Wirral beauty spot. A mound of waste wood with protruding nails was dumped on…
Nurse jailed after being convicted of the wilful neglect of a patient who died
A registered mental health nurse has been jailed for four years after she was found guilty of the wilful neglect of a vulnerable inpatient who later died. Laurence Tchapong, 53,…
Upton man jailed after admitting causing death of teenager by dangerous driving
A man has been jailed after admitting causing the death of a teenager by dangerous driving following a collision involving illegal electric motorbikes in Wirral. Leon Jones, 20, of Ford…
Wallasey and District Sunday Football League round-up, 30 August 2026
There were no fixtures on the Bank Holiday due to the majority of teams stating at the AGM they would prefer a blank weekend. But it gives an opportunity to…
Wirral Heritage Open Days 2026 programme announced
From Friday 11 to Sunday 20 September 2026, extraordinary venues across the scenic Wirral peninsula will open their doors as the area celebrates England’s largest festival of history and culture…
Councillor comments on plans for 534 new homes in Bromborough
Over 500 new homes in Bromborough would be largely ‘welcome’, despite concerns over access to local amenities. Plans have been submitted to Wirral Council for 534 new homes. The plans,…
West Cheshire Football League round-up, 29 August 2026
It was a second win of the season for Capenhurst Villa Reserves, who followed up Tuesday evening’s 3-2 victory over newcomers Glenavon with another success. Efforts from Liam Bytheway-Jackson, Jake…
Sunday Snippets, 30 August 2026
Welcome to Sunday Snippets, a weekly feature from Birkenhead News. It is a round-up of the important local news stories you may have missed over the last seven days. Click…
Tranmere held to draw by 90th-minute Newport goal
Tranmere Rovers were forced to settle for a point at Rodney Parade as Newport County struck in the 90th minute to earn a 2-2 draw. Assists: Assists: Assists: Assists: Darrell…
Wirral Police weekly news round-up, 29 August 2026
This is the Birkenhead News round-up of police and crime news during the previous 7 days. For regular crime and police-related updates Visit Merseyside Crimewatch and tap ‘Join’ Wirral drug dealer jailed…