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First new Merseyrail train now in service

January 23, 2023
Helen Wilkie

The new 777 class trains were launched on the Merseyrail Liverpool to Kirkby line today, but…

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Start-Yard celebrates one year anniversary with launch of pop art exhibition

October 29, 2022
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Start-Yard, Birkenhead’s start-up incubator, co-working space and cafe, marked a successful year of operation on Friday…

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Eureka! A look inside the new Seacombe science and discovery museum

October 26, 2022
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Local leaders and dignitaries including the Metro Mayor, Mayor of Wirral, and the Leader of Wirral…

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New Birkenhead gallery space holds colourful ‘Rhi-opening’ event

October 23, 2022
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On Saturday (22 October), Birkenhead’s newly crowned Merseyside Bar of the Year (Merseyside Independent Business Awards…

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Ferry passengers welcomed back to Seacombe with free breakfasts

October 17, 2022
Helen Wilkie

Seacombe Ferry Terminal reopened its doors today after an award-winning, 22-month refurbishment. The ticket hall, landing…

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Cross river swimmers greeted at Monks Ferry

October 2, 2022
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Last Saturday (24 September) large crowds gathered at Monks Ferry slipway in Birkenhead to cheer as…

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Third Leverhulme Summer Cycle attracts record crowds

September 30, 2022
Helen Wilkie

More than 500 walkers and cyclists enjoyed this year’s Leverhulme Summer Cycle on Sunday, raising £1500…

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Birkenhead RMT members stage 48 hour strike at Ørsted wind farm base

September 26, 2022
Helen Wilkie

On Saturday (24 September) workers at the Ørsted site in Kings Wharf, Birkenhead, completed the first…