Rapid testing rolled out to Wirral school staff

Rapid testing has been rolled out to Staff at Wirral schools as measures continue to help…

New £10m Local Business Support Grants Launched for Liverpool City Region

A further £10m round of financial support has been announced for Liverpool City Region businesses. The…

Match Report – League 2 – Tranmere Rovers 0, Stevenage 1

Tranmere Rovers hosted Stevenage in League Two action at Prenton Park this evening. Before tonight’s game,…

Terminally ill Birkenhead woman secures conviction of thieves who stole her purse

The Crown Prosecution Service has used the latest digital technology to help a terminally ill woman…

Plan for 160 new police officers for the streets of Merseyside approved

Merseyside Police will recruit 160 extra police officers this year after the Police Commissioner’s proposals to…

Business leaders across the region welcome bid to create North West Freeport

The Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and local business leaders have welcomed the City Region’s bold bid…

Results of West Kirby residents’ survey released

Over 1000 residents and businesses in West Kirby have taken part in a landmark survey on…

New and improved Tower Road reopens

This morning at 7am, Tower Road, linking Birkenhead and Wallasey reopened to pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers…

Funding confirmed for Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership

Merseyside’s Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) will receive a further £3.37m in funding to continue its work…

Wirral men arrested at party in St. Helens

Merseyside Police has confirmed that three males were arrested and remain under investigation following reports of…

£165k waste prevention fund for Liverpool City Region community groups

A share of £165,000 is up for grabs to help community groups make the Liverpool City…

Meet ‘Spiky’, nursed back to health by Wirral Hedgehog Hospital

Wirral Hedgehog Hospital was set up in 2018, when Mandi Roberts, who always had a passion…

Wirral Met College supports apprentices playing vital role in COVID-19 pandemic

Wirral Met College is supporting National Apprenticeship Week (8 to 14 February) by celebrating its partnership…

Orrets Meadow School, Moreton, awarded ‘ADHD Friendly’ school status

Orrets Meadow School in Moreton has been awarded the prestigious ‘ADHD Friendly School’ award by the…

Sunday Snippets 7 February 2021

Welcome to “Sunday Snippets” a weekly feature from birkenhead.news. It is a weekly round-up of interesting…