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Grass cleared from around RNLI station in Hoylake
The first clearance of vegetation from Hoylake beach in seven years has begun.
West Kirby Tap named Pub of the Year
The West Kirby Tap has been named Wirral's Pub of the Year by real ale group CAMRA.
The Railway pub closes for refurbishment
The Hungry Horse pub, operated by Greene King, is receiving a six figure investment.
Hoylake baker’s chocolate cake crowned Britain’s best
Created by Abba Cakes on Market Street, it got the judges vote ahead of more than 100 other entries.
Dee estuary showcased in tourism campaign
West Wirral is being showcased to audiences across the country this spring as part of a new tourism campaign.
RNLI lifeguards to return to duty
Lifeguards will return to duty on West Kirby beach for the start of the Easter holidays.
Hoylake RNLI retain Slater Trophy
Hoylake RNLI successfully defended their title in the annual Boxing Day Tug o’War. With a crowd of around a thousand people cheering them on outside Hoylake Lifeboat Station, the two teams took the strain on the rope before giving it their all to win the competition’s prestigious teapot
Marine Lake work essential for 'future viability'
Work on West Kirby marine lake to remove silt could cost more than £6 million. A report prepared for councillors warns: "Unless action is taken to remove the accumulating silt and sand build up on the lakebed, the future viability of the lake to safely operate water sports activities,
RNLI to host ‘Voices from the Valleys’ fundraising concert
Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI are inviting people to enjoy an evening of stirring choral music this spring, as they present ‘Voices from the Valleys’ in aid of the lifesaving charity.
Dee estuary showcased in tourism campaign
West Wirral is being showcased to audiences across the country this spring as part of a new tourism campaign.
RNLI partners with book shop for special author event
West Kirby RNLI have partnered with The West Kirby Bookshop to celebrate the publication of a new book.
Countdown to Christmas is on with Sleeping Beauty panto at the Floral Pavilion
Sleeping Beauty is the most spellbinding pantomime ever to hit the Floral Pavilion stage.
Satisfied residents at Coronation Lodge
The Coronation Lodge retirement development on Grange Road in West Kirby is celebrating a top industry award.
Sheep field housing plans submitted
Plans have been submitted to develop a housing estate on land known as the sheep field in West Kirby.
Leaf site set to developed for retail and housing
A planning application has been submitted to convert the former Leaf restaurant in West Kirby into a retail unit.
Grand Designs returns to West Kirby's wooden clad house
Channel 4 series Grand Designs has returned to West Kirby to catch up with a family who transformed their dormer bungalow into a wooden clad house.
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Redundancies and a government bailout needed to balance Wirral Council's budget
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Generations of lifesavers receive festive thanks from bereaved family
Dave Whiteley is preparing for his last Christmas on call as Hoylake lifeboat station’s operations manager.