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Wallasey mum and two sons change plea to guilty in animal neglect case on day of their trial
Helen Miles and her sons Joseph and Matthew Luker changed their pleas on the day their trial was due to begin at Wirral Magistrates Court on September 10. The three are accused of neglecting 190 animals of various species, with charges dating back to October 2024.
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1. Who can enter? 1.1 This competition is open to everyone excluding Wirral councillors, employees or contractors of the Wirral Council and companies connected with the prize, or their families. 1.2 Entrants must be 16 years and over. 1.3 Entry for this competition is free. 1.4
Buildings and hidden gems to explore during Heritage Open Days
A guided tour of the clubhouse at the Royal Liverpool Golf Course in Hoylake is among the events taking place as part of this year's Heritage Open Days.
Tributes to former Hoylake lifeboat crew member Bob Beech
Tributes have been paid to a former Hoylake lifeboat volunteer who served at the RNLI station for 30 years.
Go-ahead given for Leaf to become supermarket and housing
Permission has been granted to convert the former Leaf restaurant in West Kirby into a supermarket and residential development.
Heswall chippy owner crowned best fryer in the UK
Cos Michael of Pisces has been named the country's top fish and chip fryer, while his shop also won best in the North West.
Two taken to hospital after crash between car and tricycle in Thingwall
A man and woman suffered minor injuries following a collision on Barnston Road on Sunday afternoon. A tricycle and a car collided in Thingwall, and police were called to the scene around 3:10 pm on 6 September.
38-year-old man charged after boy's bike stolen outside Irby shop
38-year-old Kyle Murphy has been charged with theft of a pedal cycle, theft from a shop, and three breaches of court bail conditions after a reported bike theft on August 8. The bike was stolen outside a shop on Thingwall Road in Irby.
Council serves stop notice on Irby traveller site as MP urges action on green belt
Wirral Council has issued a Temporary Stop Notice on a traveller site in Irby where three families have bought green belt land and begun construction work, as local MP Matthew Patrick calls for urgent action to prevent 'irreparable damage'.
Merseyrail disruption delays West Kirby and New Brighton line services after a broken down train
A broken down train at Hamilton Square is causing cancellations and delays on all Wirral lines, including services to and from West Kirby.
Tributes paid to former MerseyAle editor who lived in the Wirral
John Armstrong, a lifelong real ale campaigner and former editor of the award-winning MerseyAle magazine, has died. The Liverpool-born CAMRA activist was a familiar figure in Wirral pubs including the Bow-Legged Beagle in Upton and the Black Toad in Hoylake. He died on August 7.
Community raises nearly £6,000 for Wirral cerebral palsy charity in weekend of challenges
Walkers and runners came together on the same day to support Stick 'n' Step, which provides specialist sessions for children with cerebral palsy.
Wirral Repair Café celebrates three years of mending items for free
The volunteer-run café has repaired nearly 1,200 items since launching in Birkenhead in 2023, with a 79% success rate.
Animal Rescue Festival Wirral brings a family day to Claremont Farm this weekend
The first-ever Animal Rescue Festival Wirral takes place this weekend at Claremont Farm, featuring live entertainment, dog shows, wellness activities and fair rides. Entry is as little as a £1 charity donation, and classes cost £3 each, or four for £10.
New lettings agreed for phase two of The Croft in Bromborough
Goodyear Tyres UK and Easy Bathrooms have signed ten-year leases at the newly completed second phase of The Croft development, with four units still available.
4-year-old girl in hospital after vehicle rolls over her in Eastham car park
Emergency services were called to Green Lane in Eastham after an unattended vehicle reportedly rolled over a young child.
Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old Bebington boy
Malik Disogi was last seen in the Quarry Avenue area on Friday afternoon.
Wirral 10K entries pass 1,000 with a month to go until New Brighton race
The BTR Wirral 10K returns to New Brighton on Sunday 11 October, with organisers expecting the event to sell out as entries continue to climb. The event will start at 9:30 am and will see runners run to the turnaround point at Seacombe Ferry and back.
Liscard man jailed for 12 months for dangerous driving after police pursuit on electric motorbike
A 23-year-old from Central Park Avenue was sentenced to 12 months in prison after riding an electric dirt bike on pavements and the wrong side of the road during a police chase in Upton. The man was jailed less than 24 hours after the chase happened.
Wallasey mum and two sons change plea to guilty in animal neglect case on day of their trial
Helen Miles and her sons Joseph and Matthew Luker changed their pleas on the day their trial was due to begin at Wirral Magistrates Court on September 10. The three are accused of neglecting 190 animals of various species, with charges dating back to October 2024.
Mill Lane partially closed after crash damages five vehicles in Wallasey
Emergency services are on scene after a collision involving a Nissan Qashqai and several parked cars on Mill Lane this afternoon. Five vehicles were damaged, but no injuries have been reported.
Alpha Living encourages a graduate from Afghanistan to build a construction career on Moreton care development
Abdul Arian Basir has progressed from work experience to assistant site manager on Alpha Living's £18.5 million Driftwood Gardens development in Moreton, while local primary school pupils have also been learning construction skills at the site. The development will open next year.
Wirral hospital programme helping people with type 1 diabetes rebuild confidence
A new education programme at Wirral University Teaching Hospital is supporting people with type 1 diabetes to manage their condition while addressing the emotional challenges of diagnosis.
Two arrested after motorbike and cannabis seized in Woodchurch by patrolling officers
A teenage boy and a 20-year-old man have been arrested after police seized an electric motorbike and cannabis wraps in Woodchurch. Police observed the suspects on a Sur-Ron bike speeding onto a field in the area. They later found and arrested them on Ford Way for the drugs and stolen bike.
Wirral hospital's cardiorespiratory team gains prestigious national training accreditation
Wirral University Teaching Hospital has been recognised as a high-quality training environment for healthcare scientists after achieving national accreditation across both its respiratory and cardiology services.
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