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Make some waves: Sign up for kayaking challenge to support Stick "n" Step
2+ hour ago (344+ words) Adventure seekers across Wirral are being encouraged to take on a unique coastal challenge this summer while raising vital funds for children with cerebral palsy. Registration opens from Thursday, 4 June, for the 2026 Wirral Kayak Challenge, an annual event now in…...
Merseyside charity launches national campaign to change negative language surrounding youth unemployment
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (279+ words) In recent'days'the UK media has'been awash with'stories on the'landmark'report'by'former'Labour cabinet minister'Alan Milburn that warns Britain's economy is losing billions of pounds a year amid the growing risk of'a lost generation.' Be Free Campaign,'a'youth-led'mental health'charity'that supports thousands of young people…...
Plans to secure long-term future of Watersports Centre move forward
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (356+ words) Wirral Council is set to move forward with plans to secure the long-term future of the Wirral Watersports Centre and West Kirby Marine Lake through a new operating model focused on sustainability, local investment, and community activity. An Officer Decision…...
Welsh choir concert raises over "2, 200 for Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI
1+ day, 2+ min ago (267+ words) A stirring evening of choral music and community spirit has helped to raise "2, 284. 32 for Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI, as the Kenfig Hill & District Male Voice Choir raised the roof at the "Voices from the Valleys" fundraising concert on Saturday,…...
Moreton man charged in connection with burglary and attempted burglaries
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (74+ words) A man has been charged in connection with five burglaries and attempted burglaries reported in Wirral over the weekend. Roy O'Neil, 28 years, of School Close in Moreton, has been charged with one offence of burglary and four of attempted burglary…...
Two teenagers charged with attempted murder following incident in Netherton
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (183+ words) Two teenagers have been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Netherton earlier this week. At around 7pm on Tuesday, 26 May, it was reported that a group of young males had become involved in an altercation with a man aged…...
Book celebrating inspiring Merseyside women becomes bestseller
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (276+ words) A powerful new book celebrating resilience, courage and female entrepreneurship has become an Amazon bestseller just one day after its release. Limitless: Inspiring Women Redefining Success Vol 2 is the latest instalment in the successful Limitless series, bringing together a collection…...
The Amazing Digital Circus heads to the big screen at Vue Birkenhead
6+ day, 27+ min ago (200+ words) Viral internet sensation'The Amazing Digital Circus'is coming to the big screen this June at Vue Birkenhead. Created by'Gooseworx'and produced by Glitch Productions, the popular animated series has become a global phenomenon since debuting online in 2023, captivating audiences with its surreal…...
Dance the night away for charity in New Brighton
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (272+ words) A fun-filled evening of music, dancing, and fundraising is set to bring the community together in support of children with cerebral palsy. "Live, Laugh, Line dance!" is taking place on Friday, 5 June, at Riptide in New Brighton, raising vital funds…...
Man arrested after imitation firearm and suspected drugs found in Toxteth
1+ week, 1+ day ago (256+ words) A man has been arrested after an imitation firearm and suspected cocaine were found at a house in Toxteth on Thursday, 21 May. At around 7. 30pm officers carried out a search warrant at an address where they found a black handgun and…...