A man in his 20s was found dead in a house on Reedville, Oxton, Wirral. Merseyside Police are treating the death as unexpected. Bomb squad removed substances as a precaution; no wider risk to the public.
Wirral's visitor economy grew 2% in 2025 to £547.5m, with leaders now targeting Liverpool visitors and Birkenhead's Town of Culture bid to drive further growth.
Nathan Brogan, 16, from New Brighton, won £500 in a Bury martial arts contest with a buggy choke submission. He aims for a professional MMA career and UFC, inspired by Paddy Pimblett.
Wirral swimmers won multiple golds at the Swim England National Championships, including Bethan James' three personal bests, while Freya Anderson took silver at the Commonwealth Games.
Nurse Emily Millward, 30, will abseil Arrowe Park Hospital to thank staff who saved her and her premature baby Erin, born 15 weeks early.
Charles Martin celebrated his 107th birthday with a surprise party organised by NHS staff at Arrowe Park Hospital, complete with balloons, cake, and a card from the King and Queen.
Sue Browne, a diabetes specialist nurse at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, won the Rising Star Award at the 2026 Diabetes Nursing Awards for creating a free online Directory of Diabetes that standardises treatment across the Trust.
Wirral Council rules prior approval needed for Dominick House demolition, halting plans. Developer sought to demolish 1960s office block for car park, but insufficient detail cited.
A six-year-old from Wirral has created a rhyming storybook with her mother to support children whose families face cancer, inspired by her father's diagnosis.
Joe Ryan, former Muay Thai world champion, won his MMA debut with a first-round victory over Sidney Aguero. Two Brothers Gym fighters also triumphed in Bangkok.
A crackdown on Blue Badge misuse in Wirral has led to 459 permits being cancelled, saving over £363,000. Traffic wardens now have powers to confiscate badges and issue fines up to £1,000.
Amy Clark from Eastham ran the AJ Bell Manchester Half Marathon, raising £1,100 for Stick ‘n’ Step, supporting children with cerebral palsy to build independence and confidence.
Thornton Hough Comedy Club offers two-for-one tickets if you tell a joke on arrival. Headlined by Dave Williams, with Chris Giles, James Allen, and Ben Turner on June 12.
Emily Casey, 34, is in an induced coma in Gran Canaria after falling ill on holiday. Her family is desperately fundraising to bring her back to the UK.
Wirral Metro's Abbie Roscoe wins Junior 200m Butterfly for third year in a row, setting PBs in multiple events at the GB Aquatics Championships in London.
A major dispute has erupted in Wirral as Manchester developer Belgravia plans to convert the empty Dominick House into flats, while local councillors demand demolition for community-focused regeneration.
Thornton Hough Comedy Club is back this Friday, April 10, featuring headliner Steve Gribbin and three other comedians, with a pre-show pie included for attendees.
Mersey Mind Project, a Wirral-based charity, is inviting more local men to join its free weekly sessions, including football therapy, fitness boot camps, and peer support groups, to tackle isolation and improve wellbeing.
Wirral Council has placed the former Heswall Day Centre on the market, citing high refurbishment costs and asbestos issues. The prime 1.09-acre site offers redevelopment potential near Liverpool.
Barratt Homes proposes up to 300 homes near Heswall, Wirral, claiming it addresses housing needs. Campaigners vow to protect greenbelt land, questioning affordability and environmental impact.
Jenine Kelly, a dementia matron at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, is tackling the Mersey Tunnel 10K to raise funds for dementia care, motivated by her mother's young-onset diagnosis at age 59.
A Wirral mother, whose children needed neonatal care, is raising funds for Wirral University Teaching Hospital Charity through fitness challenges, inspired by her own health battles and the support her family received.
A new audit report reveals Wirral Council does not know the operating costs of The Hythe office building, purchased for £1.6m above market value, with criticism over risk assessment failures.
A critical audit report reveals Wirral Council faces a £63m impairment loss on two new office buildings, with one sitting empty. The report also criticises other major projects including Birkenhead Market redevelopment plans.
A Wirral biker group has raised thousands to provide vital epilepsy bed alarms for children at Arrowe Park Hospital, inspired by young patient Ethan Brown's story.
Four men have been sentenced to a total of 124 years for the calculated doorstep shooting of grandmother Jacqueline Rutter in Merseyside in 2022.
Tiny Tools for Big Feelings announces new free therapeutic sessions across Wirral for 2026, including art groups for children and parent support courses, responding to overwhelming demand.
Plans for a 27-hectare solar farm on Wirral's green belt face fierce local opposition, with thousands signing a petition. Developers promise consultation.
Wirral charity Autism Together launches free, relaxed 'Family Adventures' for autistic children and teens. Monthly events at local venues offer supportive, inclusive family time. Register interest now.
An elderly woman died alone on a trolley in a packed A&E corridor at Arrowe Park Hospital as staff describe being 'overwhelmed' and at 'breaking point'. Read the full investigation.