Wirral News - Hoylake & West Kirby News

Train users facing delays as Network Rail announces project to replace tracks on West Kirby and New Brighton lines

Wirral News — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:13:00 GMT

WIRRAL rail commuters are facing travel disruption during a project to replace tracks on the West Kirby and New Brighton lines.

Train users facing delays as Network Rail announces project to replace tracks on New Brighton and West Kirby lines

Wirral News — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:50:00 GMT

WIRRAL rail commuters are facing travel disruption during a project to replace tracks on the West Kirby and New Brighton lines.

West Kirby Lifeboat called out to rescue sailors after boat capsizes

Wirral News — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:24:00 GMT

WEST Kirby Lifeboat was called out two rescue two people in their stricken dinghy.

Pensioner cut free from car after West Kirby crash

Wirral News — Fri, 13 May 2011 08:06:00 GMT

FIREFIGHTERS cut a pensioner free after a crash left her car on its side.

Hoylake Lifeboat stalwart retires after 50 years of saving lives

Wirral News — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:37:00 GMT

A VETERAN lifesaver has hung up his lifejacket after over 50 years of service.

Woman's Hour presenter helps West Kirby Grammar students fine tune their broadcasting skills

Wirral News — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:07:00 GMT

BBC Radio Four presenter Sheila McClennon has been helping students at West Kirby Grammar School fine tune their broadcasting skills.

Wirral reveals plans to boost tourism

Wirral News — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:54:00 GMT

A MAJOR review of tourism is to be carried out in Wirral in a bid to boost visitor numbers and maximise the economic impact of borough’s attractions.

Wirral Singers and Ringers plan charity concert to help Rwandan children

Wirral News — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:05:00 GMT

A CHARITY concert takes place this Saturday by the Wirral Singers & Ringers in a bid to give Rwandan children a leg up on the education ladder.

Reward in hunt for Wirral bank robbers

Wirral News — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

UP TO £25,000 is being offered as a reward to anyone who can provide information about a robbery at a Wirral bank.

Wirral West Kirby wine bar plan for funeral home returns

Wirral News — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

PLANS to turn a former Wirral funeral home into a wine bar are back on the agenda.

Contractors make “minor adjustment” to West Kirby Marine Lake after £750,000 refurbishment project

Wirral News — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

WIRRAL Council says further repairs to West Kirby Marine Lake are a “minor adjustment” and should be finished by the end of today.

Investigation ongoing into Hoylake light aircraft landing

Wirral News — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) is carrying out inquiries into a light aircraft which landed on a Merseyside Beach.

Hoylake Lifeboat Model Weekend Success.

Wirral News — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:12:00 GMT

THE “Lady of Hilbre”, Hoylake Lifeboat, vacated her new home at Hoylake R.N.L.I. Station Building to make way for a model extravaganza held in the Boat Hall to raise funds for the new Lifeboat, the FCB2, which will replace her in the not too distant future.

Controversial west Wirral hotel plan looks set to move forward

Wirral News — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:15:00 GMT

COMPULSORY purchase powers could be used to press ahead with a controversial hotel scheme in west Wirral.

Light aircraft crashes on Hoylake beach prompting rescue operation

Wirral News — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:40:00 GMT

A DRAMATIC light aircraft crash landing prompted a rescue operation on Hoylake beach.

RNLI Hoylake in final push to hit £2m

Wirral News — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:30:00 GMT

DRIFTING alone at sea waiting for rescue could be a nightmare for some – but for Alistair Knowles it’s all part of the job. The 34-year-old crewman navigator of Hoylake RNLI’s Lady of Hilbre is regularly hauled from the briny as part of training sessions for the historic Wirral lifeboat.

Sailor saved by RNLI crews off New Brighton

Wirral News — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A WIRRAL lifeboat was launched to rescue a sailor who had got into difficulties.

RNLI Hoylake and West Kirby Lifeboat show’s record crowds stunned as daredevil Arrows stay sharp

Wirral News — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:30:00 GMT

MORE than 30,000 people watched the world-famous Red Arrows perform an awe-inspiring display over a packed Wirral coastline yesterday.

Vandals smash record bird feeder in Wirral

Wirral News — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A CHARITY event to show off a world record attempt for the world’s biggest bird feeder was nearly cancelled after vandals attacked it.

Grateful Wirral mother backs life-saving Blood Buddies donation appeal

Wirral News — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:10:00 GMT

A MERSEYSIDE mother is supporting a new blood donation campaign after transfusions saved her baby son’s life.