Birkenhead3 days agoTraders split over plans to move historic marketSome traders say they "can't wait" to move, while others say they are "absolutely disgusted".3 days ago6 days agoTown 'over the moon' with culture bid shortlistingBirkenhead's Town of Culture bid team says being shortlisted is "a hugely transformational opportunity".6 days ago6 days agoPontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of CultureBasildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.6 days ago1 Jul 2026Birkenhead Park in line for £2m restoration boostThe Wirral park has been granted the funding as it continues its bid for Unesco World Heritage status.1 Jul 202620 Jun 2026£150m shipyard merger brings hope for workersA takeover by a Cornwall-based company turns Falmouth into a key hub in shipbuilding.20 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Shipyard to lose Cammell Laird name after 123 yearsCammell Laird, formed in 1903, has been bought by the Balaena Group and will be renamed. 15 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Lost tunnel monument recreated 92 years onThe monument was put in place in 1934 but was removed in the 1960s. 9 Jun 202613 May 2026More Chantel's Law delays as minister resignsJean Taylor's daughter Chantel, 27, was killed and her remains concealed by former soldier Stephen Wynne.13 May 202613 May 2026Axes, machetes and sword found as boys arrestedSix boys, aged between 11 and 13, are held by Merseyside Police after a crackdown in Birkhenead.13 May 2026...
