55+ min ago   (505+ words) THE children of Wirral-born film director John Irvin have remembered an “archetypal romantic warrior and storyteller” after his death at the age of 86. Irvin directed the Bafta-winning BBC miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy in a career which spanned more than…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1011+ words) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he believes actions taken by dismissed defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in mass protests and calls for elections, were misguided, as he publicly detailed their dispute for the first time. Mr Zelensky also…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (245+ words) Port Sunlight (Image: Viv Halliday) FLOWERS have been captured on camera by members of the Wirral Globe Camera Club. My garden in Spital before the hot weather (Image: Julie Longshaw) In the garden in Wirral (Image: Annie Cannell) My garden,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (150+ words) A South Korean satellite has captured the first pictures of the Moon’s fresh crash scene caused by a stray SpaceX rocket. The Korea Aerospace Research Institute’s Danuri spacecraft flew over the impact site soon after the Falcon 9 upper stage inadvertently…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (430+ words) TIM Edwards, whose daughter Elle Edwards was shot outside a pub in Wirral on Christmas Eve 2022, said the decision on changes to the early release scheme was a “kick in the teeth”. Around 1,000 prisoners have been exempted from the Government’s…...

4+ week, 14+ hour ago   (364+ words) A BUSINESS growth specialist is offering a free service to help companies unlock their full potential. Martin Hawthorne, who has more than 30 years of experience in business growth, leadership, and franchising, is providing a no-obligation Business Health Check to companies…...

4+ week, 17+ hour ago   (280+ words) A TV star from The Great Pottery Throw Down is set to visit Heswall as part of a tour promoting his latest book. Keith Brymer Jones, a much-loved judge on the Channel 4 show, will appear at Heswall Hall, giving fans…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (147+ words) AN OLDER whippet with a playful streak is looking for a new place to call home. Yoshi, who is being cared for by Dogs Trust Merseyside, is 10-years-old and described as a 'true gentleman' who enjoys tug games, fetch, and…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (238+ words) THE Silver Jubilee Bridge is closed this weekend for filming of the hotly anticipated Batman sequel. After months of speculation and test shoots, crews are using using the iconic landmark for the Hollywood movie. The crossing closed on Friday for…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (291+ words) READING, storytelling, and outdoor fun will come together in a celebration of parks and learning. As part of Love Parks Week, Wirral Libraries will bring a pop-up library to Birkenhead Park on August 1, offering a day of book-themed activities in…...