'Boxed in' bungalow sees West Kirby flat plan rejected

A plan for new flats in Wirral has been thrown out over fears it would dominate a neighbouring home.

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Birkenhead Sunday League round-up

West Kirby United took the honours in an all Birkenhead Sunday League clash in The Wirral District FA Sunday Junior Cup by defeating high flying AFC Tima 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller, writes John Traynor.

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Stunning family home for £795,000 in West Kirby

THIS five-bedroom family home in West Kirby is described as 'substantial and executive'.

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West Kirby RNLI come to aid of canoeist at Hilbre Island

A LIFEBOAT crew came to the aid of a canoeist who had capsized three times in choppy conditions at Hilbre Island.

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Plan to start work on West Kirby flood wall next year

CONSTRUCTION of a new flood defence wall in West Kirby is due to start next year.

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Wirral Council criticised over lack of vision for West Kirby

WIRRAL Council has hit back at a community group's claim that it has not committed to a masterplan for the future of West Kirby.

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RNLI rescue windsurfer in West Kirby

A windsurfer had to be rescued by a lifeboat crew amid high winds and dangerous sea conditions in West Kirby today.

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Wirral council approve plans to build flood wall on West Kirby promenade

A flood wall which could prevent more than 20 deaths in Wirral is set to be built after the plan has been passed.

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Flats planned for former site of West Kirby fire station

More than 30 flats are set to be built on the former site of West Kirby fire station.

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West Kirby fishmonger host "Squid Game" in seafood giveaway

Fans of the ultra-popular Netflix series Squid Game are being given a chance to win free seafood from a Wirral fishmonger.

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"Appealing and spacious" Newton home

THIS four-bedroomed family home in West Kirby is described as "appealing and spacious".

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West Kirby lifeboat crew rescues dog from mud flats

An 'exhausted' dog stranded on mud flats off West Kirby beach was rescued by lifeboat volunteers earlier this evening.

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Wirral's Viking heritage lecture to take place in West Kirby

Wirral’s Viking expert, Professor Steve Harding is giving a lecture on Wirral’s Viking heritage this Thursday, October 14.

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"Spacious and bright" home in West Kirby

THIS four-bed detached house in West Kirby is described as "spacious and bright".

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Deliveroo announce launch in West Kirby

The British food delivery service is launching its delivery services across Wirral this month.

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West Kirby man plays in historic England victory over Wales

A 70-year-old man from West Kirby has done what most of us can only dream of, by helping England win a historic football match against Wales.

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PUB OF THE WEEK: Tapping into a great night at the West Kirby Tap

CHESTER-BASED brewery Spitting Feathers was born of enthusiasm for great beer so it is hardly surprising their pub in West Kirby follows suit.

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Jesus Christ Superstar is a hit at Gladstone Theatre

The spirit of theatre was truly resurrected last weekend as Hoylake and West Kirby Theatre Group (HAWK) staged a spectacular production at the Gladstone Theatre, after months of pandemic setbacks.

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Child reunited with mother after West Kirby RNLI search

WEST Kirby lifeboat crew was called to search for a distressed child earlier this evening.

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Plan for flats on site of former West Kirby Fire Station

MORE than 30 flats could replace a former Wirral fire station after a previous proposal failed to get off the ground.

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English teacher helps introduce poetry to students in West Kirby

An English teacher from West Kirby Grammar School has transformed her department by completing a leadership course to help re-introduce students to poetry.

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Second World War bomb found at West Kirby tip detonated

AN unexploded Second World War bomb found at a Wirral tip was safely detonated over the weekend.

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West Kirby RNLI helps injured person on Hilbre Island

PEOPLE visiting Hilbre Island are urged to ensure they have "means of communication if in danger" after a woman a woman with a suspected broken wrist was rescued.

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Wirral couple’s 40-mile walk for motor neurone disease

A Wirral couple have started their 40-mile hike from West Kirby to Southport to raise funds for MND Association.

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Missing West Kirby man prompts police appeal

Merseyside Police are asking for help from the general public as they continue to search for missing West Kirby man Gianpiero Bonifazi.

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Blind man becomes first to complete powerboat course at West Kirby Sailing Club

A blind man from Liverpool has become the first visually impaired person in the UK to undertake a Royal Yachting Association Powerboat course.

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West Kirby lifeboat crew rescues sailor in distress

WEST Kirby Lifeboat volunteers were called to help a sailor in need of medical attention on the River Dee today.

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A huge sense of pride for achievements of students at West Kirby Grammar School

Students at West Kirby Grammar School have overcome obstacles like no other cohort and have, once again, achieved exceptional levels of success. Students have been celebrating outstanding results across the board leading them onto courses at top universities and other exciting opportunities.

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Open-water swimming sessions at West Kirby Marine Lake

SWIMMERS looking to enjoy an early morning open-water dip can do so in an organised session at West Kirby's marine lake from this weekend.

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RNLI West Kirby respond to multiple tide cut off reports

A lifeboat crew in West Kirby was kept busy this morning, on one of the hottest day of the year.

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West Kirby RNLI rescue people trapped on boat in Heswall

West Kirby Lifeboat Volunteer Crew were called out in the early hours of this morning to rescue two people trapped on a boat after losing their jet ski.

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West Kirby grammar school becomes Green Flag School

A grammar school in West Kirby has been awarded a Green Flag Award as part of an international scheme ran by Eco Schools.

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"Stunning and elegant" home in West Kirby

THIS seven-bed period home in West Kirby is described as "truly stunning and elegant".

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Councils rejects West Kirby 5G mast plan

A plan to build an 18-metre tall mast “yards away” from a family home has been refused.

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West Kirby football fan takes on 80-mile stadium walk for terminally ill friends

A football fan from West Kirby took on an 80-mile walking challenge around football stadiums in the North West in support of two friends with terminal illnesses.

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Opposition for 5G mast "right outside" West Kirby home

A proposal to build a 5G mast "right outside" a family home in one part of Wirral is being opposed by the local MP.

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CCTV appeal after teenagers hit with bottles in West Kirby

DETECTIVES have launched a CCTV appeal after two teenagers were hit with bottles in during an attack in West Kirby.

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New parking charges approved by council for Wirral towns

Charges for car parks in towns including New Brighton, West Kirby and Bromborough, which are currently free, are set to be introduced after a crunch meeting tonight.

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Man tragically dies after Kayaking incident in West Kirby

A man in his 30s, who was pulled from the sea by a rescue helicopter off the Wirral coastline has died, police have confirmed.

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Restaurant review: LEAF, West Kirby

One of our great pleasures in life is being able to eat out with friends and family when the opportunity arises, something that the global health pandemic put a complete stop to for a while.

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West Kirby Kayaker airlifted to hospital

A person has been airlifted to hospital after a rescue mission was launched to help a Kayaker in West Kirby.

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Teenagers caught on CCTV stealing and damaging property from West Kirby Café

A café in West Kirby says petty crime and anti-social behaviour involving local businesses has been on the rise after outside furniture was stolen and damaged by a gang of teenagers last week.

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West Kirby School first in Wirral to achieve trauma sensitivity award

A school in Wirral has achieved an Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Schools Silver Award for their commitment to embracing inclusion amongst pupils and staff.

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Dispersal zone to target anti-social behaviour in West Kirby

A DISPERSAL order will be in place in West Kirby later today as police crackdown on anti-social behaviour in the area.

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Entertainment at Covid-safe West Kirby Arts Centre

THE stage is set for entertainment at West Kirby Arts Centre this Friday.

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Teenagers with alcohol and drugs brawl at West Kirby station

A group of up to 50 teenagers left a trail of vodka bottles, nitrous oxide cannisters, cannabis and other general rubbish on West Kirby coastline this weekend.

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Wirral restaurant crowned 11th 'best place to work' in UK top 100

A RESTAURANT chain with a branch in West Kirby features in the top 100 list of best large companies to work for in the UK. 

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West Kirby pub now offers curry and a pint to punters

A FAMOUS West Kirby pub has opened its kitchen to serve a full hot food menu for the first time in its 200-year-old history.

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Winter shower in Wirral - send us your pictures

IT'S not the sort of weather you expect in Wirral at this time of year ... but Globe reader Basil Stephens captured this winter scene in Banks Road, West Kirby earlier this morning after a hail stone shower.

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Suspected unexploded bomb found by member of the public in West Kirby

A MEMBER of the public uncovered a suspected unexploded ordnance device at a beach in West Kirby.

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West Kirby RNLI investigate after reported cries for help

WEST Kirby lifeboat crew was involved in a major search last night after reports that a single whistle and cries for help had been heard across a nearby lake.

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Pet owners buy into recycling appeal by West Kirby vets

PET owners are supporting a Wirral veterinary practice to help both the environment and lost, abandoned and stray cats and kittens.

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West Kirby RNLI’s speedy response to elderly ‘man overboard’

AN elderly man who had accidentally fallen over the side of his friend's boat was rescued by West Kirby lifeboat crew this afternoon.

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Wirral Globe property of the week: "Period" house in West Kirby

THIS period four-bed detached home in West Kirby offers all that you would expect from a house of this ilk.

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Body on West Kirby beach is missing fisherman Ross Ballantine

IT has been confirmed that a body found on West Kirby beach earlier this month is that of a fisherman from North Wales reported missing six weeks ago.

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West Kirby Arts Centre ready for post lockdown re-opening

WEST Kirby Arts Centre is preparing to open its doors again after over a year in lockdown.

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HAUNTED WIRRAL: West Kirby timeslips

WELCOME to Haunted Wirral, a feature series written by world famous psychic researcher, Tom Slemen for the Globe.

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Investigation after body found on beach in West Kirby

Emergency services are in attendance following the discovery of a man’s body on West Kirby Beach this afternoon.

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Funeral of Wirral D-Day veteran Len Davies next week

THE funeral of a great-grandfather from West Kirby awarded the highest French military honour for his service during World War Two takes place next week.

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RNLI West Kirby save family from Hilbre island high tide

A woman stranded with her children and dogs had to be rescued by West Kirby's lifeboat crew today, as the team were called out twice in quick succession.

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West Kirby FC 'devastated' after fire destroys donations

'MINDLESS' vandals destroyed two porta cabins containing charity donations at a Wirral football club in an apparent arson that caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.

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"Well-presented and spacious" flat in West Kirby

SET in a grand Victorian property, this stunning ground floor apartment is within walking distance of West Kirby promenade.

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More than 1,000 have say in One West Kirby survey

MORE than 1,000 people in West Kirby have had their say in a major survey on the town's future.

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West Kirby Marine Lake walkway to become temporary one-way path

A one-way system will be temporarily introduced on West Kirby Marine Lake's walkway next week as a social-distancing measure.

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Mixed views over plans for 'huge' West Kirby flood wall

PLANS for a flood wall along one Wirral promenade will "destroy" its character according to a petition, but it could save homes and lives.

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Changes to West Kirby and New Brighton rail services next week

WEST Kirby and New Brighton line rail services will be reduced in frequency next week because of an increasing number of Merseyrail staff needing to isolate or shield as a result of COVID-19.

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