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Wirral man who refused to leave home as 600 houses vanished dies aged 74
Wirral man Charlie Wright, who refused to leave his Birkenhead home as the River Streets estate was demolished, died aged 74 on February 2.
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Wirral man Charlie Wright, who refused to leave his Birkenhead home as the River Streets estate was demolished, died aged 74 on February 2.
Free Jump Start event in Birkenhead on October 29 will connect Wirral start-ups and small businesses with expert advice, workshops and networking opportunities.
Winter Wonderland Wirral adds a December 9 date at Birkenhead Park after ticket demand surges, with a £6 light trail, Christmas village and festive entertainment.
Craig Long sent "disgusting messages" to the woman
St Werburgh’s Catholic Primary School in Birkenhead hosted a family wellbeing event on October 9, 2026 bringing 40 families and support agencies together.
Wirral Council shuts a business premises on Dial Road in Birkenhead for three months after serious anti-social behaviour, nuisance, fires and criminal activity distressed residents.
The orange and yellow marks were expected to be gone last month
Seven artists celebrate Paul O’Grady and Lily Savage’s life and legacy in a new Birkenhead exhibition at Williamson Art Gallery, opening December 11, 2026.
Maghull FC claimed its players were attacked by members of the public after a match against Birkenhead club Cammell Laird 1907
Wirral councillors will decide on October 12 whether to approve plans for 2,200 new homes, balanced budgets, AI bots and Birkenhead Park status by 2031.
The family intend to visit as many European countries as possible before jetting off to Thailand for Christmas and New Year
New play John Bevan: Team Player comes to Birkenhead Park Rugby Club, Wirral, on October 8, celebrating the British and Irish Lions star's career.
A MAN has admitted stealing a guitar amplifier and chocolate from shops in Birkenhead.
Birkenhead shipyard owners Balaena aim to boost UK shipbuilding, defence and maritime jobs, apprenticeships and growth as town seeks Town of Culture status.
Defence minister Luke Pollard visited Balaena’s Birkenhead shipyard on October 1, touring RFA Tidesurge and highlighting UK maritime and shipbuilding.
Starting as a modest stamp shop in 1963, today the business looks quite different - but many customers have stayed the same
The mum of a disabled boy who got top marks in his chosen subject but was refused a place at Birkenhead Sixth Form College says entry requirements are not being applied consistently to all students, d
A MALE pedestrian was knocked by a car in Birkenhead this morning (October 2).
Oh My God! It's The Church brings The Original Sinners Tour to Future Yard, Birkenhead, on November 6, blending gospel, funk, soul and rock. Tickets on sale.
BIRKENHEAD and Wallasey have been named the most competitive rental markets in Britain, with prospective tenants facing intense competition for available homes.