News

Library picture of police

Death of man at Oxton property 'unexpected' say police, investigation launched

Missing persons

Merseyside Police search for missing Wirral teenager

The Holistic Cancer Centre

The Holistic Cancer Centre

I meet patients and staff at Wirral's nurse-led cancer charity as it closes its doors

The Coffee Roast Bistro in Liscard had been closed for six months before Claire Lamont took over and reopened in June

The Coffee Roast Bistro in Liscard had been closed for six months before Claire Lamont took over and reopened in June

Food and drink business

Wirral bistro's new owner has expansion plans after taking over

Nicky Thompson, Justin Madders MP and staff at Ellesmere Port Hospital by the new artwork.

Nicky Thompson, Justin Madders MP and staff at Ellesmere Port Hospital by the new artwork.

Artist's travel poster artwork goes on permanent display at Ellesmere Port hospital

Storyhouse will mark its 10th anniversary in style in 2027.

Storyhouse will mark its 10th anniversary in style in 2027.

Storyhouse unveils packed line-up to mark 10th birthday and reveals incredible stats

Kennedy Caitlin as Dolly Parton at the Ivy in Chester.

Kennedy Caitlin as Dolly Parton at the Ivy in Chester.

If this is the standard, then Chester's Ivy 'A Night of...' will be a huge success...

Haunted Wirral: Monsters from the past

Haunted Wirral: Monsters from the past

Haunted Wirral: Monsters from the past

Birkenhead death notices and funeral announcements from the Wirral Globe

Birkenhead death notices and funeral announcements from the Wirral Globe

Death notices and funeral announcements from Wirral Globe

Dogs Trust Merseyside seeks a loving forever home for Bell, an eight-year-old Jack Russell recovered from foot surgery

Dogs Trust Merseyside seeks a loving forever home for Bell, an eight-year-old Jack Russell recovered from foot surgery

Sweet little Bell needs your help in search for new home

The motorist sparked debate across the r/drivingUK community on Reddit after using an empty lane before a road closure.

The motorist sparked debate across the r/drivingUK community on Reddit after using an empty lane before a road closure.

Driver who followed Highway Code felt like they 'cheated the world' as debate rages

College made 199 entry exceptions but refused disabled boy with Grade 9 in Spanish

Lonn in his new shop and studio

Lonn in his new shop and studio

An American ceramicist in Neston: We meet Lonn Landis in his new shop and studio

Firefighters were called out to an incident in Marlborough Road in Ellesmere Port.

Firefighters were called out to an incident in Marlborough Road in Ellesmere Port.

Firefighters tackle shed fire next to property in Ellesmere Port

Lingham's Bookshop in Heswall

Lingham's Bookshop in Heswall

Linghams Booksellers unveils star-studded October events programme

Merseyside Police have arrested a man after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while queuing in a Primark store.

Merseyside Police have arrested a man after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while queuing in a Primark store.

Man arrested after woman allegedly sexually assaulted in Liverpool Primark queue

Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team vehicle

Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team vehicle

Coastguards set for talks with GMB union

UK Today

Sky confirms 7 changes coming to millions of TVs across the UK in October 2026

Popular US fried chicken chain to open up to 20 new UK drive-through restaurants

The 5 new free Sky TV upgrades set to make things easier for customers

Home Bargains shoppers warned not to eat 2 items as urgent recall issued

Company with 800 UK car parks falls into administration for a second time this year

Who was the first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2026?

Sport

Tranmere Rovers manager Darrell Clarke (Image: Tranmere Rovers FC)

Tranmere 'got what they deserved' after away defeat to Chesterfield

Josh Koroma came off the bench to score twice

Josh Koroma came off the bench to score twice

TRANMERE ROVERS FC

Tranmere Rovers FC

Tranmere Rovers suffer away defeat to Chesterfield

The installation of a new £1.1m football pitch at t Clare Mount Specialist Sports College in Moreton is a step closer to taking place after a contractor was appointed to carry out the work

The installation of a new £1.1m football pitch at t Clare Mount Specialist Sports College in Moreton is a step closer to taking place after a contractor was appointed to carry out the work

Contractor appointed to install Wirral school's £1.1milion football pitch

Pete Wild is the new head coach of Hartlepool United

Pete Wild is the new head coach of Hartlepool United

TRANMERE ROVERS FC

Hartlepool United FC

Former Tranmere manager Pete Wild appointed new boss at Hartlepool

Tranmere manager Darrell Clarke

Tranmere manager Darrell Clarke

TRANMERE ROVERS FC

Tranmere Rovers FC

Clarke looking to turn draws into wins as Rovers head to Chesterfield

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Letters

Reader letter

'There has been growing excitement about the possibility that AI could one day help us understand the languages and communication systems of other animals'

READER LETTER: AI could help us understand animals – are we ready to listen and act?

READER LETTER: Be mindful in nesting season

READER LETTER: 'Peak Cluster boss not serious about listening to residents concerns'

A map shows where a new pipeline and new carbon capture facility could go - according to Peak Cluster, the actual area affected will be much smaller than the boundary shown here

A map shows where a new pipeline and new carbon capture facility could go - according to Peak Cluster, the actual area affected will be much smaller than the boundary shown here

READER LETTER: 'Peak Cluster's not a viable option for Wirral, Mr Parkin'

Mecca Bingo's Birkenhead site is to close

Mecca Bingo's Birkenhead site is to close

READER LETTER: Ex-bingo caller's memories of wonderful Wirral Mecca

Local Leisure

Storyhouse will mark its 10th anniversary in style in 2027.

Storyhouse unveils packed line-up to mark 10th birthday and reveals incredible stats

Lingham's Bookshop in Heswall

Lingham's Bookshop in Heswall

Linghams Booksellers unveils star-studded October events programme

Saunders Lewis, Lewis Valentine and DJ Williams

Saunders Lewis, Lewis Valentine and DJ Williams

Opera telling tale of Wirral playwright in historic Welsh protest set to tour

Oh My God! It’s The Church is bringing their latest tour to Birkenhead's Future Yard in November

Oh My God! It’s The Church is bringing their latest tour to Birkenhead's Future Yard in November

Unique 'gospel revival' band to perform at Birkenhead's Future Yard on tour

Elle Edwards who was murdered outside The Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village

Elle Edwards who was murdered outside The Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village

Detectives behind Elle Edwards murder investigation to feature on Channel 5 tonight

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National Sport

Craig Bellamy believes his Wales side have been put at a disadvantage by the extended international window in September and October (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy believes his Wales side have been put at a disadvantage by the extended international window in September and October (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy feels extended international window has put Wales at disadvantage

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner (Nick Potts/PA)

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner (Nick Potts/PA)

Rasmus Hojlund penalty sees Denmark beat Wales in Nations League

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are prospering (PA)

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are prospering (PA)

Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are hitting new highs together

Bay City Roller before his big run in the Arc (PA)

Bay City Roller before his big run in the Arc (PA)

George Scott so proud of gallant Arc effort from Bay City Roller

True Love got back to winning ways (Scoopdyga)

True Love got back to winning ways (Scoopdyga)

True Love ensures Aidan O’Brien gets in on Group One act

Miss Scott was impressive in the Prix de l’Opera (Scoopdyga)

Miss Scott was impressive in the Prix de l’Opera (Scoopdyga)

Miss Scott and Soumillon shine with Opera performance

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz does Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe double in brilliant fashion

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National News

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

Migrants head to Kent for processing after protesters gathered in Gosport

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Whisky to be aged in space for first time in university satellite project

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Tories to unveil economic policies after Badenoch pledges ‘radical measures’

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take police to court over his arrest, report says

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

Migrants arrive in Gosport as protesters gather at scene

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Conservatives would look to deliver new nuclear energy in Scotland, Bowie says

Zack Polanski did not vote on the issue (Will Colebourne/PA)

Zack Polanski did not vote on the issue (Will Colebourne/PA)

Greens make ‘Zionism is racism’ party policy as Polanski skips vote

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