News in Heswall

There are now 100 cases of coronavirus in Wirral, more than anywhere else in our region.

In the week up to May 31, there were exactly 100 Covid-19 cases recorded in the borough, at a rate of 30.9 per 100,000.

Three years ago Nik Ellis and Justine McLaughlin launched Wirral Wolves, an investment initiative inspired by TV's Dragon's Den.

The idea was to find fledgling businesses to take to the next level, adding value not just merely financial but also drawing on their business experience and acumen.

At 8pm the day before yesterday, chef Gary Usher of Heswall's Burnt Truffle fame launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £150,000 in 30 days.

His business, Elite Bistros, needs £300,000 to launch a new operation built on the foundation of an unforeseen success that materialised during the pandemic.

COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly in Wirral, as lockdown restrictions ease and the Indian variant takes hold.

In recent months, cases have plummeted in Wirral as they have done across much of the country, but now this pattern is beginning to change.

Cheshire Police detectives have appealed for information from the public after a man was assaulted outside a pub in Neston.

Sometime between 7pm and 7.20pm on Thursday 27 May the 29-year-old was standing outside the Brown Horse Pub on the Cross when he was hit in the face by an unknown person.

Tonight at 8pm, chef Gary Usher of Heswall's Burnt Truffle fame launches a crowdfunding campaign to raise £150,000 in 30 days.

His business, Elite Bistros, needs £300,000 to launch a new operation built on the foundation of an unforeseen success that materialised during the pandemic.

Once again the government has to balance the public's health with that of the economy.

On the one hand, scientists are warning that increasing cases of infection by the so-called Indian variant are the precursor to a third wave of COVID-19 cases; while industries like our hospitality sector, for so long looking forward to providing service at full capacity, warn that extending present curbs will sign death warrants for many businesses.

A proposal to shut down two day centres which care for vulnerable people in Wirral has been slammed.

Wirral Unison has strongly criticised the plans which are part of a restructuring of Wirral Evolutions, which provides day care services for adults with various learning difficulties and physical disabilities.

If you're aged 30 or over, or if you turn 30 before 31 July 2021, you can now book your COVID-19 vaccine.

You can book your jab through the NHS website by clicking or tapping here.

Merseyside Police has introduced a Dispersal Zone in West Kirby today, following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.

The order runs from 3pm this afternoon until 3pm on Saturday 29 May.