News in Heswall

Cheshire Police detectives have issued an urgent warning after a recent spate in reports of fraudulent calls from scammers claiming to be police and targeting the vulnerable and elderly.

Recently the force has seen a number of reports of fraud where organised crime groups (OCGs) are calling victims purporting to be from the police.

The number of COVID-19 infections in New Brighton has collapsed, following a big rise last week.

Figures for the week up to February 26 showed that the seaside town had 49 cases at a rate of 324 per 100,000, more than double the number recorded in the week before.

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A new bistro planning to offer cocktails and Scandinavian food is coming to West Kirby.

It's the brainchild of the team behind Heswall's WYLDE Coffee.

Merseyside's Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy has today announced the current Deputy Chief Constable, Serena Kennedy, is her preferred choice to be the next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police and is referring her to the Police and Crime Panel for confirmation.

She will replace the current Chief Constable, Andy Cooke QPM, when he leaves the role in April 2021, and become the Force's first ever female Chief Constable, subject to approval by Merseyside's Police and Crime Panel.

Improving weather - Wednesday's predicted gales apart - and an anticipated substantial increase in visitor numbers, mean that if you wish to visit Ness Botanic Gardens between today, Friday March 12th, and Monday April 12th, entry will only be possible with an advance booking.

Ness Gardens is also keen to remind people that they should refrain from travelling from outside their local area, and urges members and visitors to check government guidance before making any journeys.

Wirral's infection rate has fallen to levels not seen since early September, as the borough continues to get on top of the virus.

In the week up to March 4, Wirral had 165 cases at a rate of 51 per 100,000.

The sight of primary children being delivered to school at the start of another week would normally not warrant a second glance.

But this morning the happy chatter - despite occasional drizzle - of kids and grown-ups on Gayton Road and elsewhere took on an almost historic significance, because the children's return to their classrooms marked the start of Step One of the government's four phase plan to lift the coronavirus lockdown.

Wirral Council has promised to work with local mountain bike enthusiasts to identify suitable locations for them to enjoy their hobby and hone their skills.

The vow comes after members of the public have taken to building their own 'courses' at local protected beauty spots.

Wirral's COVID cases are continuing to fall at a promising rate ahead of next week's full reopening of schools.

In the week up to March 1, there were 224 virus cases at a rate of 69 per 100,000.