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Something fishy about Fridays at the Johnny Pye starting this week

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Earlier this year West Kirby welcomed a brand new fishmongers, Seafood Shack, the brainchild of former What's Cooking restaurant chain owner, Guy Lawrenson.

Starting this Friday, between the hours of 8am and 12 noon, Heswall shoppers can enjoy a similar - but more outdoor - experience thanks to Matthew Clark and his mobile fishmonger business, Ocean Wave of Cheshire.

Future of Wirral greenbelt clearly red hot issue for May 6 elections as Labour says it will be protected - though not all convinced

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

This is what Birkenhead's Dock Branch Park might look like under plans in the Birkenhead 2040 Framework - Image: Wirral Council

Wirral Council will completely avoid using greenbelt land to meet house building targets in its Local Plan, according to the Labour group.

The proposal, which is still being developed, will set out the council's strategy for ensuring 12,000 homes are built in Wirral over the next 15 years.

As much of the football world cries 'Foul!' over a proposed Super League, spare a thought for grassroots football and clubs like Heswall FC

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

Above: Pictures by Bob Shaw

The backlash - from the government, football pundits, fans and many others - has been harsh.

Some of the oddest excuses given to Merseyside police officers for flouting lockdown restrictions

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

A broken TV, hunting for "fit fellas" and a house "full of smackheads" were just some of the excuses Merseyside residents gave for breaking lockdown last year that landed them in court.

While most lockdown breaches were dealt with using on-the-sport fines, 31 people managed to end up in court for breaking the rules.

Heswall FC on a roll - a round-up of the Saturday action

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

Heswall Reserves took on Neston Nomads Reserves

Above: a gallery of pictures by Bob Shaw

Our First Team travelled to Marine Reserves looking to keep pace in the race for promotion.

Voting deadlines loom for May elections - don't lose the chance to cast your ballot

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

On Thursday May 6th residents in Wirral will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at local council elections, the Liverpool City Region mayoral election as well as Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner.

Voters have a range of options for casting their ballot – in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote in their place, known as a proxy vote. There are three fast-approaching deadlines that all voters need to be aware of.

Pensby and Thingwall ward could have important say on the future of Wirral borough on May 6

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

One Wirral ward could have a huge say in the future of the borough - and that's Pensby and Thingwall.

Wirral Council's elections are coming up on May 6, and with the authority in no overall control every vote matters.

COVID-19 stats update: numbers still low, but one step back?

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

COVID-19 infections have risen for three consecutive days in Wirral.

Figures which cover the week up to April 12 show the borough recorded 39 virus cases at a rate of 12 per 100,000.

Broken Bromborough bridge bristling with danger, say local residents

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

The broken bridge in The Dibbinsdale, Bromborough

A bridge which many believe is "dangerous" and could cause injuries is causing a stir.

The bridge, in Brotherton Park and Dibbinsdale Local Nature Reserve, in Bromborough, was damaged by floods earlier this year.

VIDEO: Sue Porter of Linghams on balancing books and the future of the local high street

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Features

Linghams back in the day when author events could be staged in the shop

On Monday, re-opening day, we spoke to Sue Porter as she prepared to welcome back customers to her independent book shop, complete with new look cafe.

After taking over Linghams, Sue worked hard to make the store one of the most important places for publishers to launch books outside London.

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Above: Pictures by Bob Shaw

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