News in Heswall

There's been a mid-morning collision involving at least two vehicles at the junction close to the Pensby Fish Bar on Pensby Road.

Police and ambulance crews have been in attendance.

Last week a report carried out by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy heavily criticised Wirral's elected councillors and officers and warned the struggling authority was close to financial crisis.

The report said the 'prevailing culture' at the council prior to the pandemic had been to avoid difficult financial decisions.

Yesterday marked the UK's 103rd Remembrance Day, with silences, services, and parades being observed up and down the country.

Heswall Hall hosted the Forget-Me-Not Wartime walk-in experience, an interactive, sing-a-long exhibition that aims to recreate the sights and sounds of a WW2 concert.

It's November the 11th, Armistice Day, and Remembrance Sunday on the 14th - days when we remember those who have fought in or supported the Armed Forces, and especially those who gave their lives.

The first Poppy Day was held a century ago in 1921, as Britain was still trying to come to terms with the appalling consequences of World War One.

A community group expressed its frustration today that, despite nearly 12 months of discussions, Wirral Council has still not committed to a Masterplan for the future of the town.

One West Kirby (OWK), a Community Interest Company set up in 2019 by local residents, is concerned about piecemeal development of the town. The group has been trying to secure a Masterplan from the Council to ensure that areas of the town are developed in a positive, joined-up way in line with what local residents and businesses want and need.

Wirral Council has announced a major boost in its finances, just over a week after a damning report into the local authority.

Last Tuesday, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy published the document which included strong criticism of elected councillors and officers.

Today and on Sunday you can visit 'Forget-Me-Not', a wartime walk-in experience at Heswall Hall which recreates some of the sights and sounds of World War Two for Remembrance Week.

Amongst the entertainment will be Lilli Moore, a young and talented performer who will conjure up the kind of songs which gave comfort and hope to troops overseas and civilians on the home front.

Following a dismal run of defeats recently, we could have been forgiven for allowing the doom and gloom to set in at Heswall.

However, we refused to wilt under the pressure and the lads came out fighting this week as the First Team entertained Capenhurst Villa on Saturday.

The good people at West Kirby Lifeboat have issued a warning - and advice - about what to do if you find one of these washed up on a local beach.

It's a Portuguese man of war, a jellyfish-like marine animal. They have tentacles with coiled stingers which deliver a very powerful and painful venom. The sting is meant to paralyze small fish until they can be eaten. In humans, reactions are normally mild to moderate, but in rare cases, they can be life-threatening.

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