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New Brighton's Marine Lake being transformed, heralding 'a summer of fun'

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Marine Lake in New Brighton, pictured today - Picture: Liverpool Echo

New images show how New Brighton's Marine Lake is being transformed with wakeboarding and pedalos among the activities set to arrive at the site.

Last month, the Local Democracy Reprting Service revealed that watersports could be up and running as soon as June under plans for the Wirral seaside town, set out by ADV New Brighton Ltd.

Job of the Week: Chef de Partie at the Boathouse in Parkgate

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Features

On a fine day the Boathouse, right on the Parkgate front, boasts great views across the Dee Estuary to the Welsh Hills and has been there since 1926, though modifications have extended the original structure, including the conservatory which means you can watch bird life on the marshes in between courses if the conversation at your table flags.

The present pub and restaurant began life as the Boathouse Cafe.

Appeal following deliberate fires in Neston

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Cheshire detectives are appealing for witnesses following two deliberate fires in Neston.

Police were informed of the fires on Shakespeare Road at 2.19am on Thursday 20 May.

A perfect match - charity game at Heswall FC raises thousands

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

Above: a gallery of photos from the event

A large crowd including lots of youngsters - and a few dogs - arrived to support a great effort by both teams, and enjoyed the game at a sun drenched Gayton Park.

Baby boy to be laid to rest today

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Merseyside Police has revealed that the baby boy whose body was found at Brackenwood golf course in January will be laid to rest today.

The boy will be buried following a private service at Landican cemetery. As the service and burial is private, members of the public are asked not to attend.

Garden waste subscription window now open

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

The window for subscriptions to Wirral Council's garden waste collection service remains open for another couple of weeks, but if you want to set and pay by direct debit you need to get your skates on - the closing date to do that is the end of May.

The next garden waste collection period runs from 29th June until 31st May 2022.

"Known and liked by everyone" - Wirral Council has a new mayor

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Wirral Council has a new mayor after a councillor who has served the authority for 33 years was elected to the position.

Cllr George Davies, who has represented Claughton for Labour since 1988, takes on the role after decades of service to the council.

Tranmere fans asked to get tested before Thursday's crunch first leg playoff match

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

Tranmere Rovers will finally welcome their "12th man" back to Prenton Park tomorrow when more than 3000 fans will be allowed in the ground for the crucial Sky Bet League Two Play-Off first leg against Morecambe.

To ensure fans can support the team safely, Wirral Council and the Club are asking anyone attending the game to add a symptom free test to their pre and post-match routines.

COVID-19 update: Indian variant cases confirmed in Wirral, but overall infection rate remains low

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Cases of the Indian variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Wirral.

Wirral Council's public health team said they have detected a "very small number" of Indian variant cases, but would not confirm the precise number.

New postcards for Heswall and area: a Heswall Nub News grand plan

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Features

Above: browse through a gallery of ten old Heswall cards

Heswall high street will need our support even when all restrictions are lifted, and it may well be there are not enough residents to pick up the slack.

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Above: browse through a gallery of ten old Heswall cards

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