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This Week in West Kirby

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Wirral woman praises pioneering hip replacement operation

West Kirby woman walks unaided one week after day-case hip replacement at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral, returning home six hours after surgery.

Wirral Globe·6d ago
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Coastguard warning after dog walker feared trapped in mud off Wirral coast

A dog walker feared trapped in mud near West Kirby Marine Lake on October 5 was safe after a 999 call, as Wirral Coastguard warned of coastal mud dangers.

Wirral Globe·6 Oct
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'It's a nightmare' - Wirral woman faces battle with Japanese Knotweed

A Wirral woman said she is “anxious” for the future of her “forever home” as an “unsightly” problem continues to worsen. Lesley Gavin, 63, from West Kirby, says a suspected Japanese Knotweed issue is

Wirral Globe·5 Oct
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Students take on Everest task in memory of beloved pupil who died in tragic accident

STUDENTS and staff at West Kirby Grammar School are aiming to climb the equivalent height of Mount Everest in just 10 days as they raise money in memory of former pupil Jessica Baker.

Wirral Globe·1 Oct
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Police investigation launched after man found dead in marine lake

Officers believe the man entered the water near Flint Castle before he was found dead at West Kirby Marine Lake, Merseyside

Daily Post (North Wales)·25 Sept
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The historic Wirral manor with estuary views that is listed for more than £1.5m

Georgian manor Abbey Manor in West Kirby is on the market for over £1.5m, offering five bedrooms, estuary views, period features and mature gardens.

Wirral Globe·24 Sept
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West Kirby RNLI honours crew members for 30 years of voluntary service

West Kirby RNLI honours Mark and Tom for 30 years of voluntary service, recognising their dedication to saving lives, training and lifeboat operations.

Wirral Globe·19 Sept
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Five Wirral lifeboat volunteers complete RNLI training and qualify for new roles

Five West Kirby RNLI volunteers complete lifeboat training, qualifying as BV drivers, head launchers and shore crew, with praise for their commitment.

Wirral Globe·18 Sept
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West Kirby GP announces merger with another Wirral medical practice

MARINE Lake Medical Practice in West Kirby is set to merge with another Wirral GP practice.

Wirral Globe·17 Sept
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Body washes up on rocks in West Kirby - police treating death as 'unexplained'

Officers attended the coastal town on Tuesday (September 15) following reports the body of a man had been found deceased at the Marine Lake.

Wirral Globe·16 Sept
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Two people and dog rescued as waves cover Wirral lake walkway

Wirral Coastguard rescued two people and a dog from rising seawater at West Kirby Marine Lake on September 14, warning walkers to check tide times.

Wirral Globe·15 Sept
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'Major' disruption for all Wirral rail services due to trespassers on line

Merseyrail warns of major Wirral Line disruption after trespassers delay services to West Kirby, New Brighton, Ellesmere Port and Chester, with buses running.

Wirral Globe·10 Sept
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Wirral specialist school praised by Ofsted for transformational support

West Kirby School and College in Wirral has been praised by Ofsted for its inclusive culture and transformational support.

Wirral Globe·10 Sept
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Plans to develop former Black Horse pub site in West Kirby approved

MAJOR changes are set to take place in a Wirral town as plans to turn a historic pub into a shop have been approved. The application also includes building five new homes on the site.

Wirral Globe·29 Aug
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'Outstanding' six-bed home in West Kirby goes on market for £1.3m

AN 'OUTSTANDING' six-bedroom house in West Kirby has gone on the market for £1.3 million.

Wirral Globe·29 Aug
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Full line-up revealed as West Kirby Live returns for 10th anniversary

WEST Kirby Live has announced the full setlist for this year, as the festival returns for its 10th anniversary to raise funds for the anti-Peak Cluster campaign.

Wirral Globe·25 Aug
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Disruption on Wirral line after track fault

TRAIN services between Birkenhead North and West Kirby have been suspended because of a track fault.

Wirral Globe·23 Aug
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Mixed emotions as historic West Kirby pub could become supermarket

PEOPLE in one Wirral town have mixed emotions as a historic pub building could soon become home to a supermarket.

Wirral Globe·7 Aug
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Popular Wirral craft market returns to seaside town this weekend

The HandCrafted Market is at West Kirby Concourse on Saturday (August 8) run from 10am to 3pm.

Wirral Globe·4 Aug
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The 5 best restaurants in West Kirby, according to TripAdvisor

FANCY a meal out? There's no shortage of fantastic independent restaurants in and around West Kirby.

Wirral Globe·2 Aug
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Tesco Express set to open in West Kirby at site of Black Horse Hill pub

A NEW Tesco Express store could be set to open in the site of the former Black Horse pub in West Kirby as part of a planned redevelopment.

Wirral Globe·29 Jul
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Lifesaving equipment installed on wall of Wirral cafe

A defibrillator has been installed outside Tanskey's Bistro on South Parade in West Kirby

Wirral Globe·29 Jul
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Wirral retirement flats host over-60s summer party with music, food and fun

The 'Picnic on the Patio' party is at Churchill Living's Coronation Lodge development in West Kirby on Thursday, July 30, 2026

Wirral Globe·25 Jul
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Plans revealed for extension at Wirral church building

Plans to build an extension onto St Bridget’s Church in West Kirby have been submitted to the council.

Wirral Globe·16 Jul
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How West Kirby's Chaat is reinventing Indian food with bold new flavours

West Kirby restaurant Chaat is putting a modern twist on traditional Indian cuisine with creative small plates, regional flavours and innovative cocktails

Wirral Globe·16 Jul
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Meet the 'legend' who keeps West Kirby looking good every Sunday - at 90 years of age

A COMMUNITY volunteer and former Merchant Navy seaman who spends every Sunday keeping West Kirby clean and presentable celebrated this 90th birthday this week.

Wirral Globe·11 Jul
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West Kirby students relax with fun‑packed Year 11 festival

AFTER 12 years of school, Year 11 students are saying goodbye to lessons and exams and looking forward to a well-earned summer break.

Wirral Globe·11 Jul
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'We're there to save lives at sea and make a difference to that community'

West Kirby Lifeboat station's 60th anniversary celebration was held at West Kirby Sailing Club on Sunday, June 28, 2026

Wirral Globe·5 Jul
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Four-bed bungalow near West Kirby beach with 'unique' coastal views listed for £1m

This seaside property on Macdona Drive has four bedrooms, modern fittings and a private garden.

Wirral Globe·2 Jul
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Wirral lifeboat station marks 60 years with special event

West Kirby RNLI's 60th anniversary celebration took place on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Wirral Globe·1 Jul
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Thai restaurant set to open in former West Kirby café site

Bamboo Thai launched Moreton in 2021 as an Asian fusion restaurant, and later expanded to operate a franchise in the White Lion pub in West Kirby.

Wirral Globe·30 Jun
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Wirral yoga teacher describes impact of homophobic hate crime

A WIRRAL yoga teacher has described how he was left "shocked, tearful and angry" after he was the victim of a homophobic hate crime in West Kirby.

Wirral Globe·29 Jun
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Merseyrail recap as Wirral line hit by major delays with disruption set to last all day

Services on the West Kirby and New Brighton lines are all subject to delays and cancellations

Liverpool Echo·26 Jun
Council

Council leader welcomes new energy‑efficient homes in West Kirby

Council leader welcomes new energy‑efficient homes in West Kirby  | Wirral View

| Wirral View·19 Jun
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Work begins to install 14 Starship homes in West Kirby

WORK to install 14 homes built using modern methods of construction in West Kirby has begun. The walls and roofs of the homes are built off-site, and fit together in a way akin to flatpack furniture.

Wirral Globe·18 Jun
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More than dozen homes being built off-site and fitted 'like flatpack furniture'

Eight of the homes on the West Kirby site will be available for social rent, while the remaining six homes will be for private renters.

Liverpool Echo·18 Jun
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King's birthday honours for Wirral lifeboatman and councillor

Jonathan ‘Jono’ Dodd, RNLI helm at West Kirby Lifeboat Station, and Wirral councillor Cherry Povall have each been awarded the MBE.

Wirral Globe·12 Jun
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Renowned artist to host Spanish-inspired painting party in West Kirby

Get ready, West Kirby! A fantastic Spanish-inspired painting party is coming our way, hosted by a renowned artist right here in our town. It sounds like a wonderfully creative evening for everyone to enjoy!

Birkenhead News·9 Jun
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Dog-friendly coffee house to open in Wirral village this month

A new dog-friendly coffee house is set to open in West Kirby later this month.

Wirral Globe·9 Jun
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West Kirby allotment to host comedy show about Wensleydale cheese

Mikron Theatre Company is bringing its outdoor comedy Wensleydale Whey to West Kirby this summer

Wirral Globe·9 Jun
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West Kirby resident hits out at plans to convert historic Black Horse Hill pub site

A WEST KIRBY resident has hit out at plans to convert a historic pub building into a retail and residential project.

Wirral Globe·7 Jun
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Popular Wirral farmers market moving to new venue after 14 years

West Kirby Farmers Market is at Westbourne Hall from Saturday, June 27.

Wirral Globe·4 Jun
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Barcelona-inspired painting party coming to West Kirby venue

Barcelona-inspired painting party comes to West Kirby, with art, sangria and Spanish food at Tanskey’s this July.

Wirral Globe·4 Jun
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Renowned artist's Spanish-themed painting and food event at Wirral café

Acclaimed artist Daniel Meakin is at Tanskey’s in West Kirby on Friday, July 10.

Wirral Globe·4 Jun
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Missing boy was last seen boarding 437 bus to West Kirby

POLICE are appealing for information about a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen travelling on a bus towards West Kirby.

Wirral Globe·3 Jun
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'Voices from the valleys' raise thousands for Wirral lifeboat volunteers

The Kenfig Hill & District Male Voice Choir from South Wales helped raise £2,284.32 for Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI at a recent concert held on Saturday (May 30).

Wirral Globe·2 Jun
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Plans to secure future of West Kirby Marine Lake move forward

Plans to appoint a new operator for West Kirby Marine Lake and Wirral Watersports Centre aim to secure its future while keeping public access and watersports at its core.

Wirral Globe·2 Jun
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Teenagers arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and affray in West Kirby

A police dispersal zone is in force in West Kirby until Friday (May 29).

Wirral Globe·27 May
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Rail service disrupted on Wirral after passenger taken ill

There is disruption on the West Kirby rail line this afternoon (Tuesday, May 26).

Wirral Globe·26 May