200 fewer people claiming unemployment benefits in Birkenhead 14th March 2024 The latest figures show that the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in Birkenhead has fallen by 55 over the last 12 months. There are now 3... Local News
£1.5m to help support Wirral's homeless 1st March 2024 Wirral is to receive more than £1.5m in additional funding to help vulnerable residents at risk of becoming homeless, or who are already sleeping rough. The... Local News
10 days left to apply for Pensions boost 25th February 2024 Pensioners across Birkenhead and Bebington could pocket an extra £299 if they claim Pension Credit in the next 10 days. Those who successfully apply for Pension... Local News
500 fewer fraud incidents in Merseyside 12th February 2024 Conservatives in Birkenhead and Bebington are backing the new ‘Stop! Think Fraud’ campaign, delivering tough new anti-fraud messaging, raising public awareness... Local News
12,400 apprenticeships started in Birkenhead since 2010 8th February 2024 To mark this year's Apprenticeship Week, new figures have revealed that more than 12,000 apprenticeships have been started in Birkenhead since 2010. This is... Local News
New £28m A&E department at Arrowe Park on track 1st February 2024 Following enquiries from the local Conservatives, it has been confirmed that the new £28m emergency and urgent care facilities at Arrowe Park Hospital are on... Local News
Big boost for Bidston Sports Centre 27th January 2024 Sports clubs and facilities across Merseyside are to receive a boost worth £2.27 million, with Wirral receiving the lions’ share of £2m. The latest allocation... Local News
Latest stats show crime down in Merseyside 25th January 2024 Merseyside Police has welcomed the publication of statistics showing overall crime has fallen by 7.7% in Merseyside for the year ending September 2023 compared... Local News
Success for Birkenhead's Cammell Laird 23rd January 2024 Cammell Laird’s commercial ship repair division has experienced significant growth towards the end of 2023, up by 50% from this time last year. In the last two... Local News