British Transport Police (BTP) has confirmed officers were called to Manor Road Railway station at around 6.20am today (Monday 24th April) to reports that a person had been struck by a train. BTP … [Read more...]
Hoylake Christmas lights appeal
The 2017 Hoylake Christmas lights appeal is well underway and you'll have possibly seen the appeal mentioned on Facebook or you've seen "the Beetle" with the Christmas tree on its roof? Yep, I know … [Read more...]
Road traffic collision on Birkenhead Road
18:45 10-March There's been a road traffic collision on Birkenhead Road, by Carlton Terrace and the petrol station. As shown in my photo above, there is a car on its roof in the middle of the … [Read more...]
On street parking charge plans axed
Proposed charges for on-street parking in Hoylake and elsewhere in Wirral have been axed by the council. Following critical feedback from Wirral residents and businesses, Wirral … [Read more...]
Hoylake Jobcentre facing closure
Hoylake Jobcentre is facing closure following a government announcement that it is intending to close 1 in 10 Jobcentres across the UK. The Jobcentre located at The Quadrant will close with the … [Read more...]
On-street parking charges coming to Hoylake?
Motorists who park their vehicles in Hoylake might soon have to pay for on-street parking in proposals being put forward by Wirral Council. In an attempt to mitigate funding cuts from central … [Read more...]
Some shop changes
Some Hoylake shop changes that are happening in January. The Runners Sports shop is closing and is currently having a closing down sale (pictured above). It looks like there's a new … [Read more...]
Vanilla Lounge set to close
Vanilla Lounge, located on Market Street, is set to close its doors for the final time on Boxing Day. The bar has been a popular venue over the years, and has remained open while many of the other … [Read more...]
Couple of Hoylake shop changes
A couple of established Hoylake shops will see changes in 2017. Smooth Coffee cafe (next to Wetherspoons) is on the market (exterior pictured above). If you've ever fancied running a … [Read more...]
Car windows smashed
Several cars in Hoylake and Meols have had their door windows smashed over the weekend. I've seen cars in Saxon Road, Curzon Road and Cromer Road with driver or passenger door windows smashed. I've … [Read more...]