West Kirby Today

24/12/2025

The annual West Kirby Boxing Day dip is to take place on the marine lake.🥶

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The annual West Kirby Boxing Day dip is to take place on the marine lake.

23/12/2025

RNLI Hoylake Lifeboat Station will take on Hoylake Sailing Club in their traditional Boxing Day Tug o’War.

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Hoylake RNLI will take on Hoylake Sailing Club in their traditional Boxing Day Tug o’War.

21/12/2025

Dave Whiteley is preparing for his last Christmas on call as RNLI Hoylake Lifeboat Station’s operations manager after half a century of service. He recently welcomed some special visitors.

Dave Whiteley is preparing for his last Christmas on call as Hoylake lifeboat station’s operations manager.

17/12/2025

Redundancies, a review of bin collections and the transfer of leisure centres are among a raft of options to be discussed by Wirral Council tonight as it looks to plug a £32 million hole in its budget.

A report prepared for councillors says that the council continues to face significant financial challenges driven by rising demand, inflationary costs, and the long-term impact of reduced Government funding.

Read more on our website.

https://westkirby.todaynews.co.uk/2025/12/15/news/job-losses-and-cuts-in-council-services-loom-due-to-budget-hole/

15/12/2025

💣 Watch the moment an unexploded artillery shell was blown up on the Royal Liverpool Golf Club course.

Staff undertaking routine drainage work discovered the explosive buried in the ground last Friday.

Following a controlled explosion carried out by specialists, the site was made safe.

14/12/2025

🎊 | COMPETITION TIME! Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at the Floral Pavilion.

To celebrate the opening of their spectacular Christmas show, the Floral Pavilion has donated a family ticket to enjoy the most magical performance of the year.

Sleeping Beauty is more than a panto — it’s a festive tradition, a theatrical treat, and the ultimate Christmas celebration.

Expect lavish costumes, thrilling choreography, side-splitting comedy, and special effects that shimmer with fairy-tale magic.

TO ENTER: Simply ‘like’ this post 👍

Entries close at 12 noon on Monday 22 December and we’ll draw a winner at random.

The prize is for 4 tickets and T&Cs apply (click link in comments for details).

13/12/2025

🎁 Looking for a Christmas gift?

We’ve teamed up with two local creatives to produce exclusive artwork themed around local landmarks.

The artwork is a collaboration with Kim Waters Design and Wirral artist Jessica Evans.

It includes prints, greeting cards and tote bags.

Free delivery to CH47 and CH48 postcodes.

Visit our shop to find out more!

West Kirby Today has teamed up with two local creatives to produce exclusive artwork themed around local landmarks in our coastal town.

12/12/2025

A six year saga over the management of Hoylake beach could be reaching an end after agreement was given to a plan that will allow for the clearance of some vegetation.

However local councillors have said this is just phase one of their campaign to get more of it raked.

Read more on our website.

A six year saga over the management of Hoylake beach could be reaching an end after agreement was given for a plan that will allow for the clearance of some vegetation.

10/12/2025

A planning application has been submitted to convert the former Leaf restaurant in West Kirby into a retail unit, along with the construction of five properties on the site.

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A planning application has been submitted to convert the former Leaf restaurant in West Kirby into a retail unit, and to build five properties in the car park and grounds.

09/12/2025

• ad | The countdown to Christmas magic has officially begun!

Sleeping Beauty is the most spellbinding pantomime ever to hit the Floral Pavilion stage – a spectacular treat for all ages with dazzling sets, toe-tapping music, laughs aplenty, and jaw-dropping special effects.

TV star and global pop star Kelle Bryan sprinkles serious sparkle as Fairy Snowfall, with Olivier Award-winner and CBBC favourite Cleo Demetriou as Princess Rose!

They’re joined by Wirral’s ultimate panto favourite Sean Jones, returning as the mischievous and hilarious Lester the Jester – alongside the brilliant Quinn Patrick as our dame Nanny Nora.

Amy Perry is Carabosse – the baddy you’ll love to boo – with David Pendlebury as the King and Daniel Urch completing the cast as Prince Vincent.

Mix a cursed princess, an evil spell, a race against time, and the magical power of true love’s kiss – and you’ve got a pantomime bursting with fun, fantasy and festive cheer.

Don’t get caught napping – make panto at the Floral part of your festive tradition.

Performances are taking place until 4 January.

Signed Performance – Sat 13 December 2025 at 7:00pm

Relaxed Performance – Sun 4 January 2026 at 1:00pm

Book here: https://www.floralpavilion.com/event/sleeping-beauty or call the box office on 0151 666 0000.

07/12/2025

Caldy Open Gardens has raised more than £40,000 for Age UK.

The annual event, organised by The Caldy Society, sees local people throwing open their doors for people to enjoy their outdoor space.

Read the full story on our website.

Caldy Open Gardens has raised more than £40,000 for Age UK. The annual event, organised by The Caldy Society, sees local people throwing open their doors for people to enjoy their outdoor space. The money has been used to buy two wheelchair accessible vehicles, which will be used for the charity’...

03/12/2025

⚠️ | Important information if you’re using Merseyrail this afternoon.

Our thoughts are with the person involved, and those who have responded.

The latest info can be found on the Merseyrail website.

https://www.merseyrail.org/journey-planning/plan-your-journey/service-updates/