In the early hours of this morning (16th May, 2013), Hoylake lifeboat’s volunteer crew was tasked to a 94m wind farm survey vessel, 8.5 miles from station to evacuate one of its crew, suffering from … [Read more...]
Elm Grove Crossing: Set to close?
Confirming a couple of messages that I've received in the last couple of days, the Wirral Globe reports that Network Rail are looking to close the level crossing at Elm Grove. There's a private … [Read more...]
Shops and shopping deals in Hoylake
You've probably noticed but there have been a few openings/closings of shops in Hoylake recently. I thought I'd do quick run down of what's been happening on and around Market Street: (1) Hoylake … [Read more...]
Big Beach Cleanup: Hoylake
This Friday (26th April) is the day that the Big Beach Clean-up takes place at both Hoylake and West Kirby and volunteers are more than welcome. Organised and promoted by the Marine Conservation … [Read more...]
Public Meeting: Night time economy
Residents and visitors to Hoylake have always enjoyed socialising at one our many venues. But could our local night time economy be better managed for everyone? With that in mind, here's a press … [Read more...]
Pebbles Cafe: Existing toilet block to be demolished and replaced
This week's Wirral Globe reports that the disused toilet block (pictured - taken in March, 2011) on North Parade is to be demolished and replaced with a new building that will be the Pebbles Cafe. The … [Read more...]
Sensory Garden: Officially Open
The Sensory Garden at Meols Parade Gardens was officially opened this weekend as Jan Foster writes: At long last our Sensory Garden, at the Meols end of the Parade Gardens has finally been … [Read more...]
Use your brown bin for garden waste? Get ready to pay for it
The free, brown bin, garden waste recycling service offered by Wirral Council is soon to become a paid-for service. Wirral Council has announced the withdrawal of the free collection service that … [Read more...]
Mail Newsletter Upgrade
The planned upgrade of the email newsletter has now been completed and fingers-crossed I've done it correctly! I'm typing this Tuesday morning and all you email subscribers should see it (this) … [Read more...]
Car parking up the road is set to cost you more
Did you know that parking your car up the road in West Kirby will soon cost you quite a lot more? Read this article in the West Kirby Times to find out why. And, just in case you didn't know, … [Read more...]