The Latest Breaking News from Birkenhead

Paul O'Grady's selfless act in Liverpool sums up what Lily Savage star was really like

The Birkenhead icon was renowned as champion of the underdog

Liverpool Echo · Mar 29, 2023

Amanda Holden heartbroken as she shares emotional tribute to Paul O'Grady

Fans are waking up to the devastating news of the Birkenhead star's death

Liverpool Echo · Mar 29, 2023

Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67

The Birkenhead born presenter and comedian died 'unexpectedly but peacefully'

Liverpool Echo · Mar 29, 2023

Kids on bikes causing chaos as police put order in place

A dispersal zone is in place in the area surrounding Birkenhead Park and the town centre

Liverpool Echo · Mar 6, 2023

Neighbours evacuated as fire breaks out in Birkenhead laundrette

Four firefighters entered the smoking building and evacuated the flats above

Liverpool Echo · Mar 1, 2023

Ron’s Place: cash loan saves palace of outsider art at last minute

Benefactor’s offer allays fears sale of building could strip Birkenhead flat of works built up over 30 years

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

‘Losing it would be sacrilege’: last-minute push to save ‘Ron’s Place’

Birkenhead outsider art flat is up for auction but campaigners set hopes on rich benefactor or institution

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023

Famous Birkenhead department store we remember from childhood

It was a familiar sight for shoppers through the decades

Liverpool Echo · Feb 26, 2023

Birkenhead ferry operator Stena Line extends Peel Ports deal up to the 22nd century

Stena Line will continue to operate from Birkenhead for the next 77 years at least

Liverpool Echo · Feb 17, 2023

Stena Line signs Birkenhead port deal until the beginning of the 22nd century

Stena Line operates six routes and 12 vessels across the region

Birmingham Post · Feb 17, 2023