Dad famous for New Brighton pictures dies as family pay tribute
Some of Martin Parr’s most famous work included a set of images taken on the WirralBy Hannah Roberts,…
It doesn’t matter who is in charge, we are the ones changing things here
Residents say the area has improved but still has ‘untapped potential’Daniel Davies on Victoria Road in New Brighton,…
Public concern after what washed up on Wirral beach
The local coastguard team searched the area and surrounding beachesThe coastguard team searched the beach earlier today(Image: Wirral…
Suspect named after two houses targeted on same street
Samuel Gates appeared at magistrates’ court this morningVictoria Road in New Brighton. (Image: Liverpool Echo/Colin Lane) A suspect…
Bottles, brochures, and memories – a life in Liverpool’s wine trade
New Brighton man reflects on a lifetime in lost Merseyside industryFormer Wine Merchant Peter Wiggins aged 90, at…
Sunday Snippets, 21 September 2025 – Birkenhead News
Welcome to Sunday Snippets, a weekly feature from Birkenhead News. It is a round-up of the important local…
Film reveals New Brighton life in the 80s and 90s from the funfair to Chelsea Reach
A new documentary film reveals life in New Brighton in the 80s and 90s, including its famous funfair…
The peaceful seaside community with an explosive past
It’s not just the lovely sea view and friendly community that makes residents proud to live hereFrank Lund…
‘I visited UK’s worst beach here in Merseyside and I was absolutely furious’
New Brighton was ranked within the worst 20 seaside towns in the UK according to a Which? survey…
‘Beautiful’ mum, 41, dies suddenly after going to bed
Mum-of-three Rachael Kershaw “lit up every room she walked into with her bubbly character and beautiful smile”Rachael Kershaw,…