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hospital and she is currently in a critical condition The female driver stopped at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident A road closure remains in place and officers continue to carry out witness and CCTV enquiries Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit said “This was a serious collision that has sadly left a woman in hospital in a critical condition An investigation is ongoing to find out exactly what happened and we are determined to get answers “I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision or was travelling in the area at the time with a dashcam fitted to their vehicle to make contact with our team if you live in the area and have a CCTV system I would be grateful if you could check your footage to see if you captured anything even if it appears insignificant because it could prove vital to our enquiries.” Anyone with information is asked to contact the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk or DM @MerPolCC with reference 25000230712 Image: GOOGLE  Email us at news@birkenhead.news The club has raised over £1million for their plans to develop their site and become a community hub and now requires a further £150,000 in order to fully complete the project Prenton RUFC has already been doing great work in the community since becoming a charity With the closure of local facilities such as the playing fields they have been bridging the gap and revolutionising the role of a rugby club in today’s society whilst raising substantial money for charity themselves whilst acting as a space to be used by local community groups In addition to using rugby as a tool to combat issues such as obesity Prenton has become “more than just a rugby club” The club now aims to develop its existing site and facilities to include a community cafe events space and multi-use sports facilities for the wider community to use Backed by the RFU and Sport England and championed by top rugby figures such as Jason Leonard and Matt Dawson the project stands to act as a flagship for rugby clubs across the UK Thanks to a Crowdfunding campaign and funding from Sport England People and businesses can continue to donate to the Crowdfunder — which is still live and running tradespeople such as construction companies and landscape gardeners can donate time and/or materials to help get the final stages of the project over the line Club Spokesperson Gareth Knapman said, “We can’t express enough thanks to every funder organisation and individual who has contributed to our community project so far It was always going to be a monumental task to raise such a large amount for such a big project but we’ve pretty much done it — we just need one final push to get over the line.” He continued, “We have been doing great work in the community for quite some time now — becoming more than just a rugby club and helping combat loneliness “Our new community hub will take that to the next level with so much on offer for people and great facilities — we’re hoping it will act as a blueprint for other rugby clubs across the country to do the same.” You can make a donation at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/prenton-rufc-community-hub there will be a range of fun and engaging activities — free for children who qualify for benefits related free school meals and with lunch included The free club is suitable for children aged between 6 and 16 and is run by First Steps Sports Coaching — an experienced team who are inclusive and SEND friendly a visit to Nanny Sharon’s Alpaca Farm and more — with food and drink provided Prenton Community Rugby Club HAF programme strives to empower and inspire children and young people to unlock their true potential through sport-themed Activities on offer include traditional and non-traditional sports non-competitive fundamental movement games and circuit training delivering fun sessions enabling children to develop new skills First Steps Sports Coaching’s Craig Elkerton said “We provide children with lots of opportunities to explore nature along with planting and growing vegetables and enrichment external trips to places like Nanny Sharon’s Alpaca Farm “The feedback is always amazing for our clubs and we’re looking forward to another great few days this Easter.” Prenton Easter Holiday Camp / Tuesday 15 April — Friday 18 April from 12pm / Prenton Rugby Club More information is available here This had been fuelled by concerns it could impact a similar store nearby as well as public safety despite assurances it would be “very well run” The current vacant premises at 86 Woodchurch Lane in Prenton was previously a hairdressers called Oscars Hairshop but in a month it will become Tranmere’s Bodega A licence to sell alcohol there was granted by Wirral Council at a licensing meeting on 15 January despite 133 people signing a petition against an application Ian Rushton from JL Licensing represented the applicant Saranjah Baskaran said it would be a general convenience store with alcohol being part of the overall business He said Ms Baskaran already had a licence in Wallasey and experience in other areas meaning she was “more than capable of running the store well” He said the shop would be “very well run” and had tried to contact people living in the area to try and give reassurance “There seems to be a fear this shop will cause or increase antisocial behaviour if the application was granted today There are clearly antisocial behaviour problems in many areas Sonya Bateman raised concerns about the impact on her children and said she was representing the people who signed the petition “Living nearby I can attest that even a small gathering outside similar premises cause significant noise and disruption to residents.” She said the petition showed widespread opposition in the nearby area arguing they felt it would be harmful to the area “It will significantly disrupt the community jeopardising the peace and safety of residents.” It was confirmed the petition was linked to a nearby corner store and there was a feeling a new shop would be competition and take business away from that store with one person signing it who lived a mile away Mrs Bateman said she had had no issues or reason to complain about the store that was currently open Cllr Andrew Hodson said the committee had been told people’s concerns were “based on fear and apprehension not evidence that the granting of the application would undermine the licensing objectives” While they considered the representations sent to them councillors pointed out no responsible authorities had raised concerns including Merseyside Police and any decision must be evidence based Councillors allowed the off license to open Sunday to Saturday 7am to 11pm selling alcohol during these times and its owners said it expected to open in about a month Deliveries cannot be made between 5pm and 8am Image: GOOGLE and creative director originally from Prenton has been formally recognised by the State of Tennessee for his visionary leadership of The Road to Memphis—a groundbreaking cultural diplomacy and music-based mental health initiative now making waves around the world and tireless service,” celebrating his role in uniting artists across continents while delivering vital mental health support through music The initiative received over 33,000 submissions globally and provided free mental health services to more than 4,000 individuals forging unprecedented collaborations between creative communities in the UK and the United States Launched as a bridge between culture and wellbeing The Road to Memphis has earned praise for its unique partnerships with institutions such as Memphis City Council underscoring the power of the arts to connect Among the most remarkable success stories to emerge from the programme is Manchester artist Elliott James Reay whose entry captured international attention Reay has signed a major deal with Universal Music Group’s Interscope Records (US) and EMI Records (UK) cementing his place as one of the UK’s most exciting new talents “This recognition from Tennessee means a great deal,” said Roberts “But it’s not about me; it’s about what’s possible when we invest in young people and give them the working tools they need to thrive creatively and emotionally in their chosen craft.” Roberts’ own journey began through a Wirral Borough Council music programme that gave him an experience that lit the spark for a lifelong career in music he began engineering for members of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) later moving into radio as a producer for Liverpool’s iconic Radio City 96.7 for DJs such as Lee Butler and eventually moved into global talent acquisition he consults internationally for artists and record labels continuing to champion grassroots talent and mental health in the arts Roberts is urging Wirral Borough Council to reinvest in music and arts access for young people from marginalised and under-resourced communities echoing the very programme that changed the trajectory of his own life “None of this would have happened without that first support from Wirral Borough Council,” he said We need to give the next generation the same chance I was given.” From the streets of Prenton to the halls of government in Nashville Daniel’s work proves that when art and purpose meet It was reported that on Saturday 15 March a man entered a Chicken Hut on Woodchurch Road and became aggressive making threats and racist remarks to the shop workers He then left the shop and walked along Woodchurch Road “This was a frightening experience for the victim who should not feel intimidated or threatened in this manner while trying to earn an honest living We will thoroughly investigate reports of those targeted through hate crime.” CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing to identify the suspect responsible and detectives have issued images of a man they believe could assist with their investigation “Our continued enquires have led to this CCTV image of a man who may be able to assist with our investigation “I am appealing to the man featured in this image We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.” Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 25000217786 officers were called to the junction of Woodchurch Road and Gorsefield Road to reports of a three vehicle collision involving a Volvo No injuries were reported and the driver of the Volvo was detained at the scene A 50-year-old man from Oxton was arrested on suspicion of Drug Driving and Possession of a controlled drug He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries Rapper A$AP Rocky looks set to press on with his shock bid to buy Tranmere Rovers after being found not guilty of assault a nature trail and a Christmas party in your area By NOTICEBOARD · 20 December 2024 FESTIVE ACTIVITIES: The club runs on aturday A free Christmas Holiday Camp for children is taking place at Prenton Rugby Club there will be a range of fun and engaging activities — free for children who qualify for benefits-related free school meals The free club is suitable for children aged 6 to 16 and a nature trail experience — with food and drink provided there’s a visit to the Cinderella Christmas Panto at The Gladstone Theatre there’s a big Christmas party from 1pm at Prenton Rugby Club — featuring food the club is hosting a fun day featuring a range of activities This is a perfect opportunity to keep the kids busy and entertained during the Christmas holidays and gives parents a well-deserved break First Steps Sports Coaching’s Craig Elkerton said: “We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive environment offering traditional and non-traditional sports "We deliver fun sessions enabling children to develop new skills "The feedback is always amazing for our clubs and we’re looking forward to another great few days this Christmas.” For more information and to apply visit www.eequ.org/experience/11934 LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} now welcoming children year-round for 50 weeks each year Prenton Prep has long been renowned for providing high-quality education and care to children aged 2-11 “Our commitment to offering a well-rounded and enriching experience is further enhanced by our newly extended nursery hours ensuring our young learners can enjoy a full range of activities and educational opportunities every week throughout most of the year.” “We are thrilled to offer this extended service to our families Our newly extended opening provides both parents and children with the flexibility they need while maintaining the same high standards of care and education “The nursery at Prenton Prep School is designed to support early childhood development through a combination of play Our experienced staff work closely with parents to tailor each child’s experience ensuring their individual needs are met.” For more information or to schedule a tour, please visit www.prentonprep.co.uk Prenton Prep School is part of Forfar Education an education group that own excellent-rated independent schools and nurseries throughout the UK and Europe Staff from nearby McDonald’s restaurants set aside utensils in exchange for festive music and party games at the Arrowe Park House the local McDonald’s Prenton restaurant provided each child with a Happy Meal for a much-needed bite amidst all the festive fun families also gathered for their annual Decorate for December celebration and Mayoress Shelia Clarke MBE joined families at the House and placed a special charity bauble on the Christmas tree alongside parents and siblings McDonald’s is a founding and forever partner of the Charity which has provided vital support to tens of thousands of families across the UK at each of its 14 locations since 1989 located next to specialist NHS children’s hospitals allow families to be by their child’s bedside in a matter of moments whilst maintaining a degree of normality during very difficult times As the Charity’s biggest supporter, McDonald’s has helped more than 90,000 families through its ongoing fundraising initiatives the House represents far more than just accommodation When Amy’s son Jesse was born at just 26 weeks the House became their lifeline during a critical five-and-a-half-week stay Living 55 minutes’ drive away and unable to receive care at their local hospital and their 10-year-old son found a ‘home away from home’ at Ronald McDonald House Arrowe Park “You don’t realise how important this charity is until you need it,” Amy shared “There is no way that I could’ve left my baby and driven an hour home every single night The charity holds such a special place in our heart Franchisee of the Prenton restaurant said, “I’m so proud of my crew who volunteered to support our local Arrowe Park House at their festive party It’s heartwarming to see the impact of McDonald’s donations and the vital support the Charity provides for families all over the UK It’s important for us to continue to give back to the local communities that we’ve been lucky enough to be a part of over the years We look forward to supporting the Arrowe Park House more in the future.” Festive parties are taking place all over the UK with each of the 14 Ronald McDonald Houses enjoying their own fun-filled occasion supported by the generosity of their local McDonald’s restaurant and crew Ronald McDonald House Charities UK relies on the generosity of supporters and fundraisers without whom it would be unable to continue its vital work You can help fundraise for the Charity in restaurant via donation boxes at the tills Birkenhead News has a Facebook group for Birkenhead. 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Police are continuing to appeal for information following a serious collision in Prenton on Thursday Read more… A Birkenhead man is the latest person to be sentenced relating to violent disorder in Liverpool city centre last summer Cornneliu Mihai Magureanu from Birkenhead was sentenced for his involvement in violent disorder in Liverpool city centre on Saturday The 20-year-old was captured on CCTV watching a crowd of people throw missiles at police officers He threw a rock at the police line and shouted towards the officers Read more… Police are appealing for information after a charity was burgled in Rock Ferry on Wednesday It was reported at 10.25am today that offenders had forced entry at the back of the Byrne Avenue Baths overnight and other items were stolen during the burglary Read more… Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who may have information that could assist with enquiries following a sexual assault on Saturday Officers received a report at around 5.45pm on Saturday that an 18-year-old woman was touched inappropriately by a man who followed her onto a 41 Stagecoach bus from Birkenhead bus depot to Eastham Rake.  Extensive CCTV and witness enquiries have been conducted and detectives are issuing CCTV images of a man they believe could assist in their investigation Read more… Crime across Merseyside has fallen by almost 8% in the past year (April – December 2024) The reductions were confirmed at the Police and Crime Commissioner’s public Scrutiny Meeting on Monday which reviews Merseyside Police’s progress against the priorities set by Emily Spurrell showed there were nearly 9,000 fewer crimes in 2024 compared to 2023 Read more… Merseyside Police attended a property in Ravenscroft Road to assist with an arrest attempt of a male the property was searched and a quantity of suspected cannabis and drugs paraphernalia was located A 46-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug Read more… Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell has unveiled a transformational new blueprint to make Merseyside even safer and stronger Building on a highly successful first term in office which saw crime fall by 12 the PCC has launched her new Police and Crime Plan 2025-29 outlining the action she will take to further protect communities across Merseyside who secured a resounding victory in last year’s PCC elections taking more than 60% of the vote has driven far-reaching improvements over the past four years including enhanced services for victims of crime through the launch of a dedicated Victim Care Merseyside Hub and specialist support services Read more… A man has been charged with causing death by careless driving after a woman in her 80s died following a collision in Hoylake in January 2023 officers were called to a report of a collision on Market Street involving a pedestrian and a blue Saab the pedestrian – 83-year-old Ana Marcroft – was pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics Read more… Lifesaving kits that enable members of the public to provide an emergency response when someone is losing blood from a wound have just been installed in four parts of Wirral – with more to follow shortly The Emergency Bleeding Control Kits are held in similar cases to community defibrillators and are designed to provide the same immediate treatment for blood loss as defibrillators provide to someone who is in cardiac arrest The treatment from the emergency kits can be lifesaving as it aims to reduce the amount of blood that might be lost while a rapid response ambulance crew is making its way to the scene; an ambulance can take up to seven minutes to respond to a 999 call someone who has been stabbed could bleed to death within five minutes unless the blood loss can be curtailed Read more… The Environment Agency has said it “will take action” after several lorry loads of rubbish were dumped under M53 flyovers Alan Howgate was walking under the M53 with his dog Bryn when he spotted a lorry dumping tonnes of waste near the railway tracks on the Merseyrail New Brighton line under the motorway The area is close to the Bidston Moss nature reserve as well as the Junction One retail park Mr Howgate immediately began taking photographs and phoned the police on 999 at the scene as well as reporting it to Wirral Council These pictures show at least five lorry loads of processed rubbish left there as well as one photo of the lorry at the scene Read more… Police are appealing for witnesses after two cars were damaged in a suspected arson attack in Wirral Merseyside Police were contacted at 5.25am on Monday following reports that two vehicles—a Mercedes and a Range Rover—had been damaged outside a property on Upton Road Nobody was injured during the incident but both vehicles were very badly damaged Read more… the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) officers from Merseyside Police and businesses across the region joined forces for National Business Crime Reduction Partnership Week (BCRP) 30 retailers and business groups met with the PCC and local officers for a Retail Forum to set out tangible actions to tackle shoplifting and violence towards shop workers This is the second forum the PCC has hosted aiming to provide constructive discussions that will enhance business security and build closer partnerships between businesses and the police Read more… Two businesses linked to a New Brighton café – and the director of those businesses – have been ordered to pay a combined total of nearly £100,000 after pleading guilty to food safety offences at a hearing at Wirral Magistrates Court on 6 March The prosecution was brought against David Dooley and two of his businesses – Coffee on the Lake Ltd which operates the ice cream manufacturing unit called ‘The Doo Group’ they faced a total of 11 charges for contraventions of Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations In sentencing and fining both companies and the Director the District Judge stated there had been “demonstrative behaviour” with an “appalling and alarming rate of deterioration when it came to pest control” Read more… Can you help trace the next-of-kin of a person from Wirral who has passed away There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death Read more… Some images and information used with kind permission from Wirral Police/Merseyside Police For regular crime and police-related updates, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/merseysidecrimewatch US EditionUK EditionScottish SunIrish SunSearchMy Account Ryan Lowe has emerged as the odds on favourite to take replace Nigel Adkins as manager of League Two side Tranmere The former Rovers striker is currently priced at 4/5 to be named as Adkins' successor at Prenton Park after the latter was sacked as manager on Wednesday after 10 matches without a win leaves the club 22nd in the table talkSPORT BET - Bet £10 Get £30 In Free Bets - CLAIM HERE* Adkins had been in charge of the Merseyside club since September 2023 with the side level on points with the relegation zone having lost six of their opening seven games of the campaign and steered them to a 16th placed finish last time out sit just two points above the relegation zone with only 28 points to their name from their 33 games this season Ryan Lowe appears to the man lined up to come in and try and fix things at Tranmere The 46-year-old had been managing Preston in the Championship at the start of the season before being sacked after just one league game of the campaign who spent a season as a player for Tranmere in League One has won promotion out of the fourth tier on two occasions in his managerial career going up from League Two with Bury in 2019 before achieving the same feat with Plymouth the following year See all 'Next Tranmere manager odds' HERE is also in the running at 3/1 to be given the promotion from assistant manager to take over managerial duties in the Prenton Park dugout The 42-year-old's only previous experience in charge of a team was managing Macclesfield FC for the second half of the 2022-23 season in the eighth tier of English football Priced slightly behind at 4/1 is Andy Crosby the former Northern Ireland manager who has been out of management since his sacking as Port Vale manager 12 months ago with the side 20th in League One call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites Opt in & bet £10+ via mobile on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly An EFL clash was delayed on Saturday as a fox ran wild through the stadium Tranmere Rovers were hosting Bromley in League Two in a match that was due to kick off at 3pm However kick-off at the 16,000-capacity Prenton Park was delayed by six minutes with the game eventually getting underway at 3:06pm The bizarre news was confirmed by Bromley on X they posted: "Kick-off slightly delayed due to a fox in the box...literally." "However, we're now underway!" One fan summed up the feeling on social media, writing: "Only Tranmere could have a game not start on time because a fox got into the ground and gave the staff the runaround." The contest was an important one for both sets of supporters. Meanwhile Bromley are hoping to maintain their momentum as they target a play-off spot in the fourth tier. It was Bromley who took the lead through Michael Cheek, before Joshua Stuart Hawkes made it 1-1 after his goal for the home side. has announced the freehold sale of Cosy Corner Day Nursery in Prenton Built around You.Your expert business property advisers Sofia BeckDirector - Childcare & Education Cosy Corner Day Nursery was established 12 years ago by the previous owner who has consistently operated a highly successful business It has an effective operating capacity for 50 children and holds an exceptional reputation amongst the local community offering first-class early years education for children nought to five years old The nursery is located in the affluent suburb of Prenton detached property and a recently refurbished outdoor learning environment Following a confidential sales process with Sofia Beck at Christie & Co, it has been purchased by the growing regional group operator, Atherton House Nursery Group taking the group to seven settings across the North West “We are incredibly proud to run high-quality education settings across the North West of England Each of our settings is unique with its own ethos and we know that when you walk into any of our nurseries you will feel instantly warm and welcomed We couldn’t do this every day without the hard work and dedication of our incredible team who we continue to recognise in new ways through our People Team having introduced a new staff childcare bursary birthday treats and celebrations of special events We are so pleased to welcome Cosy Corner Day Nursery into our nursery family.” Associate Director – Childcare & Education at Christie & Co “This was a confidential sale and proved to be very popular with both existing operators and first-time buyers alike who saw this setting as an excellent addition to a growing portfolio or a sound entry into the childcare & education sector and consistently strong occupancy made it an all-around attractive opportunity despite the general market challenges we have experienced this year We are delighted to help the Apel Family (Atherton House Nursery Group) secure this nursery which undoubtedly has further scope and potential for them to build on and explore.” Cosy Corner Day Nursery was sold for an undisclosed price Visit Christie & Co’s Business Search page to find out more about current education listings. 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