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Metropolitan Borough of Wirral

A black and white aerial view of Hamilton Square surrounded by Georgian houses and a town hall. The roofs of the rail station platforms can be seen in the background by the River Mersey where a few vessels are sailing.

Library images reveal town's history

The collection includes more than 25,000 digitised photographs, maps, and 16,000 historical items.

Construction site of gravel on flat ground next to a two-storey building with old vessel in the background

Ferry terminal set to reopen in autumn after delay

The site at Woodside was due to open this summer but it has been hit by manufacturing delays.

Marcus Shaw appears to be talking into a microphone while sitting at a desk during a council meeting. A sign in front of him includes his name and job title.

Regeneration chief 'off work' after inquiry launch

Wirral Council is conducting an investigation into Birkenhead's regeneration scheme.

The women are sitting around two tables on the right-hand side of the hall. In the background is the stage where The Beatles once played. On the left, a game of boules is being set up.

'My trip to the WI where The Beatles once played'

Kay Crewdson heads to the Wirral in search of the place where a bit of musical history was made.

A wide shot of Wirral Council's building. It is grand but the brick work is weathered. There is a flag pole out on the front of the site flying the Union flag.

Council debt increases by £233m in six months

A summary of Wirral Council's finances shows a rise in borrowing and a drop in investments.

Kevin Flanagan, with short grey hair and dark framed glasses, wears a navy suit jacket, blue shirt and navy tie.

School defend £200k bill for suing parents

Kevin Flanagan, head of Pensby High School in Heswall, Wirral, sued two parents over harassment.

A traffic light with a small ANPR camera attached

Traffic camera planned outside more Wirral schools

Traffic cameras could be installed more locations in Wirral in a bid to stop dangerous driving.

Benjamin Stephenson is wearing beige trousers and a blue jacket over a white shirt. He is sat at the base of his sculpture which is a cylinder showing layers of brown compacted soil and clay.

Sculpture made using ancient technique wins prize

The rammed earth work by Benjamin Stephenson is named winner of the Liverpool Sculpture Prize.

Mersey Ferry in River Mersey in front of shipping yard cranes

Mersey Ferries suspended for second day

The suspension is due to a "re-occurring issue", a Mersey Ferries spokesperson said.