Tag Archives: Wirral

This week will see the Super-Transporter 5 fly into retirement Beluga Airbus (Image: Birmingham Live) Airbus is retiring one of its first-generation BelugaST cargo aircraft. The European manufacturer is transitioning fully to the newer BelugaXL fleet. The BelugaST, formally known as the A300-600ST Super Transporter, supported Airbus production for more …

Michael Wood was sentenced today after pleading guilty to five charges under fraud laws and regulations to protect consumers from unfair trading 20:42, 10 Dec 2025Updated 20:43, 10 Dec 2025 The court heard Wood had previously been convicted of similar offences(Image: Copyright Unknown) A “rogue builder” who “charmed” a family …

Lisa Murphy, a Work Area Manager based at Royal Mail, Chester Mail Centre, is preparing to take on the challenge of a lifetime: trekking Mount Kilimanjaro. This is more than just a physical feat—it’s a deeply personal mission rooted in survival, resilience, and hope. Lisa’s journey began in July 2021, …

Thursday, 29 May 2025 12:02 Flint RNLI volunteers were tasked by UK Coastguard at 12:03pm on Wednesday 28th May to assist two people reported to be cut off by the tide near Greenfield. Flint lifeboat was transported by road to Greenfield Dock, where it was promptly launched. The volunteer crew …

The footage shows the 1763 lighthouse from a new perspective Stunning drone footage shows Leasowe lighthouse We’re blessed with some stunning beauty spots in Merseyside and Leasowe Lighthouse has got to be one of the favourites for a visit on a sunny day. The lighthouse situated on the gorgeous Wirral …

“The loss of that building would be catastrophic” Wirral and Liverpool skyline across the River Mersey(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo) People said they would hate the idea an historic building that has been around for 137 years could soon close as part of £25m cuts to their area. The closure of …

All four workers were offered compensation in what has been deemed “a damning criticism of Royal Mail management.” Royal Mail’s Prenton Delivery Office where the workers were dismissed(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo) Four postal workers at a Royal Mail delivery office in Prenton were unfairly dismissed in a row over …

A Wirral postman has shared what it is actually like to be serving the community day in day out. Paul East, from Oxton, has been in the industry for 16 years – starting off at Royal Mail before leaving in July this year to start his own business venture. At …

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has accused Royal Mail of “a significant breach of policy” as a row over the treatment of sacked and suspended postal workers on the Wirral continues. The row is over the controversial suspension of 11 postal workers at the Prenton Delivery Office in June later …

A couple hoping to have their first child have been left waiting for a vital letter as the Wirral experiences post delays following the controversial suspension of 11 staff. Jennifer Tomlinson is hoping to have a baby with her husband Liam starting in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment at Arrowe Park …