UNBELIEVABLE: Birkenhead - The Untold Story

Taron Egerton reveals he is estranged from father after ‘pushing ejector seat’

The 36-year-old actor was born in Birkenhead but moved to Wales with his mother after his parents divorced.

Evening Standard · Aug 11

Basildon, Birkenhead and Grimsby among places shortlisted to be named UK’s first Town of Culture

There are 15 shortlisted towns, selected from nearly 400 applicants, who will receive £60,000 to develop full bids to win the award in 2028

The Independent UK · Jul 9

CSL Delivers World's First Battery-Powered Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier to Support Adbri Operations

SYDNEY, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The CSL Group ("CSL"), a global leader in responsible marine transportation services, and Adbri announce the delivery of MV Yampu, the world's first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier. The vessel was officially delivered at Jiangjiang Nanyang Shipyard on June 5, 2026, and has now departed…

AAP · Jun 12

‘Beast of Birkenhead’ moniker came after murder that shocked community

Peter Sullivan, who spent 38 years in prison, was jailed in 1987 for killing of 21-year-old Diane Sindall.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Man sentenced for stalking Strictly judge Shirley Ballas

Kyle Shaw, of Birkenhead, Wirral, admitted the charge at an earlier hearing.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Bishop says more C of E senior clergy may need to resign over abuse scandal

Julie Conalty, bishop of Birkenhead, welcomes resignation of Justin Welby but says institutional changes needed

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

‘He made politics human’: Birkenhead mourns beloved MP Frank Field

At community centre where politician would make himself at home, there is gratitude for his work and sadness at his death

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024

Lord Field of Birkenhead obituary

MP for Birkenhead for 40 years and former Labour minister who was asked to ‘think the unthinkable’ about welfare reform

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024

Frank Field: Former Labour minister and crossbench peer dies aged 81

Lord Field of Birkenhead died in a London care home on Tuesday night following a ‘long battle with cancer’

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2024

Ron’s Place: Birkenhead flat of outsider art granted Grade II listing

Victory for campaigners and conservators as elaborately decorated property is honoured with protected status

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024