It’s been two years since I last attempted to get around the Wirral on a bus. Why am I doing this you may ask? Well the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will be looking to bring buses back under public control in 2026. So I decided to get first hand experience and see what people think

Report reveals which former South Yorkshire and West Midlands Police officers would face disciplinary proceedings

NEW: Bettison, Duckenfield and all the former police officers who would have gross misconduct cases to answer over Hillsborough disaster

BREAKING: New police cover up details surrounding Hillsborough disaster revealed in major new investigation Landmark report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans Full story:

People have been told they should be proud of the “extraordinary”, “wonderful”, and “fabulous service” Merseyrail provides. Conservatives last night pointed to high reliability and customer satisfaction data when arguing against public ownership www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

BREAKING: Paul Doyle trial live as LFC parade accused appears in court www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

A married couple have been accused of letting their dogs “go berserk” by neighbours who said the situation has become “horrible." Stephen and Layla McGuigan deny they breached a noise abatement notice and suggested it may have been other dogs in the area www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

A “toxic” and “broken” system from the top down ignored red flags and led to major failures that have now trashed a Merseyside council’s reputation, a critical review finds www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

This week could be a crossroads for Wirral Council as a critical review of regeneration projects is expected to be published. Here's some analysis from me about the key challenges that lie ahead as the local authority looks to move on www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

A Merseyside council faces an estimated £20m black hole in its budget next year and could be forced to request another government. Despite the challenges, Leader Cllr Paula Basnett said she was working with all parties to fix Wirral Council's finances www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

I can now reveal the Pyramids has lost millions of pounds in value since Wirral Council bought it www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

People are being told not to turn up to a popular Bonfire Night event in Merseyside after the bonfire was built too big www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

A dad with a newborn baby fears he may end up on the streets after receiving a “scary” warning from his landlord. Jon Finch feels he has put his head on the chopping block after volunteering to organise a community bonfire www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

A council that bought two shopping centres in Birkenhead for £10.5m has been ordered to reveal how much they are worth following an appeal by @liverpoolecho.co.uk www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Questions being asked about what happened before park set on fire www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

There's been a lot of anger over this but the Upton British Legion Branch told me they understood Wirral Council's position and urged people to go to events in Hamilton Square and across Wirral However the decision has also been criticised by Reform www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Two fires set alight weeks before Bonfire Night after ‘misunderstanding’ www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

People have said they feel trapped on a Merseyside estate due to a “dangerous” parking problem that is only getting worse www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

One, don't pick up the phone... www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

A public space protection order has been in place on the Woodchurch for nearly three years www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

One councillor said they were there to listen to what the public had to say www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Attempts to take national flags down in one area of Merseyside have been defended by a local politician who said they had left people “feeling targeted, confused and scared.” www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

BREAKING: The landmark legislation will hold public officials and authorities accountable for their actions www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

BREAKING: A Hillsborough Law will be laid before Parliament on Tuesday after decades of tireless campaigning by the families of the 97 Liverpool fans who died at the 1989 stadium disaster A huge and historic moment

Tomorrow's Liverpool ECHO front page, on a day which will finally see a Hillsborough Law laid before Parliament

Plans to build more than 1,600 homes just outside a town centre have taken another step forward as a firm looks to move www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Three more arrests after protests outside hotel www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

'Shouting and fighting in street' outside club as child 'scared during the night' www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Plans for nearly 50 flats where library once stood www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

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A "very young child" is ill with the first confirmed case of measles in Wirral www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

'Hopeful' update on future of Birkenhead Market on its 190th birthday A controversial plan to put Birkenhead Market into a former Argos is set to be reviewed later this year as councillors prepare to look at all options www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Firm brought in to probe council over 'atrocious' situation as an independent investigation into Wirral Council’s regeneration programme is underway www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Regeneration director Marcus Shaw is reportedly 'absent until further notice' amid an investigation into Birkenhead town centre. It follows Wirral's new council leader Paula Basnett yesterday saying the council had "taken steps to make changes" www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

A 'totally out of control' pub was closed after a brawl saw a man's jaw broken and arrests over drugs www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Care firm 'owing £550,000 to HMRC and British Gas' to be wound up Wirral Council said its teams had started the process of ensuring the safety and continuity of care for all residents affected www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

What was found inside Croc left charity 'heartbroken' www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Wirral Council has announced when it will be closing one of its town halls until further notice for repairs as part of a cost-cutting drive for the financially struggling local authority www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

EXCLUSIVE: In March, we reported how legal action was being taken against a care home company by HMRC. Since then, I have become aware of a number of disputes including Gill Harris who was eventually paid £4,544, months after her mother's death www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Couple appear in court over alleged noise from barking dogs www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Wirral Council has officially elected a new leader after a tense meeting which saw accusations fly in all directions. Rock Ferry Labour councillor Paula Basnett promised decisive action on the budget and no more excuses over delayed regeneration projects www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Wallasey Town Hall looms in the distance as I make my way over the Mersey for tonight’s council meeting. We should soon see the election of a new leader and deputy leader, likely to be Paula Basnett and Julie McManus

A major new landmark could be built overlooking the Mersey that would be big enough anyone visiting Liverpool would be able to see it. The plans were announced last night www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

A new tap and go system for the Merseyrail network has taken a "major step" forward which could radically change the way thousands travel www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

The firm that helped turn a street in a Wirral seaside resort from derelict shops into a bustling hub is currently facing legal action by HMRC. Dan Davies, owner of Rock Point Leisure, said there will be no liquidation or winding up of the business www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

NEW: Heswall’s three councillors Kathy and Andrew Hodson as well as Graham Davies said they “believe deeply in integrity, accountability, and respect” and have left with a heavy heart. The three will now sit as independent Conservatives More on this later www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Mum claims she 'smells weed many times' as seaside town's 'comment war' kicks off Those complaining said people were scared to come forward in case they were labelled moaners www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Wirral's opposition parties have greeted the election of a new Labour leader with mixed feelings ahead of a crucial vote in two weeks. Here's a low down of what the other three parties had to say... Conservatives 😠 Greens 😀 Liberal Democrats 😐 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Wirral Labour has a new leader following a long internal battle within the party ahead of an official vote for the council’s top job in two weeks Getting reaction from the other parties later today www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

THREAD: Little round up of some things that went out over the weekend...