Council U-turns after slapping removal order on 'abandoned' New Brighton van artwork
A PAINTED van which forms part of a New Brighton art installation was served with a removal notice by the council for being an 'abandoned vehicle'.
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A PAINTED van which forms part of a New Brighton art installation was served with a removal notice by the council for being an 'abandoned vehicle'.

Former Merchant Navy cook John Edward Carr, 68, died after a crash in New Brighton on Friday

Police are at the scene of the incident between New Brighton and Alltami in Flintshire
THE family of a cyclist who died after a collision in New Brighton have paid tribute to "one of the kindest, funniest, most open-minded people you could meet".
A 68-year-old man has died following a collision in New Brighton yesterday (June 5), Merseyside Police have confirmed.

Pictures taken at the scene showed a large emergency police presence in New Brighton
Backrooms, Scary Movie and The Mandalorian lead Saturday’s film line-up across Birkenhead, New Brighton and Bromborough cinemas.
A WOMAN in her 60s has been arrested following a serious collision in New Brighton this morning in which a cyclist was hospitalised.
Emergency services were called to New Brighton following incident this afternoon (Friday, June 5)
Police have cordoned off a New Brighton road today ( Friday June 5). Witnesses say an accident on Rowson Street has sparked a huge response from emergency services.

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Wirral day services showcase at Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, highlighting support, activities and opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
Kayakers invited to tackle a 14-mile Wirral sea challenge from New Brighton to Thurstaston to raise funds for cerebral palsy charity Stick ‘n’ Step.
Arriving early for a cabaret show led to a standout meal at Riptide in New Brighton, where a £12 burger deal and loaded nachos delivered far more than expected.
Paul Gould lives in New Brighton and is a candidate in the Ashton-Makerfield by-election.
Film times for Saturday 30 May at Vue Birkenhead, Odeon Bromborough and The Light New Brighton, from Star Wars spin-off to family favourites.
New Brighton beach has been designated as a bathing water site, kickstarting long-term efforts to improve water quality.
Located on Wellington Road in New Brighton, the second-floor property is priced at £240,000 and forms part of a property dating back to 1845.
Star Wars, Michael and family films headline this week’s cinema listings across Wirral, with screenings at Birkenhead, Bromborough and New Brighton.

People in New Brighton were split on how the seaside town fairs in 2026