West Kirby Today #50
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This week we’ve got sad news about a fatal road collision in Hoylake, two golf related stories and details of the unofficial return of a familiar name to Banks Road.
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Without further ado, let’s get into this week’s edition…
Hoylake road death appeal
Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Hoylake on Wednesday evening.
A woman in her eighties was pronounced dead at the scene, on Market Street. Read more.
Councillors knew of risks of breaking golf resort deal
An audit has found councillors were aware of the risks of signing a development agreement over the doomed Hoylake golf resort scheme.
In 2021, the council paid almost half a million pounds to the Jack Nicklaus Joint Venture Group to stave off a £20 million legal action after it pulled out of a loan deal. Read more.
PHOTO: Fond memories of Slinky’s
The Slinky’s name has made an unofficial return to Banks Road following the closure of the Home Brew Tap.
Look carefully at the photograph above and you’ll see it has been scrawled on the window on the left hand side!
Many readers took to our Facebook page to share their memories of the cafe bar.
Rugby club offers camping facilities for the Open
Hoylake Rugby Club are offering camping facilities for this year’s Open Golf Championship.
The site, on Carham Road, can take caravans, motor homes and tents, and is located a 15 minute walk from the course. Read more.
Tree-mendous give away
Wirral Council is giving away small trees this Saturday, 14 January.
You can get your hands on one by visiting Royden Park in Frankby. Read more.