Dramatic video shows people being rescued during West Kirby RNLI’s biggest ever incidents
A total of 27 people were rescued off Hilbre Island which included 18 adults, 9 children and two dogs.
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Strong winds bring down trees across Wirral blocking roads
Strong winds hit Merseyside overnight as the region was placed on a severe weather warning.
Wirral rescue teams race to save person and two dogs cut off by the tide in storm force winds
Wirral coastguard along with Flint Coastguard Rescue Team and West Kirby Lifeboat raced to a person cut off by the incoming tide near to Middle Eye in West Kirby.
Wirral rescue teams issue warnings to stay away from risk to life waves as 65 mph winds forecast
Wirral coastguard and New Brighton RNLI have warned members of the public to stay away from large waves and to avoid taking pictures.
Wirral council explain why routes were not gritted before today’s wintry weather traffic chaos
Wirral council have explained why routes were not gritted before today’s sudden downpour of snow and hail that brought routes across Wirral to a standstill.
Traffic chaos on Wirral as snow, hail and freezing temperatures make roads treacherous
There were reports of major traffic problems tonight on Wirral as wintry weather grips the region.
Wirral and Liverpool hit by snow and there could be more on the way
Wirral and Liverpool was hit by snow today as a weather front clashed with freezing air.
Footage shows moment man and two dogs rescued after being cut off by the tide on a Wirral beach
The rescue was captured on video by the RNLI
Hoylake RNLI rescue man and two dogs cut off by the tide on Wirral coast
Wirral Coastguard and Hoylake RNLI rushed to a man and his two dogs that were stranded after being cut off by the tide.
Man dies after falling into the water near Marine Point in New Brighton
Emergency services including the RNLI and coastguard rushed to the scene at around 9:42pm to try to save the man.
