General News

At 7:01pm on the 14th August 2026, phones in Ellesmere Port and surrounding areas recieved an emergency alert from the UK Government.

Although it is often an overlooked part of our lives, the sea, the sky, animals, and all the things that make up Mother Earth are just as important to us as they are to the environment. Following the immense heat of this dreadful summer, it makes one wonder...

A local high school, Whitby High School, is due to have its Ofsted inspection tomorrow and Wednesday. The last Ofsted inspection was on the 24th & 25th of May 2022, where they were rated good in all areas: the quality of education, behaviour and attitude, personal development, sixth-form provision and leadership & management.

Today, 22nd June 2026, Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has resigned after pressure from over 100 Labour MPs began to take their toll. Keir Starmer had been in office for just under two years, and in those two years he has overseen a period of significant political debate, introducing a range of domestic and international policies while facing ongoing scrutiny from both political opponents and members of his own party.

I am a young person, and see a lot of young people vaping in Ellesmere Port. Vaping is a big problem, and it is all over the country.

My interview with Anne Newbould was very eye-opening, highlighting the (at least) 680 children in care across the Wirral and the support they need—around 20 of whom Anne has personally helped.

Going from losing a high-paying corporate career to achieving his goal of owning a personal photography studio, Iain Stenhouse was a delight to speak to, and his story was truly inspirational.

This may seem like a bit of a life story, but there are things i've picked up along the way that have helped with EP News!

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The Ellesmere Port News Team met Boris Johnson yesterday evening to talk about Ellesmere Port Library turning in to a corner shop, where many can shop again for 10p and get Freddos at a reasonable price.