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Burton's staff to learn fate of Wirral factory later this week
STAFF at Burton's Foods in Moreton will find out later this week if their jobs will be saved. The Moreton-based factory, which produces Jammy Dodgers and Wagon Wheels, was due for complete closure but union reps asked bosses to consider a proposal
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Road closures planned as Bidston Viaduct work continues
ROAD closures will be in place around Junction One of the M53 after the May Bank Holiday weekend as work to strengthen the Bidston Moss Viaduct continues. The work, which begins on Tuesday, May 31, will involve bridge deck repairs, waterproofing
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Wirral motorist facing charge of causing death by careless driving walks free from court
A MOTORIST from Wirral who faced a charge of causing the death of a pensioner by careless driving has walked free from court. It had been alleged that Gareth Thomas caused the death of 86-year-old Noble Arthur Dane by driving his car carelessly
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Wirral mum runs Manchester 10K in memory of late husband
A WIRRAL mum has raised more than £27,000 for charity in memory of her late husband who lost his fight with cancer. Barbara Potter, from Bromborough, took on the Bupa Great Manchester 10K Run on Sunday with children Michael and Joanne, in a
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Concern over mystery substance washed up at Hoylake beach
Dog walkers at a Wirral beach became concerned when their pets fell ill after eating what is believed to be algae or seaweed washed up on the shore. Facebook messages claim a pet has died after coming into contact with the mystery substance
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Former NWDA chief to lead Chester regeneration
Professor Steven Broomhead, former chief executive of the Northwest Regional Development Agency, will lead the next phase of the regeneration of Chester – it was revealed today. Currently chair of entrepreneurial education at Liverpool’s Hope
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Official figures show increase in Wirral jobseekers
WIRRAL saw a slight increase in the number of people claiming jobseeker's allowance last month, latest official figures reveal. The rise - from 8,734 in March to 8,748 for April - mirrors the national picture where the claimant count increased
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Wirral parties did not even try to win election
FOR the first time in my 75 years I did not vote in the local elections. I am appalled at the apathy of candidates in the Claughton ward. Apart from the Labour Party I had no idea of the names of other candidates or what they stood for. Has the fight
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Do the right thing and return bike to Wirral family
I JUST want to sincerely thank the low-life who saw fit to steal my scooter on Sunday while I was enjoying the Oxton secret gardens with my children. This is my only form of transport and you have caused me and my family great hardship. I was recently
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Wirral Globe reader asks: "Was it you?"
A GLOSSY leaflet from the Labour Party was pushed through my door during election week featuring an article from a Steve Foulkes attacking "massive cuts" in local government services. Just wondering if he is related to the Steve Foulkes who tried to
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Visitors to Wirral's 'secret garden' are a nuisance
I HAVE been a resident of Oxton for the past 38 years and one who for the last few years has been witness to the now annual event known as "the secret gardens of Oxton." For those who don't know, this event encourages people to pay money to visit a few
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Left in tears by Wirral census collector
I WOULD just like to know how many people have suffered from the ill-mannered and forceful manner of Wirral's Census Collectors. I will not say too much as I would not like the person involved to be upset, but a young lady I know was left in tears through
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Councillor's curious response about New Brighton
COUNCILLOR Pat Glasman's response of April 27 to my letter (April 13) was curious as it was no response at all. It was another pathetic tirade of platitude, fantasy and spin that failed to answer any of the points I had made. 1) She/he never explained
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We can't let private firms run midwifery
IT is with a great deal of dismay that I read in the Globe that the Wirral Primary Care Trust being given the green light for One to One Midwives to offer their services to the borough's mums-to-be. I am struggling to comprehend how Andrew Lansley's
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Date announced for Olympic Flame to come to Liverpool and Chester
London 2012's Olympic torch will be arriving in Liverpool next year as part of a relay that will start in Land's End and travel as far as the outer Hebrides. The 8,000-mile journey to the stadium has been announced and organisers want the public
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Man appears at Crown Court charged with murder of Wirral charity worker
A BIRKENHEAD man has appeared for the first time at Liverpool Crown Court charged with the murder of Wirral charity worker Peter Caine. Mr Caine, 27, died after being stabbed in the chest in Market Street, Birkenhead in the early hours of Thursday morning
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Wirral raises Rainbow flag in fight against homophobia
The Rainbow flag was raised at Wallasey Town Hall to mark IDAHO day - International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. The Rainbow flag is an internationally recognised symbol of LGB - Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual - pride and celebration
