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Merseyside Police launch summer drink-drive blitz
Motorists are being urged not to risk getting into hot water during the hot weather by risking getting caught drink- or drug-driving. Merseyside Police's summer-long drink-drive campaign launches this week with the aim of reducing road deaths
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New Wirral charter unveiled to help reduce alcohol-related hospital admissions
A "Pubs and Clubs" charter has been launched by Wirral NHS as part of a wide-ranging campaign to drive down the number of people needing hospital treatment for booze-related problems. The charter is designed to help people have a safe and enjoyable
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Warm spring weather may have a sting in its tail
A survey claims that nearly 2m households in the Northwest region are plagued by wasps' nests. The survey warns millions of people could be stung by wasps this summer as the warm spring leads to a significant increase in their numbers. New findings
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Dad whose son passed away at Claire House gives up job to become fundraiser
The father of a child who passed away at Claire House Children’s Hospice has been appointed Liverpool area fundraiser at the charity. Tony Langan has joined its Liverpool arm in the city centre. His son Harvey suffered from the rare
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Council supports Tranmere Rovers with new sponsorship deal
WIRRAL Council last night renewed its sponsorship agreement with Tranmere Rovers FC. The new Labour-led cabinet voted to continue the council’s financial support for the forthcoming year. The authority sponsored Tranmere to the tune of £120,000
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Wirral MPs' expenses published
MPs were paid more than £3.2m of taxpayer-funded expenses in the first two months of this year - and have racked up £880,000 on official payment cards. Almost 25,000 claims were submitted for January and February - but 84 MPs were refused a
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Hundreds turn out for Neston Ladies' Day
HUNDREDS of women and girls turned out in their finery on Thursday for the annual Neston Ladies’ Day. The historic event, which dates back to 1814, saw more than 200 children walking through the village alongside members of the Neston Female
