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Why Marco Pierre White loves Wirral and supports Claire House Hospice
THE easy way to describe Marco Pierre White will always be "celebrity chef". If you're looking to stick the knife in - having read a few tabloid newspaper headlines - you could try "misanthrope" and "scourge of journalists" - one well-known food
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Government figures show rise in use of armed police in Merseyside
THE use of armed police officers in Merseyside increased last year – at the same time as figures fell nationally. Government statistics reveal that operations in which firearms were authorised jumped locally from 663 to 708 between 2010/11 and
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Pirates day raises cash for Claire House in Ellie's memory
A WIRRAL mother ensured her little girl's memory was kept alive as hundreds of children raised more than £1,000 in her name at a special pirates event. The 'Pirates for Ellie' day, which took place last Friday, was set up in 2011 to raise vital
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Tina Turner musical on way to Liverpool Empire
A MUSICAL inspired by life and times of Ike and Tina Turner will be staged at the Liverpool Empire next month. Soul Sisters, which caused a sensation in the West End, will visit the city from Monday, August 5-10. It follows the highs, lows,
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Sonia's never stopped loving Wirral
EIGHTIES' chart-topper Sonia returns to New Brighton later this year as part of the cast of the Floral Pavilion's pantomime. The Liverpool-born entertainer - who had a number one hit with You’ll Never Stop Me From Loving You in 1989 - plays Fairy
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Neston to Deeside walkway is officially opened
A NEW walkway linking England and Wales from Neston to Deeside has been officially opened. The Greenway Route has proved a success with walkers, wheelchair users and cyclists since its completion in April, attracting 6,000 users in its first month
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Wirral GPs launch free health checks appeal
Wirral people aged between 40 and 74 will soon receive an invitation from their GP to attend a free NHS health check. The check up aims to help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and types of dementia, which are the biggest
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Are you struggling to cope or feeling overwhelmed?
Taking part in activities, learning relaxation techniques, new recipes and eating healthier and better foods can help boost your mood and improve your overall emotional and physical wellbeing. The ‘5 ways to wellbeing’ looks at the five things
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Defeat for Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park in pre-season friendly
TRANMERE Rovers were beaten 2-1 by Burnley in pre-season action at Prenton Park last night. The Clarets found the net through Danny Ings and Dean Marney with Rovers pulling a late goal back when substitute James Rowe netted from eight yards.
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Wirral man dies in house fire
A WIRRAL man died in a fire at his home believed to have been caused by a cigarette. Fire crews were called to the incident at around 7.50pm in Rock Bank, Upton after neighbours raised the alarm. Birkenhead fire station manager Mark Thomas