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Thunderstorm forecast signals a wet weekend for Wirral
Holidaymakers preparing for a weekend getaway face the risk of travel disruption after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy downpours and thunderstorms for parts of Britain. Thundery weather is forecast for Wirral on both Saturday
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Three-year-old Wirral girl hit by moped
POLICE have released a photo of two young men they would like to speak to after a little girl was hit by a moped. The incident happened on Thursday, July 11, on the Cinder Path near Townfield Lane, Bebington when the three-year-old victim was in
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Wirral claimants have their benefits capped
WIRRAL benefit claimants are the latest people to have their payments capped as the new system is rolled out across the country. The Government’s benefit cap limits the amount people can claim to £500 a week which means locally, around 200 claimants
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Wirral man died after taking accidental overdose of painkillers for toothache
A WIRRAL man died after accidentally overdosing on painkillers for toothache. Robert Nevin, of Egerton Street, New Brighton, passed away at Arrowe Park Hospital on May 21 after being admitted nine days earlier, an inquest heard. The inquiry
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Could legal ruling force Wirral Council to reverse parking charge increase?
A WIRRAL MP is hoping a legal ruling against a north London local authority could help her campaign to drive down car parking charges in West Kirby. The high court victory for residents of the borough of High Barnet – who rebelled against a steep
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Tranmere legend Johnny King's seal of approval for statue
A MINIATURE model of a statue honouring former Tranmere Rovers manager Johnny King has received the seal of approval from the man himself on a visit to the sculptor's home. He accompanied his family on a visit to Tom Murphy to see the maquette
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Two in hospital following crash on A41 in Bromborough
TWO people have been taken to hospital suffering from shock following a collision between a car and lorry on the A41 in Bromborough this afternoon. The incident, involving a Vauxhall Corsa and articulated lorry, took place on New Chester Road Southbound
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Hoylake lifeboat rescues crew of stricken yacht
HOYLAKE lifeboat crew rescued three men from a yacht stranded on the River Mersey after its engine failed. The vessel sailing from Conwy got into difficulties 12 miles off Wirral's coast in a strong easterly wind. Liverpool Coastguard requested
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Councillors to decide on new Tesco plans tonight
WIRRAL councillors are set to give the go-ahead to plans for a new Tesco in Wallasey Village. More than 1,000 concerned residents are against proposals for the retail giant to build a store there. The supermarket chain has applied for permission
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Wirral epileptic takes on 5K challenge in aid of other sufferers
A WIRRAL woman is determined not to let epilepsy slow her down as she signs up for a fun run in aid of other sufferers. Liz Roberts, from Wallasey, will take on the Big Fun Run in Sefton Park on August 17, to raise funds for Epilepsy Research UK
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Wirral MP joins volunteers for trip across the Mersey
MINISTER for Disabled People Esther McVey joined Mencap volunteers for a special ferry trip across the Mersey. The Wirral West MP met the group and heard first-hand some of the issues effecting disabled people with digital exclusion and transport