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'Serious' incident in Birkenhead causes road closures
MERSEYSIDE Police has confirmed it is dealing with a "serious" road traffic collision in Birkenhead tonight (Sunday, February 4). Posting on X (formerly Twitter) at around 8pm, the Merseyside Police Contact Centre, wrote: "We are dealing with a
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The Lightning Seeds to headline Capenhurst's Cosmic Cape festival
COSMIC Cape music festival is returning to Capenhurst this summer. The festival takes place on Saturday, July 20 for its third and biggest year with Lightning Seeds announced as headliners. Prepare for a bigger Cosmic Cape experience than ever
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Haunted Wirral: The Dawstone Road Demon
WELCOME to Haunted Wirral, a feature series written by world-famous psychic researcher, Tom Slemen for the Globe. IN winter 1961, a Neston motorist was taken unconscious to Clatterbridge Hospital after crashing through a six-foot sandstone wall
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Teen, 19, stabbed after parties at neighbouring Wirral sports clubs
A MAN has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed close to two Wirral sports clubs. Merseyside Police said they are appealing for information following the stabbing in Wallasey in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, February 4).
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The six best places to enjoy a pint of beer in Wirral, according to readers
DRY January is finally over and many of you will want to get out and enjoy a nice pint. If you want to try somewhere new or even just see where the best places to go are in Wirral, look no further. We asked Globe readers where their favourite
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The most oversubscribed secondary schools in Wirral revealed
THE number of oversubscribed secondary schools in Wirral has been revealed. Last week, the Globe reported how 16 primary schools in Wirral were oversubscribed for the academic year 2023/24. An oversubscribed school is defined as a school that
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Tranmere 0 v 0 Crewe - Adkins happy with clean sheet against high-flyers
TRANMERE manager Nigel Adkins said he was "really pleased" after his side held high-flying Crewe to a goalless draw at Prenton Park. Rovers caught sight of goal several times, with Connor Jennings and Rob Apter coming close while Brad Walker almost
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13 of your fabulous photos showcasing the beauty of Wirral
THERE were some fantastic photos shared by members of Wirral Globe Camera Club this week. Nicola Jayne was at Thurstaton Hill, Dave Guy was at Royden Park and Tracey Rennie was Egremont promenade. The Camera Club is a supportive and friendly
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Ten Wirral restaurants and pubs serving a romantic meal this Valentine’s Day
VALENTINE'S Day is on the horizon and you may be wondering where to go this year for a romantic meal. February 14 isn't far away and many restaurants and pubs in Wirral are serving up a treat for customers. Here are some of the venues offering
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Wirral chip shop award free meal to care home residents
RESIDENTS at a Wirral care home tucked into a delicious free meal, thanks to the owner of a fish and chip shop. Boris Bektashev and his partner Tatyana took over SelFish on High Street in Bromborough in 2022. Throughout their time running the
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Supermarket giant calls on local suppliers in Wirral to get in touch
A SUPERMARKET giant is calling on local suppliers in Wirral to get in touch. Aldi is on the hunt for new British suppliers to partner with in 2024. The call out applies to all product categories, including food, drink and Specialbuys, and forms
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People in Birkenhead more than £15,000 worse off due to UK’s poor economic growth
PEOPLE in Birkenhead are more than £15,000 worse off because of poor economic growth since 2010, new analysis shows. The Centre for Cities think tank found the average person in the UK missed out on £10,200 in disposable income since 2010 when
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Actor Craig Charles to DJ at Chester Racecourse soul event
CHESTER Racecourse has announced that Craig Charles will take to the decks and DJ at Soul Sunset Racing on Saturday, July 13. The respected actor and broadcaster, now one of the UK’s foremost Funk and Soul DJs, will perform a special post-racing
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Seven common conditions you could soon get treatment for at Merseyside pharmacies
MERSEYSIDE patients can now get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy. As part of a major transformation in NHS care delivery, 95 per cent of community pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside will now be offering
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Tributes, death notices and funeral announcements from the Wirral Globe
THE Wirral Globe has published 15 death notices this week. Every week, the Globe publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will
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When is Easter 2024? Key dates for the bank holiday weekend
Easter is a celebration that comes around each year but as the dates change, you might be wondering when it is this year. Whether you’re spending the weekend away with loved ones or you’re home for this year’s celebrations, it’s worth knowing which
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Fundraising walk for Ellesmere Port children's counselling charity
AN ELLESMERE Port GP surgery has organised a sponsored walk to help raise money towards improving mental health services for children. Whitby Health Partnership (WHP) is excited to announce a sponsored walk that is more highly anticipated than
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Wirral Council faces tight deadline to deliver House of Fraser housing scheme
WIRRAL Council may need to find more than £2m by March next year if it can’t deliver plans to build over 80 homes in time. In 2020, Wirral Council decided to buy the former House of Fraser store at 92 Grange Road in Birkenhead as part of its plans
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Wirral Globe dog of the week: 'Gorgeous' Indie needs a forever home
OUR dog of the week, Indie, is looking for a loving family who will help build her confidence so she can enjoy everything the world has to offer in her new home. The one-year-old Caucasian Shepherd, currently a resident at Dogs Trust Merseyside