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Tranmere Rovers sign Senegalese midfielder on short-term deal
TRANMERE Rovers have completed the signing of Senegalese international Ousmane Kane on a six-month contract with 12-month option. The midfielder, who transfers to Rovers from AS Douanes in Senegal, has already arrived in Wirral and begun training
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PREVIEW: Les Dennis in 'Twelfth Night' at Shakespeare North
LES Dennis is set to follow in the footsteps of Ken Dodd. The 70-year-old Liverpool-born stand up comedian, game show host and actor will play Malvolio in Twelfth Night at Shakespeare North in June. It is the role Sir Ken played to great acclaim
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Young Reporter, Ex-Tranmere Player To Run 2 Marathons in 2 Days, C.Jones, St Anselm's
Ex-Tranmere player Alex Hay very kindly gave up an hour of his time to discuss his decision to run two marathons in two days, in what he is calling the “2 in 2” for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. Alex, who is 42, grew up as a Tranmere fan, and his
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Big police manhunt caused after Cheshire Oaks shoplifter broke out of prison van
A SHOPLIFTER who broke out of a prison van and led to a big police hunt in Chester has been put behind bars. Paul Lupu, 20, of Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Greater Manchester, had denied shoplifting offences committed at Cheshire Oaks when he appeared
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Tranmere partner with police to deliver county lines prevention event
TRANMERE Rovers together with schools, partners and the police joined forces last week to host a county lines event, aimed at helping young people understand the dangers of drugs and criminal exploitation. The event was organised by Merseyside
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PREVIEW: Wirral Guitar Show this weekend
A HOST of acts are tuning up to take the stage at the third Wirral Guitar Show, which is taking place this weekend. Organised by Mojo Guitar Shows, it takes place at the historic Hulme Hall in Port Sunlight on Sunday (February 11). Among the
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RNLI called out to help ‘struggling’ kite surfer in New Brighton
RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew were called out to help a “struggling” kite surfer in New Brighton. Team members were called out at 2pm on Monday (February 5) after Holyhead Coastguard Control Room had received several 999 calls reporting a kite surfer
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Wirral health trust shines light on diversity as part of Race Equality Week
A WIRRAL health trust is marking Race Equality Week by shining a light on its staff from diverse heritages, cultures and backgrounds. Whilst the 2021 UK Census showed that 4.8% of Wirral residents identified their ethnic group as non-white, for
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Wirral Council criticised for management of children placed in foster care
A SMALL group of children overseen by Wirral Council “remain for too long at risk of ongoing harm” according to a new report criticising aspects of its children’s services. A report published by the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) on
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Council tax in Wirral expected to rise by 5%
COUNCIL Tax in Wirral is expected to rise by nearly 5% this year as the local authority looks to save £12.4m. Wirral Council is preparing to set its revenue budget for the next financial year which will run between April 2024 and March 2025 setting
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Wirral pupils' OMD-inspired art on display in iconic phone box
ARTWORK created by children at the Wirral school once attended by OMD's co-founders has gone on display in the phone box from which the band made its earliest gig bookings. The work by pupils at Great Meols Primary was created as part of a competition
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Police urge public to call 999 if they see this missing Wirral teenager
POLICE are continuing their appeal to help find a missing Wirral teenager. Lewis Jones was last seen on Thursday, January 25 at around 3pm inside his home in Leasowe. Extensive enquiries are ongoing to find the 16-year-old and police are continuing
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Wirral cricketer Danny Hamm takes three wickets in last game for England
WIRRAL cricketer Danny Hamm signed off in style in his last game for England Men's Physically Disabled team by taking three wickets in a win over India. India had already clinched the series with a win on Saturday, but the 22 run win in Ahmedabad
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Wirral care home appeals to community to send cards for residents 100th birthday
A CARE home in Wirral is appealing to the community to send 100 cards to celebrate the upcoming 100th birthday of a resident. Carers at The Manor House Bupa Care Home in Birkenhead are asking for people to send cards to a resident, Ethel (Hetty
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'Most beautiful Angel': Floral tributes to woman killed in Wirral quad bike crash
FLORAL tributes have been left near the scene of a crash in Birkenhead in which a 19-year-old "angel" was killed. The woman, named locally as Courtney Marie Sampson, died from multiple serious injuries following the incident at the junction of
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Wirral's Shirley Ballas to host variety entertainment show at Floral Pavilion
WIRRAL star and Strictly Come Dancing head judge, Shirley Ballas, is coming to the Floral Pavilion to host an "unforgettable night of entertainment". The Floral Pavilion, with Star EFX Theatre Productions Limited, will showcase Star EFX Sunday
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Local restaurants miss out on Michelin stars for 2024
THE highly coveted Michelin stars were unveiled at a star-studded ceremony in Manchester last night (Monday) with restaurants in the region missing out on new accolades. Some of the best chefs and restaurant owners were at the glittering event
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Asda Express to open new store in Ellesmere Port this week
SUPERMARKET brand Asda is to open a new store in Ellesmere Port this week. The conversion of the former Spar shop at the Shell petrol station in Whitby Road into an Asda Express is part of the superstore's growth mission and put it firmly on track
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Family and friends pay heartfelt tribute to ‘beautiful soul’ Colin Edwards
THE family and friends of Colin Edwards have paid tribute to a “beautiful soul”. Colin Edwards, aged 40, went missing from the Woodchurch area of Birkenhead on Thursday, January 11. Merseyside Police released a series of appeals asking for
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Tributes pour in for 19-year-old with 'heart of gold' killed in quad bike crash
TRIBUTES have flooded social media for a 19-year-old "angel" who died following a crash between a car and quad bike in Birkenhead. The woman, named locally as Courtney Marie Sampson, died from multiple serious injuries following the incident at
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Wirral schools looking for volunteers to listen to pupils read
SCHOOLS across Wirral are looking for volunteers to listen to pupils read. Children’s literacy charity, Schoolreaders, is looking for volunteers to listen to children read in primary schools. Volunteers are asked to listen to students read
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£2m community football hub and 'supersized' pitch opens in Wirral
A "STATE-OF-THE-ART" artificial grass pitch (AGP) in the heart of the Woodchurch Estate has seen its first fixture take place over the weekend. Players were joined by the Mayor of Wirral and other officials to kick off proceedings at the new facility
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Wirral man wanted on recall to prison
A Wirral man is wanted by police on prison recall after failing to adhere to his licence conditions. Daniel New has links to New Ferry, Tranmere and Birkenhead town centre. The 33-year-old is described by police as 5' 8", of slim build, with
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Wallasey Tunnel partially blocked after accident
THE Kingsway Wallasey Tunnel Eastbound is partially blocked with queueing traffic following reports of an accident this morning (Tuesday, February 6). Emergency services have been contacted for details on what has happened. More to follow.
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Public urged to consider dangers of internet use during online safety day
WIRRAL Globe readers are being warned about the dangers becoming victims of growing cybercrime trends in sextortion, sexting and cryptocurrency fraud as part of Safer Internet Day. Co-ordinated by the UK Safer Internet Centre, this international
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Nando's new Wirral restaurant opening its doors today
NANDO'S is opening its second Wirral restaurant today (Tuesday, February 6) creating more than 30 jobs. The company, which specialises in chicken dishes, has moved into the former Flank Restaurant at Marine Point in New Brighton and will be open