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'Heartbreak' as Wirral social club forced to close after over 120 years
A SOCIAL club in Wirral has had to close its doors after over 120 years due to the "current climate". West Kirby Social Club opened in 1899, and in 1909 became a working men's club. From 1965 the club was situated at 96 Banks Road. Val Frost
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Wirral brothers ‘smashed’ shop window with hammer during row
BROTHERS from Wirral smashed a shop window with a hammer after what a crown court judge described as a "nonsense dispute". Jeffery and Patrick Ward appeared in Liverpool Crown Court today (Thursday, January 8) after pleading guilty to affray, battery
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Fundraiser set up in memory of ‘superb badminton player’ Colin Edwards
A FUNDRAISER has been set up in memory of a Wirral man described as a “loyal friend and loving family member” who was found dead after he went missing. Colin Edwards, aged 40, went missing from the Woodchurch area of Birkenhead on Thursday, January
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Mum 'never got that FaceTime' after daughter died in Birkenhead quad bike crash
A 19-YEAR-OLD who died following a crash between a car and quad bike in Birkenhead "loved to be loved". Emergency services were called to a report of a collision involving a Ford Mondeo saloon and a quad bike at the junction of Wallasey Bridge
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Call for action to clear up Wirral town centre grot spot
THE owners of a privately-owned car park in Moreton are facing fresh demands for action to clear up litter and waste by a councillor in the area. According to Vida Wilson, the site, behind Heron Foods and the Coach and Horses pub at Moreton Cross
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Wirral swimming club win county championships
A WIRRAL swimming club has become the top in Cheshire - after winning the county championships. Wirral Metro Swimming Club attended the 2024 Cheshire County Swimming Championships at Macclesfield Leisure Centre which take place over three weekends
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Boy, 12, threatened with knife during 'frightening attack' on Wirral street
A 12-year-old was threatened with a knife by a gang who then stole his bike during a robbery in Liscard. At around 5.15pm on Tuesday, January, 30 it was reported to police that the boy was riding his mountain bike with his friend on St Albans
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Former Countess nurse Lucy Letby renews bid to appeal against convictions
CHILD serial killer Lucy Letby is renewing her bid to challenge her convictions at the Court of Appeal. The former Countess of Chester Hospital nurse had an initial application for permission to appeal against all of her convictions refused by
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'It really could be you': Wirral children's charity announces lottery re-launch
A charity supporting Wirral children with cerebral palsy has re-launched its popular lottery to raise funds and give participants the chance to win up to £25,000 every week. For every £1 entry a week, Stick ‘n’ Step Lottery players receive a unique
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Pictures capture huge military plane flying over Merseyside
A HUGE military plane was spotted flying over Merseyside yesterday (Wednesday, February 7). An Airbus A400M was seen by residents as it flew over the River Mersey, Wirral, Liverpool and St Helens yesterday, Wednesday. The plane, typically referred
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Taxpayers face rise to protect Merseyside Police from £8.5m 'blackhole'
AN increase of more than five per cent in Council Tax precept is among plans to protect Merseyside Police from an £8.5m 'blackhole' caused by insufficient Government funding. Merseyside Police & Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell says years
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Police issue plea to find wanted Ellesmere Port man
POLICE are appealing for information to trace a wanted man from Ellesmere Port. Ross Thornton is wanted by police for failing to attend police bail. The 27-year-old is described as white, approximately 6ft tall, of medium build, with short
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Ellesmere Port Poundland store to close just four months after replacing Wilko
ELLESMERE Port’s Poundland store is set to close just months after the brand took over the unit, following the collapse of Wilko. The town’s Wilko store officially closed on September 17, 2023, following the retailer's fall into administration,
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Green light for new Wirral motor vehicle repair centre plans
WORK to transform a former Wirral training centre into a garage has started. The redevelopment of Innovation House on Power Road in Bromborough, which was approved at the end of last year, will include a 'a double height side extension' for the
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Mastectomy prosthesis company announces pop up shop at Liverpool lingerie store
A MASTECTOMY prosthesis company has announced it will be doing a pop-up shop at Liverpool lingerie store. We Wear Boost, a revolutionary breast form company will be taking part in a pop-up shop appearance at Bravissimo lingerie store in Liverpool
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Neston Town Council increase share on tax bills by 20 per cent
NESTON Town Council has increased their precept by another 20% on council tax bills, after increasing it by over 24% in 2023. The precept is the parish council's share of the council tax. The precept demand goes to the billing authority, the District
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Hour by hour weather forecast as snow expected to hit Wirral
SNOW is expected to fall over Wirral today (Thursday, February 8). Met Office forecasters issued the region with a yellow weather warning for snowfall, which is expected to bring some disruption from today until Friday (February 9). The warning