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Un’wave’ring success for Mersey Ferries confirmed
MERSEY Ferries' River Explorer Cruise has had a boost in visitors, beating numbers from pre-pandemic levels, it has been confirmed. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority say ticket sales for the attraction increased by more than 12% in Summer
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Police to have increased powers in area of Wirral this weekend
POLICE will have increased powers in an area of Wirral this weekend. A dispersal zone will be in place in Liscard this weekend after an increase in anti-social behaviour in the area. The order began at 2pm today, Friday, February 9, and will
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'We've got a belief' - Adkins full of confidence ahead of Doncaster trip
TRANMERE manager Nigel Adkins is hoping his side can continue their excellent away form when they travel to struggling Doncaster Rovers. The Yorkshiremen sit 22nd in the League Two table with Grant McCann's side needing an injury time equaliser
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Tranmere Rovers fan jailed for racially abusing Forrest Green player
A TRANMERE Rovers supporter who racially abused Forest Green Rovers winger Jordon Garrick has been jailed for his actions. Ryan Ferguson, 24, of Barberry Crescent, Netherton, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court for sentencing yesterday (Thursday
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Wirral care agency told it 'requires improvement' following inspection
A WIRRAL care agency has been told it 'requires improvement' following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Care at Home Group, which is based in Bromborough, provides care support for people in their own homes, helping people with
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Rail replacement buses requested after Merseyrail services suspended in Wirral
RAIL replacement buses have been requested after “major disruption” on Merseyrail services. Due to power supply issues at Leasowe, the West Kirby line is disrupted. Services have been suspended West Kirby and Birkenhead North. Rail replacement
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Top tips for top pizzas from award-winning Bromborough pizza place
IT’S National Pizza Day – fancy picking up a slice of the Italian favourite? Or how about making your own? We’ve got some top tips from an award-winning pizza venue on Bromborough Village Road – Pizza Mamma. Today, Friday, February 9, is
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Police appeal continues after teenager slashed with knife outside Wirral sports clubs
POLICE are continuing with their investigation after a teenager was slashed with a knife outside two sports clubs in Wirral. Shortly before 1am on Sunday, February 4, it was reported that a 19-year-old man had been stabbed on Cross Lane in Wallasey
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Wirral civil celebrant 'humbled' by prestigious award
THE work of a civil celebrant from Wirral has earned her another prestigious award. Jeanette Roberts has been named 'outstanding wedding supplier of the year' at The English Wedding Awards 2024. Jeanette, a member of the Fellowship of Professional
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Cheshire College celebrates apprentices at awards event
SOME of Cheshire College – South & West’s most diligent and hard-working apprentices got the star treatment when they attended the annual Apprenticeship Awards. Hosted in the rotunda at the college’s Ellesmere Port Campus and coinciding with National
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Funeral details confirmed for Wirral man who went missing
FUNERAL details have been confirmed for a Wirral man who was found dead two weeks after he went missing. Colin Edwards, aged 40, went missing from the Woodchurch area of Birkenhead on Thursday, January 11. Following an extensive search, it
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Man released under investigation following fatal crash in Birkenhead
A 37-year-old man arrested following a collision that led to the death of a woman in Wirral at the weekend has been released under investigation. Emergency services were called to a report of a collision involving a Ford Mondeo saloon and a quad
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Car leaves carriageway on M53 near Ellesmere Port
EMERGENCY services were required on the M53 near Ellesmere Port this morning (Friday, February 9) after a car left the carriageway. The vehicle had been travelling on the northbound side of the motorway when the incident occurred shortly before
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The Wirral charity using the ‘power of sport’ to tackle mental health
A WIRRAL charity is using the “power of sport” to help tackle mental health. Wirral Mind, an independent mental health charity established in 1967, launched their Motiv8! programme to improve mental health in Merseyside. Motiv8! links physical
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Wirral cinema and Europa Centre lose millions in value
A VUE cinema and a centre that once housed Wilko have lost millions of pounds in value since they were bought by Wirral Council. In 2017, Wirral Council decided to buy the Europa Centre, which used to house a Wilko store, for £8.4m and in 2019,
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Wirral Council's borrowing costs to rise to over £30m
WIRRAL Council’s services will be charged more than £31m of costs linked to borrowing according to the latest forecasts. The local authority is currently setting its budget for the next financial year which will outline how it spends money across
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12 luxury flat plans for West Kirby pushed back due to ‘cock up’
PLANS for 12 new luxury flats have been pushed back following a “cock up” by Wirral Council. A bid for a “landmark residential development” off Grange Road, West Kirby, had been put forward by Prospect Capital UK. The application would have seen
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Merseyside's chief constable wants your questions for scrutiny meeting
WIRRAL residents have a chance to have a question answered by the chief constable during an event next month. Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell is inviting people to submit questions for her next public scrutiny meeting, which will
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Wirral school selected for workshop by first aid company who appeared on Dragons' Den
A WIRRAL primary school was selected to receive a free lifesaving first aid workshop. Antiseptic Cream company Savlon has partnered with Mini First Aid to host first aid workshops for children. The workshop taught the children at Stanton Road
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Grants available for Wirral recycling projects
FUNDING is available for projects that aim to prevent and reduce carbon emissions across the borough. Wirral-based community and voluntary groups can apply for between £1,000 and £8,000 for projects that work. Applications must provide details
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Ellesmere Port's Rix Petroleum invests £2m in 10 new tankers
ELLESMERE Port's Rix Petroleum Ltd has hit a century with its latest investment. The business, based on Portside North, has invested almost £2m in 10 DAF tankers, taking its fleet past the 100 mark. The trucks will replace some older tankers
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Wirral's top pizza places to pick up a slice on National Pizza Day
IT’S time to grab a pizza the action! Today, Friday, February 9, is National Pizza Day - a whole day dedicated to everyone's favourite cheesy Italian treat. The cheesy topped dough that can be eaten hot or cold is a favourite when it comes