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Doncaster Rovers 2 v 1 Tranmere Rovers - Adkins' men lose at Eco-Power Stadium
TRANMERE suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Doncaster as the hosts eased their relegation fears to claim their first win since New Year’s Day. Goals from Joe Ironside and Hakeeb Adelakun saw Doncaster put further daylight between themselves
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Wirral Globe readers have their say on their favourite local business
DO you have a favourite local business in Wirral? From dog groomers, to sweet shops, to hairdressers, Globe readers were spoilt for choice when choosing their favourite local business in the area. Here are some of their answers: Kay Anne
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Comedian Paul Smith to perform at Liverpool’s On the Waterfront event
LIVERPOOL comedian Paul Smith will perform at Liverpool’s first open-air music and comedy festival. Fresh off the back of multiple sell out arena shows including Liverpool’s M&S and London’s Wembley Arena, Paul Smith will stage his biggest
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Evacuation after fire at Wirral shop premises
A SHOP premises in Liscard town centre was evacuated when fire broke out on Friday (February 9). Fire crews were called to the EE Shop on Liscard Way in Liscard at around 10am after smoke was seen billowing out of the top storey of the two-storey
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The children’s science centre 30 minutes from Wirral perfect for half term
A CHILDREN’S science and discovery centre that’s 30 minutes from Wirral is hosting pirate themed activities. Liverpool’s Imagine That! is calling on young swashbucklers to set sail to its Pirates Revenge this February half-term. The science
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Boyfriend's tribute to 'lovely, amazing' girl killed in Wirral crash
THE heartbroken boyfriend of a young woman killed in a quad bike crash in Birkenhead last weekend has paid tribute to a "lovely, amazing girl". Courtney Sampson died following the incident at the junction of Wallasey Bridge Road, Stanley Road and
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Rise in thefts committed by children aged 10 to 17 in Merseyside
THERE was a rise in the number of thefts committed by children in Merseyside last year, new figures show. The latest Youth Justice Statistics show 51 theft offences recorded by Merseyside Police were committed by children aged 10 to 17 in the year
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Festival celebrating Wirral's 'rich Viking heritage' later this year
AN inaugural two-day festival celebrating Wirral's Norse heritage is taking place later this year. Leasowe Castle will host the Wirral Viking Festival on May 25 and 26 - featuring a host of events including re-enactments, warrior training, workshops
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British comedy icon Caroline Quentin is coming to Wirral to discuss new book
ACTRESS and comedy star Caroline Quentin is coming to Wirral to discuss her new book. Caroline became known for her television appearances, portraying Dorothy in Men Behaving Badly, Maddie Magellan in Jonathan Creek, Kate Salinger in Kiss Me Kate
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Ellesmere Port man rode electronic bike dangerously in Chester
AN Ellesmere Port man who drove an electric bike dangerously through the city centre streets of Chester has received a ban. Zack Hicks, 20, of Arrow Court, previously pleaded guilty to the charge of driving a motor vehicle dangerously, as well
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Amphibious vehicle tours to launch at Royal Albert Dock this spring
AMPHIBIOUS vehicle tours are set to launch in Liverpool this Spring. Splash Tours Liverpool will be a unique land and water tour, giving passengers the chance to see and experience the sights, sounds and culture of the city in the comfort of a
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Ellesmere Port Slimming World group leader honoured for 30 years in her role
THE leader of an Ellesmere Port slimming group who has helped thousands of residents lose weight over the years has been rewarded for her decades of dedication. Gaynor Budd, a Slimming World consultant who runs her group in Great Sutton each week
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Hundreds of children home-schooled in Wirral – as figures suggest national rise
HUNDREDS of Wirral children were educated at home in the last academic year, figures show. Data suggests the number of home-schooled children has increased since the coronavirus pandemic across England, although figures are incomplete. Department
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Joy at birth of rare baby chimpanzee at Chester Zoo
A RARE baby chimpanzee has been born at Chester Zoo. The new male infant arrived to mum Alice in front of astonished zoo visitors following an eight-month pregnancy. Joy as rare baby chimpanzee is born at Chester Zoo. Pictures: Chester
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We'd love to hear your love story for our Valentine's Day celebration
LOVE is in the air! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – the most romantic day of the year and the perfect time to tell that special someone just how much they mean to you. It’s also a time to look back at your wedding day and we want
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Birkenhead ‘feels like a ghost town’ despite reports of comeback
BIRKENHEAD shoppers said the area “feels like a ghost town” despite reports the town centre is making a comeback. Wirral Council recently published statistics showing footfall in the Birkenhead Town Centre increased by more than 180,000 in the
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Did you welcome one of the 236 babies born in Wirral in January?
THERE were 236 babies born in Wirral in January 2024 – did you welcome a new arrival? Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust collates all the baby-related data every month detailing how many babies are born – boys and girls –
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Gas engineer left covered in curry sauce during 'baffling' road rage row
An ENRAGED motorist threw his hot chippy dinner in the face of a British Gas engineer during a road rage row. Retired businessman, Simon Lloyd, threw his chips, rice and curry through the open window of a van leaving the victim feeling hot sauce
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Wirral Globe property of the week with 'scope for development'
THIS five-bedroomed home in Caldy 'offers potential scope for development'. Located in Caldy Wood, the detached property, according to the seller, 'sits within a sizeable plot of approximately one acre'. It is on the market for a guide price