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8 Wirral locations that appear in new ITVX scouse comedy G'wed
VARIOUS locations across Wirral can be seen in ITVX's new scouse comedy series, G'wed. G'wed was filmed across Wirral, Liverpool and Sefton over summer last year and features an "exciting cast of young talent alongside established actors".
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Wirral derby football match postponed due to weather
A WIRRAL derby football match has been postponed. Following a pitch inspection at Ashville Football Club today (Tuesday, February 13), it has been confirmed that tonight’s game with Cammell Laird 1907 FC has been postponed due to a waterlogged
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Woman caught acting 'suspiciously' during Chinese New Year celebrations jailed
A WOMAN who was caught acting “suspiciously” during Chinese New Year celebrations in Liverpool city centre has been jailed. Luminita Mihai, 24, of Langton Road, Liverpool, was arrested on Sunday, February 11 after she was seen acting “suspiciously
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Jobs fears as The Body Shop enters administration
THE Body Shop, which has stores in Chester and Cheshire Oaks, has gone into administration, putting thousands of jobs at the cosmetics chain at risk nationwide. The retailer, which runs more than 200 shops across the UK including ones on Foregate
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Award-winning cafés share their top tips for making perfect pancakes
IT’S Pancake Day - fancy flipping some pancakes? Crepes or American style? Sweet or savoury? How do you eat your pancakes? Flavia Popa opened Our Coffee Shop on Spital Road in Autumn 2018 with the community embracing the family business and
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National backing for plan to protect Wirral's Green Belt
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Wirral's Green have been given a boost after a major shake-up to national planning rules was announced today (Tuesday, February 13). As part of its long-term plan for housing, the government has announced that every
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Wirral bookshop ‘saved’ from closure as it relocates to café
A WIRRAL bookshop has been saved from closure. Oxton Village Bookshop which was originally located in Williamson Art Gallery and Museum has relocated to Nettle Café on Cleveland Street in Birkenhead. The bookshop was based in gallery for nine
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REVIEW: 'Shrek - The Musical' at Liverpool Empire
WHEN you are green and live in a swamp it doesn't ogre well for romance. Love isn't only true in fairy tales despite what The Monkees said in the hit I'm A Believer - a song associated with the 2001 film. But more of that later. This is a love
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Funeral date confirmed for 'adored' former Wirral Radio presenter
THE funeral details for former Wirral Radio presenter Johnny Kennedy have been confirmed. Johnny Kennedy, from Liverpool, was known by many for presenting Wirral Radio and appearing at the Floral Pavilion. He died on January 24 at the age of
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Wirral rugby player chosen for Six Nations training camp
A rugby player from Wirral is in the team taking part in the upcoming Six Nations training camp for England Red Roses. Daisy Hibbert-Jones, from Bromborough, got her first England Red Roses cap in October 2023. She signed for Loughborough Lightning
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Heartless thief brazenly steals charity boxes from West Kirby ice cream shop
AN ice cream shop in West Kirby has released CCTV images after a man brazenly stole charity boxes. On Sunday, February 11, police received a report that a man had forced entry into The Ice Cream Shop on Grange Road, West Kirby and stole charity
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Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car in Wirral
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital following a collision with a car in Rock Ferry. At around 7.30am yesterday (Monday, February 12), officers received a report of a collision involving a car and a cyclist outside Lidl on St Paul’s Road, near the junction
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Houlihan’s Birkenhead Sunday Football League round-up
RIG Move secured a place in the Wirral District Football Association Premier Cup Final with a fine 4-0 result over fellow Maxwell’s Barber Division One side Eastham Rangers Colts. Making the right moves for Rig Move were Chris McCready, Marcus
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RNLI rescue kite surfer and dogwalker during high tides in Wirral
A KITE surfer and dogwalker were rescued by RNLI West Kirby volunteers during high tides. Yesterday (Monday, February 12) the RNLI West Kirby Lifeboat was launched after reports of a kite surfer being in difficulty by West Kirby Marine Lake.
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Goals galore in West Cheshire Football League clashes
WIRRAL DFA Senior Cup holders Capenhurst Villa secured their passage to this season's final, after they overcame rival Go2Day West Cheshire League Division One outfit Ellesmere Port Town. The keenly-contested South Wirral derby was settled 2-0
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Caldy return defeated from Bedford
CALDY gained a losing bonus point in the final play of the game against Bedford Blues on Saturday to climb further away from the bottom of the Championship table. Caldy were the dominant side right from the kick off and took the lead after seven
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See the Wirral postcode celebrating a postcode lottery win today
RESIDENTS with a specific postcode in Wirral are celebrating a People's Postcode Lottery win. Today (Tuesday, February 13) residents in the CH43 2JB area of Oxton who play the Postcode Lottery were announced as a daily £1,000 winner. The winning
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Wirral seamstress appeals for information after coats stolen during burglary
A WIRRAL seamstress is appealing for information after her shop was broken into. At around 12.45am on Sunday (February 11) police received a report of a burglary at The Seamstress, on Poulton Road, Wallasey. Tubs of haberdashery were taken
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IN PICTURES: Dozens of wildlife enthusiasts visit Parkgate for high-tide event
MANY people have gathered at Parkgate Marsh for RSPB Dee Estuary Reserve's three-day High Tide Watch event. The Parkgate reserve, which is owned by RSPB, is a vast salt marsh beside the former seaside promenade. During the High Tide Watch events
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Wirral Mersey Ferries engineer talks life after Royal Navy
A WIRRAL engineer has spoken out about his life after leaving the Royal Navy. Luke Gray starting working as a vessel engineer at Mersey Ferries in 2017 when he decided to move back home to Wirral and start a family. At 18, Luke signed up to
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Police commissioner invites public to attend budget meeting
MERSEYSIDE'S police commissioner and chief constable are hosting a special public meeting this week in which the force’s budget will be set for the year ahead. Balancing Merseyside Police’s budget is one of the Police Commissioner, Emily Spurrell