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Delays on M53 to continue until tomorrow morning after lorry crash
DELAYS on the M53 will continue until 6am tomorrow (Thursday, February 15) after a serious collision between which led to an oil spill earlier today. In an update, National Highways has said the northbound carriageway will remain closed throughout
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Hundreds say 'a fond farewell' to much-loved former Wirral radio presenter at funeral
HUNDREDS turned out to say goodbye to former Wirral Radio presenter Johnny Kennedy at his funeral this afternoon (Wednesday, February 14). Johnny, from Liverpool, was known by many for presenting Wirral Radio and appearing at the Floral Pavilion
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Man jailed for historic sex offences against children in Wirral
A WIRRAL man has been jailed for historic sex offences against children. Brian Cawood, 61, of Silverlea Avenue in Liscard was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court today (Wednesday, February 14) after a jury found him guilty of 30 counts of sexual
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Mr Men and Little Miss characters to visit Wirral McDonald's for World Book Day
MR Men and Little Miss characters will be visiting McDonald's across Wirral ahead of World Book Day. Available in all McDonald’s restaurants nationwide from now until March 26, Happy Meal will offer families a limited-edition Mr. Men and Little
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LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards
Newsquest Media Group’s digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at the Microsoft Partner Awards. The Microsoft awards recognise digital marketing partners who go above and beyond to uncover hidden opportunities
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Air ambulance lands as man trapped in lorry after M53 crash
AN AIR ambulance has landed near the scene of a crash on the M53 motorway. Emergency services are in attendance after junction 9 (Ellesmere Port) and south of junction 8 due to a crash involving a lorry and a tipper truck. The incident took
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150 cannabis plants found growing in rooms of Wirral home
A CANNABIS farm with around 150 plants has been discovered in a Wirral house. Officers from Bebington Police Station found the farm on Grange Road West in Birkenhead on Monday (February 12). At around 9pm, officers attended and found around
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Emergency services called to bedroom blaze in Birkenhead
EMERGENCY services were called to a house fire in Birkenhead after a bedroom was found alight. At around 7.35pm yesterday (Tuesday, February 13) Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service attended an incident on Cavendish Road, Birkenhead. On arrival
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Teenager charged after 'frightening attack' on Wirral street
A TEENAGER has been charged following a knifepoint robbery in Liscard last month. Bennie Kelly, 18, of New Chester Road, Rock Ferry, was charged with robbery on Tuesday (February 13). He has been remanded into custody and will appear at Liverpool
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Three men plead not guilty to attempted murder after boy shot on Wirral estate
THREE men have pleaded not guilty to attempted murder after a boy was shot on a Wirral estate. Curtis and James Byrne, both 22, are accused of attempting to murder Mitchell McGraa, who was 17 at the time, on May 11, 2022 at Beechwood Drive and
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Three-legged rescue dog finds ‘paw-fect’ match in time for Valentine’s Day
IT was a case of love at first sight when dog-lover Clare Allan spotted a Staffordshire Bull Terrier on the Merseyside Dogs Trust website. Clare immediately felt two-year-old Ruby, who was being cared for at Dogs Trust Merseyside, could be her
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M53 closed after lorry crash causes oil spill on carriageway
PART of the M53 motorway is closed due to a lorry crash causing an oil spill. The M53 is closed northbound between Junction 9 Ellesmere Port and Junction 8 due to a collision involving a lorry and a tipper truck. As a result of the crash, one
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Wirral area celebrates postcode lottery win
RESIDENTS with a specific postcode in Wirral are celebrating a People's Postcode Lottery win. Today (Wednesday, February 14) residents in the CH46 6HH area of Moreton who play the Postcode Lottery were announced as a daily £1,000 winner. The
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Funeral for 'adored' Wirral Radio presenter today
THE funeral of former Wirral Radio presenter Johnny Kennedy will take place this afternoon (Tuesday, February 14). Johnny, from Liverpool, was known by many for presenting Wirral Radio and appearing at the Floral Pavilion. He died on January
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Merseyrail fares set to be frozen for six months
MERSEYRAIL fares are set to be frozen for six months in a bid to support passengers with the cost of living. Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has confirmed he will seek to stop proposed rail fare increases on services operated across the Liverpool City
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Loan shark cash used to help Wirral savers
CASH recovered from illegal money lenders on Wirral is to be used to help savers living in the borough. Residents are being offered a cash boost to help them save more as part of a new credit union initiative in partnership with Stop Loan Sharks
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Delays after crash partially blocks carriageway near Ellesmere Port
THERE is heavy traffic this morning (Wednesday, February 14) on the A550 Welsh Road near Ellesmere Port following a crash which has partially blocked the carriageway. The incident, which has occurred near the junction of the A550 and the A540,
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Wirral Council tax likely to rise by 4.99% after 'unanimous' budget support
EVERYONE who pays Council Tax on Wirral should expect to see a rise in April with average households seeing an nearly £90 increase. The change is expected to be approved later this month in a vote by all Wirral councillors at a meeting on February
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Major carbon capture plant planned near Ellesmere Port
PLANS for a new factory on the Ellesmere Port which would capture harmful carbon dioxide emissions and store them under the sea have been officially submitted. The Carbon Capture Facility is proposed as part of the planned 49.9MW Protos Energy
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How Wirral cyclists can get their bikes marked for free next week
WIRRAL cyclists will have a chance to get their bikes security marked at a series of free events taking place across the borough in the coming weeks. At the events, police will be on hand to register bikes on the national database, provide security
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Teen who conspired to steal motorbikes faces prison after breaching court order
A TEENAGER could go to prison if he doesn’t complete unpaid work. Joe Hurford was handed an 18-month prison sentence suspended for two years in November last year after admitting to conspiring to steal 15 motorcycles. As part of this sentence
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Council 'too late' in closing Wirral sea wall gates in time after flood alert
WIRRAL Council was not able to close the gates of its £20million West Kirby sea wall in time after receiving a flood alert leaving water spilling out onto the road. The local authority said a high tide tidal surge at noon on Monday (February 12
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Wirral Guides group to celebrate milestone with '60 for 60' challenge
A WIRRAL Girl Guide group is preparing a list of challenges to marks 60 years since it was formed. The 1st Hoylake St Luke's Guides held their first meeting on March 23, 1964 at St Lukes Church in Hoylake. They have since taken part in "many
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Wirral residents share secret to ‘happy marriage’ after 62 years
RESIDENTS from a care home in Wirral have shared their secret to a “happy marriage” this Valentine’s Day. Jeffrey Spooner, 83, and Jean Spooner, 84, both live at County Homes Care Home on New Hey Road in Woodchurch. The pair, who have been
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Wirral mum and daughter continue husband and dad's legacy with special care packages
A MUM and daughter from Wirral are honouring their husband and dad by gifting care packages to patients diagnosed with cancer. Geraldine and Chloe Bunting, from Woodchurch, set up Mr B's Legacy in memory of their husband and dad, Paul Bunting,
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Tranmere 2 v 3 Morecambe - Rovers let two goal lead slip as slump continues
MORECAMBE came from two goals down to take all three points in a dramatic 3-2 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park. Rovers opened the scoring after just four minutes when Harvey Saunders pounced on a defensive error to put the ball on a plate for