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Birkenhead and Woodside through the years and what its future might look like
BIRKENHEAD town’s history dates back at least eight centuries with the ferry service and Woodside key to its beginnings. Birkenhead is thought to have been named after a headland lost within the reclaimed foreshore, possibly known as Birchen Head
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Wirral ferry terminal part of Stena Line's new Dublin to Liverpool route
SWEDISH ferry operator Stena Line has officially launched its Dublin to Birkenhead freight service today (Thursday, February 15). The addition of the new route is expected to further boost the company’s freight volumes following what the company
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Historic Wirral pub at risk of closure as costs soar and customers stay home
A HISTORIC Wirral pub is at risk of closure. The Black Horse Hotel has been situated on School Hill in Lower Heswall since 1836 but due to the cost of living crisis and rise in energy bills the pub now faces an uncertain future unless there is
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People ‘brought to tears’ over note left with abandoned bike in New Brighton
A BIKE with a “heart breaking” note was found after it was left abandoned in a Wirral recreation area. On Wednesday (February 14), one resident who was walking by The Dips in New Brighton discovered the bike leaning against a rock with a note attached
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Neston man charged with throwing corrosive substance at woman
Police investigating an assault in which a corrosive substance was allegedly thrown have charged a man from Neston in relation to the incident. Paul Jones, of Shakespeare Road, Neston, was arrested on Monday, February 12. He has since been
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Investigation continues after stabbings in Liverpool city centre
DETECTIVES investigating an attack in Liverpool City Centre in which two people were stabbed have re-issued CCTV footage of men wanted in connection with the incident. At around 5.30am on Wednesday, December 27, police located a 21-year-old man
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Wirral runner makes history during cross country championships
A WIRRAL runner has “made history” with her race victory. On February 3, running clubs from across Merseyside took part in the 2024 County Cross Country Championships. At the same time, the County Primary Schools Cross Country Championships
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Emergency services called to one car collision on roundabout near M53
EMERGENCY services were called to a one-car collision at a roundabout just off Junction 7 of the M53 yesterday evening (Wednesday, February 14). Police, paramedics and the fire service all attended the incident which happened just after 6.30pm.
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M53 reopened after resurfacing work following oil spill
A STRETCH of the M53 which had to be closed after a collision involving a lorry and a tipper truck resulted in a large oil spill has now reopened. The northbound side of the motorway was closed between Junction 9 (Station Road) and Junction 8 (
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Distress signal sparks 'major' search of Wirral coastline
WIRRAL lifeboat crews were involved in a 'major' search of after being alerted by signal from a distress beacon. The signal was detected by HM Coastguard at around 8am on Tuesday (February 13), Hoylake and New Brighton RNLI teams were alerted and
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Council to spend millions tackling 'things people complain about most'
WIRRAL Council will spend more than £2m over the next year to "tackle the things that people complain to us about the most." Councillors at a policy and resources committee have unanimously agreed to create a £1m project fund for the next financial
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IN PICTURES: Hundreds attend funeral of Wirral radio presenter Johnny Kennedy
HUNDREDS of mourners attended the funeral of the former Wirral Radio presenter Johnny Kennedy. Johnny, 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 88.
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Call for 'urgent action' at Wirral school charging £38k a year
A Wirral school with fees of £38,000 a year has been told "urgent action" is needed to tackle issues found by inspectors. A school managed by Progress Schools in Hamilton Square, Birkenhead has been rated inadequate by OFSTED in a report published
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Police update in search for Wirral teenager
A Wirral teenager reported missing last month has been found 'safe and well', police have confirmed. Lewis Jones, 16, from Leasowe, was last seen on Thursday, January 25 and has now been reunited with family.
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Ellesmere Port children's home to become SEN school
AN ELLESMERE Port children’s home will become a school for pupils with special educational needs (SEN). Cheshire West and Chester Council has approved change of use proposals for Westways on Hooton Park Lane. The plans were drawn up by Emery
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Inspectors say Ellesmere Port Hospital 'requires improvement'
Ellesmere Port Hospital requires improvement in several areas, according to inspectors. The hospital was seen by CQC inspectors between October 17-19, 2023, with the findings published today (Wednesday, February 14), assessing patients' medical
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Recruitment campaign for lifeguards to patrol Wirral beaches
THE RNLI's campaign to recruit lifeguards on Wirral during the summer peak season continues. The charity is looking for people to join the team for patrols on New Brighton, Plateaux, West Kirby, Moreton, Leasowe Bay and Harrison Drive beaches.
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Wirral shopping centre purchase described as 'a success story'
THE multi-million pound purchase of two major shopping centres has led to Birkenhead "becoming quite vibrant again," it has been claimed. In May last year, Wirral Council forked out more than £10m to purchase the Pyramids and Grange shopping centres
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Wirral nominees in the running for top northern music prizes
THE NORTHERN music awards have revealed their nominees for 2024, with a mix of household names and up-and-coming artists set to be celebrated, with nominees from. The Northern Music Awards will be celebrating its sophomore year, with the awards