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Haunted Wirral: The man who visited 1966
WELCOME to Haunted Wirral, a feature series written by world-famous psychic researcher, Tom Slemen for the Globe. This week, a timeslip tale. ON Wednesday, June 11, 1997, violent thunderstorms raged over Wirral and there was a dramatic lightshow
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15 perfect pictures showing spring has sprung in Wirral
SPRING has sprung in Wirral and members of Wirral Camera Club were on hand to capture the first signs of life. Seveřany Mejkpísová, Viv Halliday and Jane Leitch saw splashes of colour and Gaynor Hayes Clarke, David Mansell and Kirsty Carroll spotted
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'Proper little haven' on Wirral set for £350,000 upgrade
A building said to the oldest still standing on Merseyside is set for a major upgrade of £350,000 to keep it open into the future. Birkenhead Priory was first established when its chapter house was built in 1150, 17 years before Liverpool was made
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Nigel Adkins struggles to contain his delight after Tranmere stun Stockport
TRANMERE manager Nigel Adkins could barely contain his delight after seeing his side beat top-of-the-table Stockport 4-0 at Prenton Park. A brace from Jordan Turnbull and strikes from Tom Davies and Connor Jennings were the difference as Rovers
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Wirral taxi driver showcasing borough’s lost history
As black cabs on the Wirral say they’re seeing a drop in trade, one driver has turned his time spent waiting outside Birkenhead’s ASDA to capture the borough's lost buildings. Barry Bolton has been a taxi driver for 34 years but only started drawing
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Concerns over 'monstrosity' being built near Wirral homes
CONCERNS have been raised by neighbours about the safety of “a monstrosity” being built opposite their houses after insulation panels flew off during a recent storm. Planning permission was granted in 2022 for the development of 27 two-bedroom
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Chester Zoo reveals pictures of tiny newborn spider monkey
A RARE primate, known for its spider-like appearance, has been born at Chester Zoo. The baby Colombian black-headed spider monkey was spotted by zoo visitors while being cradled in the arms of new mum, Kiara. Zookeepers have revealed the precious
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Ellesmere Port MP backs mission to improve cancer survival rates
A RENEWED focus needs to be made on improving cancer survival rates in the UK, says a Cheshire MP. Justin Madders, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston and formerly Shadow Health spokesperson, was among politicians who joined a special World Cancer
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Wirral house prices: What do the latest figures show?
HOUSE prices dropped by 1.4% in Wirral in December, new figures show. But the drop does not reverse the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 0.8% over the last year. The average Wirral house price in December
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Tributes, death notices and funeral announcements from the Wirral Globe
THE Wirral Globe has published 24 death notices this week. Every week, the Globe publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will
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Strictly winner Hamza Yassin to give wildlife talks at Chester Zoo
STRICTLY winner and TV presenter Hamza Yassin will join Chester Zoo’s UK wildlife celebrations this February half term. Running from February 17-25, Chester Zoo is inviting visitors to uncover the wonders of UK wildlife. Joining the celebrations
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‘Ultimate’ Mother’s Day party coming to Wirral venue
A PARTY described as the “ultimate Mother’s Day party” is coming to a venue in Wirral. On Sunday, March 10 from 3.30pm The Venue By White based in Moreton will host an event that will feature a three-course Sunday roast, bottomless gin and prosecco
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More than 100 landlord repossession claims threatened renters in Wirral last year
LANDLORDS in Wirral filed more than 100 repossession claims last year, new figures show. Across England and Wales, landlord repossession claims rose by more than a tenth in the three months to December 2023 compared with the same period in 2022
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Wirral Globe dog of the week: Beautiful Bruno needs you
MEET our dog of the week, Bruno, who needs your help to find a new home. The seven-year-old Rottweiler is currently a resident at Dogs Trust Merseyside and described by staff at the rehoming centre as a 'sweet, friendly boy'. He is said to arrived