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Council tax could soon double for some Wirral homeowners
COUNCIL Tax for some Wirral home-owners is expected to double in a matter of weeks. The change will see those who own a home that is empty and unfurnished charged double Council Tax after a year. Previously home-owners in this situation would have
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New consultation on management of Wirral beach launched
TWO options on the future management of Hoylake Beach are the subject of public consultation that has been launched today (Monday, February 19). Wirral Council say a fundamental consideration in developing the new Hoylake Beach Management Plan
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Meet the fudge maker making delicious sweet treats from her home in Wirral
A SELF-CONFESSED fudge lover from Wirral has decided to turn her hobby into her latest business venture. Collette Robinson, 29, began making homemade fudge from her house in Moreton after loving the sweet treat herself. Once her friends and
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Investigation launched after allegations of 'tragedy chanting' at non league match
AN investigation has been launched into allegations of 'tragedy chanting' at Ashville FC's match at Droylsden at the weekend. The Wallasey-based non leaguers, who play in the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL), travelled to Greater Manchester
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Tranmere Rovers reveal prices for 2024/25 season tickets
TRANMERE Rovers have announced the prices of its season cards for 2024/25. In honour of the club’s 140th anniversary, Tranmere Rovers has announced a price freeze on the 2024/25 season cards meaning fans can secure football from £17.22 per game
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Eight road closures Wirral drivers may want to avoid this week
WIRRAL'S motorists will have eight road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And three of them are expected to cause moderate delays – with drivers facing waits of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest
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Main stage line-up announced for Wirral Family Festival
THE main stage line-up has been confirmed for a family festival including a live music stage, dance music arena and a kid's stage coming to Wirral this year. The Wirral Family Festival will held at Tranmere Rovers' Prenton Park ground in Birkenhead
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Upton Cricket Club add to squad ahead of new season
UPTON Cricket Club have moved to bolster their 1st XI squad ahead of the forthcoming season. The club, who play in Division Three of the Cheshire County Cricket League, have confirmed the signing of Umer Zeb, who joins from Warrington where he
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Muralist Paul Curtis holds Q&A with students from Wirral college
MERSEYSIDE artist Paul Curtis has launched his first exhibition at the Royal Liver Buildings. Paul Curtis, the Liverpool street artist responsible for the mural of HMS Birkenhead featured on the side of Gallagher’s in Birkenhead and his mural known
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PREVIEW: Wirral theatre group prepare for 'Sleeping Beauty'
A WIRRAL theatre group is in rehearsal for its second pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, which will be staged next month. Theatre4All.nw's performances of Ben Crocker's version of the classic tale will be at Gladstone Village Hall in Burton on Saturday
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Health and Safety Executive to lead probe into Everton stadium worker’s death
AN inquiry into the death of an Everton supporter who was working on the club’s new stadium will aim to establish whether health and safety laws were breached, investigators have said. Michael Jones, 26, from Kirkby, died on August 14 last year
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'It means a lot': Wirral woman named England Golf Volunteer of the Year
A Wirral woman who has introduced hundreds of children to golf has been named England Golf Volunteer of the Year. Wallasey Golf Club’s Abi Frodsham picked up the England Golf Volunteer of the Year award for 2024 at the England Golf Centenary Dinner
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Leek Town 2 v 2 Vauxhall Motors - Sub McDonnell rescues point
VAUXHALL Motors picked up a valuable point away at league leaders Leek Town after securing a 2-2 draw. The hosts edged themselves in front in the opening minute before an own goal from Lucas Weir levelled the tie. Weir redeemed himself,
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Cammell Lairds 1907 1 v 0 Sandbach Utd - Lairds seal crucial home win
CAMMELL Laird 1907 FC ended their barren run with a superb 1-0 win in the North West Counties First Division South over play off hopefuls Sandbach United. Considering the recent wet weather, the pitch was made playable thanks to hard work by groundsman
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Warning after back-to-back kite surfer rescues off Wirral coast
KITESURFERS are being warned of the dangers of not having the correct kit and equipment after back-to-back rescues off Wirral's coastline. Kiteboarding or kitesurfing is a sport that involves using wind power with a large power kite to pull a rider
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Northwich 13 v 31 Wirral - Visitors triumph in awful conditions
In heavy and muddy conditions at Northwich, Wirral achieved a league double over Northwich, winning 31-13, to stay in 4th position in Regional 1 North West. The match started with Northwich taking the lead with a try but Wirral soon recaptured
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NOTICEBOARD: Wirral Globe's guide to events in your neighbourhood
THE Carlton Players’ production of Peter Shaffer’s Lettice and Lovage is at the Little Theatre in Birkenhead from next Tuesday (February 27) until March 2. It is about Lettice Duffet, a tour guide at Fustian House who makes up its history and is
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Ellesmere Port woodturner's unique fundraiser for NMC
A UNIQUE fundraising initiative has been started by a member of the Ellesmere Port community - woodturning in aid of the Neuromuscular Centre. Paul Williams has been practicing the art of woodturning for more than 24 years and from his home workshop