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Ellesmere Port woman fined for being drunk and disorderly
AN Ellesmere Port woman who claimed there was drug-dealing going on at a local club was instead arrested for being drunk and disorderly. Sarah Hickey, 49, of Sutton Way, Ellesmere Port, admitted the charge when she appeared at Chester Magistrates
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Nine-year-old girl completes 214 mile bike ride for two charities
A SCHOOLGIRL from Ellesmere Port has completed a mammoth 214-mile bike ride to raise money for two charities. Heidi Barker, from Great Sutton, has raised more than £5,500,00 for Alzheimer's Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support by virtually
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Your favourite photos on National Love Your Pet Day 2024
WE asked to see your favourite pet photos for National Love Your Pet Day and we were inundated with pictures! It's National Love Your Pet Day – a whole day dedicated to our fur babies and feathered friends. Whether you’ve got cute cats, perfect
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PREVIEW: 'Pictures at an Exhibition' at Williamson Art Gallery
THE Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead will be the setting for a special concert featuring music composed to reflect paintings within the venue. Taking place at the Slatey Road venue on Friday, March 1, Heswall Concert Band's Pictures at an Exhibition
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Cammell Laird wins £2m contract to build 50 tonne mooring structures
CAMMELL Laird has secured a £2m contract to build two 'mooring dolphins' on the River Mersey for Stanlow Terminals. A mooring dolphin is a standalone structure that assists on mooring and securing a ship to a terminal or other secure structure
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Rugby World Cup winner Jason Leonard backs Wirral 'community hub' plans
PLANS to use funds from the sale of a disused sports field in Birkenhead to support a ‘unique’ community hub have been welcomed by former World Cup-winning England rugby union player Jason Leonard. The plans would see investment in new pitches
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Birkenhead venue to host indie music weekend festival this summer
AN INDIE music festival is coming to a Birkenhead venue. Birkenhead Live returns for 2024 to Future Yard on Argyle Street for a weekend of independent music. Following the success of its first year in 2023, the festival will welcome 30 acts
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Shirley Ballas pays tribute to Strictly dancer Robin Windsor following sudden death
WIRRAL'S Shirley Ballas has paid an emotional tribute to former Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor who has died at the age of 44. The professional dancer, who appeared on the show between 2010 and 2015, was paired with celebrities including
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The Wirral charity helping reduce digital poverty
WIRRAL businesses and residents are being urged to donate their old laptops for refurbishment to help tackle digital poverty. Charity Career Connect, situated on Argyle Street in Birkenhead, is the local link for anyone who wants to hand over old
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Merseyrail sorry as works close platform at station in Ellesmere Port
MERSEYRAIL has apologised after "essential engineering works" have led to the temporary closure of a station platform in Ellesmere Port. The Liverpool-bound platform at Overpool station has been shut for the works, with a rail replacement bus service
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IN PICTURES: Wallasey Town Hall annexe ready for demolition
PREPERATIONS are underway for the demolition of the annexes at Wallasey Town Hall. The annexes on either side of the town hall are set to be demolished after the council has received a £2.3 million grant. The North and South Annexe sit either
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Wirral law firm's expansion continues with new addition
A LAW firm with offices on Wirral has expanded its family team with the addition of a new member of staff. Broudie Jackson Canter have confirmed the appointment of Hannah Bibby as a family law solicitor. Hannah, who has a wealth of experience
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Funeral date for 'lovely, amazing' girl killed in Wirral crash
THE funeral date has been confirmed for a young woman killed in a quad bike crash in Birkenhead earlier this month. Courtney Sampson died following the incident at the junction of Wallasey Bridge Road, Stanley Road and Gautby Road in Birkenhead
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New coffee shop opens in Pyramids Shopping Centre
A NEW coffee shop has opened in Birkenhead. A local, independent coffee shop chain, The Coffee House, opened its doors to their latest store in Birkenhead’s, Pyramid Shopping Centre on Saturday (February 17). Founded in 2011, by brothers Chris
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Man who discarded foil-lined bag at Cheshire Oaks admits going equipped for theft
A MAN who discarded a foil-lined bag at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet has admitted going equipped for theft. Alexander Stanco, 26, of Hugh Road, Coventry, previously pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to the charge, which happened on the afternoon
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Elle Edwards' murderer Connor Chapman to appear before Court of Appeal
CONVICTED murderer Connor Chapman will appear before the Court of Appeal at the end of February after he killed Elle Edwards outside a Wirral pub. Chapman, 23, was found guilty last July of murdering the 26-year-old beautician when he fired a Skorpion
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Wirral students' 'spellbinding' performance of comedy classic
STUDENTS from a Wirral school took to the stage with their spooky and comical 'boy meets girl' adaptation of hit TV comedy The Addams Family. A tale of love, acceptance and friendship, the production - featuring more than 80 students from St John
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Wirral's top ten pet businesses on National Love Your Pet Day
IT'S National Love Your Pet Day – a whole day dedicated to our fur babies and feathered friends. Whether you’ve got cute cats, perfect pooches or beautiful birds, today is the day to give them a little bit of extra love and attention. On February