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Wirral motorist caught more than three times over limit with five-year-old in vehicle
POLICE on patrol in Liscard stopped a motorist driving while more than three times over the limit with a five-year-old child in the vehicle. The vehicle, which was described as travelling at excess speed, was on Rake Lane at rush hour on Thursday
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Forest Green 1 v 0 Tranmere - Rovers lose at League Two strugglers
TRANMERE'S inconsistent form saw them lose 1-0 at ten man Forest Green who gave their League Two survival hopes a boost. The visitors had been hoping to build on their stunning 4-0 win over league leaders Stockport County last weekend but Charlie
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First time offenders convicted for knife crime in Merseyside
NEARLY three-quarters of cautions or convictions for knife crime in Merseyside were handed to first-time offenders, new figures show. Anti-knife crime charity the Ben Kinsella Trust said the high proportion of first time offenders is a "red flag
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The Wirral rugby club offering free sports coaching course
A WIRRAL rugby club is hosting a free course in which adults will learn how to deliver sports coaching to children. The event takes place at Prenton Rugby Club Friday, April 5 from 10am until 4.30pm, it is described as ideal for anyone wanting
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Popular bluedot festival nominated for award celebrating northern music
A POPULAR Cheshire festival combining science, music and the arts has been nominated for an award celebrating northern music. Since launching in 2016, the bluedot festival at Jodrell Bank has welcomed some huge names in the worlds of music and
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Wirral students shine in production of 'Bugsy Malone' at Floral Pavilion
STUDENTS from Wirral schools took to the Floral Pavilion stage to showcase their performance skills in a production of Bugsy Malone. St Mary's Catholic College's production of the comedic musical had an extra performance added due to high demand
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Everything you need to know about this year's Wirral Egg Run tribute ride out
THE details for Wirral’s Egg Run “tribute ride-out” 2024 have been announced. The annual day out, which has raised almost £10,000 for charities over the years, will see thousands of bikers ride through the area’s towns and villages later this month
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Ukraine anniversary: hundreds of refugees given shelter in Wirral
IT'S been two years since the start of the war in Ukraine – and Wirral residents have taken in hundreds of refugees. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022 – and since then more than 200,000 refugees have arrived in the UK through two schemes
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Council photos show what Hoylake coastline used to look like
PHOTOS published by Wirral Council show how Hoylake Beach used to look as far back as 1997. The photographs, taken by the North West and North Wales Coastal Group through the North West Regional Monitoring Programme, are photographed from the air
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Dilapidated Birkenhead offices are getting turned into ‘forever home’
A DILAPIDATED office is being turned into a “forever home” as £1.6m plans take “the next step.” In February, Liverpool based social enterprise Make CIC bought the former offices of Riverside Housing at 69 Argyle Street in Birkenhead as part of
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Wirral Globe property of the week: A 'unique' family home
THIS property in Thornton Hough is described as a beautiful 'must see' family home. Situated on Raby Road, the detached property has six bedrooms, two bathrooms and three receptions. According to the seller, the in-house swimming pool makes this
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Public urged to use NHS 111 ahead of doctor strikes
PEOPLE across Merseyside and Cheshire are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by junior doctors. Unions have announced a full walkout of junior doctors from 7am today, Saturday 24 February
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Top of the class! Your wonderful Wirral World Book Day 2023 photos
WORLD Book Day is just around the corner! So we thought we'd take a little look back at the costumes children wore in Wirral during last year's event. Do you need a little inspiration for this year's World Book Day? What costume has your