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Ten road closures Wirral drivers may want to avoid this week
DRIVERS in and around Wirral will have 10 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And three of them are expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing waits of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected
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Local charity saves ‘much-loved’ Wirral library from closure
A “MUCH-LOVED” Wirral library will reopen. Local charity Pioneer People Wirral has been working with Wirral Council for nearly two years to take over the management of Pensby Library. The building is undergoing some essential repairs and will
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Refurbishment work begins on Wirral beach
REFURBISHMENT work has started at a beach in Wirral. Work on the steps leading to Thurstaston Beach from Station Road begins today (Monday, February 26). Wirral Council have said visitor numbers have increased since the last major refurbishment
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Police appeal in search for missing Wirral man
POLICE need your help in their search for a Wirral man reported missing from home last week. Brian Williams was last seen leaving his address on Upton Road, Bidston at 8am on Friday (February 23). The 58-year-old is described as 5' 8", of
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Caldy Cricket Club play tribute to 'generous and loveable' member
CALDY Cricket Club have paid tribute to stalwart Billy Wright who has sadly passed away. A statement from the club said: "It is with deep regret that we have to bring the news that Billy Wright sadly passed away on Wednesday, February 21.
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Man charged with murder and criminal damage after death of pensioner
DETECTIVES have charged a man with murder following an incident in Liverpool earlier this month. At around 5.40pm on Saturday, February 10 officers were called to an address on Midghall Street in Liverpool city centre to reports of a domestic
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Wirral's Matthew Jordan excels at the Kenya Open
WIRRAL golfer Matthew Jordan enjoyed a successful weekend at the Kenya Open after finishing in joint fourth place. Dutchman Darius Van Driel carded a closing 67 to get to 14 under and finish two shots clear of Joe Dean and Spaniard Nacho Elvira
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Update issued as dig for Viking boat under Wirral pub car park continues
AN update has been issued on the findings of a Viking boat buried beneath the car park of a Wirral pub. Work has continued on an archaeological investigation of an alleged ancient, clinker-constructed boat buried beneath the car park of the Railway
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Wallasey CC pay tribute to former captain John Faulkner
WALLASEY Cricket Club have paid tribute to former player John Faulkner who has died aged 81. John played his first match for Wallasey in 1959, aged 16 and was in the same team as his father, George. He would go on to play for the 1st XI from
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Wirral NHS support workers back further strikes in pay dispute
CLINCAL support workers at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals Trust (WUTH) have voted for further strike action in their long-running dispute over pay. In the ballot, staff backed strike action with 97% voting in favour. In total, more than 200
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Multi-million pound upgrade of Wirral ferry terminal to begin
WORK on a multi-million upgrade of Woodside Ferry Terminal is to begin as part of a project to turn the area into a ‘vibrant and unique waterfront destination’. The terminal is set to reopen from summer 2025 following complex engineering work to
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West Kirby RNLI rescue two men from rising tide near Hilbre Island
TWO men were rescued from the shoreline near Hilbre Island by RNLI volunteers. Yesterday evening (Sunday, February 25) crew members from West Kirby RNLI were called out to help two men who were "in distress". The West Kirby Lifeboat BV206 was
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Ellesmere Port scooter rider caused serious injury to passenger
AN Ellesmere Port scooter rider who hit a lamppost, causing a serious injury to one of his two passengers, has been spared custody. Kieran Boyle, 20, of Pooltown Road, previously pleaded guilty to the offence, which happened on Sunday, October
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Wirral man dies while attempting trans-Atlantic rowing challenge
A WIRRAL man has been found dead in his boat while taking part in his latest fundraising challenge. Michael Holt, 54, of Heswall, was rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic from Spain’s Gran Canaria to Barbados. Michael set off on January 25
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The Hairy Biker’s episode featuring Wirral fishmonger airs tomorrow
A NEW series featuring The Hairy Bikers will air tomorrow (Tuesday, February 26) and will see the pair visit a Wirral fishmonger in one of the episodes. This seven-part series, The Hairy Bikers Go West, on BBC Two will see the boys reunite to travel
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‘Record low’ number of pensioners in Wirral received council tax support
A RECORD low number of Wirral pensioners received council tax support in the lead up to Christmas. The Independent Age charity said the system is “too difficult to navigate” and called on the government and local authorities to create a simpler
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Vauxhall Motors 3 v 1 1874 Northwich - Motors end winless run
VAUXHALL Motors put an end to their winless start to 2024 with a comfortable 3-1 victory against 1874 Northwich on Saturday afternoon. Danny Holmes’ Motormen had failed to claim three points since their trip to Witton Albion on December 23 last
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Jude's parents need your support for Claire House Butterfly Bake
THE parents of a little boy who died from a genetic disorder are urging the public to back a Claire House butterfly bake in aid of hospice staff who helped care for him. Paul and Angela Hunter, from Prenton, never imagined needing a children’s
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London Scottish 33 v 33 Caldy - Ravers leave capital with thrilling draw
BEN Jones converted the last kick of the game to secure a 33-33 draw for Caldy against London Scottish in a great advert for Championship rugby. The game was fast paced and it was Caldy who started the better of the two sides, scoring in the opening
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Funding boost for over 30 Wirral community projects
MORE than 30 groups have received funding boosts for community safety activities in their areas as part a project using cash from proceeds of crime. The 34 groups all applied for grants from the EVOLVE Wirral fund and had to present their bids
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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 tomorrow (Tuesday, February 27) until Saturday March 2. It is about Lettice Duffet, a tour guide at Fustian House who makes up its
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Dozens of complaints about Ofsted inspections recorded in Wirral
A DOZEN complaints about Ofsted inspections in Wirral have been dealt with since 2020, new figures show. New data shows hundreds of complaints were logged across England about the conduct of Ofsted inspectors last year – with a union for school