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Man charged with murder in Ellesmere Port appears in court
A MAN charged with murder following the death of a man in Ellesmere Port has appeared in court. Ben Ruddock, of Kendal Drive, Ellesmere Port, was arrested in the Halewood area of Liverpool at around 1.35am on Thursday, May 2. The 19-year-old
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No date yet for new Lidl in Moreton two years on from application
NO date has been given for a new Lidl to open in a Wirral town despite past promises it would already be built. The Lidl is proposed as part of a major development just outside Moreton town centre on Pasture Road that would see 45 homes built,
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Gym owners apologise after plans to open in former Hoylake library face backlash
THE owners of a gym and wellness company have apologised after plans to open a fitness centre in a former Wirral library faced a backlash. Plans have been submitted on Wirral Council’s planning website to turn the building that housed the former
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Two Wirral road closures for drivers to avoid over the next fortnight
DRIVERS in and around Wirral will have two National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And one of them is expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing a wait of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected
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Wirral area celebrates postcode lottery win
RESIDENTS with a specific postcode in Wirral are celebrating a People's Postcode Lottery win. Today (Tuesday, May 7) residents in the CH47 6BD area of Meols who play the Postcode Lottery were announced as a daily £1,000 winner. The winning
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Local Cricket - Mallon takes seven wickets for Irby
OLD Parkonians began their campaign in Division One of the Cheshire Cricket League with a defeat at Bedbury St Marks. Jonny Beaver (33) top scored as the visitors were dismissed for 85 before the hosts wrapped up a seven wicket win. Chris Beckett
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Derek's stunning views of nature and sea on display in Wirral later this month
AN exhibition of stunning artwork featuring landscapes and seascapes will open to the public in Birkenhead later this month. The work, by renowned Wirral artist Derek Prescott (MA) will be on view at Start Yard in Church Street from May 31 - June
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Rising folk star Katherine Priddy plays Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
ONE of the UK's brightest folk stars plays Merseyside this week when Katherine Priddy appears at the Liverpool Philharmonic. Since Richard Thompson chose Priddy as “The Best Thing I’ve Heard All Year” in Mojo Magazine on the strength of her 2018
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Labour victory in Ellesmere Port by-election
LABOUR were victorious in a Cheshire West and Chester Council by-election. The party reinforced its majority by re-taking the one-member Wolverham ward in Ellesmere Port and now has 37 seats on the 70-seat council. The by-election last Thursday
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Award and funding boost for Wirral community hub
A WIRRAL community hub's work in the local area has been recognised with an award and funding boost. The Voice of Egremont Community HQ, which is supported by housing association Magenta Living, supports local residents with a social supermarket
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Main road through Ellesmere Port closed amid emergency incident
A MAIN road through Ellesmere Port is reportedly closed amid an emergency services incident. Witnesses have taken to social media to state that the A41 in Little Sutton is currently closed, with multiple police cars and an ambulance in attendance
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Gang of teenagers attack boy in back of 'stranger's car' at Wirral petrol station
A GANG of teenagers “ambushed” a boy while at a Wirral petrol station. Just before 7pm on Sunday, May 5 police received a report that a boy had been attacked by a group of youths on bikes at Go Tranmere 24 hour Express Petrol Station on New Chester
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New mural on Liverpool waterfront celebrating city’s culture features Paul O’Grady
A NEW mural on Liverpool’s waterfront, featuring Wirral’s Paul O’Grady among other Merseyside stars, has been unveiled. The mural at ACC Liverpool was created by artist Joseph Venning and is designed to highlight the figures from different eras
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Investigation continues after fire at Wirral house
AN investigation is continuing into a suspected arson in New Brighton over the weekend. At around 6.10am on Sunday (May 5), emergency services were alerted to a blaze at a property on Windsor Street. The fire service quickly extinguished the
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Hartpury 57 v 36 Caldy - Ravers fight hard for bonus point tries
CALDY secured a four try bonus point in a 93 point thriller at Hartpury College on Saturday afternoon almost guaranteeing they will not finish bottom of the table for the second season despite losing 57-36. The home side raced out of the blocks
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Wirral 29 v 17 Stockport - Wirral into Papa Johns final
AFTER four hard games following the end of the league season where Wirral finished fourth they have now qualified for the National Finals of the Papa John’s Cup after beating Stockport 29-17 in the semi-final. It was Wirral who started the stronger
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Appeal after nine puppies abandoned at Wirral animal rescue
A WIRRAL animal rescue centre has launched an appeal for donations after taking in nine abandoned Staffordshire bull terrier puppies. The dogs were handed in to Celandine Wood Animal Rescue, Heswall, at the weekend and appear to be around just
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Safety warning after dog walkers cut off by deep water near Wirral beach
THREE dog walkers were rescued after by Hoylake RNLI's hovercraft crew after getting cut off by the incoming tide on Leasowe Beach. Hoylake RNLI hovercraft Hurley Spirit was requested to launch by the coastguard on Thursday (May 2) at around 4pm
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Wirral teenagers take part in football tournament to help tackle knife crime
TEENAGERS in Wirral took part in a football tournament aimed at tackling knife crime. The event was organised by Merseyside Police’s Safer Schools Co-ordinator Faye Smith and took place at the Anfield Sports and Community Centre on Thursday, May
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New drama filmed in Wirral set to be screened on Channel 4
CHANNEL 4 has revealed details of a new drama which has been partly filmed at a number of locations across Wirral. Written by acclaimed novelist Helen Walsh (The Lemon Grove, Once Upon A Time In England) in her first original screenplay for television
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Oxton Secret Gardens open for tours this weekend
MORE than 20 'secret' gardens in Oxton will be open to the public during an award-winning tour in the village this weekend. Over 4,000 visitors are expected to descend on Oxton village this Sunday (May 12) where 22 gardens will be open for viewing