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Ellesmere Port drug dealer who tried to evade justice jailed
A drug dealer has been jailed following an investigation by Ellesmere Port Proactive Policing Team. Mason Mallon appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday, May 3, where he was jailed for two years after pleading guilty to being concerned in the
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Gallery: Thousands at racecourse for Chester Cup Day
Thousands of racegoers have continued to enjoy the warm weather as the Boodles May Festival at Chester Racecourse is coming to an end. Friday marks the Chester Cup Day, with another packed programme during the afternoon. This year is a special
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RNLI rescue man with broken arm stranded off Wirral coast
RNLI West Kirby rescued a man who had broken his arm while on an island off the Wirral coast. On Thursday, May 9, RNLI West Kirby Lifeboat was called out to reports of a man with a broken arm on Little Eye island. When rescue crews reached
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'Exemplary' Wirral nursing manager wins national award
A WIRRAL care home nursing manager's "dedication and commitment to excellence" has earned her a national award. Jane Lockwood, from Edgewater Care Home in Wallasey, won the ‘Home Leadership’ category at Exemplar Health Care’s National Values Award
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Loved ones to gather to release balloons on Elle Edwards 28th birthday
PEOPLE are set to gather to pay tribute to Elle Edwards on what would have been her 28th birthday. Elle was fatally shot in the head by Connor Chapman while she was standing in the smoking area of the Lighthouse Pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve
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Inquest reveals cause of death in Spital suspected murder case
AN inquest has been opened into the suspected murder of an elderly woman in Wirral. Myra Thompson, 90, was found dead at her house on Bolde Way, Spital, on April 23 this year. Jayne Hill, of Norwich Drive, Upton, was subsequently charged with
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Thunderstorms and heavy showers to hit Wirral as weather warning issued
THUNDERSTORMS and heavy showers are forecast for Wirral this weekend, according to the Met Office. Experts have warned that heavy showers and thunderstorms could lead to some flooding and disruption in places and especially to travel. The warning
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Mountains of rubbish continue to grow on ‘eyesore’ street in Wirral
RESIDENTS' frustration is mounting as rubbish continues to grow on a Wirral street dubbed an “eye sore”. The waste site situated on the junction of Cavendish Street and Cleveland Street in Birkenhead has seen piles of fly-tipped rubbish for more
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Go2Day West Cheshire League - Round up
HAVING registered their fifth win of the season, Ellesmere Port Town eased their way from the bottom rung of the Go2Day West Cheshire League's Division One table after efforts from Ben Summers (2) and Sam McNeill secured a 3-1 bragging rights victory
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Work ‘ongoing’ to secure site for new banking hub in Moreton
WORK is “ongoing” to secure a site for a new banking hub in Moreton. In September last year, it was announced that the town had been selected to receive a new banking hub. Moreton was selected to be Wirral’s first multi-banking hub after every
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Wirral pupils aim to be 'Scooting Stars' in new road safety project
PUPILS from 18 Wirral primary schools have been given a boost to get them to and from school quicker and more safely by cycling. They have taken part in the 'Scooting Stars' programme, just one of the many road safety activities and resources available
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Suspect named after stabbing horror at Wirral railway station
A SUSPECT has been named by police after a stabbing at a Wirral railway station. Officers were called to Hamilton Square railway station at 3.07pm on Wednesday, May 8 to reports of a stabbing. Merseyside Police, British Transport Police and
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REVIEW: 'Showstopper!' at Liverpool Playhouse
I'D love to see this remarkable concept show all over again. Why? Because it will be different in every single performance that takes to the boards. This is pure creative theatrical 'spontaneity' that will charm you with each joyous and unique
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Wirral man wanted on recall to prison
A WIRRAL man is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the conditions of his release licence. Peter Badley, whose last known address was in Birkenhead, is described as 5' 11" of proportionate build, with dark brown hair and green eyes. The
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Chester Zoo gastropub extends Friday and Sunday opening hours
Chester Zoo's award-winning gastro pub has extended its opening hours due to “phenomenal demand.” The Oakfield, located in the heart of the zoo, will now open to the public every Friday and Sunday evening throughout 2024. Traditionally, the
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Defibrillator 'smashed open' in mindless act of vandalism in Wirral park
A DEFIBRILLATOR in a Wirral park has been damaged. At around 1.45pm on Wednesday, May 8 Merseyside Police received a report that a defibrillator unit on the side of the pavilion in Lingham Park, Moreton had been vandalised. A local dogwalker
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Data shows where in Wirral is worst for flytipping and dog fouling
NEW data shows which areas of tWirral have the highest rates of fly tipping and dog fouling. Data from April 14 2023 to March 26 2024 show there were 3628 reports of fly tipping across the borough and 373 reports of dog fouling from people not
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Distraught mother stormed school reception ‘after son spent night with teacher’
A “DISTRAUGHT” mother stormed into a school reception after being told her teenage son had spent the night with his teacher, a court heard. The 15-year-old, identified only as Boy A, had lied to his mother that he was staying at his friend’s house
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Best for Roast Dinner 2024 - we're looking for the best roast dinner in Wirral
ROAST beef or roast chicken? Lamb or pork? A Yorkshire pudding with every meat or just roast beef? What makes the perfect roast dinner? Lashings of gravy and two types of vegetables? Crispy roast potatoes or creamy mash? Where in Wirral serves
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Project launched to uncover rich history of Ellesmere Port
TENANTS of two extra care services in Ellesmere Port are uncovering the rich history of the town in a project that will culminate in an exhibition. The Port Histories Project has been created by the national health and social care charity Making
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Plans for new homes on site of former Wirral furniture store
A FORMER Wirral furniture showroom building targeted by arson and antisocial behaviour will be demolished and six homes built in its place under new plans. If approved the one-time Jacksons Furniture site on St Pauls Road in Seacombe will feature