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Cheshire Cricket League - Big win for Wirral CC against Knutsford
OLD Parkonians were skittled for just 103 in their Cheshire Cricket League Division One clash with Northwich who chased down the target for the loss of two wickets. In Division Two, Wirral enjoyed their trip to Knutsford where they posted 242-
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The support service helping Wirral postal business deliver
A POSTAL business that only delivers to Wirral addresses is the latest to benefit from free business support offered through Wirral Council. Founder Paul East, spotted the business opportunity during his 16 years working as a postman in Wirral.
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Cheshire County League - McArthur hits ton for Upton
NESTON hosted Chester Broughton Hall in the Premier League of the Cheshire County Cricket League with spectators treated to a run-fest at Station Road. Chester closed on 273-7 and although Yosuf Ravat hit 69 for Neston, the hosts were bowled out
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‘Lonely’ teacher says she craved attention but denies having sex with boys
A “PRETTY” teacher told a court she felt lonely and “craved” attention after a break-up but denied having sex with teenagers. Rebecca Joynes, of Pensby Road, Thingwall, Wirral, said she struggled during the Covid restrictions and a nine-year relationship
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Bebington pub announces re-opening date following refurbishment
A WIRRAL pub has announced when it will be reopening. The Wellington in Bebington will be reopening next week after it closed in April for a refurbishment. New landlords Michael Yates, 48 and Michelle Yates, 45, got the keys to the pub on April
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Ellesmere Port: New 66-bed care home could create up to 60 jobs
Plans for a 66-bed care home to be built in Ellesmere Port have been lodged with Cheshire West and Chester Council. The care home for older people is proposed for land off Lloyd Drive, where a previous application for a care home secured planning
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Dad of two takes on ultra marathon in memory of partner who died from breast cancer
A DAD of two is taking on an ultra marathon in memory of his partner who died from breast cancer. Rufus Carter’s partner Pippa was first diagnosed in September 2020 with an aggressive form of breast cancer. She underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy
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Caldy 31 v 28 Cambridge - Ravers beat bottom side
A LEWIS Barker penalty with the last kick of the game secured a 31-28 victory for Caldy against bottom side Cambridge in the final game at Paton Field this season. It was the visitors who started the brighter taking advantage of a mix-up in the
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Government halts pilot 'hydrogen village' heating scheme plans
PLANS for a pilot 'hydrogen village' in the UK have been completely halted, nearly a year after proposals to launch one in Ellesmere Port were scrapped. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) said it would not progress with the
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IN PICTURES: Historic Wirral lifeboat back on Mersey as restoration continues
A WIRRAL lifeboat that played a role in saving hundreds of people has returned to the River Mersey for the first time in decades as a major restoration project continues. The William & Kate Johnston Lifeboat served New Brighton RNLI from 1923-1950
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Love Lane Liverpool Competition - Wallasey lose thriller despite 7 for Ruikar
WALLASEY lost a low-scoring thriller at Rainford as the sun finally shone on the Love Lane Liverpool Competition. Batting first, the visitors were in deep trouble at 56-7 until Harry Meehan (35) and Jack Leckey (17) fought back with a stand of
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Oundle 24 v 12 Wirral - Wirral lose Papa Johns cup final
WIRRAL RFC were unable to win the Regional 1 Plate at the 2024 Papa Johns Community Cup Finals after going down 24-12 to Nothamptonshire side Oundle. It was Wirral who took an early seventh minute lead at Worcester's Sixways Stadium with a try
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Two Wirral road closures that may cause delays over the next fortnight
WIRRAL'S motorists will have two road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. But drivers will be able to take some solace in the fact that both of them are only expected to cause slight delays, of less than 10 minutes
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Ashville FC confirm Gary Jones is stepping down as manager
ASHVILLE FC are looking for a new manager after Gary Jones announced he was resigning from the role. Birkenhead-born Jones, 46, became the Wallasey-based non-league club's manager last year following an illustrious career as a professional footballer
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Wallasey man thanks community heroes after devastating fire destroys house
A WIRRAL man has thanked “community heroes” for helping him after a fire destroyed his home. Ant Ryan lost most of his Wallasey home and personal belongings after a devastating house fire in September 2023 the same week he was due to undergo a
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Punk icon John Lydon to appear at New Brighton Floral Pavilion
PUNK Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a 44-date UK tour that includes a date at New Brighton Floral Pavilion. The shows in Spring 2024, under the banner ‘I Could
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Wirral patient first to access laser beam surgery to prevent epileptic seizures
A PATIENT from Wirral is one of the first people to receive “world-leading” laser beam surgery to prevent epileptic seizures. The NHS is to roll out a “game-changing” new laser beam therapy next month to help reduce seizures for patients with epilepsy
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Wirral podcast tackling life’s ‘most awkward conversations’ returns for series two
A PODCAST hosted by two Wirral women is returning for a second series. This is Awkward, launched in 2023 and hosted by Lyanne Nicholl and Kristy MacLeod, is dedicated to tackling life’s most awkward conversations. Each episode focuses on a
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Ellesmere Port beauty academy founder up for two top awards
THE founder of an Ellesmere Port beauty training academy has been shortlisted for two top national awards. Leanne Willis at She’s Unstoppable Academy, in Little Sutton, is excited to announce she has been shortlisted in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards
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Charity car wash at Wirral lifeboat station this weekend
A car wash in aid of the RNLI's annual fundraising campaign is taking place at Hoylake lifeboat station this weekend. During the event, on Saturday (May 18), taking place from 10am until 1pm, lifeboat crew volunteers will rinse and polish visitors
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REVIEW: 'The Sound of Music' at the Liverpool Empire
IT'S always uplifting to see a BOST Musical - a celebration of dedication, creative commitment and talent across all theatrical areas and disciplines. From Shrek to Sweeney Todd and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang they have very strong production values
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NOTICEBOARD: Wirral Globe's guide to events in your neighbourhood
WIRRAL's Race For Life events in aid of Cancer Research UK take place this weekend. The Globe-backed fundraiser, taking place in Birkenhead Park on Sunday (May 19) is open to people of all ages and abilities where mums, dads, sons, daughters, grandparents
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Launch of police campaign to cut knife crime across Wirral
A WEEK of action aimed at tackling knife crime has been launched in Wirral today (Monday, May 13) as part of a national campaign. As part of Operation Sceptre, police will be deployed across the borough to deter offenders and provide reassurance
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Significant rise in cases of drug-resistant disease in Wirral
THE Government has vowed to tackle the spread of a drug-resistant disease branded a "significant threat" to public health. Klebsiella pneumoniae can cause infections in the lungs, blood and wounds of those already injured, and can prove especially