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Striker Luke Norris signs new one-year deal with Tranmere Rovers
TRANMERE Rovers have confirmed that striker Luke Norris has signed a new one-year deal with the club to remain at Prenton Park until at least summer 2025. Norris contributed six goals and four assists in 21 appearances with 14 starts during the
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Three road closures Wirral drivers may want to avoid this week
DRIVERS in and around Wirral will have three National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. But the news isn't too bad, with all of them only expected to cause slight delays, of under 10 minutes. The latest expected works list,
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Woman 'robbed' of cash as she used ATM in Liverpool city centre
A WOMAN was the victim of an alleged robbery as she tried to withdraw cash from an ATM in Liverpool city centre. On Tuesday, May 7 at around 8pm, a 22-year-old woman withdrew money from a cash machine on Brownlow Hill in Liverpool city centre.
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New diagnostics centre opens at Wirral hospital site
A NEW diagnostics centre which enables earlier diagnosis of illnesses such as prostate cancer has opened in Wirral. The state-of-the art facility, run by Wirral University Teaching Hospital, has brand new MRI and CT scanners, alongside facilities
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Cheshire Cricket League - Berkson's five for beats Wilmslow
OLD Parkonians picked up a first win of the season in Division One of the Cheshire Cricket League after Tim Berkson's 5-25 helped dismiss Wilmslow for 77. In Division Two, Wirral's Jack Cureton (4-13) and Faizan Abid (3-4) excelled as Trafford
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RSPCA thanks Ellesmere Port MP for help securing live export ban
THE RSPCA has thanked Ellesmere Port MP Justin Madders for his help in securing a ban on live exports of animals from Great Britain. The ban represents a major milestone in improving the welfare of Britain’s farmed animals and comes after more
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Cheshire County League - Neston fall short at Grappenhall
OXTON skipper Henry Dobson hit 66 in his side's Cheshire County Premier League game at Nantwich but the target of 156 proved too little to defend as the hosts completed a six wicket win. Luke Jones' 4-36 was the highlight with the ball for Neston
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Wirral holiday scheme provider named best in North West
A WIRRAL holiday scheme provider has been named as the best in the North West. Wirral-based charity Neo Community has been recognised by the Department for Education as the best Holiday Activity with Food (HAF) provider in the North West.
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What does an Asian hornet look like? How they are different to UK native hornets
Although Asian hornets are not native to the UK, 2023 saw a record number of sightings and so far eight have been reported this year. The first confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet in mainland UK was in September 2016 in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
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Liverpool Competition - Keogh and Ruikar demolish Newton le Willows
WALLASEY bowler Matthew Keogh took 6-15 as Greg Beaver's side skittled Newton le Willows for just 34 runs in the Love Lane Liverpool Competition Premier Division. Sumit Ruikar chipped in with 3-15 before Wallasey completed a thumping nine wicket
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Dad 'very grateful' to 'great people' of Wirral after deportation support
A WIRRAL dad said he is “very, very grateful” after more than 1,000 people supported his legal challenge against the Home Office. Nelson Shardey moved to the UK in 1977 as an accountancy student from Ghana and has now lived and worked in the country
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Thousands take part in 'fantastic' Wirral Race For Life
MORE than 2,000 people took part in Wirral's Race For Life at the weekend, raising thousands of pounds for Cancer Research UK. The event in Birkenhead Park on Sunday (May 19) has so far raised more than £107,000. As well as the main run, there
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Licence granted for store despite concerns over past court case
WIRRAL Council has granted a licence for a new convenience store despite concerns being raised about a past court case. Hastyar Husseni had applied for a premises licence for a new convenience store at 351 Woodchurch Road in Prenton to be open
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Find out which Wirral car park earns the most in parking fines
ONE car park has come out on top when it comes to parking fines earning Wirral Council thousands. New data published by the LDRS following a Freedom of Information request to the local authority shows which parts of the Wirral you are most likely
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The quest to find Wirral’s biggest pothole as Council spends millions fixing roads
AS Wirral Council prepares to spend millions fixing roads, I went out with a tape measure to try and find Wirral’s biggest pothole. Despite a planned £7.2m spend on 450 roads and bridges later this year, Wirral Council was ridiculed on social media
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Rail replacement busses requested after ‘major disruption’ at West Kirby station
RAIL replacement busses have been requested due to “major disruption” at West Kirby railway station this morning (Monday, May 20). Due to an “operational incident” at the station the West Kirby line is facing disruptions with trains being cancelled
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Four day beer festival comes to Wirral next month
A FOUR day beer festival will take place in Wirral next month. The first ever Wirral Summer Hops Beer Festival will take place from Thursday, June 27 until Sunday, June 30 at Hoylake Rugby Club. The festival will be serving a variety of local
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Emergency services rush to aid of injured dog walker at Little Eye
A WOMAN was treated for a suspected broken ankle after being rescued near Hilbre Island while walking her dog at the weekend. Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team was called to Little Eye just after 1pm on Sunday (May 19), to reports that the lady had
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Ashville FC confirm Steve Scott as their new manager
ASHVILLE FC have confirmed the appointment of Steven Scott as their new first team manager following the departure of Gary Jones. Scott initially joined Ashville in March as Jones’ assistant with his first appearance on the touchline being the
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New road to be named in 'wonderful tribute' to Wirral councillor
A NEW road in Moreton is to be named in memory of the town's longest-serving councillor following a request by his successors. The move to name the road Blakeley Way after Chris Blakeley, follows the council’s decision to use the site of the former
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NOTICEBOARD: Wirral Globe's guide to events in your neighbourhood
Volunteers wanted The Friends of Birkenhead Park are looking for volunteers to get involved with their work during a special event next month. The group is holding a volunteering day at Edward Kemp Community Garden and Growing Area on Ashville
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'Wonderful' Bollywood night raises thousands for Wirral charity
A Bollywood-themed night in aid of Wirral Mencap has raised more than £4,000 for the charity. The sell-out event on Saturday, May 11, raised a final total of £4,227.64, all of which will go towards supporting adults with learning disabilities on
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Most popular baby names in Wirral revealed
THE most popular names for babies born in Wirral have been revealed. The Office for National Statistics has announced the most popular names for boys and girls born in 2022, the most recent data available. Amelia was the most popular girl's
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More than 15,000 emergency food parcels handed out in Wirral last year
THE Trussell Trust handed out more than 15,000 emergency food parcels in Wirral last year, new figures show. It comes as support provided across the UK reached record-high levels, with the charity calling on the Government to "build a future where