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Search for relatives after man, 83, dies at Wirral home
A next-of-kin appeal has been launched following the death of an 83-year-old man at home in Wirral. Robert Jones, of Mount Road, Wallasey, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 19. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death
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Police update in search for Wirral teenager
A Wirral teenager reported missing earlier this week has been found 'safe and well', police have confirmed. Alfie Burns, 14, from Moreton, was last seen on Monday afternoon (May 20) and has been reunited with relatives. A statement from Merseyside
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Teenager threatened by masked thug at Wirral bus stop
A TEENAGER was threatened by a masked thug while at a bus stop in Wirral. At around 8.45pm on Monday, May 20 it was reported that a 15-year-old boy had his black Cube e-bike stolen from him while he was waiting at a bus stop on Mount Road, near
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'Truly thrilling' - Wirral schoolboy wins 'Celebration Day' contest
A WIRRAL schoolboy's story celebrating the life of his grandfather has won a prize in a national competition. Connor Donoghue, from Calday Grange Grammar School, won the 14-16 year old category of the Celebration Day contest. He said: "I am
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Neston schoolgirl to complete trike ride for Alder Hey in memory of sister
A SCHOOLGIRL will complete a trike ride in memory of her sister who died from a rare condition. Parents Emma Weaver and her husband Leigh lost their daughter Georgina Louise just five days after she was born in May 2014. Georgie who arrived
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Developer hopes to start work on Bromborough Wharf scheme by spring 2025
THE developer behind a major Wirral scheme that could deliver over 1,000 homes hopes to start work by spring next year. Grammont Group applied for planning permission to develop Bromborough Wharf near Dock Road South on the Wirral in 2022 for the development
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Life-saving cancer checking unit heading to Wirral
A LUNG cancer checking programme that is said to have saved hundreds of lives in Cheshire and Merseyside is coming to Wirral. The NHS checks have been finding lung problems, including cancer at its earliest stages when it is much easier to treat
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Historical burial practice caused Wirral families 'unimaginable' distress and pain
HUNDREDS of families have been caused “unimaginable” pain the government has said due to an historic practice. Before the 1980s, it is understood to have been common practice across the UK that when a woman had a miscarriage or a stillbirth, hospital
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Wirral issued with weather warning as flooding and disruption expected
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for Wirral as “heavy rain” is expected. The Met Office has warned that heavy rain may cause some flooding and disruption to travel. The warning comes into force at 12.15am tomorrow morning (Wednesday
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Wirral Post Office branch to reopen
ONE of the three recently closed Post Offices in Wirral will re-open, Post Office bosses have announced. In March, Wirral Council backed calls by councillors to re-open branches in Wallasey Village, Upton and Moreton. In response, the Post
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‘Undefeated’ breakfast challenge returns to Wirral café for one weekend only
A BREAKFAST challenge which remains “undefeated” is returning to a Wirral café this weekend. Breakfast lovers can take on the challenge at Roo’s Café on New Ferry Road, New Ferry this weekend – but those wanting to take part need to be quick as
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Thousands turn out for Wirral's 'fantastic' second Youth Market
YOUNG entrepreneurs across Wirral had a chance to showcase their products at the borough's second Youth Market at the weekend. The outdoor market, at New Brighton’s Victoria Quarter on Saturday (May 18) featured young traders, aged 13-29 selling
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Man arrested after walking into road while ‘drunk’ in Ellesmere Port
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of being “drunk and disorderly” after he walked into a road in Ellesmere Port. At 9.50pm on Friday, May 17 police were called to reports of concerns for the safety of a man on Rivacre Road, Ellesmere Port. The
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Next of kin appeal after man found dead at Wirral home
A next-of-kin appeal has been launched following the death of a man in Irby. Christopher Thomas, 74, passed away at his home on Nowshera Avenue on May 14. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Anyone who knows Mr
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Search for missing Wirral teenager
CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a Wirral teenager reported missing earlier this week. Alfie Burns, from Moreton, was last seen on Monday (May 20) on Hoole Road in Woodchurch. The 14-year-old is described as 5' 7" tall, of slim build
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More than 100 people issued with court orders during Merseyside knife crime pilot
MORE than 100 people have been issued with court orders during a targeted stop and search pilot to help cut knife crime in Merseyside. Merseyside Police, working with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has secured 113 Serious Violence Reduction
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RNLI and Girlguiding North West launch bicentennial challenge
THE RNLI and Girlguiding North West England have teamed up to launch a challenge to celebrate the life-saving charity's 200th anniversary. Aimed at Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers across the northwest, the water safety badge challenge is
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Wirral footballers take to the pitch at Rovers for Alzheimer's Society
A DAY of football featuring children's and adult teams has raised more than £1,800 for a charity supporting people and their families living with dementia. The event took place at Tranmere Rovers on Saturday and raised £1,826.10 for the Alzheimer's