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Crackdown on anti-social behaviour in West Kirby this weekend
A DISPERSAL zone is in place in West Kirby this weekend as police crackdown on anti-social and criminal behaviour in the area. The order is in place until 6pm on Sunday (May 26), Wirral Police confirmed on Facebook. A statement in the page
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A whole host of activities to keep kids busy this May half term
MOST children across Wirral will start their half term break today, Friday, ready to enjoy one or two weeks away from the classroom. What activities and events are on offer for youngsters to keep them occupied and entertained during the holidays
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Mother of Wirral teen Jack Jones speaks out after son’s killer jailed for second time
THE MUM of Wirral teenager Jack Jones has spoken out after her son’s killer has been jailed for speeding again. At around 9.33pm on April 26, 2021, Jack Jones, 15, from Woodchurch, was riding his bike to his aunt’s house in Moreton where he was
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Rejected Lidl plans for Upton being put forward again
TWICE-rejected controversial plans for a new Lidl in Wirral are being put forward again. The supermarket chain is seeking to get opinions for a new store near the Arrowe Park Road roundabout in Upton. It said it “would like to bring a brand-new
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Parents concern for children’s safety after ‘road blocking’ outside Wirral school
SCHOOL-RUN parents have blasted residents for blocking roads and parking slots outside a Wirral school. Parents dropping their children off at West Kirby Grammar School have expressed their concerns over “dangerous behaviours” on Graham Road.
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Wirral adult additional needs centre secures £74k funding for changing facility
AN ADULT'S additional needs centre in Wirral has secured £74,000 worth of funding. Happy Times Activities, based on Yew Tree Road in Moreton, provides well-being and activities for adults with additional needs. The activity centre is celebrating
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Met Office forecast for May bank holiday weather in Wirral
THE May bank holiday weekend will start with sunshine in Wirral according to the Met Office. Experts have said people can expect a “typical springtime mix of weather” over the bank holiday weekend with sunshine and showers predicted. For Wirral
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24,000 Wirral homes to get Virgin Media gigabit broadband for first time
More than 24,000 homes and businesses in Wirral can now access Virgin Media’s gigabit broadband services for the first time. Customers in Wirral can now sign-up to services including Gig2 broadband which offers top speeds of 2Gbps – said to be
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Map shows where on Wirral sewage is being dumped right now
A NEW map shows where in Wirral sewage is being discharged right now after warnings of heavy rain. On April 30, water company United Utilities published a new map showing where sewage has been discharged from points across the borough in real time
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Police urge drivers to ‘slow down’ after car flips onto roof in Meols
POLICE are urging drivers to “slow down” after a car was flipped onto its roof in Meols. On Wednesday, May 22, at around 5.35pm a crash between drivers of a Nissan and a VW Tiguan took place on Heron Road, Meols. The collision caused one of
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Tranmere Rovers awarded EFL’s Gold Family Excellence Award
TRANMERE Rovers have been awarded the EFL’s Gold Family Excellence Award and placed highest among all League Two clubs and seventh in the entire Football League for the award which recognises the outstanding quality of the family experience clubs provide
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Brimstage Farm & Maze country fair promises May Bank Holiday 'fun for all the family'
STILT walkers, a Viking village, ferret racing and birds of prey are among the many attractions awaiting visitors to the Spring Country Fair at Brimstage Farm & Maze this Bank Holiday weekend. The event - on Saturday, Sunday and Monday (May 25,
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Lucy Letby loses Court of Appeal bid to challenge convictions
Child serial killer Lucy Letby has lost her Court of Appeal bid to challenge her convictions. At a two-and-a-half day hearing last month, Letby’s lawyers asked senior judges for approval to bring an appeal against her convictions for the murders
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‘We will not be euthanising 50 dogs’ says Wirral animal rescue losing its home
A WIRRAL animal rescue that is losing its home in just over three weeks has insisted that it “will not be euthanising any of its 50 dogs”. Last week, Celandine Wood Animal Rescue (CWAR) was told it would have to vacate its shelter in Heswall and
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Woman in 80s remains in hospital after collision in Moreton
A PENSIONER is in hospital with a head injury after a collision in Moreton. On Friday, May 17 at around 3.10pm it was reported that a woman aged in her 80s was involved in a collision with a car on Upton Road in Moreton. Emergency services
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Festival celebrating Wirral's 'rich Viking heritage' takes place this weekend
A TWO-DAY festival celebrating Wirral's 'rich Viking heritage' is taking place this weekend. Leasowe Castle is hosting the Wirral Viking Festival on Saturday and Sunday (May 25 and 26) - featuring a host of events including re-enactments, warrior
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New funding to help Wirral residents facing rising living costs
FUNDING is available to help Wirral people who are struggling with the rising cost of living and need help with food and energy bills. Wirral Council has secured more than £3m under round five of the Government’s Household Support Fund. It
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More than 100 weapons seized during campaign targeting knife crime on Merseyside
MORE than 100 knives and dangerous weapons were recovered by police during a week of action aimed at reducing and preventing knife crime on Merseyside. Operation Sceptre, which ended on Sunday (May 19) was a national campaign to target those carrying
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Best for Breakfast 2024 - we're looking for the best breakfast in Wirral
A BACON sandwich with red sauce or brown sauce? How about a full English with thick cut toasted bread with butter? Or maybe you’d choose crushed avocado on sourdough sprinkled with chilli flakes and topped with a poached egg? The choice
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Lifeguards back on Wirral beaches for May half-term
LIFEGUARDS will be patrolling Wirral beaches this bank holiday weekend and over of the half-term week. They will be keeping watch at New Brighton, West Kirby, Moreton, Harrison Drive and the Plateaux from 10am - 6pm every day from tomorrow (Saturday