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Region bracing for thunderstorms and heavy showers as weather warning issued
RESIDENTS are being urged to expect slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms this bank holiday weekend. It comes as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across the north west, with flooding and disruption possible in places.
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Special events lined up for ‘Gaia’ floating earth exhibit at Birkenhead Park
DETAILS have been revealed about 'amazing' events lined up to accompany the renowned art exhibit Gaia , which will be on view in Birkenhead Park next week. Luke Jerram’s iconic ‘Gaia’ exhibition - a three-dimensional representation of our planet
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Wirral Waters' apartments celebrate 'history and sustainability'
NEW apartments forming part of the Wirral Waters dockside regeneration celebrate the area's "history and sustainability" say the team behind the development. When designing Miller’s Quay, in collaboration with architects Howells, Peel set out to
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Tranmere keeper Scott Davies' memories of the 2019 Play Off final
SATURDAY, May 25 2024 marks five years on from Tranmere’s famous back-to-back promotion winning victory at Wembley Stadium against Newport County. The club had been on one heck of a ride after they achieved promotion back to the Football League
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Tranmere games could be back on terrestrial TV if new deal is made
TRANMERE fans could soon get the opportunity to watch their side on terrestrial television after ITV opened talks with rights holder Sky over the screening of Football League and Carabao Cup games. The PA news agency has said EFL clubs will be
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Plans for new line between Liverpool to Manchester unveiled by railways board
PLANS for a new rail line between Liverpool and Manchester and revamped train stations have been announced by a newly formed railway board. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City Region Mayor, said the plans
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Handling of Birkenhead Market 'could have been better from the start'
WIRRAL Council’s leader said the handling of new Birkenhead Market plans “could have been better from the start.” The local authority has been working on plans for a new market in the town of Birkenhead since 2019 with a number of different locations
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Seaside Carnival returns to Knowsley Safari Park for half term
Seaside Carnival is returning to Knowsley Safari Park this May half term. For the second year, the Seaside Carnival event, where the whole family can soak up a traditional seaside vibe, take part in carnival skills workshops and try their hand
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Seven people fined after Grand National day protest
SEVEN people have been issued with fines at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Friday (May 24) following a protest on the same day as last year’s Grand National. On Saturday, April 15 last year, police received a report of protests on junction 2 of
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Mum's warning as daughter suffers agonising burns in dangerous TikTok challenge
A mum has issued a warning to parents across the UK after her daughter attempted a TikTok challenge that could have left her scarred for life. Emma-Louise Owen is warning other parents about the dangers of the 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned
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Launch of campaign to recruit Wirral foster carers
A recruitment drive for more foster carers on Wirral and across Merseyside is launched today (Saturday, May 25). Foster4, a collaborative fostering recruitment hub in the North West, has been set up to find potential carers from a range of different
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Tranmere Rovers goalkeeper launches football summer camps
A TRANMERE Rovers goalkeeper has launched summer camps for football enthusiasts in Wirral. The camps will take place from 9am until 3pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays from July 24 until August 29 at South Wirral High School. The camps will offer
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Meet the team well known for serving Wirral's "tremendous roast dinners"
SLOW roasted Welsh lamb, lemon and thyme free-range Shropshire chicken and homemade nut roast – the mouth-wateringly tempted main courses at one Hoylake restaurant serving Wirral’s best roast dinner. You can even have an 8oz rib eye or an 8oz fillet
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Merseyside children’s science centre offers May half term activities
A CHILDREN’S science centre half an hour away from Wirral is putting on activities this May. Imagine That! Based in Liverpool is offering activities, experiments, and workshops for children aged 10 and under this May half term. The three-hour
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Women's side Wirral Phoenix celebrate winning double
A WOMEN'S football team from Wirral are celebrating after achieving a unique league and cup double. Wirral Phoenix Women, who play their matches at Pensby High Sports Complex, recently finished top of the Liverpool Women's & Youth Football League
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Wirral Globe property of the week with 'American East Coast style'
THIS stunning four-bed home in Heswall is described as having 'American East Coast style'. 'Stoneycroft House' on Oldfield Way has been refurbished and extended. According to the seller it 'enjoys sun from mid-morning to sunset in the summer'.
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RAC issues driver warning as delays expected over bank holiday weekend
Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on what is expected to be the busiest late May bank holiday weekend on the roads since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Between Friday and the bank holiday Monday, the RAC has predicted that there
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Woodland Trust warns gardeners not to buy plant with 'deadly disease'
THE Woodland Trust is urging gardeners not to buy rhododendron ponticum due to it “destroying” native wildlife. As well as carrying a deadly tree disease the popular plant is known as an “invasive species” which can wipe out huge swathes of native