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Haunted Wirral: The Landican Lane timewarp
WELCOME to Haunted Wirral, a feature series written by world-famous psychic researcher, Tom Slemen for the Globe. SMARTPHONES, genetic engineering, taser stun guns, self-driving cars, robots and space travel were things that were once only found
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Five things to do in Birkenhead Park while visiting 'Gaia' floating earth exhibit
LUKE Jerram’s iconic 'Gaia' floating earth exhibit is coming to Birkenhead Park this week in what promises to be one of the highlights of Wirral’s Borough of Culture programme. Measuring seven meters in diameter and featuring NASA imagery of the
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Strike by National Museums Liverpool staff suspended to allow vote on new offer
A LONG-RUNNING strike at National Museums Liverpool (NML) will be suspended from May 28 to June 2 to allow members to vote on a new offer. Members of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) have taken more than 60 days of action after claiming
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Five feel-good stories covered by Wirral Globe in May
WE have come to the end of May, so let's have a look back at some feel-good stories Wirral Globe has covered across the borough over the past month. Former pupil celebrates 100th birthday at Wirral primary school A former pupil celebrated their
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North Birkenhead literacy programme expands to new areas
A NORTH Birkenhead literacy programme is expanding to new boroughs following its success. Cradle to Career, in partnership with Wirral Council, has improved literacy and tackled inequalities since launching in North Birkenhead four years ago and
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Tributes, death notices and funeral announcements from the Wirral Globe
THE Wirral Globe has published 11 death notices this week. Every week, the Globe publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will
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Creative writing and arts courses to take place in Wirral for adult beginners
FREE creative writing and art courses are available to adult beginners in Wirral. Literary arts organisation Read Now Write Now and Wirral Libraries are running free creative writing and arts courses for adult beginners as part of Wirral’s Borough
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Birkenhead writer to perform new work across town in June
BIRKENHEAD writer and spoken word artist Cath Holland is to perform new work around the subject of the environment and sustainability, at three events in the town over the next month. In 2021, her piece 'For Sale. One Planet. Well Worn.' was featured
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Wonderful Wirral walks to enjoy during May's National Walking Month
MAY is national walking month, organised by the British Heart Foundation, in a bid to get the nation on their feet and raise money for life saving research at the same time. The campaign encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to get outside
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Couples can now 'marry under the stars' as Jodrell Bank offering weddings
COUPLES looking for an 'out of this world' wedding venue can now 'marry under the stars' at an iconic Cheshire landmark. Jodrell Bank, a UNESCO world heritage site, is offering unique weddings packages for the first time in its 80-year history.
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Wirral Globe dog of the week: 'Marvellous' Molly looking for new family
MEET our dog of the week Molly, who is looking for a new family and needs your help. The nine-year-old Pug Cross arrived was brought to Merseyside Dog Trust's rehoming centre after her family began working very long hours. Luckily, she bagged a
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Nearly a quarter of criminals in Merseyside were first-time offenders
NEARLY a quarter of criminals caught by police in Merseyside last year had no previous offences, new figures show. Law reform charity JUSTICE called for better access to mental health and addiction services to “help reverse the worrying trend of