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From Birkenhead to Everest: Mountaineers commemorated 100 years on
WIRRAL mountaineers are to be celebrated 100 years on during a series of events. The events will mark the centenary of a 1924 Everest expedition where two climbers lost their lives attempting to reach the summit. As part of Wirral Borough of
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Wirral train lines to be cancelled due to testing on new fleet of trains
WIRRAL train lines will be cancelled due to testing on a new fleet of trains. To allow further testing and training associated with our new fleet of trains, temporary timetable changes are being made to the West Kirby line from Monday, June 3 and
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Ex-Ellesmere Port care home worker jailed for sex offences
A FORMER Ellesmere Port care worker has been jailed for a string of sexual offences. Kevin Cooper-Shaw, 45, of Kingsmead Road North, Oxton, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday, May 31 to be sentenced after the jury reached a guilty verdict
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Man left with serious head injury after attack on Wirral street
A MAN was left with a serious head injury after being attacked in Wallasey. Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident on Liscard Road which took place on Thursday (May 30). At around 3.30pm a man was approached by two males
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Talk on life of 'unsung' Wirral war hero this weekend
THE life of an 'unsung' Wirral war hero is being celebrated at Wallasey Central Library tomorrow (Saturday, June 1). Award-winning BBC TV producer, Ged Clarke will give a much-anticipated free talk on Albert Richards, who grew up in Wallasey and
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Former Tranmere boss named as Burnley's acting assistant head coach
FORMER Tranmere Rovers manager Mike Jackson has been named as acting assistant coach at Burnley following the departure of Vincent Kompany. Jackson, who managed Tranmere for 13 games in 2020 and played for the club 84 times between 2004-06, will
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Wirral family's 'Three Peaks Challenge' in memory of Daniel
THE family of a Wirral man who took his own life have completed a fundraising Three Peaks Challenge' in his memory. Jodie, Darren, Baz, Deryn, Paul, Ste, Bunny, Marvin, Kieran, Jonny and driver Lawrence undertook the remarkable physical challenge
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D-Day 80: Events planned for Ellesmere Port
Buildings in Chester and Ellesmere Port are going to be lit in red, white and blue next week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings. The landmark anniversary, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on the five beaches in Normandy
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Mystery Merseyside man ‘set for life’ after £120k national lottery win
A MYSTERY man from Merseyside is “set for life” after winning the national lottery. The man, known only as Mr. D, has won £10,000 a month for one year after matching the five main numbers in the Set For Life draw on Thursday, May 9. The lucky
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Everything to know about the Queen Anne naming event at Liverpool waterfront
MERSEYSIDE is getting ready to help welcome thousands of visitors to the Pier Head to enjoy a naming ceremony for Cunard’s newest ship. The event will take place on Monday, June 3 when the vessel, Queen Anne, will arrive in Liverpool to be officially
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Six-year-old's solo sail to Hilbre Island raises cash for RNLI
A WIRRAL schoolboy, inspired by a message from British adventurer and television presenter Bear Grylls, set off in his dinghy for a solo sail around Hilbre Island in aid of the RNLI. Theo, six, from West Kirby, set off from the WK Sailing Club
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Two Wirral community groups receive share of £165k to help reduce waste
TWO Wirral community groups have received a share of £165,000 funding to help reduce waste. The money has come from the Zero Waste Community Fund 2024/25, which supports local waste prevention, reuse and recycling initiatives. The Fund is arranged
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Mick Whitley: My ‘heart and soul' went into job of Birkenhead MP as he stands down
BIRKENHEAD MP Mick Whitley has thanked his constituents stating that serving his hometown in Parliament has been an “immense honour and privilege” as he steps down. Mr Whitley has served as Birkenhead MP since 2019 when he defeated former Labour
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REVIEW: Seaside Carnival capers with my toddler at Knowsley Safari Park at half term
BRITISH summer. You can think of two things really – especially as a Northerner – the ever changing climate we are blessed with or the fond childhood memories of Blackpool rock, trips to the seaside, fair ground rides, ice creams and a whole lot
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Chester Zoo welcomes 11 baby penguins – the most in more than a decade
Eleven penguin chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo – the most to hatch during “hatching season” at the zoo for more than 10 years. The new arrivals are highly threatened Humboldt penguins. Of the world’s 17 penguin species, they are now among the
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Freedom Alliance Party confirms its Wirral General Election candidates
THE Freedom Alliance Party has named its Wirral candidates standing in the General Election. Catherine Evans, the Wirral party leader, is a candidate for Birkenhead constituency and Ian Pugh, executive committee member, is up for election in Wallasey
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Eastham Carnival promises 'something for everyone' this weekend
A picturesque Wirral village is bringing all the fun of the seaside to its shores this weekend. Eastham may lie on the banks of the River Mersey, but is certainly not known for its beaches. But locals will be holding a huge seaside picnic on
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We're looking for the best fish and chips in Wirral
NEXT Thursday is national fish and chips day - a whole day dedicated to a British tradition – an institution. What makes a good serving of fish and chips? Is it the crispy batter surrounding the flaky fish teamed with perfectly cooked chips
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How Wirral cyclists can get bikes marked for free in coming weeks
WIRRAL cyclists will have a chance to get their bikes security marked at a series of free events taking place across the borough in the coming weeks. At the events, police will be on hand to register bikes on the national database, provide security