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Emergency services called to scene as man dies inside property
A MAN is reported to have died in a property in Wirral this afternoon. Emergency services were spotted outside a property on Poulton Road in Wallasey at around 1.45pm on Saturday, June 15. Police were called to the scene following reports for
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'Brilliant turn-out' for 11th Port Sunlight road race
MORE than 1,500 runners pulled on their trainers for the 11th Port Sunlight Road Race. The event on Sunday (June 9) featured two competitive races covering 5k and 10k distances, as well as a 1k fun run for youngsters aged 12 and under which attracted
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Wirral Olympian Chris Boardman becomes a CBE in King’s birthday honours
WIRRAL Olympian Chris Boardman has been made a CBE in the King’s birthday honours. Boardman’s CBE recognises his work as commissioner at Active Travel England, the government’s executive agency responsible for making walking, wheeling and cycling
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'Birkenhead is dead' - Disillusion dominates voters' minds ahead of election
A ONCE thriving Merseyside town that feels left behind and “sad” could be set for major change – but people are “cynical” that things can be turned around. Candidates are campaigning across Birkenhead seeking votes ahead of the general election
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Fewer teachers are working at Wirral schools, new figures show
FEWER teachers are working at Wirral schools, new figures show. Despite the school workforce across the country increasing slightly, thousands of teachers have left the state school sector. The school leaders’ union NAHT called for the next
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More than a quarter of Wirral children eligible for free school meals
MORE than a quarter of children in Wirral are eligible for free school meals, new figures show. Across England, a record number of children were eligible to receive free school meals as of January, but education sector leaders said the numbers
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Bromborough chippy is top of the shops after taking second fish and chips title
FRESH cod or haddock coated in crispy batter served with perfectly cooked chips – the ideal treat for teatime. Selfish in Bromborough is the “top plaice” in Wirral for everyone’s favourite fried food and has just scooped this year’s Best Fish and
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Chester Zoo confirms it will be closing one of its much-loved exhibits
CHESTER Zoo has confirmed it will be closing one of its much-loved exhibits. After more than 70 years, the zoo will be closing its aquarium building which it described as an ‘iconic building with a fascinating past and a legacy that will continue
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Wirral Globe property of the week that's 'a substantial character residence'
THIS three-bedroom property in Heswall is described as 'a substantial character residence.' Situated on Telegraph Road, the secluded property, according to the seller, is 'nestled in a tranquil plot of woodland and a sunken quarry' and 'offers