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All the glitz and glamour of Prom 2024 at schools across Wirral
YEAR 11 students across Wirral have celebrated the end of their GCSEs - and the end of their time at school - with Prom 2024. Teenagers from Wirral schools had one last night full of glamour and sparkle with their friends before heading off into
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Appeal to find family of Wallasey woman who has died
A CORONER has issued an appeal to find the relatives of a Wallasey woman who has died. Marjorie Searle, 69 years of Borough Road, died on Saturday, July 6. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. Liverpool and Wirral
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Three more arrested as investigation into Wallasey shooting continues
THREE people have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Wallasey last month. On Saturday, June 29, a 33-year-old man from Sheffield was shot in the leg on Lucerne Road just before 11.20pm. Merseyside Police said the man was shot after
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Watch music maestro André Rieu in summer concert at Wirral cinemas
CLASSICAL music superstar André Rieu is coming to a cinema near you! For two weeks each summer, André – nicknamed The King of Waltz – captivates audiences in his hometown of Maastricht. From August 31 and into September, this summer concert
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Nominations open for 2024 Wirral Sports Awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for this year’s Wirral Sports Awards. The Wirral Sports Awards are given annually in recognition of the achievements of Wirral's dedicated sports people and are open to anybody who lives on Wirral. This year the awards
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Police searching for wanted man with links to Wirral
POLICE are searching for a wanted man who has links to Wirral. Kebba Touray, 26 years, from Wavertree in Liverpool is wanted for breaching his bail conditions for a public order offence last month. He is described as 5ft 6in tall, medium build
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Boxing event to raise awareness and money for children with autism in Wirral
A BOXING event for autism will take place in New Brighton. Gloves Up For Autism will take place at Oakland on Victoria Road in New Brighton on July 19 from 7pm. The event is aiming to raise awareness and money to help children with autism in
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Councillors to consider plans for former Wirral golf course
A FORMER Wirral golf course could be used for sports pitches, 'improved biodiversity and community access' and space for allotments under plans to be discussed by councillors later this month. The council has been considering the future and potential
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Ellesmere Port The Boutique Atelier crowned Ultimate Large Salon
An Ellesmere Port salon has been crowned as the UK's 'Ultimate Large Salon' at a top national awards ceremony. The Boutique Atelier continues to lead the hairdressing industry, having earned 10 national nominations this award season. Salon
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Did you welcome one of the 233 babies born in Wirral in June?
THERE were 233 babies born in Wirral in June 2024 – did you welcome a new arrival? Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust collates all the baby-related data every month detailing how many babies are born – boys and girls – whether
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Fifth arrest following abuse concerns at Wirral school
A FIFTH man has been arrested in connection with allegations of child cruelty at an independent school in Wirral. An investigation was launched after the BBC broadcast video footage recorded by an undercover journalist at Life Wirral in Wallasey
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Plans for new limits on DIY waste that can be taken to tip for free
New limits on the amount of DIY waste that can be taken trips to the tip in Cheshire West are being proposed. Cheshire West and Chester Council is launching a consultation on potential changes to Household Waste Recycling Centres in the borough
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Six injured during rush-hour crash in Birkenhead town centre
SIX people were injured during an evening rush-hour crash in Birkenhead. Emergency services were called to Salisbury Street near The Pyramids Shopping Centre at about 5.25pm on Tuesday (July 9) to a collision involving a Citroen Dispatch and a
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Two children from the same Liverpool primary school have died
Two children have died after attending a primary school that has been dealing with an infection outbreak. The two pupils, reported to be aged five and six, attended the Millstead Primary School in Liverpool. The local school has been working
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All you need to know on giardia, its symptoms and how to avoid spreading it
There are plenty of things which can affect the gastrointestinal health of the body, with the giardia parasite being one of them. It can grow in the intestines of infected humans or animals and cause the condition giardiasis. You can get this
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Safety advice after walkers rescued from Middle Eye
WEST Kirby lifeboat crewmembers were called to rescue two people who were stranded on Middle Eye. On Friday (July 5) at 10:40am, the crew was dispatched by the Coastguard following a call from RNLI Lifeguards. After the D-class Lifeboat landed
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Site manager at Ellesmere Port development wins seventh consecutive quality award
THE SITE manager for a housing development in Ellesmere Port has secured a seventh consecutive Pride in the Job ‘Quality Award’ from the National Home Building Council (NHBC). Ian Palmer, 36, from Birkenhead, won the accolade this year for his
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The next regeneration plans Wirral councillors will be asked to approve
COUNCILLORS will be asked to approve adoption of a series of masterplans underpinning regeneration proposals across Wirral. A report to the council’s Economy, Regeneration and Housing Committee (July 16) recommends approval of four masterplans
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Wirral police gear up to use e-bikes in fight against crime
POLICE in Wirral will start using electric bikes in their fight against crime and antisocial behaviour from today (Wednesday, July 10). Merseyside Police say the purchase of 10 new e-bikes will allow more officers across the borough to patrol hotspot
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New £4.5m plans proposed for Wirral Transport Museum
NEW plans have been proposed for Wirral’s Transport Museum. £4.5m of Town Deal funding to help Birkenhead regeneration could be used to redevelop the popular tourist attraction as part of wider plans for the Birkenhead waterfront area. The
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The figures behind re-elected Cheshire West Labour MPs' majorities
Labour's three victories in Chester, Ellesmere Port and Helsby in the General Election mean those MPs now have some of the safest seats in the country. The political party swept to power last week with a landslide in terms of seats, winning 411