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Man stabbed after challenging youths who were smashing windows
A MAN was stabbed in the arm in Leasowe in the early hours of this morning after challenging a group of youths who had been smashing windows. Detectives say that at about 3.30am on Saturday, it was reported that a group of five or six youths were
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More shotgun licences revoked in Merseyside as 'highest ever' figures recorded
MORE shotgun licences were revoked in Merseyside last year, new figures. It comes as more certificates for firearm and shotgun users across England and Wales were removed last year than ever before, which campaign group Action on Armed Violence
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Wirral earns place on 'tree cities of the world' map
WIRRAL is among 26 places in the United Kingdom that have been awarded ‘Tree City of the World’ status this week. The recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation and Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations is given to cities and areas
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Your fabulous photos of furry friends for National Kitten Day
TO mark National Kitten Day, we asked readers to share their favourite photo of their furry friends. We were inundated with pictures of cats and kittens of all ages - young and old. Here is a selection of your perfect pets: Baby
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Jamie Webster pays tribute to Elle Edwards in Sefton Park gig
MUSICIAN Jamie Webster paid tribute to Elle Edwards last night in his Sefton Park concert. The Liverpool singer paid tribute to Elle, who died on Christmas Eve 2022 after the 2-year-old beautician was shot twice in the back of the head by a Skorpion
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Italian restaurant chain launches new breakfast menu at Wirral restaurant
AN ITALIAN restaurant chain has launched a new breakfast menu which includes a “breakfast pizza” and its available at a Wirral restaurant. Prezzo has launched its brand new breakfast menu across select UK restaurants including its New Brighton
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Police confirm body found in River Mersey is missing boy
POLICE have confirmed that the body of a male found in the River Mersey is that of missing 14-year-old Daniel Halliday. Officers received a report that the body of a boy had been found by HM Coastguard on the evening of Monday, July 8 in the river
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New Crocs store opens its doors at Cheshire Oaks
A new Crocs store has opened its doors at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks. The new store, which opened on Friday, June 28, is the first Crocs outlet in the UK McArthurGlen portfolio. The opening day has been featuring limited time
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Child actors wanted for Britpop-themed film to be shot in Wirral
THE producers of a film that takes 'a nostalgic look at 90’s Birkenhead through the eyes of a child and with the backdrop of Oasis’ and Blur’s 'Battle of Britpop' are holding auditions for its main characters. Shooting for Wonderwall, described
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'Decade-low' number of planning applications submitted in Wirral
Labour has promised to reform the planning process after a landslide election victory in the general election. It comes after fewer planning applications were submitted to Wirral Council last year than in any over the last decade. Labour said
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Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears to headline Liverpool Pride Classical
LIVERPOOL Pride Classical has revealed its final headline act. Lead singer of the Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears will perform at the open-air orchestra concert, Pride Classical, on Liverpool’s waterfront. The event will see a 32-piece orchestra
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More than nine in 10 Wirral children accepted into first-choice school
MORE than nine in 10 children in Wirral got into their first-choice school this year, new figures show. The figures come during an intense debate about the future of school places, following the Labour Party's plans to remove the VAT exemption
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House prices for first-time buyers in Wirral have risen by a third since 2019
THE average house price in Wirral for first-time buyers has risen by a third over the past five years, new figures show. It comes as property website Rightmove said the typical mortgage payment for first-time buyers has increased by £400 a month
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Premier licence facing opposition over street drinking concerns
PEOPLE are reportedly avoiding an area over concerns “street drinkers” and anti-social behaviour with claims it’s been made worse by shops selling alcohol. Mr Balasivamoorthy Krishnamoorthy has applied for a premises licence for the Premier Shop
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Summerland fire campaigners seek fresh inquest into 50 deaths in 1973
Tina Brennan stood at the top of a cliff on the Isle of Man overlooking the Summerland leisure complex as a huge blaze engulfed the building. The images of what she witnessed that day almost 51 years ago are as clear today as they were in 1973.
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"I have 16,000 videos to rent in my Wirral shop - it's a popular place go!"
HOW do you watch a film? Do you stream it to your Smart TV or tablet and watch it by yourself? Do you long for the days of watching a DVD on the sofa with your friends and family? One of the UK’s last remaining film rental shops is just
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Wirral Globe property of the week that is 'steeped in history'
THIS four-bed barn conversion in Storeton is described as 'steeped in history'. Situated on Jane Grove the semi-detached property, according to the seller, 'seamlessly blends period features with contemporary living.' But what do you get for