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Merseytravel to undergo name change
PUBLIC transport is in line for a major change as our region’s transport network undergoes a name change. As part of its corporate plan, in line with Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram’s election manifesto earlier this year, Merseytravel is to be replaced.
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Wirral library celebrates 90th birthday
A WIRRAL library has celebrated its 90th birthday. Birkenhead Central Library marked its 90 years on Thursday (July 18) with a special event for invited guests. A rock choir and a Swing-era band entertained guests as the building celebrated
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Wirral housing association opens learning and wellbeing hub for residents
A WIRRAL housing association has opened a new learning and wellbeing hub for use by its residents. Forum's vision for the hub was to create 'a safe, informal, and comfortable space to encourage and enable Forum residents to come together to build
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Ellesmere Port dock workers planning strike action
Ellesmere Port dock workers at the Queen Elizabeth II dock are being balloted for strike action, after their union said a colleague was fired because a change in hours meant he could not care for his disabled mother. Unite the union has released
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Police stand down in hunt for Second World War ‘bomb’ in Birkenhead
POLICE have stood down the search for a Second World War “bomb” in Birkenhead. At around 9.40am on Tuesday morning (July 17) Merseyside Police were called to reports of an suspected unexploded bomb in a garden in Park Road South in Birkenhead.
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Wirral shopping centre's summer entertainment for kids
A SERIES of free events to help keep children entertained over the summer holidays is due to take place at a Wirral shopping centre next month. Launching on August 10, the events will aim to transform Cherry Tree in Liscard into what the organisers
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Young Wirral swimmers qualify for national championships
A RECORD 15 members of Wirral Metro swimming club have qualified for places in the Aquatics GB Summer Championships. They will be among hundreds taking part in the English and National competition contests at the former Commonwealth pool at Sheffield
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Pair who led police on pursuit in Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales arrested
TWO men who led police on a 90-minute pursuit across three different police force areas have been arrested. Shortly before 2.45pm on Thursday, July 18, Cheshire Police were called to reports of an attempted robbery in Deansgate, Ellesmere Port.
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Class of 2024: Share your child's first and last day at school photos
SCHOOL is nearly out for summer! After an action-packed 12 months at school, children are gearing up to wave goodbye to their teachers and head into the summer break. For some pupils, it will be the final time they leave the classroom as they
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Everything we know so far as global Microsoft IT outage wreaks havoc
A major Microsoft IT outage has wreaked havoc across the UK (and around the world) this morning (July 19). From major airlines and train services to GP surgeries and businesses, the IT outage has caused global disruption. Several cybersecurity
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Full list of UK services affected by Microsoft's global IT outage
A global IT outage is causing disruption across the UK and around the world this morning (Friday, July 19). From airports to GP surgeries, some services in the UK are struggling to function after a major IT outage is believed to have been caused
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Six homes near planned cycle lane in Seacombe approved
A SIX house development near to a planned cycle lane described as being like “Marmite” has been given the go ahead. One councillor said they “don’t know what it looks like really” while another said they thought it was “modern.” An application
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Update on council’s response to LIFE Wirral BBC documentary
WIRRAL Council has provided an update on how it is responding to allegations exposed in a BBC Panorama documentary about the LIFE Wirral school. LIFE Wirral, an independent SEND school, based in Victoria Road in Wallasey, made national headlines last
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Annual St. Olav Wirral Viking Heritage walks returns for 17th year
THE annual St. Olav Wirral Viking Heritage walks are returning this month. The walks, which celebrate the peninsula's Viking heritage, will take place on Sunday, July 28 and Monday, July 29 on St Olav’s Day. Every year at the end of July, thousands
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Residents in Eastham celebrate Postcode Lottery win
RESIDENTS with a specific postcode in Wirral are celebrating a People's Postcode Lottery win. Today (Friday, July 19) residents in the CH62 8JG area of Eastham who play the Postcode Lottery were announced as a daily £1,000 winner. The winning
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Wirral golfer Matthew Dodd-Berry impresses at The Open
WIRRAL golfer Matthew Dodd-Berry excelled on his Open debut yesterday (Thursday, July 18), finishing his opening 18 holes with a one-over par 72. In difficult conditions at Royal Troon, which saw former champions such as Rory McIlroy and Tiger
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Work completed on first new apartments at Wirral Waters
WORK on the first phase of new apartments forming part of Wirral Waters' Millers Quay development has been completed. The £130m scheme, when fully completed, will feature 500 highly sustainable and energy efficient waterfront rental flats.
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Ellesmere Port: Dog alerted police to body of woman found at home
A BARKING dog helped police find a ‘severely decomposed’ body. A written inquest into the death of Ellesmere Port resident Amanda Rimmer was read aloud at Cheshire Coroner’s Court on Wednesday (July 17). The 53-year-old was found dead at her
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Wirral A&E run club boosts well being of doctors
A RUN club is improving the lives of doctors in a Wirral A&E department. Emergency Department doctors in Wirral have discovered a powerful way to stay energised: regular runs with colleagues. The Arrowe Park ED Run Club, a new initiative
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Wirral friends take to the skies for kids with cerebral palsy
THREE friends from Wirral completed a skydive that raised almost £2,000 of much-needed funds for a charity supporting children with cerebral palsy. Despite a nerve-wracking wait – they were originally meant to jump at 2pm on Saturday (July 13),