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Wirral Council leader shares ‘heartfelt condolences’ after Southport stabbings
THE leader of Wirral Council has expressed shock and sadness after yesterday's "ferocious" knife attack in Southport. At around 11.50am yesterday (Monday, July 29) Merseyside Police were called to reports of “multiple stabbings” at a property in
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Chance to take part in Wirral 'Family Bootcamp' outdoor exercise for charities
THE first in a series of 'Family Bootcamp' outdoor fitness sessions in aid of local charities will take place at a Wirral rugby club later this week. Taking place at Prenton Rugby Club once a week from this Friday (August 2) at 11am during the
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'Bored' former policeman committed disgusting child sex offences
A FORMER policeman, who found retirement “boring”, turned to disgusting on line chats about child sex abuse. Mark Smith thought he was communicating on Kik Messenger with the dad of a nine- year-old daughter but he was in fact chatting to an under-cover
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Pictures and names released of three girls killed in Southport stabbing
THE three girls who were killed in a stabbing in Southport have been named. Merseyside Police confirmed the names of the three girls who were tragically killed as six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice
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Met Office extends thunderstorm weather warning in Wirral
A YELLOW weather warning for thunderstorms has been extended across Wirral. On Monday, the Met Office issued a yellow alert which was due to come into effect at 1am on Thursday (August 1), and last for the remainder of the day. It was due to cover
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Regeneration sites in Birkenhead take ‘major step forward’
DEVELOPMENT of two regeneration sites in Birkenhead have taken a “major step forward”. Wirral Council have announced that detailed design work and market testing for the town centre sites at both the former House of Fraser site and at Price Street
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Swifties hope thousands raised will give Southport families ‘ounce of comfort’
TAYLOR Swift fans who helped raise more than £90,000 in less than 24 hours for victims of the Southport knife attack hope the money will offer families “an ounce of comfort”. Merseyside Police have confirmed three children aged six, seven and nine
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Thousands turn out for New Brighton Summer Festival
THOUSANDS of people turned out for a summer festival in New Brighton that promised 'top family entertainment, live shows, attractions and more'. Held at The Dips from last Thursday until Sunday (July 28) it followed an 'incredible' inaugural event
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Police release image of Ellesmere Port man they want to trace
POLICE are appealing to the public for help in tracing a 33-year-old man from Ellesmere Port. Gary Roebuck is wanted in connection to the supply of class A drugs (Crack Cocaine and Heroin). The 33-year-old is around 5'7" tall, of proportionate
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Police update on man who fell from scaffolding on Wirral street
A MAN in his 40s remains in 'serious but stable' condition in hospital after reportedly falling from scaffolding on a Wirral street. Merseyside Police said emergency services were called to the scene on Laird Street in Birkenhead at around 12.20pm
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'A roaring success' - New monthly market opens in Oxton Village
THE first ever monthly market in Oxton Village has been branded a 'roaring success' by organisers. Up to 30 local producers showcased their products at the RAFA Club on Shrewsbury Road in Oxton on Sunday (July 28). The next market will take
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Taylor Swift shares message after stabbing in Southport
Taylor Swift has shared a message to the victims involved in the Southport stabbing. At around 11.50am yesterday (Monday, July 29) Merseyside Police were called to reports of “multiple stabbings” at a property in Hart Street where a Taylor Swift-themed
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Wirral one of 100 rural seats to have ‘less than one hectare of right to roam land’
ALMOST 100 rural constituencies in England have less than one hectare of right to roam land, an analysis has found. The Right to Roam campaign looked at Natural England maps alongside the latest constituency boundaries to pinpoint land which is
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Animals pay visit to residents at Wirral care home
SPECIAL guests visited residents at a Wirral care home. Residents from The Manor House Bupa Care Home on Moreton Road in Upton were visited by A-Z Safari in June. The visit, which included a parrot, snake, rat and tortoise, meerkat and owl,
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Everything we know about the Southport stabbing so far as three children killed
THREE children have been killed after a mass stabbing in Southport. At around 11.50am yesterday (Monday, July 29) Merseyside Police were called to reports of “multiple stabbings” at a property in Hart Street where a Taylor Swift-themed dance event
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Mayor's seal of approval for Wirral school after head's visit to palace
A Wirral primary school recently played host to the Mayor, following its headteacher's visit to Buckingham Palace. Claire Temple, headteacher at Sandbrook Primary School, was invited to the Palace in May as recognition of her 'exceptional contribution
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Police update in search for Wirral teenager
A Wirral teenager who was reported missing earlier this month has been found 'safe and well', police have confirmed. Shay Schott, from Birkenhead, was last seen in the Bebington/Rock Ferry area on Monday, July 8. The 16-year-old has now been reunited
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Wirral Globe readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this flash sale
READERS who want to subscribe to the Wirral Globe can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as
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Wirral Mencap charity to host photography exhibition
A Wirral charity supporting adults with learning disabilities is to host a photography exhibition and competition featuring work by people using its services. Taking place at Future Yard in Birkenhead from August 15-22, it will include work by
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