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All children discharged from hospital after Southport stabbings
ALL the children who were injured during the stabbings in Southport have been discharged from hospital. At around 11.50am on Monday, July 29 Merseyside Police were called to reports of “multiple stabbings” at a property in Hart Street where a Taylor
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Target of Elle Edwards shooting back in prison after licence breach
A WIRRAL gang member, jailed following an attack that left its victim with 'several injuries', has been recalled to prison for breaching his licence conditions. Jake Duffy, aged 24 and originally from Beechwood, was sentenced on February 20, 2023
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Cheadle Heath Nomads 1 v 3 Ashville FC - Villa win on the road
ASHVILLE FC returned to winning ways in style with a superb 3-1 win away at Cheadle Heath Nomads. Despite a promising start from Ashville, the home side soon became a match for Villa in what was mostly an even first half. The hosts side saw
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Fundraiser launched and tributes paid after boy, 8, dies in Wirral house fire
TRIBUTES have been paid and a fundraiser started in memory of an eight-year-old boy who died during a house fire in Wirral. At around 1.48am on Sunday, August 4. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) were called to a “serious house fire” at
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Indie music festival to take place at Future Yard this weekend
A FESTIVAL of indie music is set to take place in Birkenhead this weekend. Birkenhead Live will return to Future Yard on Argyle Street in Birkenhead for a weekend of independent music across two days. Artists and bands will take to the venue
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Firefighters called to blaze at former Wirral bar and venue
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at a former music venue this morning (Tuesday, August 6). At around 5.26am Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire on New Chester Road in Tranmere. When crews arrived they found a fire on
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Roads closed after double decker bus gets wedged under Wirral bridge
EMERGENCY services attended an incident in Tranmere after a double decker bus became wedged under a bridge. At around 6.12am this morning (Monday, August 6) Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) was called to Green Lane in Tranmere after a Stagecoach
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Friends' Three Peaks Challenge in 'heartfelt tribute' to Wirral cancer campaigner
FRIENDS of a Wirral man who dedicated his life to "making a difference" after being diagnosed with terminal cancer are preparing to take on a 'Three Peak Challenge' in his memory. Danny De Brabander, who died in October last year, was diagnosed
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Wirral children’s hospice selected to receive new community fund
A WIRRAL children’s hospice has been selected as one of three charities to receive a funding boost. Claire house, a Wirral hospice caring for seriously ill and terminally ill children, and Merseyside charity Alfie’s Squad, which supports children
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Coastguard's warning after 'two groups' cut off by tide on Wirral coastline
VISITORS to Wirral's coastline are being warned of the dangers of getting cut off by the tide after an incident at the weekend. Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team were called to reports of two groups cut off by the tide on North Bank close to Harrison
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Ellesmere Port school earns Outstanding inspection report
An Ellesmere Port school is celebrating after earning a top inspection report rating. St Bernard's RC Primary and Nursery School has proudly achieved ‘Outstanding’ in its recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate. The inspection, conducted on June
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West Kirby micro bakery proves successful with two stars at Great Taste Awards 2024
A MICRO bakery in West Kirby is celebrating after taking top honours in this year’s Great Taste Awards. Little Eye Sourdough, a micro bakery based in West Kirby, had their black olive and fresh herb bread and their cheese and cayenne oatcakes each
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'Game, set, match': Wirral tennis courts revamped after funding bid
MORE than 30 tennis courts on Wirral have been 'improved and refurbished' in a major transformation project. Following a successful funding bid to the Lawn Tennis Association by Wirral Council’s Active Wirral leisure service, £362,000 has been
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Wirral children's charity strikes gold with help from retail giant
A Wirral charity supporting children with cerebral palsy has taken on an employee of the John Lewis Partnership for six months as part of the retail giant’s Golden Jubilee Trust. Established in 2000, the trust funds the donation of time and skills
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Council to carry out review of councillor and staff safety after 'abuse'
WIRRAL Council will undertake a “comprehensive review” of councillor and staff safety following tense meetings and abuse directed towards staff in recent months. It follows a recent move by the local authority’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Satoor
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Former family centre in Moreton set to be demolished
A FORMER family centre in Moreton is set to be demolished to make way for new supported living apartments. The flats are part of a major development that will also include a new Lidl. The project, off Pasture Road in Moreton, is a key development
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‘Heart of the community’ Wirral butcher celebrates 180th birthday
A WIRRAL butcher described as being the “heart of the community” is celebrating its 180th birthday this year. Like many long-standing family businesses in Wirral, Edge & Son has been the cornerstone of the local community for generations, providing
