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Four Wirral road closures that drivers may want to avoid over next fortnight
DRIVERS in and around Wirral will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. But motorists will be able to take some solace in the fact that all of them are only expected to cause slight delays, of less than 10 minutes
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Permanent banking hub to open in Wirral town
A former Barclays Bank in Moreton has been confirmed as the new, permanent home of the town's banking hub. The site, on Hoylake Road, was last used by Barclays in January 2021 and has been empty ever since. Now, following a campaign to bring
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Update on Floral Pavilion as council says ‘show is very much going on’
AN update has been issued on the Floral Pavilion after its roof came loose over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the theatre in New Brighton on Saturday (October 12) after reports of issues with its roof. Merseyside Fire and Rescue
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Views are sought on 100km hydrogen pipeline plans
Residents are being urged to have their say on plans for a new 100km underground hydrogen pipeline. A consultation begins to today (October 14) over proposals by Cadent Gas for the sprawling pipeline, designed to distribute low carbon hydrogen
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'Known sex offender' in court again for possessing images of children
A WIRRAL man has appeared in court for the second time on charges of possessing hundreds of indecent images of children. Leslie Ward, 71, appeared for sentencing at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday (October 11) after pleading guilty to three charges
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Can you help fund new buggy for blind Ellesmere Port boy?
A blind Ellesmere Port boy devastated by brain cancer needs a lifeline specialist buggy. Max McKelvey from Ellesmere Port was just five months old when he was diagnosed with brain cancer which devastated his body, leaving him blind, with limited
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Major revamp of Woodside Ferry Terminal begins
WORK on the multi-million pound upgrade of Woodside ferry terminal has begun. Costing more than £9m, the revamp is part of a major regeneration project that aims to to turn the area into a ‘vibrant and unique waterfront destination’. As part
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Consultation on future of Fender Lane cycle route begins today
CONSULTATION on whether to remove the Fender Lane cycle scheme has started today (Monday, October 14). The Fender Lane cycle route was installed in 2022 on both sides of the road that crosses the M53 motorway between Bidston and Moreton. The
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Rail replacement buses called after ‘major disruption’ on Wirral train services
THERE is “major disruption” on Wirral train services currently. Train services to Ellesmere Port have been cancelled, delayed and suspended between Rock Ferry and Hooton. Merseyrail announced this afternoon (Monday, October 14) that due to
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Wolverhampton Sporting Community 2 v 2 Cammell Laird - Managerless Lairds gain point
FOLLOWING the mid-week troubles at Cammell Laird 1907 FC which resulted in the fist team manager Andy Cass resigning his post, Lairds travelled to play Wolverhampton Sporting Community with a much changed team. Captain Ryan Smith took the role
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Police 'urgently' looking for missing boy who was last seen in Rock Ferry
POLICE are looking to find a missing 17-year-old boy who was last seen in Rock Ferry. Reece Turton was last seen in the area of Rock Road East, Rock Ferry at 8.30pm last night, Sunday October 13. Merseyside Police have today (Monday, October
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Mayor unveils Story Patchwork project at Wirral library
RESIDENTS patchwork creations were unveiled by the Mayor at a Wirral library. On Saturday (October 12) Mayor Cherry Povall attended Wallasey Central Library to unveil Wirral Libraries Story Patchwork project. The Story Patchwork is a project
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Fundraising campaign for Merseyside children's hospice facing closure
A major fundraising campaign has been launched to help save a Merseyside hospice facing closure at the end of this year. Zoe’s Place Liverpool - which offers respite, palliative, and end-of-life care for babies and children up to five years old
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Vauxhall Motors 3 v 1 Hanley Town - Motors continue great form
VAUXHALL Motors sit second in the Northern Premier League West Division after a 3-1 home win over Hanley Town on Friday night. It was a quiet first half an hour with neither side wanting to overcommit and leave themselves exposed at the back for
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Coastguards' mud safety warning after rescue training on Wirral beach
MEMBERS of Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team joined colleagues from Heswall and Saughall Massie stations for a mud rescue exercise at the weekend. During Sunday's training event near West Kirby Beach, they went through the Coastguards' specialist mud
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Government urges public to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record
THE government is urging everyone to prepare for floods following the wettest 18 months on record. The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’. This
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American honours for wartime drama film made in Wirral
A WARTIME drama that was shot in and around Wirral and Liverpool has won a several film awards in America. Perduto, set on Merseyside during the 1940s, took honours including Best Experimental Film, Best Historical Film and Best Drama at the New
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Hairy Biker Si King on recent 'struggle' after death of best friend Dave Myers
TV chef Si King said the past few months have been a “struggle” following the death of his Hairy Bikers co-star Dave Myers. Myers, who found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo, died at the
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Police appeal after man seen entering vehicles in Ellesmere Port
POLICE have launched an appeal after a man was seen entering vehicles overnight in Ellesmere Port. Cheshire Police's Ellesmere Port team at approximately 2am on October 7 an unknown male wearing a dark, two-tone coat with a red top underneath was
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Ampthill 33 v 19 Caldy - Fourth successive loss for Ravers
CALDY suffered a fourth consecutive defeat in the Championship away at Ampthill on Saturday as they lost 33-19. Ampthill made the most of the scrappy start to the game and after a successful lineout, Richard Barrington went over to score the opening
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NOTICEBOARD: Wirral Globe's guide to events in your neighbourhood
PATIENTS attending a Wirral health centre have been praised for their donations in aid of a local foodbank. The team at St Hillary Group Practice in Wallasey supports a local charity each year in conjunction with its flu clinics and this time
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People 'in real crisis' as homelessness rises on Wirral
THE boss who runs Wirral's YMCA said he's not seeing "the light at the end of the tunnel with homelessness and poverty" as he warns people are “in real crisis.” 150 years on from the organisation being founded, YMCA Wirral CEO Nigel Hughes feels
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Adkins remains positive despite six games without a league win
TRANMERE manager Nigel Adkins tried to look to the positives after former Rovers striker Andy Cook returned to haunt his old club with a brace as Bradford City claimed a 2-0 League Two victory at Prenton Park. Goals either side of half-time from