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Road closures and transport delays after flooding across Wirral
HEAVY rain throughout today (Wednesday, October 16) has caused widespread disruption across Wirral. Due to heavy rain flooding the railway between Hooton and Capenhurst, the Chester and Ellesmere Port line is disrupted. Merseyrail say disruption
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Campaign to help make Wirral scout group hut 'fit for future generations'
A WIRRAL scout group has launched a fundraising appeal to make its premises 'fit for future generations of beavers, cubs and scouts'. The 25th Birkenhead Scout Group has had permission to extend, insulate and ventilate its meeting hall on Beresford
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Arrests after 'strangers approached girl' in Ellesmere Port
POLICE in Ellesmere Port are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious incident where a child was approached by strangers. On Sunday, October 13, police received reports of an incident on Randle Meadow, near the junction with Brompton Way,
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Wirral pub asks customers to donate advent calendars for communities in need
A WIRRAL pub is asking customers to donate advent calendars this Christmas. The Royal Oak Hotel in Liscard Village is one of 80 community pubs across the North West asking their customers to donate advent calendars this year so everyone gets a
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Wirral firm's expansion continues across the Mersey
A Wirral-based tech creative company has opened a new office across the River Mersey as its expansion plans continue. Fourth Wall has moved into a new office in a landmark Liverpool city centre development; Vanilla Factory on Fleet Street.
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John Bishop, Jason Manford and Russell Kane join for Zoe's Place comedy fundraiser
JOHN Bishop, Jason Manford and Russell Kane are among a line-up for a comedy show fundraiser to help save Liverpool’s Zoe’s Place. Hot Water Comedy Club is arranging a special fundraising night to support the baby hospice based in West Derby which
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People told to stay indoors and businesses close after 'industrial' fire
WIRRAL Met College's Conway Park campus was forced to close and people were advised to stay indoors following a fire in Birkenhead. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) confirmed they attended the incident on Marion Street this morning (Wednesday
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Wirral bereavement midwife organises memorial for families affected by baby loss
A WIRRAL bereavement midwife organised a memorial for families affected by baby loss. As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) hosted a poignant memorial service at Arrowe Park Hospital, offering solace and
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Wirral refugees create 'empowering' mural with reused paint
A COLLABORATIVE and colourful mural created by refugees in Wirral has been unveiled. Located in Birkenhead, it was created as part of an art therapy service offered by local charity Heart4Refugees, using paint from a nearby branch of Community
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Arrowe Park seeing increases in demand ‘no other hospital has seen’
A WIRRAL NHS trust said it is seeing increases in ambulances coming into its hospitals that nowhere else has seen. Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told Wirral councillors it is trying to understand what is causing a 20%
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Met Office extends weather warning for Wirral as heavy rain causes disruption
THE Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for Wirral as heavy rain continues to cause disruption. Experts initially issued a warning for the borough which came into place 6pm yesterday evening (Tuesday, October 15) and was expected
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National Highways provide update as M53 roadworks near end
NATIONAL Highways have provided and update on roadworks which are taking place on the M53. Part of a £7m programme of barrier strengthening work to improve safety on the motorway, the work was initially due to be completed in August, but this was
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How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
Pensions are set to rise in April next year as the Government is facing an extra £100 million bill following revised figures published on Tuesday, a former pensions minister has said. Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases
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Wirral Met College evacuated after nearby 'industrial incident'
11:47am That's the end of our live coverage. Thank you for joining us. If there are any further updates from the fire
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Wirral sailing club firework display cancelled due to ‘beach restrictions’
A WIRRAL sailing club announced that its annual bonfire night firework display would not be taking place this year. Hoylake Sailing Club shared a statement on their Facebook page on Monday (October 7) stating that they were “sorry to disappoint
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Vauxhall Motors 1 v 2 Nantwich - Motormen miss the chance to go top
VICTORY against Nantwich would have allowed the Motors clear at the summit of the Northern Premier League West Division. However, much like against Runcorn earlier in the season, Danny Holmes’ men were left asking 'what if?' as their visitors snatched
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Inspirational Wirral dad taking part in Parkrun for cancer support centre
A WIRRAL man with cancer is taking part in a run this weekend for the charity that has supported him through his battle with the disease. Mark Lightfoot, described by relatives as 'a previously active, healthy man' - was diagnosed with Glioblastoma
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Council supports business case for new Wirral Waters scheme
WIRRAL Council has thrown its support behind a multi-million pound bid to transform a waterfront into a new employment centre. The business case for a new employment park close to the council's Bidston Recycling Centre on Wallasey Bridge Road has
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Wirral Council SEND staff to strike over workload and pay
MEMBERS of Wirral Council’s SEND Team will begin a three-week-long strike from today (Wednesday, October 16) amid a dispute over workload and pay. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) at the Mallory Building in Birkenhead will be staging
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Consultation on Wirral parking charge plans continues
PUBLIC consultation on parking charge plans for Wirral ends next week. Proposals for new parking charges were dropped by the local authority in 2022 due to intense opposition and legal challenges. But on September 25, Wirral Council announced
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MP praises Ellesmere Port school's SEND provision and future plans
An MP has praised an Ellesmere Port school's past, present and plans for the future. Ellesmere Port and Bromborough MP Justin Madders paid a visit to Woodlands Primary School and Nursery, celebrating the school’s impressive achievements over the