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'Extensive enquiries' underway in search for Wirral teenager
'EXTENSIVE enquiries' are underway in the search for a Wirral teenager reported missing earlier this week. Aron Rodwell, from Bebington, was last seen on Tuesday (October 15). The 17-year-old is described as being around 5' 6", of slim build
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Chester line rail service disruption 'until end of day'
DISRUPTION on Chester line rail services is set to continue until the end of the day (Thursday, October 17). An update on Merseyrail's website read: "Due to heavy rain flooding the railway at Hooton the Chester line is disrupted. "Train services
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Wirral Met College issues ‘urgent notice’ as campus remains closed
WIRRAL Met College have issued an “urgent notice” following an ongoing situation which closed one of its campuses. On Wednesday (October 16) emergency services attended Marion Street in Birkenhead at around 5.45am. On arrival, Merseyside Fire
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READER LETTER: 'Shocked and saddened at state of Birkenhead town centre'
I agree with Pat Murrell in her comment about Birkenhead. Like Pat, I was born and brought up there. I moved away when I was 40 and returned for my retirement years. When I visited Birkenhead town centre, I was both shocked and saddened.
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Man appears in court charged with attempted kidnap after assaults in Liverpool
A MAN has been charged with intentional strangulation, assault by beating, attempted kidnap, and common assault after numerous incidents in Liverpool city centre. Shaun Hobson, 24, of Ashford, Kent, was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, October
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Wirral Council rejects plan to operate market in Marks and Spencers
WIRRAL Council has rejected an application for a licence to operate a market out of a closed Marks and Spencer store. The local authority’s Licensing Panel believed the proposed market would be “directly harmful” to Birkenhead Market and a “huge
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Next of kin appeal for Spital man who died at home
POLICE are looking for a Wirral man’s family following his death. Paul Hallows, aged 63, of Moseley Road, in the Spital died at home on Friday, October 11 2024. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Liverpool Coroner's
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Liam Payne's family say they are 'heartbroken' over his death in first statement
The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have said they are “heartbroken” over his death, in their first statement. The singer died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday (October 16). Local
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Wallasey and District Sunday League - Round up
ONE point clear at the top of the MES Ltd First Division is Trident after they bowled over PLCCFC with a 7-1 success thanks to goals from Michal Mocha (2), Joe Thompson, Sam Bonner, Kyle Bennett, Tom Rowlands and Matty Kelly, with the lone reply coming
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Plans submitted to build more flats in Wirral town
PLANS to build seven two-bedroomed flats in Hoylake have been submitted for approval by councillors. If Blueoak Estates Ltd's plans are approved, the current property at 4 Meols Parade would be demolished to make way for the new development, which
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Mice, rats and droppings found inside open box of croutons at Leasowe Castle Hotel
A HOTEL in Leasowe has been given a zero-star hygiene food rating after a damning inspection uncovered an infestation of mice. The Leasowe Castle Hotel was handed the worst food hygiene rating following an inspection on August 19. Officials
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£3million ‘Hollywood Hills’ Wirral mansion up for grabs in latest Omaze prize draw
A STUNNING Hollywood Hills-inspired mansion worth £3 million is up for grabs in Wirral. Omaze has launched its latest prize draw with a five bedroom mansion which features coastal views, a cinema room and heated swimming pool. The property
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Chester and Wirral Football League - Round up
CWFL Queensferry Sports Premier Division Chester Nomads 3rds, who travelled to face Hoole Rangers on Saturday, seemed destined to take all three points as the clock ticked towards full time. Godwin Nweze had put Hoole ahead early on, but goals
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Art project helping reduce drug and alcohol abuse in Wirral expands
AN ART project aimed at diverting people away from drug and alcohol abuse and into support service has expanded in Merseyside. First launched in Wirral last year, the We’ve got HeART project uses art to address substance use. The project is
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Plans for emergency repairs of iconic Wirral landmark
PLANS for emergency repairs on an iconic Wirral landmark are waiting approval by councillors. If given the go-ahead, Bidston Windmill's roof, window shutters, chain wheel and timber beams would be repaired. The Friends of Bidston Hill, a community
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Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies after balcony fall in Argentina
FORMER One Direction star Liam Payne has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Local police said the 31-year-old singer fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina
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Wirral's Shirley Ballas ‘hardly slept’ to watch son judging on US Strictly
STRICTLY Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas revealed she has had “hardly had any sleep as I was just too excited” by her choreographer son Mark Ballas appearing on the US version of the show. Mark made his debut as a guest judge on Dancing
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Boy, 10, ‘slammed into seat’ by adult spectator at Tranmere Rovers match
A 10-YEAR-OLD schoolboy was allegedly “grabbed” and “slammed into his seat” by an adult spectator during a Tranmere Rovers match. At around 3.40pm on Saturday, October 12 during Tranmere’s match again Bradford City at Prenton Park, a report was
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Wirral Council director agrees with striking SEND staff over working conditions
WIRRAL Council’s education boss said she agreed with council staff on strike that their work was “unmanageable” as she said the local authority was going through a “difficult” period of change. Children, families, and education director Elizabeth
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'There’s no emotional support' - What council staff said on the picket line
WIRRAL Council staff who walked out on strike yesterday (Wednesday, October 16) have hit out at the local authority over proposed pay cuts and work pressures. Frustrated workers who support children with special educational needs and disabilities
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Flooding and signal problems disrupting Wirral rail services
THERE is disruption for Wirral and Chester line rail services this morning (Thursday, October 17). Merseyrail say that due to signalling problems between Hoylake and West Kirby, services to West Kirby may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is
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Cheers to Recovery: Mocktail sessions bring fun to Wirral hospital
ARROWE Park Hospital’s second floor was described as 'buzzing with excitement' as staff introduced a refreshing new initiative: mocktail sessions. As part of the hospital's Get Dressed, Get Moving campaign, occupational therapists, dieticians and
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Blow to hopes that Hoylake private school could reopen
HOPES that a school in Hoylake could reopen have suffered a blow after a potential partnership with a leading Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) fell through. Kingsmead School closed in 2020, during the pandemic after pupil numbers dropped to just 129 and
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Claire House' lantern walk raises £14,000 for hospice
A CHILDREN'S hospice raised £14,000 at a lantern walk fundraiser. Around 650 people turned out for the 6km walk on October 12, which was the second event of its kind hosted by Claire House. The walk began at Seacombe Ferry Terminal and went