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Woman accused of assisting killer of Elle Edwards tells court ‘he was my mate’
A MOTHER-OF-TWO accused of hiding clothes for the gunman who shot beautician Elle Edwards outside a pub on Christmas Eve has told a court he was her “mate”, not just her drug dealer. Danielle Dowdall, 34, wiped tears from her eyes with a tissue
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Wirral Bond star's motorbikes sell for 'record amount' at auction for RNLI
TWO limited edition motorbikes owned by James Bond star Daniel Craig were sold for a record amount at auction as part of fundraising for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)'s 200th anniversary. The actor, who was educated in Wirral and
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Special pretzel and award-winning beer for Oktoberfest Liverpool
A special pretzel and award-winning beer are among last-minute surprises for Oktoberfest Liverpool. The event's organisers have announced a bespoke pretzel by city baker Dre Carrington, known from TV’s 'Aldi’s Christmas Secrets'. There will
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‘Extensive enquiries’ ongoing to find missing Wirral woman
“EXENSTIVE enquiries” are ongoing to find a missing Wirral woman. Amber Littler from Bebington was last seen earlier this morning, Friday October 18. Police are appealing for help in finding the missing 26-year-old and have said “extensive
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The menopause initiative helping to support Wirral hospital staff
A WIRRAL hospital has set up a menopause staff network to help break the stigma for those experiencing menopausal symptoms. In celebration of World Menopause Day (October 18) Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is spotlighting its initiatives
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Drunken Wirral man avoids jail after biting security guard at The Open
A DRUNKEN spectator who bit a security guard after being nabbed following a stolen golf buggy crash during the Open golf championship has narrowly avoided going to jail. Retired businessman Simon Lloyd was told by a judge that his offending was
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'Reckless vandalism' leads to ‘major disruption’ on Chester train line
TRAINS between Chester and Hooton are not running today because a drainage pump was vandalised. it has been confirmed. Network Rail workers attending the scene of flooding in the area were shocked to discover the drainage pump in Ledsham, Ellesmere
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Award for Wirral mum and son in creative arts festival competition
A mother and son from Wirral have been awarded first runner up in the song category at the Institution of Civil Engineer’s (ICE) first-ever creative arts festival Joanna Bateman and son Fox, aged seven, were among those taking part in The Ikigai
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Former police officer sentenced after 'utterly reprehensible' sexual assaults
A DISGRACED former police officer has avoided a prison sentence after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two young women. During a night out in Liverpool City Centre in July 2020, former Merseyside Police officer Paul Ledwith committed a
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Wirral Council respond after beach bonfire and fireworks display cancelled
WIRRAL Council said it is disappointed a beach bonfire and fireworks event will no longer be happening after a sailing club complained about “unworkable” conditions and restrictions claiming they were “imposed” by the local authority. The event was
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Work due to start soon on new playground on Beechwood Estate
WORK is due to start soon on the creation of the first playground on a Wirral estate residents feel often “gets targeted for the wrong reasons.” It’s hoped the new playground will be the legacy of a 10-year £1m project to improve the area and put things
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Minister visits Ellesmere Port to witness work on anti-social behaviour
CHESHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dan Price welcomed the Minister of State, Rt Hon Lord David Hanson to Ellesmere Port on his first ministerial visit since his appointment in July. The Cheshire PCC was awarded £820,000 by the Home
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Flooding causes ‘major disruption’ to Merseyrail train services
FLOODING has caused “major disruption” to Merseyrail train services near Ellesmere Port. Due to heavy rain and flooding at Hooton the Chester line is disrupted. Train services to Chester will be terminated at and started back from Hooton.
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Upton car crash causes hours of disruption on roads
A CRASH caused hours of traffic disruption on Wirral last night (Thursday, October 17). Emergency services were called to a damage-only collision, involving a Citroen and a Fiat at the junction of Upton Road and Coniston Avenue, Upton at around
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Appeal for help in search for missing teenager
POLICE are making 'extensive enquiries' in the search for a teenager reported missing. Aaron Grant-Deam, from Upton, was last seen at around 5.15pm on Thursday (October 17). The 15-year-old is described by Merseyside Police as around 5' 8",
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'We have to score more goals' - Adkins hoping Rovers can prosper against Bromley
TRANMERE head south again this weekend to take on Bromley hoping that they can spark a revival against one of League Two's out-of-form sides. Bromley have drawn their last three games but are winless in ten games in all competitions and although
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Wirral West MP speaks up for carers in Parliament ahead of review
WIRRAL MP Matthew Patrick has spoken in Parliament about carers “pushed to breaking point” by the Carer’s Allowance overpayment scandal. The MP for Wirral West shared the experiences of Wirral carers in the House of Commons, many of whom have faced
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Ellesmere Port vets launches Pet A&E service at its 24-hour hospitals
A NEW pet A&E service will be available for owners from Ellesmere Port vets Animal Trust at each of its three 24/7 animal hospitals. The company, which is based in Ellesmere Port, operates hospitals in Ellesmere Port, Shrewsbury and Bolton.
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Social enterprise company opens second children’s home in Wirral
A MERSEYSIDE social enterprise company has opened its second children’s residential home on Wirral. After recent registration by Ofsted, We are Juno CIC in Wallasey has welcomed children into its new home and will hope to build on the success of
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Work begins on new £7m substation in Birkenhead
A £7m substation is being built to secure Birkenhead's future power supply. It is set to be "one of the biggest infrastructure projects undertaken by Wirral Council in many years." The project is a collaboration between the council and Wirral