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Flood alerts issued across Wirral as high tide hits tomorrow morning
A FLOOD warning has been issued across parts of the Wirral coastline tonight and tomorrow morning. A high tide is forecast for tomorrow morning (Monday, October 21) and as a result flooding is possible from 2am in New Brighton. Areas most
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Haunted Wirral: Two ghostly saviours
WELCOME to Haunted Wirral, a feature series written by world-famous psychic researcher, Tom Slemen for the Globe. AT exactly nine o'clock on the evening of Friday, March 20, 1887, Duncan Alexander, a 50-year-old doctor, hastened from his Birkenhead
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Invasive plant found in New Brighton
An extremely invasive and damaging plant has been found to be growing in New Brighton! Japanese Knotweed is the notorious fast-growing species that can gain 10 centimetres of height a day when in optimal conditions. Each stem’s roots are up to
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Take a second look at some of these unusual images from Wirral photographers
UNUSUAL perspectives were in the frame for members of Wirral Globe Camera Club. Budding photographers shared their interesting pictures taken around Wirral. The Camera Club is a supportive and friendly group of amateur and professional photographers
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River Of Light festival on Liverpool waterfront later this month
THE River of Light festival will be staged on Liverpool's waterfront later this month, with plans to make the popular event 'even more accessible, inclusive and engaging'. Running from Friday October 25 to Tuesday, November 5, the event is taking
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Meet the Wirral football coach working at one of Spain's biggest clubs
A WIRRAL football coach has revealed the fascinating story of how he went from playing kickabouts in Rock Ferry to working for one of Spanish soccer's biggest clubs. Kris O'Hare, 35, is employed at La Liga giants Villarreal CF in a unique coach
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How much DWP Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits could rise by next year
Benefits including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are likely to increase by less than expected in April. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation
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Tributes death notices and funeral announcements from the Wirral Globe
THE Wirral Globe published 9 death notices last week. Every week, the Globe publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain
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Figures show rent in Wirral has increased by seven per cent
RENT in Wirral rose 7% in the past year, new figures show. It comes as campaign group Generation Rent said renters across Britain are being exploited by an "out of control market" and a lack of protections. Provisional figures from the Office
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YMCA Wirral celebrates new award after 150 years
“I wouldn’t like to be anywhere else. They have really changed my life. I am getting there bit by bit.” Debbie Melling is one of the hundreds of people who have been helped by YMCA Wirral over the last year. The Wirral branch of the organisation
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'We don't get the respect we deserve' - Behind the scenes with Wirral's bin workers
AS a journalist, you sometimes get accused of writing utter rubbish. However this week, I am writing about it quite literally instead as I spent a morning helping the bin men on a round in Wirral. Wirral Council is currently reviewing its bin contract
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Shisha lounge and restaurant reopens in Liverpool city centre
A SHISHA lounge and restaurant has reopened under new ownership. The Zodiac Lounge, found on the rooftop of a building between Seel Street and Fleet Street, in Liverpool city centre, has been relaunched. The Zodiac Lounge opened in 2017 and
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Wirral Globe dog of the week: 'Bouncy Baxter' needs you
MEET our dog of the week, Baxter, who needs your help to find a forever home. The one-year-old Crossbreed is described as 'bouncy' and a 'fantastic pup'. The team at Dogs Trust Merseyside is said to have 'fallen head over heels' for him.
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Fashion retail group to open store at Liverpool ONE
A fashion retail group has announced plans for its largest store yet. TFG London, which owns Hobbs, Phase Eight, Whistles, and Inside Story, is set to open its 12,000 sq ft flagship store at Liverpool ONE next spring. This opening will mark