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Did you welcome one of the 254 babies born in Wirral in September?
THERE were 254 babies born in Wirral in September 2024 – did you welcome a new arrival? Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust collates all the baby-related data every month detailing how many babies are born – boys and girls
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Gunman’s uncle denies helping him to arrange ‘escape route’ after Elle killing
THE uncle of the gunman who killed a 26-year-old beautician outside a Wirral pub on Christmas Eve has denied helping him to plot an “escape route” after the shooting. David Chambers, 41, is accused of helping to get rid of clothes and to hire a
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OFSTED finds some progress but problems remain after Wirral Council inspection
AN inspection of Wirral Council’s children’s services has found some progress has been made by the local authority, but significant issues remain. In 2023, OFSTED told the council its services required improvement. A focused inspection was
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CCTV appeal following 'serious assault' on Merseyside street
DETECTIVES investigating a 'serious assault' on a Merseyside street have issued a CCTV image of a man who it is believed may have information that could help enquiries. At around 4pm on Tuesday (October 22), it was reported to police that a group
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Tranmere pay tribute to 'Rover' as long time mascot Les Roberts dies
TRANMERE Rovers have paid tribute to loyal fan Les Roberts who played the part of the club's mascot Rover the Dog for over 30 years. Les, who has died aged 69, had supported Rovers since he was seven-years-old and began dressing as the club's
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New BTR Wirral 10k race records set by runners
THE BTR Wirral 10K race returned last weekend with two new course records being set by the first male and female finishers. Around 750 runners took part last Sunday (October 13), with more than 200 entries on last year. The 10th staging of
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Mowgli Street Food raises £2 million for charity on 10th anniversary
MOWGLI Street Food has raised £2 million for charity on its 10th anniversary. Nisha Katona, founder and CEO of Mowgli Street Food, and The Mowgli Trust, announced that £2 million had been raised through the efforts of The Mowgli Trust. Since
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Firefighters called to skip fire in Birkenhead
FIREFIGHTERS put out a skip fire in Birkenhead earlier today (Thursday, October 24). Two crews were called to the incident on Trinity Street at 9.33am. The skip was well alight by time crews arrived at 9.38am. Two 'high pressure' hose reels
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‘Deadly bacteria’ found at sheltered housing accommodation in Birkenhead
A HOUSING company has been fined over £900,000 after "deadly bacteria" was found at a sheltered accommodation in Wirral. The deadly bacteria was detected at Vincent Naughton Court on Rodney Street, Birkenhead following the sampling of its water
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Appeal for help after bench 'stolen' from Wirral British Legion premises
THE chairman of a Wirral British Legion is appealing for the public's help after a memorial bench was stolen from the premises. Paul Yates, from Higher Bebington Royal British Legion, said the furniture was reported missing by a cleaner last Friday
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Wirral hospital and college apprenticeship scheme celebrates success
A WIRRAL hospital and college is celebrating the success of its apprenticeship scheme. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (WUTH), in partnership with Wirral Met College, has announced the “triumphant conclusion” of its '100 in 100' initiative
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Wirral man arrested after 'racially aggravated' attack in Liverpool city centre
A 29-year-old man from Wirral has been arrested following a 'racially aggravated' assault in Liverpool city centre. Merseyside Police said that at around 10pm on Wednesday, June 26, a man in his 30s was walking along Slater Street in the city centre
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Leasowe Castle Hotel apologises to guests after zero star food hygiene rating
THE owners of a Wirral hotel have apologised to all “past, present and future guests” after they received a zero-star hygiene food rating. The Leasowe Castle Hotel was handed the worst possible food hygiene rating following an inspection on August
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Wirral travel agents raise thousands for Claire House in memory of little boy
STAFF at a Wirral travel agency have raised more than £3,000 for Claire House in memory of a little boy who died at the hospice. More than 100 people attended a charity event hosted by Hays Travel in Wallasey. Held at the Rose and Crown in Wallasey
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Ellesmere Port mum writes 'hilarious' tribute poem in memory of dead hamster
A mum wrote a hilarious poem in memory of her son's hamster. Julian Junior, 20, lost Bonnet, his pet of two-and-a-half years, after he died of old age. Bonnet, named after Julian's similarly grey car bonnet at the time, was sadly found dead
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Two Wirral road closures drivers may want to avoid over the next fortnight
DRIVERS in and around Wirral will have two National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. But the news isn't too bad, with both of them only expected to cause slight delays, of less than 10 minutes. The latest expected works list
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Delivery driver attacked by gang while cycling along Wirral street
A DELIVERY driver crashed into a car and was reportedly left unconscious after he was attacked by a gang while cycling along a Wirral road. Merseyside Police confirmed it received a report on Wednesday (October 23) at 12.40pm, that the Deliveroo
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Wirral's Youth Market back for Christmas celebration
YOUNG entrepreneurs across Wirral will have the chance to showcase their products at the borough's third Youth Market later this year. Taking place at Birkenhead Market’s Event Space on Saturday, December 7, it is open to anybody aged 16-29 who