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Road closed and man taken to hospital after crash in Ellesmere Port
A ROAD in Ellesmere Port has been closed this afternoon (Friday, October 25) and a motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash. Police were called to the scene on Overpool Road at 3.15pm after a collision involving a car and a motorcycle
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Fort Perch Rock: History on our doorstep
From a coastal defence battery in 1825 to a treasured tourist attraction in 2024, Fort Perch Rock remains a crucial element of New Brighton's history. Proudly mounted on New Brighton Beach, the Fort was once a powerful defence for the Port of Liverpool
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Wirral lifeboat crew joins search after swimmer reported missing
A WIRRAL lifeboat crew was involved in a multi-agency search for a missing swimmer. West Kirby RNLI joined Flint and Wirral Coastguard Rescue Teams, Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service for the
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Liverpool's River of Light expected to be a huge success
Liverpool’s famous River of Light exhibition is back! The River of Light is a magical free event which takes place around Liverpool’s iconic waterfront - a 2 kilometre loop filled with interactive art installations. Last year, the event attracted
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Man denies knowing his drug dealer Connor Chapman was gunman who killed Elle Edwards
A MAN who allegedly assisted the killer of Elle Edwards has told a court he did not know his drug dealer was the gunman. Paul Owen, 55, said he bought cannabis and cocaine from a man he knew as 'Curly', but claimed he did not know he was Connor
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Ellesmere Port man tried to request naked pictures of underage girl
AN Ellesmere Port man who tried to request nude images of an underage girl online has received a suspended prison sentence. Connor Marsden, 28, had previously pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday
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Has Social Media killed Literacy?
With more and more young people having social media accounts; reading has become a fad for youth to follow. Whilst social media has created a safe and positive space for young readers to develop and nurture a love for reading. But are they
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Figures show drop in level of recorded crime on Merseyside
LEVELS of recorded crime have fallen on Merseyside, according to figures out this week. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) released an annual report on Thursday (October 24) showing crime statistics for all police forces across England and
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Frustration after Bebington telephone box destroyed by Co-op truck
A WIRRAL town is frustrated after a telephone box was damaged once again, this time allegedly by a Co-Op delivery lorry. People told the LDRS they were worried someone might get injured or killed as they believe it is bound to happen again.
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Prolific thief targeted Ellesmere Port luxury spa in crime spree across UK
A prolific thief who stole more than £23,000 worth of valuable items from victims’ lockers as they used leisure facilities, and then defrauded them out of over a further £18,000, has been jailed. Nicholas Hughes, of Guilsborough Road, Binley, Coventry
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Robots sat in absent children's seats helped boost attendance in Wirral schools
Threatening parents with “punitive” fines when their child misses school is not reducing absences, the former children’s commissioner for England has said. Anne Longfield said developing a “more inclusive” school environment could help tackle the
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'I just want the best for Rovers' - Adkins on rumoured takeover bid
TRANMERE manager Nigel Adkins has shared his thoughts on the rumoured takeover of the club but has denied it will become a distraction for him or his players. The news broke this week that US rapper A$AP Rocky, the 36-year-old boyfriend of pop
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Wirral man jailed after failing to get treatment for dog's 'melon'-sized tumour
WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES A DOG had to be put to sleep after her Wirral owner failed to get vet treatment for his pet's 'melon'-sized tumour. Mark Smith, 48, and Rachael Johnson, 47, from New Ferry, were prosecuted by the RSPCA after their
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Ghostly goings-on at National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port
GHOSTS and ghouls bring a spine-tingling thrill to the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, with exciting half term Halloween activities on offer from Monday, October 28, to Sunday, November 3. Hosted by the Canal & River Trust charity,
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Spectacular Manchester Bee sculpture touring Ellesmere Port
A spectacular sculpture is generating a buzz in its tour around Ellesmere Port. The Manchester Anti-Violence Bee Monument has been made from seized knives and firearms, and is currently on tour in public spaces and schools around the town this
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Pupils from Wirral school banned from entering Asda
PUPILS from one Wirral school have been banned from entering Asda. Students seen wearing uniforms from Woodchurch High School on Carr Bridge Road in Birkenhead without an adult are being refused entry into Asda Arrowe Park Superstore on Woodchurch
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Wirral mum’s heartfelt story highlights importance of suicide prevention
A WIRRAL mum whose son took his own life spoke of the importance of encouraging people to share how they are really feeling at the launch of a suicide prevention strategy. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP)'s Suicide Prevention strategy is part
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Teacher at Wirral primary school pleads guilty to indecent images of children charges
A FORMER teacher at a Wirral primary school has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children. Daniel Johnson, 33, appeared at Wirral Magistrates Court on October 15 after he was arrested and charged with two counts of making an indecent
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Wirral residents celebrate Postcode Lottery win
RESIDENTS with a specific postcode in Wirral are celebrating a People's Postcode Lottery win. Today (Friday, October 25) residents in the CH49 6NX area of Upton who play the Postcode Lottery were announced as a daily £1,000 winner. The winning
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Go2Day West Cheshire League - Round up
DESPITE a goal from Anthony Griffith, Litherland Remyca Res. capitulated 5-1 at home to current Go2Day West Cheshire League Division One leaders, FC Bootle, who recorded their eleventh consecutive victory and maintained a two point advantage at the
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Wallasey and District Sunday League - Round up
THE second set of fixtures for the Passey/Triggs Trophy took place but weather conditions caused a few postponements due to sodden pitches. In Group A, there were goals galore as Oldershaw FC fired home five goals through Joe Williams, Liam Stephens
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Wirral Council reviewing parking permit plans
WIRRAL Council is reviewing plans to introduce new parking permit charges following backlash from three Labour councillors who felt their residents were being unfairly targeted by the increase. Despite there being no overall majority of councillors
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Wirral charity's 'special' Remembrance Day service outside former church
A WIRRAL charity for people with autism is holding what promises to be a Remembrance Day service next month. Autism Together's event is set to take place outside the former St Matthew's Church building on York Street in Bromborough Pool Village
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Wirral Roofcare secures £4.6m investment for growth
A FAMILY roofing business has secured a £4.6m investment. Wirral Roofcare Ltd, founded in 1982, is known for providing emergency and planned roof repair and maintenance services. It supports housing associations, outsourced service providers
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Talks held in New York over Birkenhead Park World Heritage bid
The mayor of the Liverpool City Region has discussed how cultural links between Birkenhead Park and Central Park could be used to increase tourism. Mayor Steve Rotheram held talks with senior officials in New York about Birkenhead Park's World