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Your memories of school dinners in Wirral in the 1980s and 1990s
FRESH, healthy and full of nutrition – school dinners in 2024. Packaged, processed and full of nostalgia – school dinners in the 1970s and 1980s! Things have changed when it comes to eating at school. This week is national school meals
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Man accused of Southport stabbings and producing ricin to face trial next year
AN 18-year-old man accused of killing three young girls in a knife attack at a dance class in Southport and producing the deadly toxin ricin will go on trial next year. Axel Rudakubana covered his face with his grey sweatshirt during the entirety
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West Kirby Grammar School to open climbing wall in memory of Jessica Baker
WEST Kirby Grammar School will honour schoolgirl Jessica Baker by opening a climbing wall in her memory this weekend. On Friday, September 29, 2023, a coach carrying pupils from West Kirby and Calday Grange Grammar Schools overturned on the northbound
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Ten-year ban for owner of dog found 'dumped' at Wirral beauty spot
THE owner of a dog that was reportedly dumped at a Wirral beauty spot and later had to be put to sleep has been banned from keeping animals for ten years. Carys Scott was also given a 12-month community order and told to pay £194 costs following
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NHS contracts terminated at two Wirral dental practices
NHS contracts have been terminated at two Wirral dental practices. Hundreds of people in Wirral will be left without an NHS dentist after Smart Dental Group was issued with a termination notice for failing to address breaches in their NHS services
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REVIEW: Cluedo 2 @ The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
IF you are looking for a fun night of madcap murder mystery escapism then here's some info you should write down and use in evidence... Cluedo 2 is a lively, highly enjoyable new production inviting you into a wacky world frequented by the characters
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Major emergency response after fire in Ellesmere Port tower block
THERE was a large emergency response in Ellesmere Port last night (Tuesday, November 12) after a gas canister triggered a fire in a block of flats. Four fire engines were called to scene at Joseph Groome Towers in the town centre at around 5.45pm
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Wirral woman's murderer to have conviction re-examined by appeal judges
A MAN who has served more than 35 years in prison for the murder of a woman who was beaten to death when she ran out of petrol has had his conviction referred to the Court of Appeal. Diane Sindall was killed in August 1986 after she left work in
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Neston womenswear boutique ‘honoured’ at awards recognition
A NESTON shop specialising in womenswear was “highly commended” in the Boutique Star Awards 2024. Hilary James, originally from Stoke-On-Trent, who now lives in Raby Mere, and Sue Byrne from Altrincham, now living in Willaston, opened Wardrobe
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Improvements to key Birkenhead transport route earmarked
WIRRAL Council is looking to make improvements on one of its main routes linking Birkenhead and Wallasey. The proposals for Duke Street include the introduction of a new, signalised pedestrian crossing at the junction with Price Street in Birkenhead
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Neston primary school launches new mental health programme
A NESTON primary school has launched a new mental health programme for its students. Neston Primary School announced it would be bringing the Hummingbird Project, a unique and empowering mental health course, to its Key Stage 2 students. The
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Wirral doctors issue update after car crashes into surgery
A WIRRAL doctors surgery has issued an update after a car crashed into the front of its building yesterday (Tuesday, November 12). At around 11.20am emergency services attended Heswall and Pensby Group Practice on Telegraph Road in Heswall after
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Stockport 0 v 2 Tranmere - Rovers progress in EFL Trophy
TRANMERE Rovers beat Stockport County 2-0 to join the Hatters in the knockout stages of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. In front of a crowd of 2,836 at Edgerley Park, Rovers took the lead in the 21st minute when Kristian Dennis ran on to a through
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Woman hurt after collision with man in ski mask on eBike
A WOMAN walking on a pavement in Ellesmere Port was hurt after being struck by a man wearing a black ski mask on a black eBike. Police are now appealing for witnesses and video footage following the serious collision in Naylor Road. At about
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Ellesmere Port beauty salon scoops prestigious industry awards
A BEAUTY business in Ellesmere Port enjoyed a successful evening at a prestigious award ceremony in Manchester at the weekend. Eva Bzozowski, owner of BeautyHouse in Ellesmere Port, attended The Beauty & Skincare Awards on Saturday, November 9,
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Wirral health boss urges people to 'be ready for winter'
THE medical director at a Wirral health trust is urging people in the community to 'be ready for winter' by getting their flu or Covid vaccinations, if eligible. Dr Nikki Stevenson, from Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust, is encouraging
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Two days to have your say on plans for Mersey tidal power scheme
MORE than 2,500 people and organisations have had their say on the world’s largest tidal power scheme – with two days still to go until the public consultation closes. A final engagement event was held on Saturday and an online survey created as
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Ellesmere Port music school take on singing challenge for Stroke Association
A MUSIC school based in Ellesmere Port has raised hundreds after a month-long singing challenge in aid of Stroke Association. Singing students at Encore Music and Wellness Centre in Hooton took on the Sing4Stroke challenge, with a performance every
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Wirral pub crowned best in the UK for pints
A WIRRAL pub has been crowned the best in the country for its pints. The Rose & Crown in Bebington scooped the 'Best Pint' award at the Thwaites Hospitality Awards, which celebrates the brewer's best pubs in the country. The pub was praised
