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Wirral teenager arrested in connection with selling weapons on social media
A WIRRAL teenager is one of two arrested in a County Lines operation to tackle the sale of weapons online. Merseyside Police executed two warrants at addresses in Bidston and Ellesmere Port today (Thursday, November 14) following a proactive investigation
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‘Geeky’ toy and collectibles shop to host pop up in Pyramids Shopping Centre
A WIRRAL shop which sells “geeky” toys, memorabilia, and retro video games will be hosting a new pop-up store based in Pyramids Shopping Centre in Birkenhead. Geeky Nerd Toys and Starbase 55 Toys and Collectables opened its first shop in March
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Tributes to former Euro MP for Cheshire West and Wirral Lyndon Harrison
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Labour peer who served as Cheshire West's MEP for ten years. Lyndon Harrison, who has died aged 77, was a Labour Party local councillor from 1981 to 1990, serving on Cheshire County Council before becoming MEP for
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Childcare services at Upton school saved after hundreds sign petition
CHILDCARE services at a Wirral school have been saved after hundreds signed a petition. Little Robins Nursery, who provide nursery and wraparound care for children in Wirral, has secured a new home that will enable it to continue to support families
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Jackson’s Animal Rescue opens new pre-loved bridal boutique
JACKSON’S Animal Rescue is opening a new bridal and wedding boutique selling pre-loved items. Jackson Animal Rescue, which rescues and rehomes animals in Wirral and across Merseyside, announced that it would be opening a “new type of shop” in early
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Wallasey and District Sunday Football League - Round up
ONE fixture in Group B of the Passey/Triggs’s Trophy ended in a 3-3 draw between Liscard Brazil and AFC Bromborough, which saw the latter progress to the knock-out stages, thanks to goals from Kieran Hughes with a brace and Isaac Hamilton with a single
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60-year-old Bromborough business celebrates management buyout
A LONG-ESTABLISHED business based in Bromborough has completed a successful management buyout. Kimpton, which specialises in heating, ventilating and air conditioning as well as commercial fit-out, and service and facilities management, has been
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Wirral ferry terminal transformation begins as part of regeneration 'masterplan'
WORK on the transformation of Woodside Ferry Terminal has started as part of a 'wider' regeneration masterplan for the Wirral waterfront. The terminal's 39-year-old landing stage, 110-tonne linkspan bridge and 45-tonne connecting boom has been
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Elle Edwards’ dad shares devastation after assisted killer could be released early
A GANG member who was jailed for assisting the murderer of Elle Edwards could be released from prison under the government’s early release scheme. Thomas Waring was found guilty at Liverpool Crown Court of possessing a prohibited weapon and assisting
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Wirral arson and graffiti attacks on cars believed to be linked
ARSON attacks on two cars in Wirral are believed to be linked, police have said. At around 7.10am on Wednesday, November 13 Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) reported that a car had been found on fire in Durley Drive, Prenton. At 9pm
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Award for group that has 'helped put the heart back into community' of Wirral town
A COMMUNITY organisation set up after the explosion in New Ferry has been recognised for its volunteers' 'outstanding' work with a prestigious award. New Ferry Community Land Trust (CLT) is one of three Wirral charities awarded The King's Award
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Shaftesbury Youth Club recognised with prestigious voluntary award
VOLUNTEERS at Shaftesbury Youth Club in Birkenhead are celebrating after they were awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) for 2024. The KAVS aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to support their communities
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'Stay positive': Young Wirral cancer patient's message of hope to others
A young Wirral woman diagnosed with breast cancer is telling others in the same position to 'stay positive'. Harriet Harrison from West Kirby found a lump in her breast in April. The 24-year-old was then referred for scans and experts were described
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Councillor's response to poem of protest against Wirral cycle lanes
THE subject of cycle lanes in Wirral has inspired a local councillor to write a poem of support. The lanes have divided opinion. Those in favour say they are necessary to help encourage more people to take up cycling and leave the car at home.
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Woman reveals journey to become cognitive behavioural therapist
FROM 11 to 15 November, the NHS in the North West is celebrating Psychological Professions Week, highlighting the essential work and diversity of psychological professions and encouraging people to think about careers in these roles in both mental
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Wirral health trusts appoint joint chair and chief executive
WIRRAL Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) and Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) have appointed Sir David Henshaw as joint chair and Janelle Holmes as joint chief executive. The appointments follow
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Cammell Laird Reserves send Nomads home with 2-0 triumph
AN immaculate one minute silence was observed by Cammell Laird 1907 FC Reserves and their opponents Chester Nomads before their West Cheshire League 2nd division fixture in respect of Remembrance Sunday and those who fell in defence of our country.
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Wirral hospital to host 'Winter Wellness Market' this weekend
ARROWE Park Hospital is set to host a 'Winter Wellness Market' this weekend. The event, which takes place on Saturday, November 16, from 10am to 3pm, will feature various entertainment options, including singing, majorettes, and a display of snot
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Diabetes nurse cares for Wirral patients while living with condition
A DEVOTED diabetes nurse at Wirral University Teaching Hospital lives with type 1 diabetes while helping her daughter and patients manage the condition. Stephanie Gisborne, who was speaking on World Diabetes Day which is held today (November 14
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Mersey Ferry transformed into restaurant to open in weeks
A NEW restaurant on a converted former Mersey Ferry is set to open. Daffodil will officially open on December 9, after a £3.5m transformation of the Mersey Ferry, MV Royal Daffodil. The venture, by Liverpool entrepreneurs Philip Olivier and
