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Much-loved Christmas light trail wows crowds at Chester Zoo
CHESTER Zoo’s much-loved Christmas spectacle returned this weekend, and here’s a sneak peek for those planning to visit this festive season. This year’s trail is now longer than ever before as visitors journey through a number of vibrant lands
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Runcorn Town 4 v 3 Cammell Laird 1907 FC - Lairds lose seven goal thriller
CAMMELL Laird 1907 FC travelled to Runcorn Town and in a topsy-turvy fixture lost a seven-goal thriller 4-3. The opening 45 minutes saw Lairds go ahead after only three minutes as Jamie Eaton scored but the visitors conceded an equaliser ten minutes
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Newport Salop 12 v 27 Anselmians - Clarke immense as Saints win
ANSELMIANS made the journey down A41 for a first ever encounter with Newport Salop and left satisfied with a 12-27 victory. Saints were met with rain on arrival but the weather didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for the encounter. Sitting in seventh
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Snow and ice to hit Wirral as weather warning issued
SNOW and ice are expected to hit Wirral tonight (Monday, November 18). The Met Office has issued the borough with a yellow weather warning and said that a spell of snow may bring disruption during Monday night and Tuesday morning. The warning
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Merseyrail travel plans in place as snow and ice expected - what it means for you
'COLD weather' plans have been confirmed by Merseyrail ahead of an expected drop in temperatures overnight to help ensure services continue to operate safely. Temperatures are expected to fall to -3°C overnight with the metal rails set to be even
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Wirral pervert told police ‘I know why you’re here’ when they knocked on his door
A WIRRAL sex offender told police “I know why you’re here” when they knocked on his front door. Paul Smith, of Cleveland Street, Birkenhead, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today (Monday, November 18) where he was sentenced after he was caught
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Ashville 1 v 4 Sandbach - Villa drop out of play off places with loss
ASHVILLE suffered a 4-1 defeat at home to promotion rivals Sandbach United on Saturday, their heaviest defeat of the season to date. In a game where Ashville didn’t really get going it took the visitors only eight minutes to take the lead when
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Wirral 45 v 7 Blackburn - Morris scores four tries in rout
BLACKBURN is a team that has caused Wirral problems over the past few seasons since they were promoted and on Saturday, Wirral produced their best performance of the season to win handsomely 45-7 against a team one place above them in the league.
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Charity's winter warning on 'hidden danger' of antifreeze poisoning for dogs
As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, Dogs Trust Merseyside is urging pet owners to take extra care in protecting their furry friends from the hidden dangers of antifreeze. According to the animal welfare charity, antifreeze - commonly
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Wirral Globe readers can subscribe for just £25 for all of 2025 in flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Wirral Globe website can enjoy an exclusive annual offer of £25 for all of 2025, which is more than 30 per cent off the full price, during our limited-time promotion. Alternatively, you can subscribe for £6
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Grosvenor secures 40 new social housing properties in Ellesmere Port
GROSVENOR Hart Homes, a social enterprise and registered provider of social housing has acquired 40 new Ellesmere Port homes as it looks to support vulnerable children, young people and their families in the area. The 40 new family homes – comprising
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Murphy hoping for third time lucky as Rovers progress in EFL Trophy
TRANMERE goalkeeper Joe Murphy is relishing another crack at reaching Wembley after Rovers reached the last 32 of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. Rovers beat Stockport County 2-0 at Edgerley Park to join the Hatters in the knockout stages where
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Wirral charity named best North West employer at care awards
A Wirral charity supporting people with autism has been recognised as a leading employer in the North West care sector. Autism Together was named best Care Home Employer in the North West at the prestigious Great British Care Awards. Autism Together's
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Wirral Life coach jailed for 'cruel bullying' shown in undercover documentary
A SPORTS coach at a school in Wirral has been jailed after his “cruel bullying” of pupils was revealed by an undercover reporter. Elliott Millar, 21, was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court after he pleaded guilty at
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Kidsgrove 2 v 0 Vauxhall Motors - Motors stall on the road in Staffs
VAUXHALL Motors were unable to find the finishing touches after two first half strikes ensured a 2-0 defeat away to Kidsgrove Athletic. After only eight minutes Vauxhall we’re put to the sword as Toby Jones was beaten for pace down the right flank
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Injured cyclist rushed to hospital after crash in Birkenhead
A man was taken to hospital with a head injury following a crash in Birkenhead. Emergency services were called to Park Road North at its junction with Arthur Street at 7pm on Saturday (November 16) to reports of a collision between a cyclist and
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Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield to run through Wirral on latest challenge
RUGBY hero Kevin Sinfield CBE will hit the streets of Wirral this December as he leads his fundraising team for their fifth annual challenge in support of the motor neurone disease (MND) community with the theme of ‘running home for Christmas’.
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The new Wirral venue that's 'one of the coolest hotspots around'
A NEW 'deli art bar' in New Brighton’s Victoria Quarter is quickly becoming 'one of the coolest hotspots around'. District House, located at 112 Victoria Road, was opened by Liverpool music, arts and culture legend Jayne Casey with her partner
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'I tried the Wirral history tour that would make a perfect Christmas gift'
I ARRIVED in New Brighton, on a chilly, damp Saturday, with a thick mist hanging over the river wondering if I’d been mad to come on a history walking tour in November. Thankfully, it was worth wrapping up for. The tour began at The Mess, Fort
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Wirral mum’s 'lifetime job' has been making lives better for 21 years
“IT'S a job that I will take to my grave. That is something I am proud of that I have done.” 21 years ago, Pam Morgan’s life was very different with three of her sons going into the Navy at the time. A mum of six children, she said: “I was driving
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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NOTICEBOARD: Wirral Globe's guide to events in your neighbourhood
Cranford ROCK Ferry Operatic Society's next production will be staged later this week. Cranford - a new play based on Elizabeth Gaskell's much loved Victorian novel featuring traditional folk songs, ballads and carols - is at the Little Theatre
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Merseyrail announces Christmas and New Year service timetable
MERSEYRAIL has confirmed details of its Christmas and New Year timetable, which is designed 'to keep customers connected throughout the festive season'. Trains will run every day, except Christmas Day, with the Boxing Day service returning to support
