BIRKENHEAD Sixth Form College student and Liverpool Harriers runner Ian Tinsley has come fourth in his international debut.

Ian, 18, was representing Britain against France, Germany and Italy in the 800m. He was selected for the team after winning the Under-20s' 800m race at the British Indoor Championship.

Ian is facing problems financing his running career as his costs for international competition rise. If any individuals or businesses would like to help Ian you can contact him on (0780) 337-2347.

TERRITORIAL Army Royal Engineers, at Harrowby Road, Birkenhead, held an open day to raise awareness in the local community.

CNC GARMENTS, Holborn Square, was part of a DTI Explorer trade mission to Stockholm.

ONLY one tenant in each of Norbury and Melidan Gardens high-rise flats in Tranmere is against demolition, according to a survey by Wirral council. Each block consists of 41 flats and the housing department will put tenants on the priority housing waiting list. A survey was taken at flats at Fairoak Close and Fairoak Mews, Beechwood, where only two tenants were against rehousing/ demolition.

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