WIRRAL West MP Stephen Hesford presented a petition of 6,000 names to Wirral Social Services Director Catherine Briscoe protesting at the proposed closure of the Riverside Centre for adults with learning problems.

WEST Kirby Primary School Christmas Fair is this Saturday morning from 10am to 12 noon with all sorts of attractions for all the family.

DELAYS to Wirral line serviceson Monday morning were caused by some trains not running following Friday's pay dispute strike. More strike action is threatened - see our handy Page 1 guide on what to do when the trains don't run or ring Merseytravel on 236-7676.

LORD Hunt of Wirral and Baroness Chalker of Wallasey are honoured with special awards as Patrons of the Year by the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

TRANMERE Methodist Christmas Fair is on Saturday, November 29.

POLICE are probing a 'phone box blast in Ivy Lane, Moreton.

MAYOR Barney Gilfoyle highlights World Aids Day on December 1 with a visit to the HIV centre at St Catherine's Hospital on Friday.

LISCARD Primary School Association is holding their Christmas Craft Fair in the school in Withens Lane, Wallasey, this Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

BIRKENHEAD Market welcomes late night shoppers on Thursday, December 4, with a firework display. Following the success of last year's event, an even bigger spectacular is planned for 6.30pm.

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