New Brighton pirate ship 'The Black Pearl' tourist attraction set ablaze

The fire was believed to have been damaged by arsonists

Updated 9:44am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Artist Frank Lund said: “We are really upset by this – we had only just added a few new bits to the ship in time for the Battle of the Atlantic anniversary - an hour later, it was in flames."

Tory leader's anger as Wirral Council scraps subsidised meals on wheels

ON T HE NET: Wallasey town hall will be webcasting proceedings

Updated 11:02am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Cllr Jeff Green said the move was “beyond shabby” and blasted it as “another step away from the things that make Wirral a civilised place to live.”

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Globe readers needed to bounce for charity

Laura Gallagher

Updated 4:04pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

NATIONAL Get Britain Bouncing Day, taking place on June 27, is in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

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Wirral pensioner praises 'amazing' ambulance staff after heart attack

Left to right: Bill Stephenson, Richard Kerr and Barrie Sutherland

Updated 3:35pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

RICHARD Kerr from Caldy congratulated Bill Stephenson and Barrie Sutherland this week.

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