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Call for safety action after man struck by train at Melrose Avenue rail crossing

Call for safety action after man struck by train at Melrose Avenue rail crossing

A 51-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a train on a level crossing between Manor Road and Hoylake.

Cathy Roberts, with her new book, inside Literally...A Bookshop. Picture: Paul Heaps

PREVIEW: Adventures of 'Mersey Moggies' at Unity Theatre in Liverpool

Gun amnesty launched in Merseyside

Merseyside Police call two-week amnesty on illegal firearms

Kerron Hannah completed six challenges while receiving treatment for Cancer

Wirral man completes six challenges to overcome Cancer diagnosis

Emergency vehicles at Melrose Avenue in Hoylake at around 2.20pm today

Man in hospital after being struck by train near Hoylake's Manor Road station

Councils 'spent more than £200m on staff settlements, most with gagging orders'

Councils 'spent more than £200m on staff settlements, most with gagging orders'

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Participants during last year's Race For Life in Birkenhead Park. Picture: Geoff Davies

Hundreds join Wirral's Race For Life

Frustration for Tranmere as they drop points against league strugglers Welling

Frustration for Tranmere as they drop points against league strugglers Welling

Mazie has stage one SMA

Wirral fundraising campaign to provide sensory room for baby Mazie

Motorbike rider taken to hospital after Prenton crash

Motorbike rider taken to hospital after Prenton crash

No free swim sessions for Wirral pupils due to council cuts

Wirral parents' dismay at letter saying council cuts mean free swimming for pupils is scrapped

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Josh Griffiths and granddad Bob Bell

Wirral schoolboy's abseil challenge for cancer charity

Wirral line rail services return to normal after train breaks down at Lime Street station

Broken down train at Lime Street station causes disruption on Wirral line

Masked raiders threaten Bromborough Merebrook pub manager as he calls last orders. Picture: Google Maps

Masked raiders threaten Bromborough Merebrook pub manager as he calls last orders

Nortthern Line platform one will open tomorrow after refurbishment

Phase two of Moorfields £12m station refurbishment complete

Police appeal after man is attacked in Wirral shop. Picture: Geoff Davies

Police appeal after man is attacked in Wirral shop

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Hilbre Island

Child is 'critical but stable' in hospital after cliff fall on Hilbre Island

Sport

Frustration for Tranmere as they drop points against league strugglers Welling

Frustration for Tranmere as they drop points against league strugglers Welling

Welling came from behind to secure all three points on a day when tributes were paid to Rovers legendary manager Johnny King, who died earlier this week.

Jack Bleakley in action during the No Limits Club Bike Championship at Oulton Park. Picture: Mike Lyne

Wirral motorcyclist in superb form in Oulton Park Super Series races

Wirral cruise to victory against Ilkley

Wirral cruise to victory against Ilkley

WIRRAL & CHESTER LEAGUE: Mersey Royal lift Wirral Junior Cup for first time after 1-0 win

WIRRAL & CHESTER LEAGUE: Mersey Royal lift Wirral Junior Cup for first time after 1-0 win

WALLASEY & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE: Hearts hit 10

WALLASEY & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE: Hearts hit 10

WEST CHESHIRE LEAGUE: Mersey Royal Youth claim first ever Junior Cup crown

WEST CHESHIRE LEAGUE: Mersey Royal Youth claim first ever Junior Cup crown

CHAMPIONS: Wirral Schoolboys U14 football team

Victory for Wirral schoolboys in Manchester Cup

James Norwood strikes in the 14th minute to give Rovers a deserved first half lead. Picture: Tony Coombes

Norwood double takes Tranmere Rovers to victory against Kidderminster Harriers

Rovers celebrate 3-2 victory over Lincoln City at Prenton Park on Good Friday. Picture by Geoff Davies

Tranmere Rovers face Kidderminster this afternoon

Tranmere Rovers celebrate 3-2 victory over Lincoln City at Prenton Park this afternoon. Picture by Geoff Davies

Mekki's late strike makes it a Good Friday for Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park

Tranmere Rovers manager Gary Brabin: "We want competition for players and I want the standards higher." Picture: Geoff Davies

Tranmere Rovers 'have what it takes to secure play-off place' says manager

WIRRAL & CHESTER LEAGUE: Clubs secure their places in the quarter-finals of the Trophy competition

WIRRAL & CHESTER LEAGUE: Clubs secure their places in the quarter-finals of the Trophy competition

WALLASEY & DISTRICT LEAGUE: Black scores extra-time winner as Millhouse secure their place in cup final

WALLASEY & DISTRICT LEAGUE: Black scores extra-time winner as Millhouse secure their place in cup final

The Sheffield defence fail to stop Rob Pearl making his second try of the game. Picture: Steve Billington

Disappointment for Harvey’s men as Sheffield end Wirral's unbeaten run

Prenton Park is the setting for Tranmere Rovers' clash with Lincoln City on Good Friday

Tranmere Rovers ready to take fight for play-off place to the wire, says first team coach

National Sport

Long way to go in Formula One title race, warns Lewis Hamilton

Long way to go in Formula One title race, warns Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton insists he "couldn't care less" that Nico Rosberg has stolen an early march in the battle for this season's Formula One championship.
Wayne Rooney intends to lead England at Euro 2016

Rooney: England career not on the Wayne just yet

Anthony Martial scored the only goal as Manchester United beat Everton

Juan Mata inspired by Manchester United great Sir Bobby Charlton

Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has demanded an urgent investigation into UKAD's response to Sunday newspaper claims.

Independent review set to begin after Sunday Times doping report

Eoin Morgan, pictured, says Ben Stokes will be supported

Ben Stokes to get full support from England team-mates after final-over flop

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Pet Of The Week: Adorable Stich is full of mischief

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STEP INTO GRANTY'S INFERNO: Honour fitting tribute to hero Wirral PC Dave Phillips

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Frustration for Tranmere as they drop points against league strugglers Welling

Frustration for Tranmere as they drop points against league strugglers Welling

Welling came from behind to secure all three points on a day when tributes were paid to Rovers legendary manager Johnny King, who died earlier this week.

Jack Bleakley in action during the No Limits Club Bike Championship at Oulton Park. Picture: Mike Lyne

Wirral motorcyclist in superb form in Oulton Park Super Series races

Wirral cruise to victory against Ilkley

Wirral cruise to victory against Ilkley

WIRRAL & CHESTER LEAGUE: Mersey Royal lift Wirral Junior Cup for first time after 1-0 win

WIRRAL & CHESTER LEAGUE: Mersey Royal lift Wirral Junior Cup for first time after 1-0 win

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Discrimination warning over controversial new junior doctors' contracts

Discrimination warning over controversial new junior doctors' contracts

Health officials have been cautioned by leading human rights experts to ensure that the new contract for junior physicians does not "unlawfully indirectly discriminate against some doctors".
Kim Philby, the ex-MI6 officer, said he regularly passed on top secret information to his Soviet contacts, according to the video

Career of British double agent Kim Philby revealed in newly uncovered video

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Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell invited to speak at Glastonbury Festival

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Terrorist groups gain ground

Terrorist groups gain ground

THE latest terrorist attacks, this time targeting Brussels, must come as little surprise.

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Greeted like an old friend at Wirral dance group

Greeted like an old friend at Wirral dance group

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Hope my poem will help others

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Can you share my memories of Wirral school?

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PREVIEW: Music legend Barry Manilow heading to Merseyside on 'One Last Time' tour

PREVIEW: Music legend Barry Manilow heading to Merseyside on 'One Last Time' tour

The Grammy, Tony and Emmy award-winning singer is at Echo Arena in Liverpool on June 17.

The Loved Ones new album is out later this year

Wirral's 'Loved Ones' heading back on the road for new album tour

Will Young is in concert for Wirral Hospice St John's at Prenton Park on Friday, May 20

PREVIEW: Will Young looks ahead to Wirral Hospice concert

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