Prospect of Wirral Council firing its workforce vanishes as unions sign new deal

Council leader Phil Davies

Updated 4:33pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Two weeks ago, warnings were issued that the “worst case scenario” of dismissing 4,000-plus staff was fast approaching after talks faltered.

Police and council launch booze crackdown in New Ferry

The high price of cheap booze

Updated 4:20pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

YOUTHS urinating in the street, gangs begging for cash to buy booze and aggressive behaviour towards passers-by are among a litany of complaints that have led Wirral Council to launch a crackdown in New Ferry.

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Hopes that Wirral Big Lunch will revive spirit of 'VE' Day

Hopes that Wirral Big Lunch will revive spirit of 'VE' Day

Updated 3:30pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

MASSEY Park in Wallasey was the scene of celebrations 68 years ago, and organisers hope a packed schedule of events on Sunday, June 2 will also draw the crowds.

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

Frank Lund on New Brighton beach with damaged pirate ship. Picture: Paul Heaps

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."

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