Archive

  • WALLASEY TOMATO

    From Pat Wilson:- DOES anyone still grow the old Wallasey tomato? I and a number of other keen gardeners would be interested in hearing from anyone who has seeds or plants to sell or swap. 21 Magazine Brow, New Brighton Converted for the new archive on

  • VOLVO'S WONDER-WEB EASES PAIN OF CAR BUYING

    LOCATING a specific used car has never been easy until now - Volvo's award winning Approved Used Car Programme featuring a comprehensive used car locator facility, has just been introduced on Volvo's web site (www.volvocars.volvo.co.uk). Potential customers

  • TOURING CARS

    NESTON and Ellesmere Port MP Andrew Miller was at Oulton Park, in Cheshire, on Monday, to watch Vauxhall Motor's racing team in action during the British Touring Car Championship. Alain Menu won the Sprint Race with his Renault Laguna and team mate Jason

  • NEW FACE AT JAMES EDWARDS

    TRACEY Powell is on the road to success after joining local motor dealer James Edwards as their latest sales executive. Tracey's appointment fulfils a lifetime ambition for the 26-year-old who has wanted to work in the sales department of a franchised

  • GRANGE CAR PARK GOLD CELEBRATION

    GRANGE Shopping Centre's new multi storey car park is the first in the country to be awarded an AA Gold Medal for its design. The award will be presented next Tuesday morning. Converted for the new archive on 13 March 2001. Some images and formatting

  • JAGS AND MGS ON VINTAGE CAR RUN

    LOTS of MGs - like these Midgets owned by Gordon Amery of Wirral - when the World's biggest classic car rally starts at Chester on Sunday, May 31. The Guardian Insurance RAC sees classics of every year and type leaving Chester's Eastgate Street, 1300

  • Jim takes over as golf club captain

    NEW Captain of Eastham Lodge Golf Club is 50-year-old Mr Jim Watkin, a Director of bathroom specialists Roberts & Co. A member for 14 years, Mr Watkin has a current handicap of 8. He has two daughters, Sarah and Lisa. Converted for the new archive

  • Soccer trials chance

    FENDER Youth FC, of the Eastham League, want players at all levels. Contact either Rob (678-7216) or Peter (678-9536) for details. Converted for the new archive on 13 March 2001. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.

  • BEN WIPES SLATE CLEAN

    SCHOOLBOY Ben Keegan, of Wallasey ABC, reversed a previous points loss against Croxteth's Tommy Rooney when he gained an end of first round retirement on the Cavendish Wirral Show. Keegan, a pupil at St Mary's College, Wallasey, has now wiped the slate

  • WIRRAL BOYS FINISH SECOND AT DON VALLEY

    Athletics Round-up by Christine Yavari WIRRAL AC Boys' 'A' team clinched second place when the McDonald's Young Athletes League started at the Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield. The meeting formed part of the Sheffield Festival of Sport. Wirral's 227 points

  • Happy Birthday to these Prenton Pups . . .

    CELEBRATING their birthdays this week are the following members of the Prenton Pups, Tranmere Rovers' official youngsters' club which is sponsored by the Wirral Globe:- Friday, May 29th - Marc Sherratt. Sunday, May 31st - Gary Fisher. Converted for the

  • ALDO'S DELIGHT AS HILL AGREES NEW CONTRACT

    Steve Hunter reports from Prenton Park TRANMERE manager John Aldridge returned with his players from the club holiday to Magaluf to receive the welcome news that tough tackling centre back Clint Hill has agreed a new four year contract. The highly rated

  • Statue's concerns about beloved Hamilton Sq

    STATUE John Laird has again written to the Wirral Globe expressing concern at what is going on in his beloved historic Hamilton Square - now the scene of traffic congestion, rows of parked cars and those modern bus shelters, subject of complaint in his

  • Neighbour objects to extension plan

    OWNERS of a house in the Lawns, Raby Mere, have upset a neighbour with their plan to have a first floor extension to the property. Next door says it will affect light into their home and will be dominating. However, planning officers don't agree and recommend

  • Depressed burglar asked for jail term

    A CROWN Court judge discovered that he could not please a depressed defendant - even by jailing him as requested. David Peterson interrupted Judge Richard Pickering's sentencing remarks to tell him: "It's not that I don't understand. I just don't care

  • Don't cool off at hydrants

    SWELTERING youngsters are putting lives at risk in the Noctorum area by vandalising fire hydrants so they can cool off in the resulting cascade of water. And now Wirral Council and Merseyside Fire Brigade are warning that their pranks could cost lives

  • Nursery plans

    PLANS for a day nursery in Gills Lane, Barnston, are expected to be refused by Wirral Council. The proposal is for a day nursery catering for 27 children, with six staff. However, residents in Woodlands Drive, Gills Lane, and Dale View object on the grounds

  • Residents must grit and bear it this Winter

    RESIDENTS in Milton Crescent may have to grit their teeth and pay up if they want a grit bin. Following Winter weather they sent in a petition of 26 signatures asking for a grit bin to help elderly and disabled in slippery weather conditions. They say

  • A-Bridge re-opens to traffic

    BIRKENHEAD-to-Wallasey A-Bridge is open to cross-dock traffic again after two years of being in the 'off' position because of repairs. CARRY on cruising? Mersey-based cruise ship Edinburgh Castle, due to leave to cruise the Med, is in dock with electrical

  • Charity fishing match

    A CHARITY fishing match will take place on Saturday, June 6, at Gweryd Lake Fisheries. Sponsors are invited for the annual fishing tournament between Bromborough Legion and Neston Legion angling clubs. Proceeds from the match will go towards the Alder

  • Ness wins a Gold medal

    NESS Botanic Gardens won a coveted Gold medal at the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show. In association with the Alpine Gardens Society and their designer, Christopher Grey-Wilson, Ness also contributed to a display in the famous giant marquee. It attracted

  • Housing plans get green light

    PLANS for 42 houses on land South of Barnton Hey Drive, Caldy, have just gone before Wirral's planning sub-committee with a recommendation to approve. The applicant is Alfred McAlpine, who had a previous application last year but then had talks with the

  • Ready, set, go for Calday sports hall

    CALDAY Grange Grammar School has applied to Wirral Council for a change of use of land near Telegraph Road, Caldy. The planned change is from its use as playing fields with changing facility and access road, plus parking. Recommendation from planning

  • Judge praises brave builders

    TWO public-spirited builders who pursued a burglar have been commended by a Crown Court Judge. Stephen Worrall and Chris Forshaw spotted a man acting suspiciously near a house in Four Acres Road, Bebington, and went to investigate. The man, Dennis O'Brien

  • Floodlight row

    REFURBISHMENT of Bebington Day Centre, Highcroft, is nearing completion, planning committee councillors have been told. Now planning permission is sought for existing floodlighting after a local resident complained that the lights had been installed without

  • Vauxhall helps to save barn owl

    VAUXHALL Motors in Wirral is helping to save the threatened barn owl. Cheshire Wildlife Trust has a £36,000 campaign to prevent the loss of barn owls in Wirral and Cheshire. The save the barn owl conference was hosted by Vauxhall Motors while 3C Waste

  • Wirral Dome 2001 - £150m dream

    PLANS for a £150m millennium Ocean Dome at New Brighton are launched today by Wirral Council. This ambitious water-based indoor waterpark with retractable roofing would offer the best of both worlds and be on the Marine Lake or old New Brighton Bathing

  • SEX EDUCATION DIRECTIVES PREVENT PLAYGROUND MISINFORMATION

    From Mrs S. J. Rickards (parent) Mr. S. Rayworth (homosexual teacher and family friend):- WE were astounded and horrified by the reaction of parents regarding the teaching of homosexuality as part of sex education in schools (Mailbox May 20). Their attitude

  • CRICKET SELL OFF NOT ON

    From S. Landsborough:- I AM writing regarding the finest example of financial greed that I have ever experienced, that being of Upton Cricket Club. Lever Estates propose to sell the present cricket grounds and supply a new one on farm land in Greasby,

  • DON'T BLAME US

    From Trudi Main:- HAVING read the article 'Don't just sit there - vote!' (Wirral Globe, May 13) I feel compelled to comment. Wirral Council leader, Dave Jackson, attacks people who didn't bother to vote at the local elections. I was one of those who didn't

  • VILLAGE SUCCESS BASED ON TRUST

    VILLAGE Motor Company offers a well stocked workshop with car service and repair at unbeatable prices, boasts Service Manager Dave Yell. Their Wallasey Village site is open 7am - 9pm Monday to Friday, and on Saturday morning. Village Motor Company will

  • SPRINT RETURNS TO NEW BRIGHTON

    THIS Saturday heralds the return of Wallasey Motor Clubs ever popular New Brighton Trophy Sprint to New Brighton promenade. Held in association with Wirral Leisure Services & Tourism the motor sport event offers the unique experience of racing against

  • ROVER CONFIRM LATEST LUXURY CAR PROGRAMME

    THE Rover Group, Britain's leading vehicle manufacturer and exporter, has confirmed a £400 million programme for an all new Rover luxury car codenamed R40 to go on sale in the spring of 1999 and to compete in the executive sector. The programme will result

  • REPEATING GOOD BUSINESS

    MOUNT Road Motor Company, New Brighton, are proud of the reputation they have for having a car to suit everyone's motoring needs, writes Steve Hunter. Now into their fourth year, Mount Road Motor Company, situated on the corner of Mount Road and Albion

  • HELP FOR DISABLED DRIVERS

    WALLASEY disabled learner driver, Avril Kay, is back behind the wheel and making rapid progress after switching to BSM for her driving tuition. Avril, who was born with cerebral palsy, is receiving tuition from BSM instructor Paul Hughes via BSM Mobility

  • HALL GO GOLD

    WIRRAL'S largest Peugeot dealer Hall Motors have been commended, with three of the Birkenhead dealership's sales staff being presented with the Gold Award. Hall Motors, New Chester Road, Birkenhead, is a family company committed to your motoring needs

  • FLYING START FOR GOLF

    CLEAN, green and very, very fast, Volkswagen's Golf turbodiesel rally car is providing a stunning success in its first season of UK competition. Following its triumph in the Isle of Man, where it beat all its two-wheel drive rivals by a country mile in

  • FASTEST PRODUCTION JAGUAR EVER

    JAGUAR'S new ultra high performance supercharged XKR coupe and convertible sports car, unveiled at the Geneva auto show in March, are now on sale in the UK and the rest of Europe. The new XKR models build on the success of the XK8 which made its debut

  • EURO CONTROL CENTRE

    A NEW breakdown emergency centre in Lyon, France has opened to help the thousands of British motorists who drive into trouble in Europe each year. The Euro control centre will employ up to 200 multilingual operators from the AA and from five other European

  • VAUXHALL LAUNCH DUAL FUEL MODELS

    VAUXHALL has launched Britain's first range of fully-warranted dual fuel LPG/petrol powered cars. Vectra and Omega models fitted with the proven 2.0-litre 16v ECOTEC engine are the first in the Vauxhall range available with the option of liquefied petroleum

  • BRIDGE BACK ON

    A BRIDGE, the main cross dock link road between Wallasey and Birkenhead is open to traffic again. It re-opened, without ceremony, on Saturday after repairs lasted two years because of problems. WIRRAL parents who park their cars dangerously while dropping

  • RALLY TEAM RAISES INTEREST RATE IN CITY

    ITV FORMULA One expert, Calday's Tony Jardine launched his 1998 rally campaign in spectacular style by treating all-comers to a rapid spin around a water's edge rally stage in Canary Wharf. Along with co-driver Des Kelly, assistant sports editor of The

  • WIRRAL TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE

    RESULTS:- Division One - B/Spartans (2) 10, Civic (2) 0; B/Spartans (2) 5, GRPCC (1) 5; Caldy (1) 7, Civic (2) 3; B/Spartans (1) 4, B/Spartans (2) 6; NBCC (1) 2, Caldy (1) 8. Division Two - Hoylake (1) 7, Wallasey Manor (1) 3; Spinners (1) 6, Wallasey

  • Hoylake sailors win by a point

    HOYLAKE Sailing Club edged out Wallasey Yacht Club by a point in a team event in Seabirds on the Mersey at New Brighton. Clare Pickens took the Junior Wallasey race in Tern. Barry Arnison, in the Darts, and Peter Briggs, in the Lasers, secured hat-tricks

  • Birkenhead Park RUFC dinner date

    BIRKENHEAD Park's annual Rugby Union Club Dinner, at Birkenhead School on Saturday, June 6, will feature two guest speakers. Persons invited should contact the club or Harvey Davenport. President John Horwood is looking forward to an entertaining evening

  • Longcroft claim church cup!

    LONGCROFT are the winners of the Merseyside Inter Church League Cup, after beating Greasby Methodists 2-0, at Prenton Park, home of Tranmere Rovers FC. Steve Parry was the hero, scoring twice. He has just signed for Unibond Premier League club Marine

  • Fancy a game of cricket, girls?

    CALLING all young ladies aged between 10 and 17 who fancy a game of cricket . . . Birkenhead Park Junior Women's Cricket team need more players. Coaching is given to new or experienced players at the weekly practice sessions each Wednesday at Birkenhead

  • Teenager supplied drugs at nightclub

    A TEENAGER caught supplying drugs at the Ritzy Nightclub, Bromborough, was ordered by Wirral magistrates to serve 120 hours' Community Work. Benjamin Leslie Johnson, 18, of Hawthorne Lane, Bromborough, had to pay £50 costs and amphetamine seized was forfeited

  • Get ready for Planet Dance

    UNDER-16's get the chance to sample the very best of the night club experience when Planet Dance goes into orbit once a month at Bromborough Civic Centre. DJs, sound systems and lighting usually seen only at pop concerts and nightclubs are all there.

  • Gala Day

    THE Plymyard Playing Fields, Bridle Road, will host Bromborough and Eastham Gala Day on Saturday, July 4. The gala will run from 11am through to 11pm with majorettes' competitions, children's fairground, roadshow with live bands, stalls, adult refreshments

  • National horse trial comes to Parkgate

    WIRRAL Equestrian Club is to hold a unique national qualifier for veteran horses and ponies at the Backwood Hall Farm, Boathouse Lane, Parkgate. The Super Solvitax R-A Formula Veteran class is run at shows all over the country, leading to a national final

  • Tributes to Tranmere ex-senior steward

    TRANMERE Rovers Football Club are saddened to report the death of Directors' Box senior steward Charlie Haig. Charlie, who lived in Birkenhead, died on May 12. He served the club for over 40 years and was a very popular figure among players, staff and

  • Antiques Triangle adds to Hamilton Sq problems

    FOLLOWING funding problems with the Hamilton Square project, Birkenhead's Hamilton Quarter will report major difficulties with its Antiques Triangle. The contractor working on the cornerstone Waterloo Buildings has gone into receivership and work has