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  • Fourth Co-op store burgled in a month

    BURGLARS struck at a fourth Wirral Co-operative Food store in less than a month. Police were called to the supermarket on Laird Street, Birkenhead, at around 11.40pm on Wednesday night. On arrival, officers found that the metal shutters at

  • Dad delivers baby in hallway of Wirral home

    A WIRRAL dad has recalled the 'amazing' moment he acted as midwife when his wife gave birth in the hallway of their home. Kevin Burns went to action as travel agent Helen went into the labour at their home in Leyburn Road, Wallasey, on the morning

  • Naked man arrested in Wallasey

    A THIRTY-four-year-old Wallasey man has been arrested for public indecency. Police were called to Rullerton Road at around 9.30am on Thursday, January 9, after reports of a naked man walking in the area. Merseyside Police have confirmed that

  • Wallasey man charged with sex offences

    A WALLASEY man will appear in court next month after being charged with a series of sex offences. Merseyside Police have confirmed that 24-year-old Phillip Donaghue, of Norwood Road, has been charged following a number of incidents of indecent

  • Funding boost for Wirral community groups

    FIVE Wirral-based community groups have received funding boost after entering a national competition. Blooming Greasby, Friends of Coronation Gardens, Pensby Bowling Club, Birkenhead Venture Boxing Club and Salacre Allotment competed against thousands

  • Pauline's night of laughter for cancer awareness

    WIRRAL actress and comedienne Pauline Daniels will stage a special show to promote cancer awareness later this month. Her “Comedy Cracker” takes place at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight on January 26. It is a show of special significance

  • Wirral man taken to hospital following bedroom fire

    A MAN was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a house in Birkenhead. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service was called to the address on Patten Street at 7.35pm on Wednesday, January 8, after reports of a blaze in the bedroom. The fire

  • £250,000 repair bill for Wirral's storm damaged sea fronts

    Damage to Wirral’s coastal areas caused in December’s storm will cost council tax payers £250,000 to repair. Wirral’s Council cabinet will be asked to approve the expenditure from its general fund when it meets next week. Council leader Phil