A WIRRAL man caught growing cannabis in his home walked free from court today - because he has terminal cancer. Nicholas Jones was told by a judge at Liverpool Crown Court that he was "no stranger by any stretch of the imagination to these courts
WIRRAL-based radio presenter and entertainer Pete Price is to receive a top civic honour from Liverpool City Council. The 71-year-old was nominated for Citizen of Honour in recognition of his 50 years in showbusiness and his charity work and will
THE Netball World Cup 2019 has been officially launched in Liverpool ahead of its first qualifying event. The launch event at St George's Hall featured an exhibition game of netball with women and girls representing a variety of netball-playing
WORK is set to start on the demolition of a former pub to make way for 28 flats. Liverpool Housing Trust (LHT)’s proposal for the Millhouse Pub on Millhouse Lane, Moreton was approved by councillors in November. Construction of the £3.5m development
A WIRRAL man has celebrated his 100th birthday. Major William Hunter, originally from Scotland, turned 100 at a celebration with family and friends at Grove House care home in Claughton. He was also given a special telegram from the Queen.
FORECASTERS have issued a severe weather warning for ice across Wirral. Icy stretches are expected to form from today at 7pm until Friday, January 19 at 10am. Ice will form on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths which could lead to injuries
A FORMER children's home boss has been cleared of historic sex abuse on a young boy at a Wirral orphanage. Paedophile Michael John Carroll - who has been jailed for similar offences at the same care home - had been due to stand trial in April in
Veteran comic Sir Ken Dodd is grateful to NHS staff who are giving him the 'best possible treatment' after he was taken to hospital with a severe chest infection, his spokesman said. The 90-year-old much-loved star was admitted to Liverpool Heart
A NURSE who was promoted from a student to deputy ward sister at Arrowe Park Hospital is hoping to inspire others. Stephanie Thompson, 23, made her progression in just over a year and wants to support nursing graduates follow their dreams.
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a crash involving a taxi in Birkenhead. Emergency services were called at around 6.30pm on Wednesday to Charing Cross' junction with Grange Road West after reports of a collision between a Mercedes Sport and
GLOBE readers are being urged to think carefully about which health service to use this winter following a rise in the number of admissions to hospitals across Merseyside. The advice from NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, follows a busy festive period
PEOPLE across Merseyside will get to have their say on whether they would pay extra tax to help protect police officer jobs. The Government announced in December that Merseyside Police would receive no extra cash from the Home Office to tackle
