RETIRED headmaster Cyril John Fishwick, aged 70, of Moreton Road, Upton, faces 36 allegations of indecent assault at St Joseph's Primary School, Upton, between 1967 and 1977. Wirral magistrates were handed a sick note and the case was adjourned until April 26.

A COMEDY and Karaoke disco night in aid of Stanley Special School, Birkenhead, is being held on May 1. The event at the Hotel Victoria, Heswall, will start at 7pm with a bar open until midnight. Tickets are priced at £6 and are available from the Hotel on 342-6021 or the school on 648-3171.

A TREASURE trail with a difference can be experienced at Arrowe Country Park - participants will be picking up litter on their way round!

The event, which marks National Spring Clean Week, is a chance for park users and rangers to join forces to clean and conserve the woodlands.

There is no need to book, anyone who is interested in taking part should meet at the visitors' centre at the Park at 10am on April 18.

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