CHARGED with attempted murder over three years ago, Ian Stenhouse, 42, of Frost Drive, Irby, appeared before Wirral magistrates this week.

It is alleged he attempted to murder his estranged wife Sandra Stenhouse in July 1994. He is remanded on bail for four weeks and ordered to avoid prosecution witnesses.

WIRRAL WILDLIFE is holding an open day at Wirral's newest nature reserve, Cleaver Heath, on October 5. The idea is to give local residents a chance to see and get involved with the reserve, on the site of demolished Cleaver Hospital.

A ROUND Table toddle is being held by Heswall Round Table, in aid of BBC Children in Need. All under 5s living in Wirral are invited to take part in the sponsored toddle at Gayton Playing Fields, Heswall, on Sunday, October 5. There will be events for all the family on the playing fields, behind the Glegg Arms. Contact D. Dalton, vice chairman of Heswall Round Table, on 342 9262.

NESTON Ecumenical Singers, conducted by Dr. Keith Hall, take part in BT Voices for Hospices at Neston parish Church on the evening of October 18.

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