A POLICE crackdown on shopping centre crime in the run-up to Christmas has been launched this afternoon. From Thursday, November 19, until New Year's Eve there will be increased patrols around the Grange and Pyramid shopping centres in Birkenhead
A LEADING Astrophysicist gave an in-depth talk about some of the more bizarre stars in the universe during a visit to a Wirral school this week. More than 200 physics students heard the presentation by world-renowned scientist Dame Jocelyn
It may not be convertible weather, but there’s no harm in investing in a beautiful Audi A5 cabriolet in preparation for next year’s scorching summer. Perhaps that’s a little too optimistic, but you never know. However, in tune with this
We are indebted to your correspondent Ron Sweeney for expressing at least some of the objections to having an unwanted eyesore (“West Kirby Sail hotel is not wanted”) foisted almost upon the beach of our pleasant town. I repeat, OUR pleasant
Is it any surprise that we hold traffic wardens in such low esteem? While crossing Woodchurch Lane one day last week, I witnessed a warden completing his notes having issued a ticket. Then I noticed that the offending vehicle had a visible notice
I WAS pleasantly surprised by the good behaviour of the children calling at our house for “Trick or Treat” this Halloween. It appeared that they had been organised and supervised by parents and they were extremely polite and grateful for their “treats
Warning: My mother, aged 82, had her handbag stolen while she was in West Kirby library last Friday afternoon. A word of “thanks” to the heartless thief who not only stole her money, but used her bank cards to obtain even more of her limited resources
I have just received my “New two-year calendar for green and grey bins” from the council. It informs me that, among other things, I cannot put fluorescent tubes or low-energy light bulbs in my green bin, but that I must take them to the Bidston Recycling
After falling off my chair with laughter at such outrageous comments made by K McEntee in last week’s Globe about Rottweilers being “killing machines on four legs,” I thought I had better write in and inform this very misguided person about the breed.
I applaud the Wirral Globe for highlighting the issue of the election of a Mayor for Wirral. Anyone who is interested in doing the right thing for Wirral can log onto the Wirral Council website and find the link for making their feelings felt
With regard to letter by K MnEntee, I think it is he/she who needs the psychiatrist! That or to stop listening to tabloid propaganda regarding dogs and go and research the actual figures of dog attacks. Rottweilers are not the dogs most likely to
So the silly season has started...make that the “stupid” season. Since the clocks have changed and we have had the darker evenings, I have seen quite a few children out on their bikes. But I have yet to see one showing any sort of illumination.
I would like to thank the very kind lady and her family who helped me locate my missing eight-year-old autistic son last Thursday afternoon up on Thurstaston Common. He has limitless energy, can out run us all, and has absolutely no sense of danger
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to raise funds for a memorial honouring a 19th century lifeboat crew from Hoylake who perished during a rescue. The eight men lost their lives during the tragedy in 1810. A special service of remembrance
NEW Lairds Manager Alex Hay took time out from his preparation for last nights 3-2 away win at Winsford to speak about his arrival at Kirklands as manager. Alex, clearly relishing his new role, started by discussing the circumstances of his arrival.
Latest figures show a small decrease in the number of Wirral people claiming benefit. Across the country, the total number of people out of work increased by 30,000 between July and September to just under 2.5m. The UK youth unemployment
MARTYN Joseph returns to Wirral next week as part of his current tour. The Welsh guitarist and singer, described as a cross between Bruce Springsteen and Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler, is at Pacific Road Arts Centre in Woodside next Wednesday, November
BIRKENHEAD Priory will host four performances of an acclaimed piece of haunting music as part of the International Guitar Festival. Ghost Stories – A Night Opera will be staged at venue in Priory Street next Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 November
A WIRRAL man whose two children were born prematurely has cycled some of the country's steepest and highest roads to raise £11,000 for the staff who saved their lives. Bob Meadows from Prenton saddled up during the summer for the Dave Lloyd
