JUST over a week since the change of the coaching staff at Kirklands, former Lairds Manager Derek Ward has spoken about the changes and his hopes for the rest of the season. He said: "Well it all happened fairly quickly but obviously there
On the day when the threat of a fire strike ended, Merseyside crews have given the fire authority seven days notice that they will start balloting for industrial action short of a strike because of the failure to withdraw a "cuts package."
HIPPYS On The Hill are at the Liverpool 02 Academy this week as part of their new tour. The young Wirral rockers, set to record a new EP early next year, are at the Hotham Street venue on Thursday night, November 19. The tour opened
JOHN Jones became the latest player to win the Flyers on his first visit of this session. He played very well throughout the morning and thoroughly deserved his victory. In the quarter finals he beat Peter Smith before proving to be
POLICE on Wirral have hailed their attempts to crackdown on illegal bonfires over the Halloween week and improve youngsters' safety as a success. Working with its partners, Merseyside Police conducted various different operations and initiatives
STUDENTS from Park High School in Birkenhead had a lesson on healthy eating when they took part in an event based on the television show 'Ready, Steady, Cook'. Organised by the school's catering company Chartwells, the event saw teams, each
SPORTS tutor Simon O’Brien has pledged to raise more than £2,000 for the Stroke Association when he runs in the London Marathon next year – and is now looking for local support to help him reach his ambitious target. Simon, 22, who lives
STIRRUP Sports & Social found the right combination as they defeated title favourites Woodchurch 4-2 at home in Premier League action. Gary Shoan got the Stirrup ahead, with an audacious Alan Sutton belter from 45-yards making it 2-0.
OXTON Hockey Club men's first team hosted second place and in-form Durham University seconds in the Northern Premier League on Saturday. Oxton were hoping to build on two consecutive away wins and continue their promotion challenge. They began sluggishly
NESTON South Wirral suffered a second league defeat as they went down 3-2 at home to South Cheshire. Neston played some of their best hockey of the season in a terrific opening twenty minutes. Former skipper, McNeight, put Neston one up from close range
LES Parry admits Tranmere Rovers' poor run of results is preventing him from applying for the vacant manager’s post. The search for John Barnes’ replacement continues and although interested in taking on the manager’s job full-time, Parry admits
FREE-scoring Prenton Park put Gladstone Ath through the Mincer in a one sided Wirral Sunday League Division One encounter. The title favourites boosted their goal difference considerably after doubles from Steve Owen, John McGraa and Matty
LES Parry admits Tranmere Rovers’ poor run of results is preventing him from applying for the vacant manager’s post. The search for John Barnes’ replacement continues and although interested in taking on the manager’s job full-time, Parry said
A new shop that aims to promote the benefits of breastfeeding to new mums and mums-to-be is opening in Birkenhead this week. Based in Grange Precinct, the shop is being run in conjunction with The Wirral Mother’s Milk Bank – part of Wirral
A five-door hatchback, the Honda Insight is the cheapest hybrid currently on the market. It is expected to appeal to those who are new to hybrids and who may be looking to replace their conventional family car with a more efficient one.
Work on the second phase of the major redevelopment of New Brighton will begin before Christmas. Masterminds behind the multi-million pound revamp, Neptune Developments, have selected Bowmer & Kirkland as their preferred contractor for
