Tranmere will face Manchester United in the FA Cup Fourth Round after stunning Premier League Watford in extra time at Prenton Park. Manny Monthe gave Rovers a first half lead before the Hornets drew level after the break through Kaylen Hinds,
A survivor of the Holocaust will tell her story to Wirral's schoolchildren at a special event this month. Pupils from primary and secondary schools across the borough will travel to the Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, to hear testimony from
Cuts to bus services are limiting people’s access to health services in Wirral. That’s according to Cllr Moira McLaughlin, who gave an impassioned speech at a council health committee this week. She bemoaned cuts in key services to Arrowe Park
MERSEYSIDE Police are to receive a £23m increase in their annual budget, it has been announced. The move will see an extra 200 officers recruited next year. Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy welcomed the grant settlement from the Government.
Managing chronic pain through psychological techniques could be the key to alleviating people’s distress. That is the finding of the review of an established Pain Management Programme (PMP) at Clatterbridge Hospital. Data on the PMP has been
Taxi fares in Wirral are set to rise after union plans were voted through last night. A rise of just over 3% was approved by Wirral Council’s licensing committee despite a petition signed by 51 taxi drivers objecting to the rate rise. After
A hospital healthcare assistant from Wirral accused of putting a plastic bag over a pensioner’s head has been cleared of mistreating her. Santosh Bhatta was alleged to have mistreated vulnerable 79-year-old Olinda Mansfield, who was a patient at
Tranmere will be without Ollie Banks as they prepare to face Watford on Thursday evening in their long-anticipated FA Cup 3rd round replay at Prenton Park. The popular midfielder, who had only just returned from a long injury lay-off, has pulled
THE chief executive of Wirral's YMCA hostel for homeless people has expressed concerns over the increasing number of people using its services. Nigel Hughes' comments came after the 'Sleep Ferry Well' appeal, organised by Woodside Ferry Village
I have noticed lately that more and more dogs are being allowed on buses and trains. Unfortunately, some dog-owners are not aware that people who are not dog-lovers do not want a dog right next to them. Surely, if you have a dog you are meant
IT IS widely accepted that we have an epidemic of loneliness, not just among older people, but younger people too. But our research shows a chink of light. Almost half of 22-35 year-olds we polled spend time with someone aged 65+ who they are
IT IS sad that you have to report on the abusive text messages sent to some local councillors. The media has a responsibility in not giving a platform to individuals whose abusive sectarian comments do nothing to promote a calm and balanced society
LYMPHOMA Action hosts a blood cancer support group on the third Thursday of alternate months in the community room at Tesco Bidston Moss. If you or any of your friends or family are affected by lymphoma, myeloma, leukaemia or any other blood cancer
AFTER our fabulous LCR Borough of Culture year, the culture and visitor economy team of Wirral Council wishes to continue to develop the volunteer support of creativity, culture and heritage in Wirral in 2020. We are therefore hugely excited to
MUSIC in Mind and six Wirral secondary schools join forces to raise awareness and tell the human stories behind dementia in Hidden Voice. The acclaimed multimedia piece features musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and a short
AS chairman of the Saughall Massie Village Conservation Area Society we offer our condolences the family of Conservative Councillor Chris Blakeley who passed away on January 15. Chris has been our local Conservative councillor for 20 years and
I HAVE recently lost my beloved cousin who died on HDU. I wanted to say a sincere thank you to Dr Sadera and the team of amazing nurses on this ward for taking such good and tender care of her during her last days and for treating our family with
A PENSIONER'S purse was stolen from her handbag as she shopped at a Wirral supermarket. Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with the incident, that took place at Aldi Port Causeway in Bromborough on October 22.
A former star of The Apprentice has launched the first co-working space in Hoylake. Alex Finn and business partner Scott Dunroe opened Shiftworks, on Market Street in Hoylake this week, to provide flexible, pay-as-you-go hot desking as well as private
