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  • How Wirral's Covid-19 infection rate compares to Leicester

    The latest data showing the number of new Covid-19 cases in each local authority has been published. The figures, released by Press Association through Public Health England, show the rate of new cases in each area, based on tests that have been

  • No Wirral hospital coronavirus deaths for 13 days

    THERE have been no coronavirus deaths recorded in Wirral NHS hospitals for 13 consecutive days, NHS England has confirmed. The number of Covid-19 fatalities reported in Wirral University Teaching Hospital continues to stand at 235. Nationally

  • Why so many people are downloading this app

    A fitness tool backed by the NHS has been adopted by hundreds of thousands of people seeking to get in shape during lockdown. New figures show that downloads of Public Health England's ‘Couch to 5k’ app skyrocketed over the last three months.

  • Birth registrations resume at town hall as lockdown eases

    NEW parents can register the births in face-to-face appointments at Birkenhead Town Hall from today as lockdown continues to ease. Appointments to register the birth of a baby have been on hold since lockdown in March. Safety measures are in

  • Funding boost for care homes

    CARE homes across Wirral have received the first instalment of a government funding boost to help cover additional costs of the coronavirus pandemic. The Infection Control Fund - totalling more than £4m - will be used to help reduce the risk of

  • What you can and can't do when pubs reopen from July 4

    Pubs across England will reopen their doors for the first time in three months on July 4. It comes as lockdown restrictions ease - also allowing bars, cafes and restaurants - to also return after being closed since in March. However - those

  • Portaloos cause a stink after being blown over

    PORTALOOS near a popular Wirral seafront were blown over by the wind, leaving disgusting 'spillages' along the promenade. The temporary toilets were installed in Hoylake last weekend as Wirral Council said it was not possible to open regular public

  • Popular Bromborough store branches into food

    A well-known Bromborough retail outlet is set to diversify its offering by adding a comprehensive food department. The Range on Croft Retail Park is due to open a branch of Iceland Foods within the store this week. In addition to the essential