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Globe Community Heroes Awards: Environmental Worker of the Year revealed
TODAY we announce the third winner of a Wirral Globe Community Hero award. As we have continued to rebuild and recover from the coronavirus pandemic, the awards are given to honour those who have gone above and beyond in the last 20 months.
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Antique gun surrender sees 14 weapons taken off Merseyside streets
A two-week antique gun surrender in Merseyside resulted in 14 weapons taken off the region's streets. The surrender, which ran from November 22, aimed to encourage members of the public to hand in their now illegal weapons and do their bit to keep
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Preston North End appoint former Tranmere striker Ryan Lowe as manager
PRESTON have appointed former Tranmere Rovers striker Ryan Lowe as their new manager following Monday's sacking of Frankie McAvoy. Lowe resigned from his role at Plymouth earlier on Tuesday after an approach from North End and takes immediate charge
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Parents ‘disappointed’ after schools cancel nativities
Parents have been left disappointed after some schools across Wirral have announced they are choosing to record nativities and carol concerts rather than let audiences attend this Christmas. The decision has been made after Covid cases have been
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Burglars armed with knife and firearm break into Rock Ferry home
A WOMAN was left fearing for her safety after masked burglars armed with a knife and firearm broke into her Rock Ferry home. At around 5.45pm on Saturday (December 4), police were called to a report of a burglary at an address on Rock Lane West
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Public consultation on planned new Wirral parking charges
PUBLIC consultation is underway on plans for charges at locations across Wirral where car parking is currently free. Ending on Christmas Eve, it follows a decision by the council's environment, climate emergency and transport committee in the summer
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Mecca Birkenhead donate hampers to those in need across Wirral this Christmas
Mecca Bingo Birkenhead is launching Everyone Deserves a Christmas appeal to help individuals and families in need this Christmas. Last year, the bingo brand partnered with 52 charities to raise a total of £185,000 in cash and hamper donations,
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PREVIEW: Strictly stars heading to Liverpool on 2022 Arena Tour
THE stars of Strictly Come Dancing are heading to Liverpool's as part of the show's live arena tour next year. Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice; Sara Davies and Aljaž Skorjanec; AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington; Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin
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Birkenhead Park prevail in gale against Vale
Birkenhead Park welcomed the Vale of Lune to a very wet and windy Upper Park on Saturday and both sides produced an entertaining game in tricky conditions. Park had a much changed line-up which included recalls for Nic Witte, Dave Morgan and Alan
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Anselmians too strong for Tarleton in emphatic victory
There was some apprehension about how Saints would handle the atrocious conditions. Heavy rain, a driving wind and treacherous ground underfoot would severely hamper Anselmians fast, expansive passing game. The talk by Director of Rugby, Jamie
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Chester & Wirral League: Higher Bebington Kelma edged out in 14-goal thriller
In the Chester & Wirral League Premier Division, Unitor got back to league action and came up against a resilient Cestrian Alex. Unitor ran out 3-2 winners in tough conditions thanks to goals from Danny Whitehead, Derek Taylor and Jamie Mearns.
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Two charged with attempted murder after shooting in Birkenhead
TWO men have been charged with attempted murder two years after a shooting in Birkenhead. At 4.10pm on Tuesday 26 November 2019, emergency services were called to the junction of Balls Road East and Borough Road to reports of shots being fired.
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Wirral teenager wanted for breach of licence conditions
A WIRRAL teenager is wanted by police for breach of his licence conditions. A Merseyside Police statement said Jack Roach has failed to attend a court hearing in relation to a breach of his license conditions for affray. The 18-year-old is
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Changes to Wirral garden waste collection over Christmas
SUBSCRIBERS to the council's garden waste collection service will receive an additional collection over the festive period. Usually, the garden waste (brown bin) collection service would take a break for four weeks over Christmas and New Year.
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Women's support group secures £10,000 lottery grant
A small community interest company in Noctorum is delighted after being granted £10,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund. Support group Our Happy Hub started in April this year, with the aim to help women who may have recently lost their