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Four road closures Wirral drivers may want to avoid this week
DRIVERS in and around Wirral will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And one of them is expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing a holdup of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected
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'Continental' street markets planned for Wirral towns - where will they be?
TWO Wirral towns could be set to see new 'continental street markets' if plans are approved this week. Joanne Evans on behalf of RREvent Solutions has applied for short term licences from Wirral Council to operate two markets in the borough.
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Goals galore in West Cheshire Football League clashes
WITH a healthy eight-point lead and with a game in hand bonus, Cammell Laird 1907 Res look set for promotion at the first time of asking from the Go2 Day West Cheshire League's Division Three. Saturday saw the Ship builders post their seventeenth
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READER LETTER: 'Interesting time ahead for 20mph limits'
FOOD for thought? I suggest a more suitable word as to this phrase, as "speed" for Thought, notably applied to the ongoing speed limit reductions on numerous roads (wide and slim/long or short) from 30mph to 20mph, yet another thought to deal
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Wirral Council marks 50th anniversary milestone
WIRRAL Council is acknowledging a significant milestone this month as it turned 50. The council was established on April 1, following the Local Government Act of 1972, which reformed local government in England and Wales. The Act abolished
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Urgent warning to dog owners over potentially fatal 'flesh-eating' Alabama Rot
Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as new cases were confirmed in the UK. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG, which can cause dog’s
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Youths vandalise ‘life saving’ water safety equipment in New Brighton
LIFE-SAVING water safety equipment has been vandalised by a group of youths in New Brighton. On Sunday, March 31, Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team received reports of youths moving life rings from their holders and cutting safety lines in the Vale
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Police investigate explosion on Wirral street
A police investigation is underway following a suspected gas explosion at a house on a Wirral street. Emergency services were called to a property on Glebe Hey Road in Woodchurch At around 4pm on Monday (April 1). Three fire engines were in attendance
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Launch of sexual health service for young people on Wirral
A sexual health service for young people on Wirral has been launched this week. OurPlace is a clinic where young people aged 19 and under can access free, confidential and non-judgemental support and advice in a discreet and young person friendly
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Mersey Tunnel toll price increases come into place
CHANGES to Mersey Tunnel tolls including an increase for some drivers have come into place. The toll price for a single journey through either the Queensway or Kingsway tunnels rose on Monday (April 1). The changes come following a decision
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Wirral autism charity asks community to ‘come together’ for awareness month
A WIRRAL charity specialising in autism support is encouraging individuals, communities and schools to celebrate autism and autistic people this April. April 2 marks World Autism Awareness Day, and Bromborough-based Autism Together is asking people
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Person taken to hospital after explosion rocks Wirral street
A man was taken to hospital and nearby properties were evacuated after an explosion at a house on Wirral. Emergency services were called to an incident on Glebe Hey Road in Woodchurch at around 4pm on Monday afternoon (April 1). Three fire engines
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Wirral primary school awarded top UNICEF award for children’s rights
A WIRRAL primary school has received a top award from UNICEF. Heygarth Primary School in Eastham was awarded the Silver Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK. The award is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising
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80-year-old wanted man arrested after 27-years on the run
A WANTED man who has been on the run for almost three decades has now been arrested. Following work between Cheshire Police and National Crime Agency (NCA) International, Richard Burrows was arrested on Thursday, March 28, at Heathrow Airport having
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Car thief suspect wept when confronted by police dog in Ellesmere Port
A suspected car thief fell to his knees and started crying when confronted by a police dog in Ellesmere Port. Cheshire and North Wales Police Dogs has reported on an arrest it has made, thanks to the support of police dogs such as PD Reggie.
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Wirral MP praises 'extraordinary' RNLI in 200th anniversary year
A Wirral MP has praised the “intense bravery and dedication” of RNLI volunteers and staff as the lifesaving charity celebrates it 200th anniversary. Margaret Greenwood was speaking in a debate in parliament on the bicentenary of the RNLI, which
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Wirral bridge 'unfit' for the heaviest vehicles on its roads, figures reveal
WIRRAL had one bridge unfit for the heaviest vehicles on its roads last year, new figures show. Motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, which carried out the analysis, expressed concerns over the impact of severe weather and a shortage of