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New Brighton gymnasts enjoy success in USA
A GROUP of young Wirral gymnasts have returned home from the USA after enjoying incredible success at an international competition. The girls from New Brighton Gymnastics Club attended the USAIGC Gymnastics World Championships in Orlando, Florida
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Council leader hits back at ‘Active Travel Taliban’ claims over cycle lane
WIRRAL'S council leader has hit back at suggestions by Conservative councillors of an “Active Travel Taliban” within the local authority. Labour councillor Paul Stuart said “such derogatory remarks have no place in a civilised society” following
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Family tribute after death of 'wonderful' Wirral teacher
THE family of a Wirral teacher who died from a form of brain cancer has paid tribute to a 'wonderful mother'. Wendy Jane Houston passed away peacefully at her home last Wednesday, July 3, surrounded by her sons, daughter, brother, mother, nephew
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Police appeal in search for Wirral teenager
POLICE need your help in the search for a Wirral teenager who was reported missing earlier this week. Shay Schott, from Birkenhead, was last seen in the Bebington/Rock Ferry area on Monday (July 8). The 16-year-old is described by police as
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Cricket club seeking planning permission for new training facility
A WIRRAL cricket club has applied for planning permission to build a new training facility at their ground. Port Sunlight CC are hoping to construct a three lane net at Leverhulme Playing Fields where the club have played since 1965. The club
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60s legends Love featuring Johnny Echols return to Merseyside
FANS of 60s psychedelia will welcome the return of one of the classic bands of the era when Love featuring Johnny Echols return to Merseyside. The band have a deep infinity with the region and played a three night residency at Birkenhead's Future
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Concerns for Wirral's Green Belt after new Chancellor's pledge
A pledge by the new Chancellor to build on Green Belt has raised concerns in Wirral as the borough's long-overdue 'Local Plan' enters the final stages. On Monday, in her first speech since being appointed, The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves announced that
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Wirral primary pupils put on 'the greatest show ever!'
YOUNG performers at a Wirral primary school took to the stage and 'wowed the local community' with a performance of The Greatest Showman this week. The Key Stage 2 children at The Priory Parish CE Primary School in Birkenhead performed with an
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Listen To Me Awards honour those helping Wirral youngsters in care
THE work of people involved in helping youngsters who have spent time in the care system in Wirral has been recognised at a special awards event. The annual Listen To Me Awards, which took place at the Floral Pavilion theatre in New Brighton, are
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Wirral ‘local legend’ granted indefinite leave to remain as Home Office apologises
A WIRRAL “local legend” could finally become a British citizen after 46 years living in the country. Nelson Shardey, 75, ran Nelsons News on Borough Road in Seacombe for 31 years from 1991 to 2022 but has lived in the UK since November 1977. He
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Search for Wirral man reported missing last month
CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a Wirral man who was reported missing last month. Merseyside Police say Colin Collins was last seen in person on Chapelhill Road in Moreton on June 29 and has not been in touch with his family. The 39-year-old
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16 Wirral culture and heritage projects to receive £148,000
A BEATLES art installation, a new community arts hub, and improved equal access facilities at Tam O’Shanter are among 16 projects set to receive funding as part of Wirral’s year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture 2024. £148,000 has
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Wirral communities to benefit from ‘green grants’ scheme
A total of 25 Wirral groups are to receive funding for projects that aim to create or improve green spaces for the benefit of their communities. They have all successfully bid for funding from the Community Green Grants Programme which is funded
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'Urgent' appeal in search for missing Wirral man
POLICE have launched an urgent appeal for the public's help in finding a missing Wirral man. Gary Davies was last seen in Birkenhead at 1.15pm yesterday (Wednesday, July 10). The 57-year-old from Wallasey is described as 5' 6" and of medium
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Wirral care company's 'unsung heroes' honoured
A Wirral care company celebrated the achievements of its 'unsung heroes' during a special awards night. Supported living organisation BNR held the event as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. The organisation aims to 'ensure those with
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Landlord repossesses gym linked to Life Wirral chief executive
A LANDLORD has repossessed a closed gym run by the operators of a Wirral school at the centre of a police investigation. On July 10, notices were put outside the Wirral Point business complex on Claughton Road in Birkenhead stating that the landlord
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Ellesmere Port: Inquest opened into tragic death of eight-month-old baby
A baby in Ellesmere Port has sadly died after being found unresponsive next to a bed by her mother. An inquest was opened into the tragic death of eight-month-old baby Harper-Rose Hayden at Cheshire Coroners Court on Wednesday, July 10. It
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Ellesmere Port and Bromborough MP 'delighted' with new Government role
RE-ELECTED MP Justin Madders has been handed a new role within the Government. The Labour politician had held the former Ellesmere Port and Neston seat since 2015, and is now MP for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough, having been re-elected with a
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Which of these 10 delicious dessert places tickles the tastebuds?
LAST week, to mark International Chocolate Day, we asked readers of the Wirral Globe to nominate their favourite place to pick up dessert in our latest Best of 2024 competition. We wanted to hear your recommendations for tasty treats in area, whether
