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Two men killed in M62 horror crash were Ryanair staff heading to work
THE two men killed in Thursday morning's crash on the M62 both worked for Ryanair. Cheshire Police have confirmed today, Friday, that Matt Greenhalgh, 28, and Jamie Fernandes, 24, are Captain and Senior First Officer for Ryanair. They were
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Merseyside drug dealer's home up for auction to tackle organised crime
THE home of a Merseyside drug dealer who was jailed last year will be put up for auction by police – ensuring his ill-gotten gains will ultimately help officers continue to tackle organised crime. Graeme Minards, 39, formerly of Hilary Avenue,
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Man taken to hospital after being stabbed multiple times in Wirral house
A MAN was taken to hospital after being stabbed multiple times in a Wirral house. At around 1am on Wednesday, July 10 three men broke into a house on Rosedale Road in Tranmere and stabbed a man several times before leaving. The victim, a man
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Wirral golfer, 8, finishes third at the Irish Open
AN eight-year-old golfer from Wirral has tasted more success after finishing third at the Irish Open. Buster Airey, who is a member of Heswall Golf Club and attends St Peters C of E Primary School in Heswall, competed in the final round on Wednesday
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ITVX comedy filmed in Wirral G’wed to return for two more series
A SCOUSE comedy TV programme which was filmed around different locations in Wirral is returning. ITVX announced that comedy series G’wed, written by Danny Kenny from Wallasey and produced by Golden Path Productions, will return for two more series
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Birkenhead nursery praised in latest Ofsted report
A NURSERY in Birkenhead has been given its latest rating by Ofsted. Partou Victoria Park Day Nursery and Pre-School in Birkenhead has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas after an Ofsted inspection. In the report, the inspector said: “Children show
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Police update in search for Wirral man reported missing this week
A Wirral man reported missing earlier this week has been found 'safe and well', police have confirmed. Gary Davies was last seen in Birkenhead on Wednesday afternoon (July 10) and has now been reunited with family. A statement from Merseyside
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Council may have to buy Wirral office block for £1.5m more than its worth
WIRRAL Council may have to buy a building for £1.5m more than it is worth at the end of the year. The Hythe, a Wirral Waters office block, was completed at the end of 2021 and secured its first tenant in 2022. It was the first Grade A office building
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Aldi store re-opens in Moreton following three month refurbishment
A WIRRAL supermarket has reopened following a three month refurbishment. The Aldi store on Hoylake Road, Moreton reopened on Thursday morning (July 11) after undergoing an extension and reburishment. To mark the opening of the store, colleague
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Some schools in England set to open late on Monday after Euro 2024 final
Some schools in England are set to open late on Monday (July 15) due to the England vs Spain Euro 2024 final on Sunday (July 14). Gareth Southgate's side will be hoping to win their first-ever European Championship, with the final kicking off at
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Ellesmere Port: Ofsted inspectors' praise for school where pupils 'flourish'
An Ellesmere Port school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors. The Bridge Short Stay School has retained its Good rating, with inspectors saying pupils "flourish" there. It was the first Ofsted inspection held at the Great Sutton school since
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Ellesmere Port: Hydrogen-ready power plant to be built by 2027
A new power plant on the outskirts of Ellesmere Port is planned to be completed in the next three years. Essar Energy Transition (EET) has announced the launch of EET Hydrogen Power, Europe’s first hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant (
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Ellesmere Port pupil Ben's commendable contribution to community churchyard
An Ellesmere Port school pupil has been making a valuable contribution to the local community. Ben Williams, a Year 5 student at Little Sutton Church of England School, has taken on the task of maintaining St Paul's Churchyard in Hooton.
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Summer solstice trek up Snowdon raises thousands for Stick'n'Step charity
A 'once-in-a-lifetime trek up Wales' highest mountain during last month’s summer solstice has raised thousands of pounds for a Wirral charity helping children with cerebral palsy. A group of 17 intrepid walkers undertook the nine mile hike up Yr
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Live music and family activities at Liscard Summer Festival this weekend
MUSIC, family activities and 'delicious food' will be among the attractions at the Liscard Summer Festival this weekend. Taking place in Liscard town centre on Saturday (July 13) between 11am and 5pm, there will be community stalls along Liscard
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Police update in search for Wirral man reported missing last month
A Wirral man who was reported missing last month has been found 'safe and well', police have confirmed. Colin Collins, 39, was last seen on Chapelhill Road in Moreton on June 29. He has now been reunited with family. A Merseyside Police statement
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Merseyside Police advice to help keep summer safe
MERSEYSIDE Police are reminding the public to remain vigilant while they are out and about or attending any events this summer. The advice comes at a midway point of the music festival season and with many other shows, parades and conferences still
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Wirral Council expects budget overspend by £12m
WIRRAL Council is expected to go over budget by £12.5m this year as it continues to be in “a serious financial position.” Budget reports released ahead of committee meetings next week detail how the council plans to offset its budget black hole
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We're looking for the best children’s class or kids’ group in Wirral
HOW do you keep the smallest members of your family happy and entertained? Do they go to baby yoga or music classes? Is there a reading group for toddlers that they enjoy or are they learning a foreign language? Who would you recommend
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Wirral Council could be bringing in new parking charges to plug funding gap
PARKING charges could be introduced across the Wirral as the borough council looks to plug a funding gap. Drivers could be hit in the pocket at sites across the peninsula later this year though few details have been made public about what council
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Council looks to pull plug on £21m maritime research hub
A HISTORIC industrial tower is set to “remain derelict for years to come” as Wirral Council looks to pull out of a £21m project. The Hydraulic Tower on Tower Road on the Birkenhead docks was expected to be turned into a £25m new maritime research
