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Tranmere 1 v 1 Swindon - Spoils shared at Prenton Park
TRANMERE and Swindon had to settle for point apiece following a tightly-contested 1-1 draw at Prenton Park. Rovers almost opened the scoring in the 10th minute when Kristian Dennis blasted over from six yards after latching onto an Omari Patrick
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Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict building in Moreton
FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a blaze at derelict building in Moreton this evening. Crews were alerted to the incident on Pasture Road at 5.49pm. Eight fire engines, an aerial appliance and the service drone were in attendance. The crews arrived
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READER: 'Wirral Council's pretending to listen to us on controversial plans'
THE definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly, expecting different results. Yet, here we are, watching our Council (again), pushing forward with plans most of us don’t want, pretending to listen. History tells us all we need
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Drunk Tranmere Rovers fan climbed onto stadium roof after being refused entry
A DRUNK football fan bared his buttocks and sunbathed on a turnstile roof at Carlisle United’s Brunton Park for 90 minutes after being refused entry. Lifelong Tranmere Rovers supporter Allan Sutton, 41, sparked a four-and-a-half hour stand-off
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Free meals given to Wirral community during vintage fashion show and tea party
A SERIES of free community meals for people in Wirral got off to a stylish start with a vintage fashion show and tea party. Earth Moves, a community space in Wallasey, is hosting Grow, Cook, Eat! Events where local people can learn how to grow,
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Wirral councillors call on government to ‘rethink’ Winter Fuel Payment cuts
WIRRAL councillors are calling on the government to “rethink” their plans following the decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners. Data from the Department of Work and Pensions shows that while 8,922 pensioners across Wirral
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Controversial parking charges are ‘fairer’ according to Green Party
WIRRAL'S controversial plans to bring in charges for free car parks have been praised as ‘fairer’ by one of the borough’s opposition groups. Wirral’s Green Party said that for many residents, including those on lower incomes, “owning a car is not
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Buy-out marks a 'new chapter' for Wirral firm
A WIRRAL-BASED energy and sustainability consultancy, whose clients include large corporates and real estate companies across the UK, has undergone a seven-figure management buyout. The deal, backed by Mercia’s SME Loans Fund, gives control of
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Man arrested after 19 railway stations targeted in terrorism cyber attack
A MAN has been arrested after 19 railway stations were targeted in a terrorism cyber attack. Network Rail confirmed that 19 of its stations were affected in a cyber security incident on Wednesday, September 25. Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester
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Council says energy-saving decisions at Wirral leisure centres are ‘working out’
WIRRAL Council have said reducing energy costs and damaging emissions from its buildings is “starting to produce results”. The council has invested £350,000 on energy-efficiency measures at its Active Wirral leisure centres over the last 12 months
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Game sessions help bring Wirral teens and seniors together
A GROUP of inspirational teenagers from Wirral’s Youth Zone have challenged the stereotypes that can be held about young people by older generations - by taking their activities to local extra-care facilities. The group of young ambassadors visited
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Film crews spotted filming for CBeebies show in Willaston Village
FILM crews were spotted filming in Willaston yesterday (Monday, September 30). Ninja Pig Productions is currently in production on the fourth series of the popular CBeebies show, Andy and the Band. On Monday, crews were spotted filming for
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Public consultation on Mersey tidal barrage project launched
A PUBLIC consultation on initial plans for a Mersey tidal power scheme has begun today (Tuesday, October 1). It is a chance to comment on Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's plans for a multi-billion-pound barrage across the River Mersey
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Allscott Heath 4 v 7 Ashville - Villa win 11 goal thriller
IT was a game for the neutrals on Saturday as Ashville played out an 11 goal thriller against Allscott Heath as they won 7-4. A first half demolition job from Villa started after just one minute when Lewis Moynes opened the floodgates when Connor
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Energy bill support available to you as Ofgem price cap rises £149 today
Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from today, after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap. The new price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1, up from £1,568 previously. The cap does not set
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Concerns in Bromborough over parking charge plans
PEOPLE on one Wirral high street fear it could become “a parade of shuttered shops” if charges are brought in for the car park around the back. Those in Bromborough Village feel the change could be another blow after the loss of banks, shops, and the
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Postcode Lottery players in Ellesmere Port among daily jackpot winners
IT WAS a great start to the month for Postcode Lottery players in Ellesmere Port after one postcode in the town was selected as a daily draw winner. Each player within the postcode (CH66 2XP) will today (Tuesday, October 1) receive a £1,000 prize
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Chester Zoo plants 19,000 new trees on outskirts of city
Chester Zoo has created a huge new area of woodland on the outskirts of the city. Almost 19,000 trees have been planted on the zoo’s land in Upton in Chester, transforming a low-biodiversity silage field into a major new sanctuary for UK wildlife
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Wirral students work with Pot Noodle's producers on new product launch
STUDENTS from a Wirral school had the chance to showcase their creative talents on a national scale by working with the producers of Pot Noodle on promotional artwork for the brand’s latest flavour. As part of Co-op’s Careers incentives, the year
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band to play Anfield next summer
MUSIC legend Bruce Springsteen will play at Anfield next summer as part of his 2025 European tour run with The E Street Band. 'The Boss' will bring his electrifying live show to Liverpool on Wednesday June 4, 2025. The ‘Born To Run’ star’s
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REVIEW: Classic poem inspires luxury afternoon tea at Knowsley Hall
THE Owl and The Pussy Cat is one of the most well-known poems - but did you know its roots are in Merseyside? I didn't know that as I cruised along the grand driveway of Knowsley Hall on Saturday afternoon for a dining experience that was inspired
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Firefighters called after Wirral house goes up in flames
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a house in Prenton last night (Monday, September 30). Crews were called to the semi-detached property, which is believed to be derelict, on Alfred Road at 9.23pm and on scene at 9.27. The fire was on the first floor
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Co-op and houses to come down to make way for New Ferry homes
A FORMER Co-Op and derelict houses in a Wirral town will soon start being cleared to make way for new homes. The demolition is the start of the second phase of plans to regenerate New Ferry following a devastating explosion seven years ago. The
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Student wins national award for Birkenhead Park UNESCO World Heritage Project work
A UNIVERSITY student has won a national tourism award for her work on helping achieve World Heritage Site status for Birkenhead Park. Ellie Morris, who is studying BA (Honours) Business Management and International Tourism Management at the University
