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Joshua Hoijord Smith

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Man armed with knife attacked pensioner walking home from Birkenhead pub

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Frank Field: the political maverick who became 'Mr Birkenhead'

Monkey's Nuts on Market Street, Birkenhead

Monkey's Nuts on Market Street, Birkenhead

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‘Drug dealing’ allegations against Birkenhead bar according to council report

Jamaican legends The Skatalites to play Birkenhead's Future Yard

What Birkenhead Market could look like if it moves into the old Argos next door. Credit: Corstorphine and Wright

What Birkenhead Market could look like if it moves into the old Argos next door. Credit: Corstorphine and Wright

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'A total let down' - Anger as Birkenhead Market moves to Argos

Paul O'Grady and Andre Portasio attending the National Television Awards 2019 held at the O2 Arena, London

Paul O'Grady and Andre Portasio attending the National Television Awards 2019 held at the O2 Arena, London

Paul O’Grady’s husband recalls death of late TV star on first anniversary

Birkenhead Market. Credit: Edward Barnes

Birkenhead Market. Credit: Edward Barnes

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Birkenhead market traders issue plea to council ahead of crucial meeting

What Birkenhead Market could look like if it moves into the old Argos next door. Credit: Corstorphine and Wright

What Birkenhead Market could look like if it moves into the old Argos next door. Credit: Corstorphine and Wright

Local government

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Birkenhead’s MP slams Argos market plans as 'a disaster'

Woman taken to hospital with ‘several stab wounds’ after incident in Birkenhead

Woman taken to hospital with ‘several stab wounds’ after incident in Birkenhead

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Woman taken to hospital with ‘several stab wounds’ after incident in Birkenhead

The current location of Birkenhead Market. Credit: Google Street View. Commissioned for use by LDR partners

The current location of Birkenhead Market. Credit: Google Street View. Commissioned for use by LDR partners

St John’s market traders being offered 'a home' in Wirral

Mallory and Irvine buildings in Alice Ker Square Image: Wirral Council

Mallory and Irvine buildings in Alice Ker Square Image: Wirral Council

Local government

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Questions raised about why £9.2m Wirral Council spend has not been made public

Award winning music venue thanks staff for ‘doing their bit to change Birkenhead’

Award winning music venue thanks staff for ‘doing their bit to change Birkenhead’

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Award winning music venue thanks staff for ‘doing their bit to change Birkenhead’

Armed police outside a property on Alexandra Road in Birkenhead

Armed police outside a property on Alexandra Road in Birkenhead

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Man charged with firearm offences after armed siege in Birkenhead

Police officers have closed roads surrounding Alexandra Road due to an ongoing firearms incident

Police officers have closed roads surrounding Alexandra Road due to an ongoing firearms incident

Man arrested after armed siege at Birkenhead property

What Birkenhead Market could look like if it moves into the old Argos next door. Credit: Corstorphine and Wright

What Birkenhead Market could look like if it moves into the old Argos next door. Credit: Corstorphine and Wright

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Birkenhead Market has ‘failed’ according to leaked report

How part of Birkenhead town centre could look in the future. Credit: Wirral Council

How part of Birkenhead town centre could look in the future. Credit: Wirral Council

Local government

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£12m handed over to contractor for Birkenhead regeneration schemes

The Oscars pay moving tribute to Wirral actress Glenda Jackson

Pyramids Shopping Centre in Birkenhead

Pyramids Shopping Centre in Birkenhead

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Leaked report suggests Nandos and Ann Summers should be brought into Birkenhead

f The Church of Christ, on Park Road South, Birkenhead.

f The Church of Christ, on Park Road South, Birkenhead.

Local government

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Plans to convert burned out Birkenhead church into flats rejected

Wolfgang Flur will play Birkenhead's Future Yard

Wolfgang Flur will play Birkenhead's Future Yard

Former Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flur to play Birkenhead's Future Yard

Alison McGovern speaking before a tour of the new Make CIC building. Credit: Ed Barnes

Alison McGovern speaking before a tour of the new Make CIC building. Credit: Ed Barnes

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Dilapidated Birkenhead offices are getting turned into ‘forever home’

Daniel Cliff said there were less shops now in the town centre. Credit: Edward Barnes

Daniel Cliff said there were less shops now in the town centre. Credit: Edward Barnes

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Birkenhead ‘feels like a ghost town’ despite reports of comeback

Kirsten Little and Liam Kelly outside Make's new home in Birkenhead

Kirsten Little and Liam Kelly outside Make's new home in Birkenhead

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Empty Birkenhead building to become centre for 'artists and makers'

The scene on Stanley Road following a serious road traffic incident on Sunday (February 4)

The scene on Stanley Road following a serious road traffic incident on Sunday (February 4)

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Mum of teenage girl killed in quad bike crash pays tribute to an 'incredible angel'

Police at the scene of a fatal crash in Birkenhead

Police at the scene of a fatal crash in Birkenhead

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Woman, 19, dies following Birkenhead crash between car and quad bike

Stanley Road in Birkenhead has been closed tonight (Sunday, February 4) following a 'serious' road traffic collision

Stanley Road in Birkenhead has been closed tonight (Sunday, February 4) following a 'serious' road traffic collision

'Serious' incident in Birkenhead causes road closures

ITV’s For The Love Of Dogs to return with new host after Paul O’Grady’s death

The attack happened on Conway Street this morning

The attack happened on Conway Street this morning

Man suffers 'lacerations to neck' in knife attack outside bar

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Drug dealer jailed after supplying crack and heroin from Birkenhead house

The plans for the new Egerton Village that were approved in 2019. Credit: OMI Architects

The plans for the new Egerton Village that were approved in 2019. Credit: OMI Architects

Local government

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Birkenhead set to see 'complete and utter change' as plans approved

How part of Birkenhead town centre could look in the future. Credit: Wirral Council

How part of Birkenhead town centre could look in the future. Credit: Wirral Council

Local government

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£35m plans to 'revitalise Birkenhead' expected to take final step

A coastguard helicopter airlifted a man from the water

A coastguard helicopter airlifted a man from the water

Man airlifted from water and rushed to hospital after Birkenhead ferry incident

Machinery being used to demolish the former House of Fraser building Image: Ian Fairbrother

Machinery being used to demolish the former House of Fraser building Image: Ian Fairbrother

Local government

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£1.5m “squandered” after Wirral Council scrapped plans for Birkenhead Market

$Tomorrow\'s Women helps provide support for women through a range of different services. Credit: Tomorrow\'s Women, Birkenhead$ $Tomorrow\'s Women helps provide support for women through a range of different services. Credit: Tomorrow\'s Women, Birkenhead$

'Things are happening' - Hopes high for Birkenhead's future

Magical country-folk at Future Yard as Jeffrey Martin visits Wirral

Central Hydraulic Tower. Credit: Edward Barnes

Central Hydraulic Tower. Credit: Edward Barnes

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£25m plans for ‘world class’ research centre in Wirral expected to be put on hold

Colin Longshaw, pictured top left, with the players of Shore Villa FC

Colin Longshaw, pictured top left, with the players of Shore Villa FC

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Tributes paid to Shore Villa FC stalwart Colin Longshaw

Birkenhead Medical Centre where Dr Marc Paton was working at time of the events

Birkenhead Medical Centre where Dr Marc Paton was working at time of the events

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Wirral doctor who set up fake appointment for sex to return to work

A police incident on Woodchurch Road in Birkenhead

A police incident on Woodchurch Road in Birkenhead

Roads closed as police descend on Woodchurch Road in Birkenhead

$Construction underway at Miller\'s Quay, taken in November 2023. Credit: Wirral Waters$ $Construction underway at Miller\'s Quay, taken in November 2023. Credit: Wirral Waters$

Local government

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Developer gives update on Wirral Waters after 'crucial year'

Ellis Price, left, and Jordan Hawkins

Ellis Price, left, and Jordan Hawkins

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Two Wirral men jailed after early hours Birkenhead street brawl

Cammell Laird is poised to play a central role in the construction of the vessels.

Cammell Laird is poised to play a central role in the construction of the vessels.

Cammell Laird shipyard workers secure 8% pay rise after ferry boost

MP delighted that Mersey Ferry will be a Birkenhead-built boat

MP delighted that Mersey Ferry will be a Birkenhead-built boat

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MP delighted that Mersey Ferry will be a Birkenhead-built boat

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region and Cammell Laird apprentices

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region and Cammell Laird apprentices

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Mayor signs contract with Cammell Laird to build new Mersey Ferry

Changes in Birkenhead town centre that are one of the 23 projects Credit: Wirral Council

Changes in Birkenhead town centre that are one of the 23 projects Credit: Wirral Council

Local government

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Wirral Council says it can’t guarantee Birkenhead projects will go ahead

Steve Goldman and his collection of the worst album covers

Steve Goldman and his collection of the worst album covers

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New Wirral exhibition celebrates the 'worst album covers of all time'

What Birkenhead Market could look like if it moves into the old Argos next door. Credit: Corstorphine and Wright

What Birkenhead Market could look like if it moves into the old Argos next door. Credit: Corstorphine and Wright

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Council moves ahead with controversial market Argos plans but other options remain

Argos plans for Birkenhead Market. Credit: Corstophine and Wright

Argos plans for Birkenhead Market. Credit: Corstophine and Wright

Local government

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Fears market jobs are 'going to be sacrificed' with Argos move

What Birkenhead Market could look like if it moves into the old Argos next door. Credit: Corstophine and Wright

What Birkenhead Market could look like if it moves into the old Argos next door. Credit: Corstophine and Wright

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Council reveal first designs for new look Birkenhead Market

How Duke Street in Birkenhead could look in the future. Credit: Wirral Council

How Duke Street in Birkenhead could look in the future. Credit: Wirral Council

Local government

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Concerns raised over future of Birkenhead land key to 'unlocking' 2,000 new homes

Dean Paton, CEO of Big Heritage, said there was a lot of work going on behind the scenes repairing the U-boat

Dean Paton, CEO of Big Heritage, said there was a lot of work going on behind the scenes repairing the U-boat

Cultural attractions

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Restoration of Birkenhead's U-boat continues 80 years after it sank

Birkenhead boxer Chloe Watson crowned European flyweight champion

Birkenhead boxer Chloe Watson crowned European flyweight champion

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Birkenhead boxer Chloe Watson crowned European flyweight champion

Chloe Watson, left, and Justine Lallemand ahead of their European title fight

Chloe Watson, left, and Justine Lallemand ahead of their European title fight

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Birkenhead's Chloe Watson promises 'night to remember' ahead of title fight

Hooton Tennis Club

Hooton Tennis Club

Wirral indie rockers Hooton Tennis Club reunite for Birkenhead gig

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