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David Bartlett

Tunnel tolls Increase is condemned

A RISE in Mersey tunnel tolls has been condemned as a tax on the people of Wirral.Read

Increase would be ‘economic madness’

AN INFLUENTIAL lobby group warned increasing Mersey Tunnel tolls by 10p would be “economic madness” for the region’s employment prospects.Read

Tolls rise threat

WIRRAL motorists are facing the possibility of a 10p increase in Mersey tunnel tolls for cars.Read

Mersey tunnels could become no-go zone for longer lorries

THE Wallasey tunnel could become a total no-go zone for lorries if controversial moves to extend their length are approved.Read

Burton Manor adult college to close after 25% funding cut

AN ADULT educational college will close after racking up a £1.6m debt.Read

Liverpool council subsidises Wirral College £1,800 per city student

A WIRRAL college faces an uncertain future after a review has been ordered into its funding by Liverpool City Council.Read

Mersey Tunnels feature in new Harry Potter film

A MERSEY tunnel played host to a magical adventure as a scene from the final Harry Potter movie was filmed.Read

Mersey Tunnels feature in film of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

A MERSEY tunnel played host to a magical adventure as a scene from the final Harry Potter movie was filmed.Read

Birkenhead MP says Labour can’t win with Brown at the helm

BIRKENHEAD MP Frank Field has declared Labour cannot win the next General Election with Gordon Brown at the helm.Read

Birkenhead MP says Labour can’t win with Brown at the helm

BIRKENHEAD MP Frank Field has declared Labour cannot win the next General Election with Gordon Brown at the helm.Read

Boys rescued from Hilbre tide after mother goes shopping

PARENTS were warned to keep an eye on their children this week after two young boys had to be rescued from a Wirral beauty spot with “treacherous” tides.Read

Parents alert after boys, 4 and 5, rescued from Wirral beauty spot

PARENTS were warned to keep an eye on their children this week after two young boys had to be rescued from a Wirral beauty spot with “treacherous” tides.Read

Parents warned to keep eye on children after boys, 4 and 5, rescued from Wirral beauty spot

PARENTS were warned to keep an eye on their children this week after two young boys had to be rescued from a Wirral beauty spot with “treacherous” tides.Read

Tories’ defence review plan could scupper Laird’s contract bid

THE Conservatives could scrap a huge defence contract which Birkenhead shipyard Cammell Laird is in the running for.Read

Merseyside gains extra £17m of European cash due to weak pound

MERSEYSIDE is to benefit from an extra £17m of European cash due to the weak pound.Read

Tories’ defence review plan could scupper Laird’s contract bid

THE Conservatives could scrap a huge defence contract which Birkenhead shipyard Cammell Laird is in the running for.Read

Author Profile

City Editor David Bartlett covers politics, regeneration and urban affairs. David was named Young Journalist of the Year 2009 in the North West Newspaper Awards and Regional Property Journalist of the Year 2011. Tel: 0151 472 2455. <a href="http://blogs.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/dalestreetblues/">Click here to read David's Dale Street Blues politics blog</a>.