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Lorna Hughes

Viking experts stunned after “ancient” coin found in Neston turns out to be a forgery

blog on the Wirral News website, said all they could do was “smile ruefully”.Read

Revolver in Birkenhead teams up with 7 Waves Radio to showcase new bands every Thursday

REVOLVER is aiming to breathe new life into Thursdays by making it a night for new bands.Read

Heswall Operatic Society holding open evening for forthcoming production of A Dickens Of A Christmas.

Heswall Operatic Society is holding an open evening next week for itsNovember 2011 production of A Dickens Of A Christmas.Read

Burton's workers holding weekend rally as fight to save jobs continues

HUNDREDS of biscuit factory workers fighting to save their jobs will rally on Saturday to voice their concerns over plans to close Burton's Foods.Read

Wirral councillors delighted after missing parrot is found at Chester Zoo

A PET parrot has been reunited with his owners in Wirral after ruffling a few feathers at Chester Zoo.Read

Wirral actress at Liverpool Empire in play celebrating 50 years of Corrie

A WIRRAL actress is performing at the Liverpool Empire this week in a comedy play celebrating 50 years of Coronation StreetRead

Former Icicle Works frontman Ian McNabb to play in West Kirby

FORMER Icicle Works frontman Ian McNabb is playing in West Kirby next month.Read

WIRRAL COASTAL WALK 2011: Countdown begins to 25th annual walk

IT BEGAN with 100 walkers, some children and two dogs.Read

Arrowe Park Hospital’s League of Friends donates £30,000 towards eye surgery simulator

HOSPITAL volunteers have donated £30,000 towards sophisticated technology to help surgeons train for eye operations.Read

Woman's Hour presenter helps West Kirby Grammar students fine tune their broadcasting skills

BBC Radio Four presenter Sheila McClennon has been helping students at West Kirby Grammar School fine tune their broadcasting skills. Read

Singing servicemen The Soldiers performing in Wirral on March 5

THE first group of serving British soldiers to have a hit album will be in Wirral next month as part of their UK tour.Read

Politicians call decision to increase tunnel tolls from April “a hammer blow to Wirral”

MERSEYTRAVEL councillors narrowly voted through an increase in tunnel tolls last week – in a move condemned by Wirral’s political leaders as “a hammer blow” to the borough.Read

TUNNEL TOLL RISE: Who voted for Wirral drivers to pay more?

MERSEYTRAVEL Integrated Transport Authority, which met last Thursday to discuss the toll rise plan, has 18 members.Read

Drivers urged to protest against Mersey tunnel toll increase

THE Mersey Tunnel Users Association is urging Wirral drivers to join in protests on the toll increase.Read

Soul sensations The Three Degrees bringing latest line-up to the Floral Pavilion Theatre

PRINCE Charles’s favourite soul sensations The Three Degrees are bringing their latest line-up to Wirral this month.Read

Wirral youngsters saddling up for North Wirral Rotary-funded cycle project

WIRRAL youngsters are saddling up for a new cycle initiative.Read

BANDS NEWS: Hippys on the Hill line up Masque gig, Beta win Manchester competition and half term band workshops

WALLASEY’S Hippys on the Hill are headlining at the Masque in Seel Street, Liverpool on Friday (February 11).Read

Tribute act Back for Good performing the hits of Take That at the Floral Pavilion on Saturday

BRACE yourselves ladies – Back for Good are bringing the musical magic of Take That to Wirral this weekend.Read

Bebington Oval sports nights ensure youngsters get their kicks

FRIDAY night football sessions are keeping hundreds of Wirral teenagers fit and healthy.Read

Walker tells of lucky escape after Wallasey beach mud rescue drama

A WALKER had a lucky escape after an afternoon stroll on the beach left him trapped waist-deep in mud.Read

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Multimedia journalist covering Wirral for Wirral News and the Liverpool Daily Post & Echo. 0151 239 5907