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‘Scary’ stats spur Wirral drink fight pledge

WIRRAL Council has been told it must act now to reduce the impact of alcohol on young people in the borough.Read

New Year's day honours for Wirralians

WIRRALIANS were recognised in the New Year Honours list for their dedication to the community, charity, science and local government.Read

Friends and family pay tribute to “inspirational” Candice Colley after she loses fight against leukaemia

TRIBUTES have been paid to a young woman whose brave fight against leukaemia inspired thousands to join the bone marrow register.Read

Public meeting taking place next week over HSBC decision to close Hoylake branch

CAMPAIGNERS are holding a public meeting over plans to close Hoylake’s HSBC branch.Read

Wirral actress Suzanne Collins holding weekend acting course for wannabe film stars

WIRRAL actress Suzanne Collins is sharing the secrets of her trade with wannabe film stars.Read

What’s on in Wirral extra – New Year’s Eve gigs and event guide

GOING out this New Year’s Eve? Here’s our guide to the best nights out at Wirral’s clubs and bars – and where you can see some of the borough’s top bands and singers..Read

Birkenhead clubs The Beach and the Cool Room opening on New Year’s Eve for the first time in five years

THE Beach and Cool Room in Birkenhead are opening this New Year’s Eve for the first time in five years.Read

Review of the Year ... The news from your Wirral News, January to June 2010

PLANS for a music festival in west Wirral came under threat from a court challenge. The two-day Sunset Festival was given a licence to take place in Thurstaston but an appeal against the decision was lodged at Wirral Magistrates Court.Read

Wirral businesses report brisk trade as freezing weather keeps shoppers local

FREEZING weather played havoc with Wirral’s bin collections – but it gave shops a extra boost ahead of Christmas.Read

REVIEW: Cinderella at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton

PAMELA ANDERSON seemed to make an impromptu guest appearance halfway through this lively production of Cinderella.Read

Wirral drivers top police drink drive list

WIRRAL drivers have topped a drink drive list of shame.Read

Wirral Partnership Homes announces £27m improvement project for high-rise flats

HIGH rise living in Wirral is to receive a £27million makeover.Read

St John’s Church in Seacombe: Conversion plans put on hold thanks to credit crunch

THE CREDIT crunch has put paid to conversion plans for an iconic former church.Read

Wirral Council to look again at CCTV camera plan to beat anti-social behaviour in Flaybrick Cemetery

WIRRAL Council has pledged to look again at installing CCTV cameras in Flaybrick Cemetery to tackle anti-social behaviour.Read

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