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Hillsborough: Families in inquest call as fight for justice begins

MEMBERS of the Hillsborough Justice Campaign are considering their next legal steps this week following the publication of a report into the tragedy.Read

Fundraising evening at Thornton Hall Hotel for charity launched in memory of Thingwall woman Candice Colley

A FUNDRAISING evening is taking place for a charity launched in memory of a young woman who lost her fight against leukaemia.Read

Stunned Prenton couple find a snake in their garden shed

A WIRRAL couple found a 4ft snake in their shed.Read

Thousands of foodies brave muddy conditions to attend seventh Wirral Food and Drink Festival

THOUSANDS of foodies attended Wirral Food and Drink Festival despite bad weather leaving the site muddy under foot.Read

Red Arrows wow crowds at annual Hoylake Lifeboat Open Day

THE famous Red Arrows wowed crowds at the RNLI’s annual Wirral lifeboat fundraising extravaganza.Read

First stage play about the life of Beatles manager Brian Epstein to receive Wirral premiere during new season at the Gladstone Theatre

THE first stage play about the life of Beatles manager Brian Epstein will receive its Wirral premiere during a new season of entertainment at the Gladstone Theatre.Read

£40,000 bid to erect Viking statue in Meols Park in time for visit of Viking longshop replica

CAMPAIGNERS have revealed ambitious plans to erect a Viking statue in Wirral – in time for the visit of the biggest ever replica of a Viking longship.Read

Family vigil as accident victim Ben Thexton, 24, lies in coma

THE family of a 24-year-old Wirral man who was hit by a car said they are hopeful he will regain consciousness.Read

COMPETITION: Win family tickets and a chance to meet Peppa Pig at the Floral Pavilion Theatre

PEPPA Pig’s brand new theatre show is coming to the Floral Pavilion – and your family could meet her.Read

New Brighton lifeboat volunteers come to the rescue of jetskier and couple stuck on a sandbank

LIFEBOAT volunteers came to the rescue of three people in Wirral’s waters on Friday.Read

Wallasey MP praises community for pulling together during Leasowe bomb scare

WALLASEY MP Angela Eagle has praised the people of Leasowe for pulling together during a "disturbing and disruptive" bomb and chemical scare today (Thursday).Read

Leasowe residents allowed to return home after being evacuated during explosion scare

LEASOWE families who had to be evacuated because of bomb fears were being allowed to return home tonight.Read

Wirral Council admits it will pay almost £700,000 in council tax rebates to people who do not pay council tax bills

WIRRAL council has admitted it will pay out almost £700,000 in council tax rebates to people who do not pay council tax bills.Read

Community volunteers secure £48,000 grant for long-awaited improvements to Grange Road West sports centre

VOLUNTEERS have secured a £48,000 grant to breathe new life into a community-run sports centre in Birkenhead.Read

Neston Market traders furious after strike forces Easter closure

FURIOUS market traders in Neston are calling for compensation after a strike stopped them from working on one of their busiest days of the year.Read

Duchess of Cornwall visits Wirral to meet young mums in Tranmere and help Wirral Credit Union celebrate its 20th birthday

THE Duchess of Cornwall spoke about her role as a grandmother when she met a group of young parents in Wirral.Read

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