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Wirral News review of 2011: Riots, royalty and the cat who received a bravery award

RIOTS, royalty and the cat who received a bravery award – that was 2011.Read

Man in court charged with assaulting Wallasey pub landlord on New Year’s Day

A MAN has appeared in court after a Wirral pub landlord was assaulted in the early hours of New Year’s Day.Read

West Kirby Grammar School students rally round to save Christmas for Wirral family after house fire

WEST KIRBY students rallied round to save Christmas for a Wirral family whose home and possessions were destroyed in a fire.Read

War of words over future of Bebington’s historic Mayer Hall and Pennant House

A WAR of words has broken out over the future of historic buildings in Bebington Village.Read

Wirral council tax payers told to expect bill freeze for second year in a row

COUNCIL tax payers in Wirral were told last week their bills will be frozen for the second successive year.Read

Unilever branded a “modern-day Scrooge” after Christmas parties are scrapped for striking staff

WIRRAL Unilever workers had their Christmas parties scrapped after they joined a national strike in a protest over pensions.Read

Port Sunlight’s Gladstone Theatre unveils new season of musicals, comedy, variety and dance

FOOTAGE of Wirral spanning the last 100 years will be screened as part of the Gladstone Theatre’s new season.Read

Her Benny director Anne Dalton bringing festive show Who Can Save Christmas? to Heswall Hall

AWARD-winning producer Anne Dalton is swapping Victorian street urchins for computer virus villains and festive frolics.Read

Port Sunlight Players performing Christmas pantomime Sleeping Beauty at the Gladstone Theatre

THE Port Sunlight Players are treading the boards again this Christmas with a traditional family pantomime.Read

Motorbike crash youths arrested over armed robbery at Upton post office

THREE youths involved in a motorbike crash were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a post office in Upton.Read

Caring Wirral youngster sets up “rehabilitation unit” at home to nurse former battery farm chickens back to health

A YOUNGSTER turned animal rescuer to give battery farm chickens a new lease of life.Read

UPDATED: Two arrested on suspicion of assault after man found unconscious in Birkenhead street

TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man was discovered lying unconscious in a Birkenhead street this morning.Read

Wirral braced for transport chaos on day of public sector strike action

UNIONS made a last-ditch appeal for support as Wirral braced itself for transport chaos during today’s public sector strikes.Read

Strikes at a glance: How industrial action will affect Wirral schools and council services

Schools: The majority of infant, primary and secondaries will be closed.Read

Art student reveals story behind the concrete blocks which have left visitors to Hamilton Square scratching their heads

AN art student has revealed the story behind a display of concrete blocks which has puzzled visitors to Hamilton Square.Read

Welsh baritone Rhydian on performing in Wirral, his passion for theatre, X Factor – and why it’s all still about the voice

HE might have a successful career spanning music, theatre and television – but blonde bombshell baritone Rhydian is still striving for perfection.Read

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to visit New Brighton on December 1

HER MAJESTY The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, will visit New Brighton on Thursday, December 1.Read

Wallasey and Birkenhead tunnels will close if public sector strikes go ahead on November 30

THE Wallasey and Birkenhead tunnels will close if planned industrial action by public sector unions goes ahead on November 30, Merseytravel confirmed today.Read

Beatles-themed events at Fort Perch Rock and Tower Ballroom grounds to mark 50 years since the super group played in New Brighton

A DAY of Beatles-themed events on Sunday will mark 50 years since the super group played at the Tower Ballroom in New Brighton.Read

YOUR CHAMPIONS: Ryan Hanlon, Abigail Snowden, Ken McDermott, Alan Redford and Calday Grange Grammar School are your 2011 heroes and heroines

MEET your Wirral Champions!Read

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