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Lorna Hughes

Lorna Hughes

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

Poetry and live music evening at Linghams in Heswall on Thursday

FIRST Thursday, a monthly evening of poetry, visual art and live music, takes place at Linghams Bookshop, Heswall this Thursday (February 3).Read

The Groovy Wonderland keep their kit on for novelty calendar

THE Groovy Wonderland are launching their 2011 season with a novelty calendar.Read

Wirral to close five care homes

A CHARITY could launch a legal challenge against plans to close five council-run care homes.Read

Is this the way to New Brighton? Singer Tony Christie performing at the Floral Pavilion next month for Age Concern Wirral

IS this the way to New Brighton? Veteran crooner Tony Christie has been in showbiz for half a century in 2011 and he’s marking the anniversary with a 50-date tour and a new album, Now’s The Time.Read

Wirral mum’s appeal for her missing son to come home

THE heartbroken mum of a Merseyside man who went missing a year ago made an emotional appeal for him to come home.Read

Bodies could be exhumed from grounds of a Wirral church

DOZENS of bodies could be exhumed from the grounds of a Wirral church.Read

Birkenhead Operatic Society holding auditions for Beauty and the Beast's Chip role

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Staff at Burton’s in Moreton receive 1% bonus after being told 342 jobs set to be axed

STAFF at Burton’s in Moreton will receive a 1% bonus in their wages this week – days after they were told bosses wanted to close the factory and axe 342 jobs.Read

Comedy legends Cannon and Ball coming to Wirral next month for Age Concern fundraiser

CANNON and Ball are keeping it in the family for their show in Wirral next month.Read

Users of Neston town centre asked for views to shape its future

USERS of Neston’s town centre are being asked to help shape its future by sharing their views on the area.Read

Calendar boys raise cash

A CALENDAR featuring tastefully naked soldiers and armed forces veterans raised over £1,500 for charity.Read

Birkenhead Scouts to celebrate 50th Gang Show in London’s West End

BIRKENHEAD Scouts are celebrating their 50th anniversary Gang Show by taking it back to where it all began – in London’s West End.Read

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