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Wirral News for 13 August 2008

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The Woodside Hotel ablaze

Second Woodside Hotel blaze of summer Aug 13 2008

FIRE ripped through the derelict Woodside Hotel in Birkenhead today (August 13), for the second time this summer.Read

Bank raid

Have-a-go hero stabbed in Rock Ferry bank raid Aug 13 2008

A HAVE-A-GO hero from Bebington was stabbed during a robbery outside a bank yesterday.Read

Zero tolerance approach to alcohol in Wirral parks brings fantastic results Aug 13 2008

A ZERO-tolerance approach to alcohol in Wirral’s parks has resulted in around 120 stop checks and almost 40 alcohol seizures in just one week.Read

Former Land Army girl from Birkenhead receives Badge of Honour

Former Land Army girl from Birkenhead receives Badge of Honour Aug 13 2008

A FORMER Land Army girl from Birkenhead is one of the last of 30,000 proud women to receive her Badge Of Honour for her war efforts.Read

Batty evening at Bidston Moss Aug 13 2008

A FREE bat walk is taking place at Bidston Moss on Tuesday, August 19, starting at 8.15pm.Read

Wirral International Film Festival is fast approaching Aug 13 2008

THE submissions deadline for Wirral International Film Festival is fast approaching and budding amateurs are being urged to send their entries in.Read

Open verdict on pensioner who fell to her death Aug 13 2008

AN OPEN verdict was recorded at an inquest into the death of a woman who fell from a window after telling doctors she was hearing voices.Read

Pensby pub given one month to clean up its act Aug 13 2008

A PUB which police said was rife with anti- social behaviour has been given a month to comply with strict licensing conditions.Read

Three arrested after second spate of tyre-slashing in Leasowe Aug 13 2008

FOUR arrests have been made following another rampage of tyre slashing this weekend in Leasowe.Read

Sixth formers given work experience at Arrowe Park Hospital Aug 13 2008

AS Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust prepares for its Foundation Awards 2008 to celebrate staff excellence, the News looks at initiatives within the health service in Wirral.Read

Man dies crossing railway line in Birkenhead Aug 13 2008

A MAN died after crossing the railway near Birkenhead North station on Tuesday night.Read

Women taken to Wirral hospital after falling accident on ship Aug 13 2008

A WOMAN was taken to hospital after falling into the bilge tank of a ship being refurbished at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead on Thursday morning. The 23-year-old injured her hips in the incident and was taken to Arrowe Park Hospital.Read

Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa through to award finals Aug 13 2008

WIRRAL hotel staff are celebrating after gaining a place in the national finals next month of the British Beauty and Spa Awards.Read

Computer graphics let smokers face up to their futures Aug 13 2008

YOUNG people in Wirral will get the opportunity to see how smoking can make you look older, thanks to technology.Read

Birkenhead’s Ark Project is holding a sponsored rough sleep to raise awareness of the plight of the homeless on Saturday, September 27, in the grounds of St Saviour’s Church, Oxton Aug 13 2008

THE Ark Project is holding another sponsored rough sleep to raise awareness of the plight of the homeless.Read

Supporters hope to launch fresh appeal in Gilfoyle murder case Aug 13 2008

CAMPAIGNERS hoping to free a Wirral man they believe was wrongly convicted of the murder of his wife have been given fresh hope that a new appeal could be launched.Read

Brimstage embroidery centre marks 25th anniversary Aug 13 2008

THE Voirrey Embroidery Centre in Brimstage is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a customers’ exhibition.Read

Charity fun day at Lauries Centre in Birkenhead Aug 13 2008

A CHARITY fun day is taking place at the Lauries Centre, Birkenhead, on Sunday (August 17) from 12noon-5pm.Read

Tranmere Rovers hosts goalkeeper coaching course Aug 13 2008

A TWO-day goalkeeping course for six to 18 year-olds takes place at Tranmere Rovers on August 20 and 21.Read

Woodchurch Library launches Wirral’s first reading garden Aug 13 2008

WOODCHURCH library is basking in the great outdoors this summer by launching Wirral’s first reading garden.Read

Wirral police sergeant is sacked for visiting prostitutes Aug 13 2008

A POLICE sergeant has been sacked in disgrace after he visited prostitutes while on duty.Read

Rock Ferry councillors’ ward surgeries to resume in September Aug 13 2008

ROCK Ferry councillors Bill Davies and Chris Meaden will not be holding ward surgeries throughout August.Read

Time to nominate Wirral’s tourism champions Aug 13 2008

IT’S time to name your tourism champions for the eighth annual Wirral Tourism Awards for Excellence.Read

Customers choose their favourites at Wirral Farmers’ Market Aug 13 2008

WINNERS have been announced of the Producer of the Year awards at Wirral Farmers’ Market following a poll by customers.Read

Playas’ playtime for bank holiday Aug 13 2008

THE Playas Lounge is getting ready for a wild, frisky Bank Holiday and is inviting all Wirral partygoers to attend.Read

Merseyside Police Authority considers closing Wirral police stations Aug 13 2008

POLICE stations across Wirral could be closed and replaced with a single “command centre”, it has been revealed this week.Read

A Level Results will be available on Wirral News website Aug 13 2008

STUDENTS across Wirral are anxiously awaiting their A-Level results tomorrow.Read

Alcohol seized as police seek to make Wirral parks safer Aug 13 2008

A ZERO-tolerance approach to alcohol in Wirral’s parks has resulted in around 120 stop checks and almost 40 alcohol seizures in just one week.Read

Wirral Airbus engineers in bid to conquer Mont Blanc for charity Aug 13 2008

FOLLOWING their success at conquering Kilimanjaro, intrepid Airbus engineers Peter Jarvis, Derek Jeavons and Ian Lloyd - joined by fellow climber Craig Fairclough - are to take on the challenge of Mont Blanc next month to raise funds for St John’s Hospice at Clatterbridge.Read

Wirral firefighters to blaze a trail at Games Aug 13 2008

FIREFIGHTERS from Wirral will be taking part in the 10th World Firefighters Games.Read

Police crackdown aims to make Wirral’s parks safer Aug 13 2008

A ZERO-tolerance approach to alcohol in Wirral’s parks has resulted in around 120 stop checks and almost 40 alcohol seizures in just one week.Read

Prenton and Oxton roads closed for resurfacing Aug 13 2008

ROAD resurfacing work which will affect residents in the Prenton and Oxton areas will take place from August 18-29.Read

Thurstaston farmer shocked by lack of support for switch to local produce at Church Farm Aug 13 2008

AN AWARD-WINNING organic farmer says he is “amazed” at the negative response since changing the emphasis of his shop from “organic” to “local” produce.Read

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