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Wirral News for 26 November 2008

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Dogs rescued after falling into the Mersey at Eastham Ferry Nov 26 2008

TWO dogs were saved by Merseyside Fire Service's rescue boat after falling into the River Mersey at Eastham Ferry. Read

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Birkenhead Central Library faces closure in huge Wirral Council spending review Nov 26 2008

BIRKENHEAD Central Library will close and cultural activities will be shifted from Pacific Road Arts Centre under council plans to cut £3.7m in annual expenditure.Read

Libraries in Bromborough, Bebington and New Ferry facing closure Nov 26 2008

LIBRARIES in Bromborough, Higher Bebington and New Ferry are facing the axe in a massive review of Wirral Council’s buildings and facilities.Read

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Guinea Gap Baths faces axe in huge Wirral Council spending review Nov 26 2008

GUINEA Gap Baths is facing the axe in a massive review of Wirral Council’s buildings and facilities.Read

Libraries in Hoylake, Pensby and Irby could be closed Nov 26 2008

HOYLAKE, Pensby and Irby libraries could close under massive cuts planned by Wirral Council.Read

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Wirral International Film Festival off to a flying start Nov 26 2008

THE inaugural Wirral International Film festival began on Monday at Birkenhead’s Queens Hotel.Read

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Artist’s portrait of Ken Dodd to hang in new Floral Pavilion Nov 26 2008

A TALENTED Wirral artist will donate her portrait of Ken Dodd to the new Floral Pavilion when it opens in December.Read

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Police to treble resources in Birkenhead in crime blitz Nov 26 2008

POLICING resources in Birkenhead town centre will treble in the run-up to Christmas as officers warn shoppers to be aware of unscrupulous criminals.Read

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Bebington Oval pool finally set to reopen Nov 26 2008

TEST sessions will take place at Wirral’s flagship sports centre this week before its pool finally re-opens to the public on Saturday (November 29).Read

Prenton man is jailed after admitting kicking and stamping on former girlfriend who threw a glass in his face Nov 26 2008

A MAN who kicked and stamped on a former girlfriend after she threw a glass in his face has been jailed for three years seven months.Read

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Wirral MPs fight against the harm of smoking Nov 26 2008

WIRRAL MPs Angela Eagle and Stephen Hesford have added their support to the 702 people in Wirral who have pressed the government to make smoking history for children and young people.Read

Claire House to benefit from Christmas festivities at Birkenhead's Grange and Pyramids Shopping Centre Nov 26 2008

CHARITY will be at the heart of the festivities at the Grange and Pyramids this Christmas with volunteers from Claire House taking charge of Santa’s Grotto every day in the shopping centre.Read

British Red Cross to provide Christmas shopping service for housebound in Birkenhead Nov 26 2008

A CHRISTMAS shopping support service is being provided in Birkenhead this year by the British Red Cross.Read

New Manager at Thornton hairdressers is delighted at assistant manager reaching finals of Young Hairdresser of the Year competition Nov 26 2008

THE new manager at The Hair Spa, Thornton Hall, has got things off to a flying start.Read

South Wirral MP says Peel holdings have moved forward with plans for Mersey Tidal Power scheme Nov 26 2008

WITH support from the North West Development Agency and the Mersey Basin Campaign, Peel Holdings have moved forward on their planning for the Mersey Tidal Power scheme, Peel representatives have told South Wirral MP Ben Chapman.Read

Society launches drop-in cafés Nov 26 2008

THE Wirral branch of The Alzheimer’s Society will launch the first in a series of drop-in dementia cafés for carers and their loved ones in December.Read

Wirral residents urged to have say on Mersey tidal power scheme Nov 26 2008

WITH support from the North West Development Agency and the Mersey Basin Campaign, Peel Holdings have moved forward on their planning for the Mersey Tidal Power scheme, Peel representatives have told South Wirral MP Ben Chapman.Read

Wirral Keep Fit Association is still healthy after 30 years Nov 26 2008

WIRRAL Keep Fit Association celebrated its 30th anniversary last week after raising £40,000 for charity to date.Read

Get ahead and help the elderly Nov 26 2008

ACTRESS and comedian Pauline Daniels is joining Age Concern Wirral to promote this year’s Wear a Hat Day.Read

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Birkenhead chat show host Paul O’Grady defends comments about old neighbours in his autobiography Nov 26 2008

CHAT show star Paul O’Grady has said he stands by every word of his autobiography in which he attacks his former Birkenhead neighbours.Read

Remember a loved one by supporting Light Up A Life appeal in Birkenhead town centre Nov 26 2008

LIGHTS will be lit in St Werburgh’s Square, Birkenhead, as part of The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation’s Light up a Life appeal.Read

Wirral hoping for university campus Nov 26 2008

WIRRAL is one of 27 locations across the country bidding for government funds for a new university campus.Read

Wirral police workers in court accused of corruption Nov 26 2008

TWO police workers from Wirral and six other men, including one from Wirral, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday accused of corruption.Read

Housing association with properties across Wirral fails audit Nov 26 2008

A HOUSING association with 1,300 homes across Wirral and Liverpool has been given a “zero” star rating by the Audit Commission.Read

Wirral’s Walton sextuplets celebrate their 25th birthday with family party Nov 26 2008

WIRRAL’S Walton sextuplets have just celebrated their 25th birthday.Read

Prenton High School tackles bullying with web initiative Nov 26 2008

PRENTON delivered a strong message to anyone who thinks that bullying is acceptable behaviour during National Anti-Bullying Week this week.Read

Tributes as popular Meols journalist dies aged 54 Nov 26 2008

A REVERED Wirral journalist lost an eight-month battle with cancer last week.Read

Birkenhead man bought laptop stolen from Greasby Junior School Nov 26 2008

A FATHER-OF-TWO bought a laptop stolen from Greasby Junior School to help his children with their homework, because he couldn’t afford a new one.Read

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Clatterbridge hospice shop braced for a busy Christmas Nov 26 2008

THE gift shop at St John’s Hospice is bracing itself for a busy Christmas.Read

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