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Wirral News for 21 January 2009

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Birkenhead Central Library and Pacific Road saved from axe Jan 21 2009

BIRKENHEAD Central Library will not be closing, while Pacific Road Theatre should have a viable future but without any public subsidy.Read

Birkenhead man guilty of string of robberies Jan 21 2009

A PROLIFIC mugger who carried out dozens of robberies in Liverpool has been sentenced to three years’ detention.Read

Wirral man guilty of sex attacks on girls more than 30 years ago Jan 21 2009

A MAN has been jailed for a string of sex attacks against two young girls more than 30 years ago.Read

Two years for Birkenhead man who slashed his girlfriend in face with machete Jan 21 2009

A MAN who accidentally slashed his girlfriend across the face with a machete during a row has been jailed for two years.Read

Wirral News readers’ views on library and leisure closures are included in Parliamentary motion Jan 21 2009

THE results of a Wirral News poll regarding Wirral Council’s strategic asset review has been included in an early day motion delivered to Parliament by Ed Vaizey MP.Read

Wirral News backs NHS Health Challenge to residents Jan 21 2009

WIRRAL News is backing NHS Wirral’s 2009 campaign, Health Challenge Wirral (see pages 14 and 15).Read

Unique glimpse into life of our ancestors as 1911 census goes online Jan 21 2009

AN online census is providing access to records of 895,328 people living in Cheshire in 1911.Read

Council calls for planned Wirral girls’ academy to be for 11-18s not primary school age Jan 21 2009

A PROPOSED new girls’ academy in Wirral has come under fire from education chiefs in the borough.Read

Kite surfer rescued from sea at new Brighton by Wirral lifeboat crews Jan 21 2009

A KITE surfer was rescued by lifeboat crews after getting into difficulties off the Wirral coastline.Read

Former Wirral councillor Mark Pembleton is elected national chairman of the Chief Economic Development Officers Society Jan 21 2009

A FORMER Wirral council officer has landed an important national post.Read

Merseyside and Cheshire police forces reveal sexual offences against children statistics Jan 21 2009

NEARLY 900 sexual offences against children were recorded by Merseyside and Cheshire police forces last year.Read

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Claire House may have to axe nursing posts as funding crisis bites Jan 21 2009

CLAIRE House may be forced to axe nursing posts and take in fewer seriously ill children as the credit crunch squeezes its funds.Read

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Wirral schools improve on GCSE results again beating national average Jan 21 2009

SCHOOLS in Wirral have once again surpassed the national average.Read

Woman, 81, dies after road accident in Wallasey Village Jan 21 2009

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an 81-year-old woman died following a road traffic collision in Wallasey.Read

Wirral solicitor’s marathon bid is hit by credit crunch Jan 21 2009

THE credit crunch has struck a Wirral solicitor as he prepares for the final leg of an epic 18-month attempt to complete the world’s toughest marathons.Read

Mayer Trust lecture on Canadian Rockies at Bebington Civic Centre Jan 21 2009

THE next Mayer Trust lecture will be held on Wednesday, January 21 in the Civic Suite, Bebington Civic Centre.Read

Age Concern Wirral plans surprise as part of it’s hard-hitting PEACE campaign Jan 21 2009

AGE Concern Wirral has a surprise in store as part of its current hard-hitting PEACE campaign.Read

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Wirral Egg Run organisers in appeal for stewards Jan 21 2009

THE Wirral Egg Run is nearly here - but the annual event desperately needs more stewards and marshals.Read

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Wirral Labour leader apologises for email sent to library campaigner as investigation is launched Jan 21 2009

WIRRAL’S Labour leader Cllr Steve Foulkes says his group “deeply regrets” the content of an email sent to library campaigner Jim O’Neill by a party colleague and has launched a disciplinary investigation.Read

Oxton restaurant awarded Merseyside's first Michelin star Jan 21 2009

A WIRRAL restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star - the first on Merseyside.Read

How little Evie inspired Wallasey mum to help others Jan 21 2009

A MOTHER whose baby has two holes in her heart wants to raise awareness about congenital heart disease.Read

West Kirby composer’s new piece will be premiered by theRLPO’s Ensemble 10/10 Jan 21 2009

A NEW piece of music by West Kirby composer Ian Stephens will receive its premiere with Ensemble 10/10, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s new music group.Read

Hunt goes on for knifeman who stabbed father and son in Claughton Jan 21 2009

POLICE are still searching for the man who stabbed a father and son in what is believed to be a “targeted and domestic” attack.Read

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