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Wirral News for 25 February 2009

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Wirral West MP Stephen Hesford calls on Ombudsman to review Wirral library closures Feb 25 2009

STEPHEN Hesford MP has called on the local government Ombudsman to declare Wirral Council’s strategic asset review unlawful.Read

Meols man and his dog chosen to appear at Crufts Feb 25 2009

A MEOLS man and his dog have been chosen to appear at the world’s most prestigious dog show.Read

Top Merseyside author condemns Wirral library closures on national radio Feb 25 2009

A TOP Merseyside author went on national radio to condemn Wirral library closures.Read

Wirral scout leader jailed after killing a dad-of-two when he drove through a red light in Liverpool Feb 25 2009

A SCOUT leader from Wirral who killed a father-of-two when he ran a red light has been jailed.Read

West Kirby Grammar School pupils ask Alan Johnson, Secretary of State for Health, about NHS patients’ right to access privately funded drugs. Feb 25 2009

WIRRAL pupils grilled Health Minister Alan Johnson last week about the NHS.Read

Wirral International Film Festival aims to be even better Feb 25 2009

WIRRAL International Film Festival is gearing up for its second year, as organisers hope to build on the roaring success of 2008’s event.Read

Diver treated for decompression sickness in Wirral unit Feb 25 2009

A DIVER was rushed to Wirral after suffering “the bends” at a notorious site.Read

Elderly woman took a taxi to die in Liverpool’s Albert Dock Feb 25 2009

AN ELDERLY Wirral woman took a taxi to Liverpool’s Albert Dock to die.Read

Wirral NHS Stop Smoking Team visit Birkenhead Market for No Smoking Day Feb 25 2009

NHS Wirral’s Stop Smoking team will be staffing a special stall at Birkenhead Market next month to coincide with national No Smoking Day on March 11.Read

Birkenhead repossessions rise by 22% Feb 25 2009

REPOSSESSIONS in the Birkenhead area rose by 22% in 2008.Read

Building collapses Feb 25 2009

A FOUR-storey scaffolding rig supporting a derelict shop collapsed across a major road.Read

Wirral Bank budget plan Feb 25 2009

WIRRAL'S Cabinet members have backed a 4.4% Council Tax rise – and a bid to become a municipal bank.Read

“Adopt a grave” plan for Rake Lane Cemetery as supporters unveil new security measures for chapel Feb 25 2009

YOUNGSTERS could be asked to “adopt a grave” to safeguard the future of a Wallasey cemetery.Read

Oakwood Animal Sanctuary’s charity shop, in Neston, raises funds for animals in Thornton Hough Feb 25 2009

A NESTON mother has devoted almost 50 years of her life to the care of elderly and injured animals.Read

Birkenhead's Vulcan days are recalled Feb 25 2009

MEMORIES is taking a final look at Birkenhead’s Vulcan Street this week.Read

Wirral pavements in need of repair Feb 25 2009

ALMOST a third of Wirral’s pavements are in need of repair, new figures show.Read

Children of Birkenhead couple arrested with cocaine in Venezuela could return to Wirral this weekend Feb 25 2009

CHILDREN currently in the care of Venezuelan social services could return to Wirral this weekend.Read

Prenton scout leader jailed after killing a dad-of-two when he drove through a red light in Liverpool Feb 25 2009

A SCOUT leader from Wirral who killed a father-of-two when he ran a red light has been jailed.Read

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Wirral pools turn swimmers away Feb 25 2009

SCORES of unhappy swimmers are being turned away from Wirral’s pools because they are full to capacity and cannot cope with demand.Read

Wirral designer Rachael Taylor named in top fashion blog Feb 25 2009

A TALENTED Wirral designer was named in a top fashion blog this week.Read

Wallasey couple reunited with family heirlooms Feb 25 2009

A WALLASEY couple have been reunited with treasured family heirlooms after a £10,000 burglary at their home last month.Read

Police hunt for rapist who struck in Birkenhead and Liverpool Feb 25 2009

POLICE are hunting a rapist who attacked women in Birkenhead and Liverpool, posing as a taxi driver and policeman.Read

Merseyside Police to review the murder conviction of Upton man Eddie Gilfoyle Feb 25 2009

POLICE are to review the murder conviction of Eddie Gilfoyle who was jailed 17 years ago for killing his pregnant wife.Read

Scaffolding rig collapses in Birkenhead Feb 25 2009

A FOUR-storey scaffolding rig supporting a derelict shop collapsed across a major road.Read

Neston woman opens antique shop to help care for injured animals Feb 25 2009

A NESTON mother has devoted almost 50 years of her life to the care of elderly and injured animals.Read

Elderly Prenton woman took a taxi to die in Liverpool’s Albert Dock Feb 25 2009

AN ELDERLY Wirral woman took a taxi to Liverpool’s Albert Dock to die.Read

West Kirby Grammar School pupils quiz Health Minister Alan Johnson Feb 25 2009

WIRRAL pupils grilled Health Minister Alan Johnson last week about the NHS.Read

Wirral MP calls on Ombudsman to review libraries decision Feb 25 2009

STEPHEN Hesford MP has called on the local government Ombudsman to declare Wirral Council’s strategic asset review unlawful.Read

Councillors back 4.4% council tax rise - and bid for Wirral Council to become a bank Feb 25 2009

WIRRAL'S Cabinet members have backed a 4.4% Council Tax rise – and a bid to become a municipal bank.Read

Readers welcome to blog on to new hi-tech news-gathering Feb 25 2009

YOUR Wirral News has begun a new chapter in its history this week and we want our readers to be a part of it.Read

Supermarket giant confirm New Brighton development Feb 25 2009

SUPERMARKET giant Morrisons has signed on the dotted line confirming the contract which will see New Brighton redeveloped.Read

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