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Wirral News for 8 April 2009

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Two men rescued by New Brighton Lifeboat Apr 08 2009

TWO men were rescued after getting into difficulty while diving in choppy waters off New Brighton.Read

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Arson probe after woman rescued from Birkenhead house fire Apr 08 2009

A PENSIONER was pulled to safety today after her home was petrol-bombed in a suspected arson attack.Read

Wirral libraries: Government orders inquiry into closures Apr 08 2009

CONTROVERSIAL plans to axe 11 of Wirral’s 24 libraries are in doubt after the Government ordered an inquiry into the proposals.Read

Wirral libraries: ‘This is not the end’ say campaigners Apr 08 2009

CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating a temporary victory after the government’s public inquiry put library closures on hold.Read

Wallasey's Park Primary School ‘was torched’ Apr 08 2009

A BLAZE at a school in Wallasey was probably started deliberately.Read

Hoylake Cottage Hospital cay care centre plans approved Apr 08 2009

A £1.5M project to build a day care centre at Hoylake Cottage has been given the green light.Read

Archaeologists dig up 17th century relics in Neston Apr 08 2009

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have dug up 17th century relics and sandstone structures that have been buried in Neston town centre for hundreds of years.Read

Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel and a the complete works of Mahler feature in the RLPO’s new programme Apr 08 2009

WELSH baritone Bryn Terfel is among a host of high-profile performers announced as part of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s new season.Read

Care home owners ready to mount legal challenge as Wirral Council unveils changes to fee cut proposals Apr 08 2009

CARE home owners are launching a legal challenge against Wirral Council’s plans to cut fees.Read

Embroidery exhibition Apr 08 2009

BRIMSTAGE’S Voirrey Embroidery Centre is hosting a major new exhibition by former pupils of one of Britain’s foremost textile artists.Read

Wirral pubs to take part in world’s biggest toast for Cask Ale week Apr 08 2009

RAISE a glass this Saturday to a national treasure and help an attempt to break a world record.Read

Wirral school becomes first “cooperative trust” Apr 08 2009

A WIRRAL school is set to become one of the first in the country to take up a new status as a “co-operative trust” – with football team Tranmere Rovers as its partner.Read

Michelin-starred Oxton chef wins at Northern Hospitality Awards Apr 08 2009

A MICHELIN-STARRED Wirral restaurant has picked up another award.Read

First Wirral Mystery Play to be staged in Birkenhead Park Apr 08 2009

THE first Wirral Mystery Play is set to be staged in September in Birkenhead Park.Read

Mum of a bullied school girl from Wallasey School says more needs to be done Apr 08 2009

A DISTRESSED mother is calling for more to be done about the alleged bullying of her daughter at Wallasey School.Read

Moon rocks go on display Apr 08 2009

RARE fragments of the moon’s surface loaned by Nasa will be part of a unique exhibition in Wirral.Read

Wirral nurse suspended after giving patient the wrong drug Apr 08 2009

A WIRRAL nurse has been suspended after giving a patient the wrong drug.Read

NHS Wirral launches motivational courses in Wallasey as part of Health Challenge Wirral campaign Apr 08 2009

GET up and go with the launch of motivational courses in Wallasey next week!Read

Hoylake teenager died in stairs fall at boyfriend's house Apr 08 2009

A YOUNG woman died from head injuries after she fell down the stairs in the dark at her boyfriend’s house, an inquest heard.Read

Wirral Council tells Liverpool not to interfere in its development plans Apr 08 2009

WIRRAL Council is to tell its larger neighbour across the Mersey to “leave us alone” over proposals to develop the borough.Read

Plans revealed for boutique hotel in Wirral’s historic Hamilton Square Apr 08 2009

HISTORIC Hamilton Square in Birkenhead could become the site of Wirral’s latest new boutique hotel.Read

Merseytravel considers future of Ferries and job cuts to trim costs Apr 08 2009

TRANSPORT authority Merseytravel could axe one of its three iconic Mersey Ferries in a bid to reduce costs.Read

Spring treat Apr 08 2009

WE’RE ready to Spring into summer after seeing all your seasonal photos!Read

Wirral library campaigners urge caution as closures are put on hold Apr 08 2009

CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating a temporary victory, but urging caution as the government’s public inquiry puts library closures on hold.Read

First Wirral Mystery Play to be staged in Birkenhead Park Apr 08 2009

THE first Wirral Mystery Play is set to be staged in September in Birkenhead Park.Read

Reprieve for Wirral libraries after Government orders inquiry into closures Apr 08 2009

CONTROVERSIAL plans to axe 11 of Wirral’s 24 libraries are in doubt after the Government ordered an inquiry into the proposals.Read

Care home owners ready to mount legal challenge as Wirral Council unveils changes to fee cut proposals Apr 08 2009

CARE home owners are launching a legal challenge against Wirral Council’s plans to cut fees.Read

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