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Building work halted on £4million GP centre in Birkenhead May 06 2009

FEARS were growing last night for the future of a flagship medical centre in Birkenhead, after the contractor became insolvent.Read

Wirral student caught up in swine flu panic in Mexico May 06 2009

A WIRRAL student has told of her life living in the country at the centre of the international swine flu outbreak.Read

Wirral student Siobhan Kirby's account of life in swine-flu hit Mexico May 06 2009

LIFE in Mexico has been full of ups and downs since I came here in August 2008 for my year abroad. Drugdealers, earthquakes and now a deadly outbreak of Swine Flu…. Life here is certainly not boring. Whilst the epicentre of the outbreak is Mexico City, precautions and fear have swept the whole of the country including Guadalajara in Jalisco where I am living which is 4 hours away from the capital. Masked people are everywhere, and the slightest cough or sneeze sends people into a frenzy.Read

Wirral lifeguards’ warning after vital equipment is stolen May 06 2009

LIFEGUARDS have warned the theft of lifesaving equipment along Wirral’s coastline is putting lives at risk and costing the council £20,000 a year to replace.Read

Sister of Claire House inspiration set for London to Paris charity cycle May 06 2009

THE sister of the brave young girl who was the inspiration for Claire House is cycling from London to Paris to raise money for the hospice.Read

Charity volunteers stepping out for Wirral Coastal Walk to send children to Lourdes May 06 2009

CHARITY volunteers are stepping out in this year’s Wirral Coastal Walk to give sick, disabled and needy young people an unforgettable holiday in Lourdes.Read

European kickboxing champion Jenni Croft to defend title before world championships trip May 06 2009

A TEENAGE kickboxing champion will defend her European title this month before competing in the world championships.Read

RSPCA say more animals being abandoned as credit crunch bites May 06 2009

AS THE credit crunch starts to bite, animals are being abandoned more and more across Wirral.Read

Irish popstars Westlife play secret gig at Wirral hotel May 06 2009

THEY have topped the charts, sold tens of millions of records and have countless fans – but one fan from Wirral was in for a treat.Read

Chef whips up asparagus breakfast to mark the start of the crop’s 2009 season in Wirral May 06 2009

ASPARAGUS lovers were treated to a special breakfast at a Wirral hotel.Read

Wirral LA21 changes name to Wirral Environmental Network May 06 2009

WIRRAL LA21 has changed its name.Read

Wirral Ark residents enjoy ferry art workshop May 06 2009

RESIDENTS from the Wirral Ark Project enjoyed a ferry ride with a difference last week.Read

Secret Gardens of Oxton open to the public for ninth year May 06 2009

THE Oxton Society is celebrating its 30th anniversary by opening 30 “secret gardens” to the public next week.Read

Bidston waste recycling May 06 2009

CONSTRUCTION work at one of Wirral’s busiest recycling centres is finished.Read

Wirral companies win awards for helping teenagers on to the career ladder May 06 2009

EMPLOYERS across Wirral have pledged to help more teenagers get their first foot on the career ladder.Read

Bebington school on shortlist for national award May 06 2009

A WIRRAL school has been shortlisted for the coveted National Secondary School of the Year.Read

Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu praises Wirral church for its work in the community May 06 2009

THE Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, praised the community work of a church in one of Wirral’s most deprived communities.Read

Government names inspector for Wirral libraries inquiry May 06 2009

THE inspector appointed to lead an inquiry into the proposed closure of Wirral libraries says she will “thoroughly examine” all available evidence.Read

New Ferry Butterfly Park flutters into life for new season May 06 2009

NEW Ferry Butterfly Park has opened to the public for its summer season.Read

Top marks for Arrowe park stroke services May 06 2009

ALL Merseyside stroke services have come within the top bracket of care.Read

Pupils at Mosslands School in Wallasey test online science games May 06 2009

PUPILS at a Wirral school are having their science and engineering skills put to the test online.Read

Bromorough's The Village Hotel’s open day event for St John’s Hospice May 06 2009

THERE will be an open day at The Village Hotel, Bromborough, on May 9, in aid of St John’s Hospice.Read

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