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Spate of thefts and muggings in Oxton ... but police stress there is no link Oct 06 2010

A SUBSTANTIAL haul of cash and jewellery was taken from an Oxton house, adding to a spate of thefts in the area over the last month.Read

Wirral “at risk” from public sector job cuts Oct 06 2010

WIRRAL has been named as one of three areas expected to be worst hit in the country by looming cuts in public sector jobs.Read

Calday Grammar student embarks on ambitious engineering project to build a hovercraft Oct 06 2010

A TALENTED teenager is hoping to end his school days in style – by building a fully working hovercraft.Read

Poetry competition established in memory of gifted young writer who died at 15 Oct 06 2010

WIRRAL’S next young poet laureate will be chosen through a poetry competition established in memory of a gifted young writer.Read

Call centre company creates 244 new jobs in Birkenhead Oct 06 2010

A CALL centre company is creating more than 200 new jobs in Birkenhead.Read

TV sports pundit Elton Welsby describes how he “cheated death” in a horror Heswall car crash Oct 06 2010

TV sports presenter Elton Welsby described how he cheated death in a road collision.Read

Wirral International Film Festival 2010 draws to a successful close Oct 06 2010

WIRRAL International Film Festival (WIFF) 2010 came to a successful conclusion on Saturday, as Bebington film-maker Joe Boulton picked up the Wirral News Award.Read

Mayor of Wirral raises the Green Flag at the Arno Oct 06 2010

THE Mayor of Wirral raised the Green Flag at the Arno last week.Read

Getting kids bowling Oct 06 2010

ENCOURAGING youngsters into sport is one thing, but helping them develop a love of crown green bowling is another altogether.Read

MP Frank Field will head Merseyside poverty commission Oct 06 2010

BIRKENHEAD MP Frank Field will lead a dedicated task force aimed at eradicating child poverty in the region.Read

Tranmere manager’s son joins epic charity cycle ride Oct 06 2010

THE son of Tranmere Rovers’ manager Les Parry, cycled 800 miles to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.Read

Talks and exhibitions mark crash of German bomber in Bromborough 70 years ago Oct 06 2010

AN exhibition is being held to mark 70 years since a German bomber crashed in Bromborough.Read

A survey finds that the Wirral approach to the Wallasey tunnel is the most congested stretch of road outside London Oct 06 2010

THE Wirral approach to the Wallasey tunnel is the most congested stretch of road outside London, according to a survey of traffic hotspots.Read

Conductor of the Wirral Singers Doris Parkinson has died aged 97 Oct 06 2010

A RESPECTED music teacher who took the Wirral Singers to musical victory has died, aged 97.Read

Wirral forges links with first of Britain’s 21st century subs Oct 06 2010

WIRRAL is forging ahead with plans to develop links with the Royal Navy's first 21st century submarine.Read

Birkenhead businessman charged with raping woman Oct 06 2010

A BUSINESSMAN has appeared at crown court charged with rape.Read

Church Farm in Thurstaston celebrating 13 years of Halloween events Oct 06 2010

PREPARE to be scared at Church Farm in Thurstaston for the 13th year running.Read

Young artists explore the senses to create new art exhibition at the Williamson Art Gallery Oct 06 2010

ARTY youngsters explored the senses to create a new exhibition at the Williamson Art Gallery.Read

The test: Is it really worth it to grow your own posh veg? Oct 06 2010

IS it worth growing gourmet vegetables or are you better off buying them in the shops?Read

Wirral International Film Festival 2010 Award Winners Oct 06 2010

WIRRAL NEWS AWARD: Joe Bolton, Rubiks Cube AdventureRead

Green fingers: Brighten up your window boxes Oct 06 2010

NOW autumn has arrived and the garden is starting to settle down for the cooler weather, it’s time to think about how best to make your organic garden as beautiful as it can be.Read

Build a bat box at Wirral Country Park Oct 06 2010

BOOK now for the Bat Box Making and Batty Crafts session in Wirral Country Park.Read

Tallula’s in New Brighton hosting pink night to raise money for breast cancer charities Oct 06 2010

TALLULA’S in New Brighton is hosting a Wear it Pink event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month next Wednesday, October 13.Read

Council risked paying “substantial damages” over highways contract Oct 06 2010

WIRRAL Council is preparing to publish details of all contracts with its suppliers following criticism from the Audit Commission.Read

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