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Birkenhead News for 15 July 2009

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Wirral mother's heartbreak as husband's murderer is jailed Jul 15 2009

THE wife of a former soldier who was brutally murdered by his former brother-in-law – who then also tried to kill her son – has spoken of the attacker’s “pure evil”.Read

Ambitious bid to build UK’s biggest indoor sports training academy in Wirral Jul 15 2009

THE UK’s largest indoor sport training academy could be set up in Wirral – if planners approve the ambitious scheme.Read

Art between Birkenhead Park and Central Park, New York Jul 15 2009

YOUNG people from Wirral and New York are working together to create a unique piece of art.Read

The National exhibition of Wildlife Art opens in Wirral on Friday Jul 15 2009

THE biggest exhibition of wildlife art in the country opens in Wirral on Friday.Read

Jobless figures in Wirral keep rising but help is available Jul 15 2009

As more people find themselves out of work, competition among job-seekers is fierce. But there is hope, as Wirral News reporter Matt Hurst discoversRead

Over 200,000 people enjoy New Brighton’s Wirral Show Jul 15 2009

DAREDEVIL displays wowed 200,000 visitors to the Wirral Show at the weekend.Read

New rules on the Dee Estuary boost shellfish stocks on cockle beds Jul 15 2009

THE Dee Estuary’s cockle beds are brimming with shellfish this season ....thanks in part to the installation of a cockle cam!Read

Mersey Clipper to host Rock in the Park charity fundraiser Jul 15 2009

ROCK in the Park returns this Saturday (July 18).Read

Landlord action group chairman backs mandatory licensing Jul 15 2009

THE chairman of the Merseyside and Wirral Property Landlord Action Group says Government plans for mandatory licensing in the sector are “long overdue”.Read

A leading petitioner against the proliferation of disabled bays in Parkhill Road says the “compromise reached benefits all” Jul 15 2009

A LEADING petitioner against the proliferation of disabled bays in her road says the “compromise reached benefits all”.Read

Vino Vino offers great Italian food Jul 15 2009

VINO VINO provides only the best authentic Italian food.Read

Hero brother saves his sister from drowing at New Brighton’s Marine Lake Jul 15 2009

A YOUNG hero saved his three-year-old sister from drowning when she fell into a lake on a family day out.Read

Students from Wirral schools take part in masterclasses focusing on Birkenhead Park Jul 15 2009

THIRTY students from schools across Wirral have taken part in a series of masterclasses focusing on Birkenhead Park.Read

Nominate your Wirral heroes and heroines for Your Champions 2009 Jul 15 2009

DON’T forget to send us your nominations for the unsung heroes and heroines of our community.Read

The Vale Park Summer Festival is coming to New Brighton this weekend Jul 15 2009

TEN bands will provide a day of entertainment for you and the family this weekend at Vale Park.Read

Cable drags man from a 30ft high Birkenhead roof Jul 15 2009

A MAN died after falling 30ft off a roof while stealing copper.Read

M53 work over two weekends Jul 15 2009

TRAFFIC on the M53 will be reduced to a single lane southbound between junctions 7 and 8 tbis weekend and next, July 17-20 and July 24-27.Read

Queensway tunnel set for historic opening Jul 15 2009

THE Queensway tunnel is to open for the public to walk though on its 75th anniversary – for what could be the last time.Read

Whistler exhibition at Port Sunlight’s Lady Lever art gallery Jul 15 2009

A RARE collection of etchings by one of 19th Century America’s foremost artists is on display at Port Sunlight’s Lady Lever Art Gallery.Read

Wirral Council leader shrugs off calls for his resignation over his handling of libraries inquiry Jul 15 2009

WIRRAL Council leader Steve Foulkes has shrugged off calls for his resignation over his handling of last month’s library inquiry.Read

North West in Bloom judges visiting Bidston Village on Wednesday Jul 15 2009

BIDSTON Village is blooming this week – ready for the arrival of some very important visitors.Read

Councillors praise Wirral News live blog from last month’s libraries inquiry Jul 15 2009

OUR live blog from the Wirral libraries inquiry was praised by councillors at Monday’s meeting.Read

TV presenter Judith Chalmers hands over new minibus to Wirral school Jul 15 2009

TELEVISION travel presenter Judith Chalmers has handed over a new minibus to a Wirral school.Read

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