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Birkenhead News for 19 August 2009

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£4.5bn Wirral Waters scheme secures first approval Aug 19 2009

THE first major phase of a £4.5bn plan to redevelop Wirral’s docklands has been given formal approval.Read

Continuing Wirral supersurgery Greenbelt battle Aug 19 2009

CAMPAIGNERS against a new GP supersurgery earmarked for Greenbelt land have opened up a new front in the battle.Read

"Bin crazy" council attacked over plans for fourth bin trials Aug 19 2009

A COUNCILLOR has hit out over plans to introduce a fourth recycling bin.Read

Minister critical of Wirral council’s consultation on library closures Aug 19 2009

A GOVERNMENT minister has hit out at the way Wirral council consulted residents over the controversial closure of libraries.Read

Why are we so apathetic about our Wirral area forums? Aug 19 2009

Why are we so apathetic about Wirral Council’s area forums? Lorna Hughes investigatesRead

Eddie Izzard runs across Merseyside in Sport Relief 1000 mile challenge Aug 19 2009

EDDIE IZZARD jogged through Wirral last week as part of his mammoth challenge to run more than 1,000 miles around the country.Read

Vatican rule on closure of Wirral's Ss Peter and Paul's Aug 19 2009

WORSHIPPERS at a Wirral church controversially shut by Catholic authorities, have won an historic ruling from the Vatican that the closure order was “null and void”.Read

Wirral libraries’ consultation ‘was insufficient’ Aug 19 2009

A GOVERNMENT minister has hit out at the way Wirral council consulted residents over the controversial closure of libraries.Read

Get ready for Billy Fury at the Liverpool Empire Aug 19 2009

A STAR who launched his career in Birkenhead and released a string of rock ‘n’ roll classics is the subject of a hit-filled Empire show.Read

Cigarettes seized in raid on Wirral shop Aug 19 2009

MORE than 10,000 cigarettes and 1.5kg of tobacco were seized during a raid on a shop.Read

Lorry driver accused of faking £1m cigarette heist at Birkenhead docks Aug 19 2009

A LORRY driver is accused of faking a £1m cigarette heist at Birkenhead docks.Read

Heswall family win legal battle for £165k in care fees Aug 19 2009

A WIRRAL family has won a six-year legal battle after their elderly relative wrongly paid £165,000 in care home fees.Read

Wirral’s historic buildings opening to the public for four days in September as part of free Heritage Open Days event Aug 19 2009

HISTORIC buildings across Wirral are opening to the public for four days next month.Read

A quirky treat for Wirral diners Aug 19 2009

CHRIS Barbakis brought a gourmet touch to last week’s Wirral Chefs Shine evening at Paesano restaurant – but will it be enough to win the title?Read

Wirral Arts: Spotlight on Enigma Gallery in Higher Bebington Aug 19 2009

NESTLED among Higher Bebington’s travel agents, tanning salons and sweet shops is a gem of an art gallery.Read

Exhibitions of photos by members of Wallasey Amateur Photographic Society tell the story of Wirral in 2008 Aug 19 2009

THE story of Wirral in 2008 is on display at the Williamson Art Gallery.Read

Suspected thief injured in stolen truck raid at Ledsham Aug 19 2009

A MANHUNT was launched after a gang rammed police cars and smashed their way through steel security gates in Wirral with £150,000 of stolen trucks.Read

Merseyside Landlords group is formally launched Aug 19 2009

THE Merseyside and Wirral Property Landlord Action Group was formally launched in New Brighton on Thursday, August 6.Read

Prenton man jailed for bottle attack that almost slashed victim’s jugular Aug 19 2009

A DAD narrowly missed having his jugular severed when he was bottled during his 25th wedding anniversary celebrations.Read

Wirral youth project axed due to lack of funding Aug 19 2009

A YOUTH project on a Wirral estate which helped hundreds of youngsters break the cycle of anti-social behaviour is to close due to lack of funding.Read

Sports clubs reveal plan to turn Grange Road West Sports Centre into gymnastics academy Aug 19 2009

WIRRAL sports clubs have launched an ambitious bid to save Grange Road West Sports Centre and turn it into an academy for gymnastics.Read

Cases of swine flu have fallen on Wirral Aug 19 2009

CASES of swine flu have fallen on the Wirral.Read

Carlton Players to perform The Shell Seekers as first production of new season Aug 19 2009

THE next production by the Carlton Players will be an adaptation of Rosamunde Pilcher’s novel The Shell Seekers.Read

Wirral bus driver nearly loses control after laser shone in his eyes Aug 19 2009

A DRIVER nearly lost control of a bus load of people after two youths shone a laser pen into his eyes.Read

Jail for Wirral mobile phone thief Aug 19 2009

A THUG who tried to rob a stranger of his mobile phone is behind bars.Read

Former Wirral care home manager wins £31,000 compensation after unfair dismissal Aug 19 2009

A FORMER care manager has been awarded £31,000 after winning her case for constructive dismissal.Read

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