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Birkenhead News for 10 February 2010

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Wirral bin crew to be “re-educated” after emptying recycling bins into waste headed for landfill Feb 10 2010

A BIN crew is to be “re-educated” after it was discovered they had emptied recycling bins into waste headed for landfill.Read

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Midwife worries over staffing levels at Arrowe Park Hospital after departure of temporary staff Feb 10 2010

ARROWE Park Hospital is cutting the number of midwives it employs – despite investing more than £11m in a new women and children’s wing.Read

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Bid to reduce Mersey tunnel tolls defeated as councillors vote to freeze them Feb 10 2010

TUNNEL tolls will stay at the same levels after Merseytravel agreed to continue the freeze for another year.Read

Wirral care homes in new battle over fees Feb 10 2010

WIRRAL’S care home owners are preparing a legal challenge to plans by the council to freeze their fees and force them to re-tender for placements.Read

Much-missed former Mersey Ferry Royal Iris begins to sink Feb 10 2010

ONE of the best-loved and most missed Mersey ferries has begun to sink.Read

Wirral artist Tommy McHugh given free exhibition space - for as long as he wants Feb 10 2010

ARTIST Tommy McHugh says he is in “dreamland” after being handed bright and open exhibition space, for as long as he wants, at no charge.Read

Police investigating reports of prescription drugs being sold in Birkenhead pub Feb 10 2010

TWO people fell ill after taking prescription medication bought from a pub in Birkenhead.Read

Birkenhead Park rangers announce half term programme of activities Feb 10 2010

BIRKENHEAD Park rangers are holding a series of activities for youngsters during next week’s half term holiday.Read

Birkenhead-born actress Patricia Routledge returning to home town next week for community centre’s fifth birthday Feb 10 2010

BIRKENHEAD-born star Patricia Routledge is returning to her home town for a community centre’s birthday celebrations.Read

Rapper Tinchy Stryder to headline first major music festival in Wirral Feb 10 2010

RAPPER Tinchy Stryder is to headline the first major music festival due to be held in Wirral over the late May bank holiday weekend.Read

Wirral mum follows her art dream by opening new studio Feb 10 2010

HOYLAKE artist Jo Smith has brought up her children, explored silversmithing and is now determined to make a success of life as a full-time artist.Read

Wirral Met College opening “learning shop” in Birkenhead town centre Feb 10 2010

A NEW “learning shop” is opening in Birkenhead.Read

Woman dies after being hit by car Feb 10 2010

A WOMAN died after being hit by a car on Hoylake Road, Birkenhead.Read

Wirral News readers name borough’s top ten pothole problem areas Feb 10 2010

ARE these Wirral’s worst road surfaces?Read

Calday Grange Grammar School students run West Kirby toy shop as young enterprise project Feb 10 2010

CALDAY Grange students have plenty to keep them busy in their spare time after the school and teachers invested in a West Kirby toy shop.Read

Tranmere Rovers fans asked to name their top players for club’s Hall of Fame Feb 10 2010

TRANMERE supporters are being invited to help decide the first members of the club’s new Hall of Fame.Read

Birkenhead MP Frank Field to chair second public meeting on regeneration plans for Rock Ferry-Eastham coast Feb 10 2010

BIRKENHEAD MP Frank Field is to host a second public meeting on regeneration plans for the coastline between Rock Ferry and Eastham.Read

Swing and sauce for Valentine’s Night Feb 10 2010

JACK Rabbit Slims is holding a Valentines’ night event with a difference, boasting 1950’s swing and sauciness.Read

The new-look Liverpool Daily Post - the smartest way to start your day Feb 10 2010

Editor Mark Thomas on the sharp new-look Liverpool Daily PostRead

Voluntary award for YMCA board member Feb 10 2010

A MEMBER of Birkenhead YMCA’s board has been recognised for her efforts in voluntary service.Read

Live, breathe and dance with Wallasey School of Ballet Feb 10 2010

WALLASEY School of Ballet presents Live, Breathe and Dance at the Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, on February 17 and 18.Read

Wirral man on murder charge at Liverpool crown court Feb 10 2010

A MAN from Wirral has made his first appearance at crown court charged with murdering a father-of-two.Read

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