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National Blood Service is encouraging friends to give blood together this summer

To find a list of sessions in the Wirral area call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk.Read

Birkenhead teenager joins Princes Trust Cutter crew bound for Russia

A GROUP of young sailors are racing through a nine-week voyage on board a cutter to Russia.Read

Eight people rescued from Chester Zoo monorail after power failure

EIGHT people had to be rescued when the monorail at Chester Zoo broke down on Saturday morning.Read

Wirral’s Landican crematorium wants to “recycle” heat generated by cremations for fuel

A CEMETERY wants to “recycle” the heat generated during cremations to warm its buildings.Read

Chef Shine victory is Chris Barbakis's goal

WELL-TRAVELLED Chris Barbakis says he has all the ingredients he needs to win this year’s Chef Shine.Read

Wirral councillor faces action over alleged violent threats

A WIRRAL councillor is to be reported to the Standards Committee after allegedly making a throat-cutting gesture during a meeting.Read

Neston’s Little Actors Theatre Company changes venues

THE Little Actors Theatre Company is moving its Saturday drama and singing/dance classes from Neston Children’s Centre to the new Neston Community Centre.Read

Artist brings Indonesian style to Wirral

ARTIST Breda Whyte is bringing a technique first developed in Indonesia to New Brighton, via her native Ireland.Read

Wirral Autistic Society to benefit from Tombstone Country Music Festival fun

MONEY raised at next weekend’s Tombstone Country Music Festival will be going to a very good cause, and one close to home.Read

Funny face competition for Jellybean Kids’ Appeal

CAN your child pull the funniest face in Wirral ?Read

Wirral Egg Run grants are available

THE Wirral Egg Run team is inviting people to apply for grants after raising thousands of pounds earlier this year.Read

Wirral digital television switch getting closer

TELEVISION viewers across Wirral should ready themselves for November 4, when the analogue signal will begin to be switched off.Read

CLARA calls on constituted residents’ and communtiy associations to form an umbrella group

CENTRAL Liscard Area Residents’ Association (CLARA) is calling on all constituted community and residents’ associations to form an umbrella group before Wirral Council’s next cabinet meeting.Read

Wirral youth groups bid for share of £90,000

YOUTH organisations in Wirral could share £90,000 in funding – but only if they convince young people they deserve the cash.Read

Prenton girl Jade meets Prince William

A SERIOUSLY ill girl from Prenton met Prince William – seven months after receiving a bravery award from his brother Harry!Read

Time for action on Wirral’s historic buildings

SINCE the News put the future of Wirral’s historic buildings under the microscope last week, our team has been inundated with calls.Read

Battle of the bands at the Nelson this summer

WELL-known vocalist Marc Kenny is starting a battle of the bands night next month.Read

Controversial New Brighton scheme faces more objections

DEVELOPERS behind the £60m revamp of a Wirral seaside town will face more objections as they attempt to clear the final hurdle before work can start.Read

Crash scene at Neston

Neston in mourning as four friends die in horror car crash

TRIBUTES have been paid to four friends who lost their lives at a notorious Wirral black-spot.Read

Wirral’s historic buildings put under the microscope

THE FUTURE of Wirral’s historic buildings has been put under the microscope yet again this week.Read

Thousands celebrate Queensway Tunnel 75th anniversary

THOUSANDS of people marked the 75th anniversary of the Queensway Tunnel by walking beneath the River Mersey.Read

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