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Artist’s Merseyrail map proves a success

AN ARTIST who put the names of Tiger Woods at Hoylake, Paul O’Grady at Birkenhead and Bob Carolgees at Spital on the Merseyrail map has seen his business flourish in the 12 months since its launch. Read

Wirral Council leader distances himself from Mayor's catering furore

WIRRAL Council’s leader has distanced himself from the furore over the catering for the new Conservative Mayor’s civic reception. Read

Police stations in and around Wirral fly rainbow flags against homophobia

POLICE stations in Wirral are each flying a “rainbow” flag in the fight against homophobia. Read

A Wirral soldier is planning to run 56 miles for Cancer Research to support mother and sister

A SOLDIER is planning to run 56 miles to raise money for his mum and sister who have breast cancer. Read

Sefton Council secrecy slammed after baby death tragedy

A NEW supermarket in the heart of Birkenhead’s shopping district is viable and has the money to proceed, a public inquiry was told. Read

Wirral shoppers are put off by parking charges

A SURVEY has found residents in Wirral think car parking charges are the biggest barrier to attracting shoppers. Read

Shortlist announced for Wirral Investment Network business awards

THE shortlist for Wirral’s premier annual business awards has been announced by Wirral Investment Network (WiN). Read

Former funeral home is set to reopen as a wine bar

Entrepreneur Tim Bacon, the man behind The Living Room, is hopeful Wirral Council will back his new venture after an initial approval from planning officers. Read

Wallasey residents told they have to pay for damage after yob attack

RESIDENTS of a street wrecked in a rooftop vandal attack have been told they have to pay for the damage. Read

Wirral schools forced to pay for their own lollipop men and women

THREE Wirral primary schools have been forced to pay for their own crossing patrol after funding was withdrawn by the council. Read

Foster Care Fortnight is appealing for more foster carers in Wirral

MANY more children in care could benefit from living with a foster family. Read

Wirral band Hippys on the Hill join skaters at UK’s biggest urban festival

RISING stars Hippys on the Hill are playing at the UK’s biggest free urban and extreme sports festival on Sunday (May 24). Read

Vale Park and Festival returns for 2009

BANDS will be performing on the bandstand in Vale Park, New Brighton, every weekend until September. Read

New Brighton scheme hit by economic slowdown

ONE of Wirral’s key regeneration schemes has had a key element shelved because of the economic slowdown. Read

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Thousands join Wirral Coastal Walk

AROUND 4,500 people joined a wet and windy Wirral Coastal Walk today, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity. Read

Pair charged with 2004 murder of Chinese businessman in Wirral

DETECTIVES have charged two men with the murder of a man in Merseyside five years ago. Read

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Birkenhead’s historic former town hall “for sale”

ONE of Wirral’s landmark buildings has been put up for sale. Read

Major Wirral review after murder of Chloe Fletcher

A MAJOR review is being launched after the alleged murder of Chloe Fletcher at her family home. Read

2009 Wirral Coastal Walk is days away

THE 2009 Wirral Coastal Walk is just days away. Read

Wirral soldier appeal as mass war grave is found in France

THE RELATIVES of a brave Birkenhead soldier who gave his life in a bloody World War I battle are being sought. Read

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