Parents pick up swim cost after closure of Byrne Avenue Baths in Rock Ferry

SWIMMERS left out of pocket by the sudden closure of Byrne Avenue baths have been told they will have to pay again to take their lessons at council leisure centres. Read

Parents pick up swim cost after closure of Byrne Avenue Baths in Rock Ferry

SWIMMERS left out of pocket by the sudden closure of Byrne Avenue baths have been told they will have to pay again to take their lessons at council leisure centres. Read

Wallasey couple reunited with jewellery and family heirlooms stolen in house burglary

A WALLASEY couple have been reunited with treasured family heirlooms after a £10,000 burglary at their home last month. Read

Oval and Europa Pools turn swimmers away as demand outstrips capacity

SCORES of unhappy swimmers are being turned away from Wirral’s pools because they are full to capacity and cannot cope with demand. Read

Oakwood Animal Sanctuary’s charity shop, in Neston, raises funds for animals in Thornton Hough

A NESTON mother has devoted almost 50 years of her life to the care of elderly and injured animals. Read

Police hunt for rapist who struck in Birkenhead and Liverpool

POLICE are hunting a rapist who attacked women in Birkenhead and Liverpool, posing as a taxi driver and policeman. Read

First judicial steps taken in fight against Wirral Council’s culture closures

THE fight against Wirral Council’s culture closures is continuing as the first steps towards a judicial review are taken and civil disobedience is planned. Read

Wirral Council may throw lifeline to children upset by sudden closure of Rock Ferry’s Byrne Avenue swimming baths

PARENTS left out of pocket after the sudden closure of Byrne Avenue swimming baths could be thrown a lifeline by Wirral Council. Read

Traffic chaos as burst water main forces M53 closure between Eastham and Ellesmere Port

A BURST water main created a sheet of ice across the M53 last week, causing traffic chaos. Read

Full speed ahead for Wirral Egg Run

FEARS that two Egg Runs could take place in Wirral this spring have finally been resolved now one of the organisers has backed down. Read

Misadventure verdict on Bebington holidaymaker found dead in Caribbean hotel room

A 32-YEAR-OLD auditor who booked a last-minute Caribbean holiday was found dead in his hotel room a day after arriving, an inquest heard. Read

Chocolate lamb curry on the menu at Wirral Farmers’ Market in New Ferry

CURRY and chocolate are not two things you would normally put together. Read

Wirral Partnership Homes accused over repairs

WIRRAL Partnership Homes has been accused of leaving people living in “unhealthy” conditions because of their shrinking budget. Read

Wirral Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted has set itself a new £140,000 target

THE SERVICES offered by Wirral Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted have transformed many lives. Read

Angry scenes at meeting as Wirral Council forces through library closures

EASTHAM, Higher Bebington and New Ferry Libraries will close after Wirral Council pushed through its controversial closure plans on Monday night. Read

Tunnel tolls will remain at their current level until next March – but Merseytravel has rejected a bid to introduce a residents’ discount

TUNNEL tolls will remain at their current level until next March – but Merseytravel has rejected a bid to introduce a residents’ discount. Read

United Utilities to carry out water pipe repairs in Higher Bebington tonight (Tuesday)

WATER pressure levels to around 3,000 homes across Higher Bebington could be affected tonight as United Utilities carries out emergency repair work from 7pm tonight (Tuesday) Read

West Kirby teenager helps choose winner of Costa’s Book Awards’ best children’s book

THE literary world’s most celebrated writers nervously awaited the announcement of Costa’s Book Award winners last Tuesday, and among the judges was West Kirby teenager Gwen Baines. Read

Liverpool Crown court judge slams ‘government interference’ in retirement speech

CRITICISM of government interference in the judicial system was voiced on Friday by a Liverpool Crown Court judge in his retirement speech. Read

Rebellion talk over library

THE seeds of rebellion have been sown among Liberal Democrat councillors ahead of the council meeting that will decide Eastham library’s fate. Read

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