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Electrification of Wirral-Wales rail link moves closer

A STUDY into £60m plans for the electrification of the Wrexham to Bidston rail line is set to be completed "within weeks". Read

‘Make cliffs safer’

Plea for more safety measures at Thurstaston cliffs

RAMBLERS are calling for more safety measures to be put in place after a man fell 80ft in a Wirral beauty spot. Read

Dutch historian aiming to honour Heswall war hero

A HESWALL war hero is being remembered 500 miles from home. Read

Bookshop vies for major prize

Heswall bookshop vies for major prize

A WIRRAL bookshop has been shortlisted for the prestigious Independent Bookshop of the Year award. Read

Makeover for town station

EXCLUSIVE: Makeover for Heswall Station

CRUMBLING Heswall Station is to receive long-awaited repairs, the News can reveal. Read

Brimstage hosts major embroidery exhibition

A MAJOR exhibition which brilliantly illustrates the many facets and techniques of embroidery and needlework to the highest standard is currently on display at Voirrery Embroidery Centre, Brimstage. Read

Heswall Post Office closure lands Brian with £100,000 debt

THE closure of Lower Heswall Post Office has left ex-postmaster Brian Kewley £100,000 in debt. Read

Fly tipping

Heswall man caught dumping plastic in Neston

A HESWALL man has been convicted of fly-tipping after dumping a pile of corrugated plastic sheets in on the road side. Read

Residents win speeding battle at accident blackspot

RESIDENTS have won a battle to lower speed restrictions at a notorious Wirral accident black spot. Read

Heswall Film Society presents "Wirral on Film"

HESWALL Film Society is hosting an evening entitled Wirral on Film on Wednesday, March 19 on behalf of the North West Film Archive featuring footage of old Wirral. It will be held in Heswall Hall from 7.30pm. Tickets at the door. Visit www.heswallfilmsoc.org.uk for details Read

Barnston Primary

Heswall schoolboy in knife threat

A STEAK knife was used by a primary school boy to threaten other youngsters as they walked to school on Monday morning. Read

Heswall hot drink cash will aid cancer research

THREE Heswall shops will donate a percentage of their hot drink profits to charity as part of March’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Read

Judith Hadfield

Judith is fighting back after cancer treatment

BEING touched by cancer is a negative experience – but after fighting the illness Judith Hadfield admits she has a more positive outlook. Read

Facelift for Wirral Way

VISITORS to the Wirral Way are being asked to remain patient while the next phase of a facelift of the path gets underway. Read

Jazz Friends' fundraiser at Heswall Royal British Legion

WIRRAL Jazz Friends are holding their 28th event for Claire House Children's Hospice this Friday, February 29. Read

EXCLUSIVE: Tesco Heswall hours bid quashed

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has been sent back to the drawing board over plans to extend delivery hours at its Heswall store. Read

Ballroom

Heswall couple waltz to victory at dance awards

A HESWALL couple are celebrating after winning the prestigious Carl Alan Ballroom and Latin Teachers Award 2008. Read

M&S Heswall lorry plan

MARKS & Spencer’s Simply Food store in Heswall will allow articulated lorries access between 7am and 8pm, six days a week, if a planning application is successful. Read

Helping hand at Heswall slipper event

A SLIPPER exchange, advice on preventing falls and help to reduce gas and electricity bills will be on offer at a Health and Wellbeing Day tomorrow (Thursday) at Heswall Hall, Telegraph Road, Heswall. Read

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