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Wirral chess enthusiast to take part in Antony Gormley's Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square

A CHESS fanatic from Wirral who aims to bring the game to a wider audience will be among those taking part in Antony Gormley’s latest work of art. Read

Wirral family await return of diver Matthew Maguire held hostage by Nigerian pirates

A WIRRAL family was last night anxiously awaiting the return of a diver held hostage for nine months by Nigerian pirates. Read

Around £800m wiped off the value of Merseyside pension fund

AROUND £800m has been wiped off the value of the pension fund for thousands of Merseyside employees, the Daily Post can reveal. Read

Smash-and-grab gang raid Birkenhead jewellers

DETECTIVES are hunting a smash-and-grab gang which struck at a Merseyside jewellers. Read

Wirral teenager died days after complaining of headache

A “BRIGHT” 15-year-old boy died suddenly only days after complaining of a headache, an inquest heard yesterday. Read

Wirral Council facing £20k legal bill for two-day libraries inquiry

WIRRAL council is facing a £20,000 bill for hiring a barrister to represent it at a two- day public inquiry into its decision to close 11 libraries. Read

Wirral Libraries Inquiry: Lib-Dem councillors face further disciplinary action in Wirral

A LIBERAL Democrat purge of “dissidents” within its ranks appeared to be threatening the stability of the party in Wirral last night. Read

Ellesmere Port Motorcyclist Jenny Tinmouth sets new female solo rider’s record at her Isle of Man TT debut

A MOTORCYCLIST became the fastest woman around the Isle of Man TT circuit on her first attempt. Read

Mersey bridge toll needed now, say plan critics

OBJECTORS to plans for a second bridge across the Mersey said alternatives to the proposed scheme had not been considered. Read

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Police called after Birkenhead jewellers burgled

POLICE were called to a robbery at Pykes the Jewellers in Birkenhead this morning (June 11). Read

Verdict of public inquiry into Wirral library provision should be available by the end of July

THE public inquiry into council attempts to close eleven libraries concluded today, with a verdict expected by the end of July. Read

Wirral Libraries Public Inquiry Live Blog

THE inquiry into Wirral Council's controversial plans to close 11 libraries across the borough takes place tomorrow (9 June) - and you can follow it here LIVE. Read

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Wirral library inquiry: 'Control should go to another authority'

A CAMPAIGNER has told a inquiry into Wirral’s controversial library closures that the government should step in and hand control of them to a neighbouring authority. Read

ICE executives speak at Florida social marketing conference

TWO directors of Birkenhead marketing firm ICE will be speaking an international social marketing convention in Florida. Read

Swine Flu facts and information

SWINE FLU, or H1N1, is a respiratoiry disease that affects pigs and is caused by a flu virus. Read

Meningitis horror as Wirral two-year-old dies

A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy has died from meningitis. Read

Two-year-old Wirral boy dies from meningitis

A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy from Merseyside has died from meningitis, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) confirmed last night. Read

Wirral councillors ordered back to ‘planning school’ after houses were built too close to a man’s home

COUNCILLORS must go on a course outlining the basics of planning law after a developer was allowed to build a new estate too close to a man’s home. Read

Totem poles created for Wirral’s Tombstone Country Music Festival

ORGANISERS hope two custom-made totem poles will add an air of authenticity to a country music festival. Read

Wallasey MP Angela Eagle promoted to Pensions Minister

WALLASEY MP Angela Eagle today replaced Rosie Winterton as Pensions Minister as part of Gordon Brown's reshuffle. Read

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