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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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Wirral Council waives charges for residents of Wallasey street hit by rooftop vandal attack

WIRRAL Council has backed down over plans to bill residents for repairs carried out after their street was wrecked in a rooftop vandal attack for repairs. Read

David Kirwan

MP expenses scandal leads David Kirwan to stand as anti-sleaze candidate

A LIVERPOOL solicitor has today launched a campaign to become an Independent MP in the wake of the expenses scandal gripping Parliament. Read

Bernard Cook

Body of man pulled from Bootle Dock believed to be that of Bernard Cook

THE body of a man pulled from a dock is believed to be that of a missing Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Director. Read

Ben Chapman

MPs' expenses: Wirral MP Ben Chapman’s fate hangs in balance

SCANDAL-HIT MP Ben Chapman went to ground last night as his career hung in the balance following exposure of his secret £15,000 mortgage pay-out. Read

Royal backing sets seal on £10m Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital in Wirral

IT IS already the busiest equine hospital in the UK, handling more than 2,000 sick or injured horses a year. Now, thanks to a £9.5m fund-raising drive, the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital, in Leahurst, near Neston, is set to retain its crown as a world leader in veterinary treatment. Read

Labour fury as Wirral councillor defects to Conservatives

WIRRAL’S Labour group last night branded the defection of one of its former councillors to the Conservatives “unforgivable”. Read

Wirral Lib-Dem councillors continue to criticise party

TWO Lib-Dems found themselves in the unusual position of being applauded by Conservatives last night at a meeting of Wirral Council. Read

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