West Wirral News for 20 May 2009

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Tombstone Club’s country music festival is on the horizon May 20 2009

TOMBSTONE Country Music Club is gearing up for its fourth annual weekend festival, with tickets being snapped up, artists confirmed and a charity set to benefit.Read

Labour fury as Wirral councillor defects to Conservatives May 20 2009

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

Wirral author Peter Lupson celebrates football book’s second print run May 20 2009

WIRRAL author Peter Lupson is celebrating further success after his latest book Across the Park was commissioned for a second publishing run.Read

Wirral promises a great show May 20 2009

ORGANISERS of the Wirral Show have unveiled the attractions lined up for this summer’s event.Read

Wirral voters’ anger at expenses scandal May 20 2009

VOTERS in New Ferry, where Ben Chapman has his constituency office, said they were concerned about the revelations.Read

Wirral West MP Stephen Hesford demands “a new system” in the wake of MPs’ expenses scandal May 20 2009

WIRRAL West MP Stephen Hesford has demanded “a new system” of Parliamentary expenses as one of his constituency neighbours faces possible suspension from the Labour party.Read

Wirral shoppers are put off by parking charges May 20 2009

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

Police stations in and around Southport fly rainbow flags against homophobia May 20 2009

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 May 20 2009

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

Plan to reduce traffic congestion in Wirral is to begin this week May 20 2009

A NEW drive to cut congestion is set to begin in Wirral this week.Read

Foster Care Fortnight is appealing for more foster carers in Wirral May 20 2009

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

Shortlist announced for Wirral Investment Network business awards May 20 2009

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

Mayor in food row May 20 2009

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

Tile siege victims must pay – council May 20 2009

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 May 20 2009

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 May 20 2009

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

A FORMER funeral home is set to reopen as a wine bar. May 20 2009

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

Artist’s Merseyrail map proves a success May 20 2009

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

Birkenhead club praised for improved security measures May 20 2009

A TROUBLED nightclub on the verge of losing its licence after a spate of violent incidents has turned itself around.Read

Wirral schools forced to pay for their own lollipop men and women May 20 2009

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

Thousands of people take part in rainy Wirral Coastal Walk May 20 2009

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

Mixed picture for Arrowe Park hospital in Care Quality Commission survey May 20 2009

A PATIENT survey has revealed mixed results for Merseyside hospitals.Read

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