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Pair pretended to be from Liverpool during shop raid

Two men who used an imitation gun and a knife to threaten staff at a Derbyshire shop during a robbery have been jailed. Police were called after two men were…

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Wirral Pride returns to New Brighton for fifth anniversary

The vibrant colours of the rainbow will once again shine brightly over the Victoria Quarter as Wirral Pride celebrates its 5th anniversary this Saturday, 8 August. From 10:30 am to…

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Royal Daffodil licence application submitted

The new Mersey Ferry’s arrival seems closer than ever as a crucial step has been taken. The new £26m Royal Daffodil ferry is expected to enter passenger service soon. Ahead…

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24-bed Birkenhead HMO approved

A derelict building near Birkenhead’s Hamilton Square is set to be given a new lease of life. Plans to turn the former Rocky’s gym on Argyle Street into a large…

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His crimes funded £12,000 holiday to Thailand but then his girlfriend called police

Her tip-off led to the discovery of a sawn-off shotgun, a converted blank-firing pistol and drugs in an Under Armour rucksack, an Aldi bag and Kinder eggs

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Police plan weekday use of Greatie Market as car park

Merseyside Police is set to use the car park at Great Homer Street Market during weekdays because it has lost parking spaces at its nearby headquarters. The market, branded as…

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New Brighton man jailed for 11 years for drugs and firearms offences

A Wirral man has been jailed after being convicted for firearm and drug offences. Ronnie Beardmore, 22 years, was sentenced to 11 years and eight months in prison for drugs…

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Organisers told ‘we don’t want your events here’ ahead of Baltic plan

Organisers have been told “we don’t want your events here” as proposals for entertainment for up to 5,000 people in the Baltic Triangle next month move closer. A bid has…

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Wallasey builder to enter plea over alleged fraud

A Wirral builder accused of fraudulently scamming his neighbour out of hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of work will be asked to enter a plea later this month. William…

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Donated bus stops support Liverpool communities

Visually impaired children, young adults, and adults and people living with dementia are benefiting from donated bus infrastructure as part of a community project involving public and private partners across…

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Plans to convert former Meols public toilet into ice cream parlour approved

Plans to bring a vacant public toilet block back to life as an ice cream parlour and coffee shop have been approved by Wirral Council. The former public toilets block…

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Dave McCabe to embark on UK solo tour

Former Zutons frontman and Liverpool music icon Dave McCabe is returning to the stage later this year with a series of intimate UK dates throughout November and December with fellow…

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Plans to turn derelict Birkenhead town centre building into large HMO approved

The former gym in Birkenhead seems set for a new life

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From seeking support to helping others at a Family Hub

Emma is on a quest to help people who are facing the same challenges she endured. By her own admission, Emma was “massively struggling” financially before a trip to one…

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Update on future of Williamson Square fountains

Talks are underway to secure the required funding to refurbish a popular water feature in Liverpool city centre. First installed more than two decades ago, the Williamson Square fountains have…

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Face of Merseyside Police officer who offered £50 to sex workers

Carl Edwards repeatedly "abused his position" with victims of crimes for a "sexual purpose"

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New Brighton man charged after report of sexual assault in Liverpool

A man has been charged after a report of a sexual assault at a massage business in Liverpool. At around 5pm on Thursday, 30 July, Merseyside Police received a report…

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Lairds let two-goal lead slip

Cammell Laird 1907 FC travelled to a new destination when opening their North West Counties League First Division North campaign away at Thornton Cleveleys. A bright start saw Lairds two…

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Motorist who falsely claimed electric car malfunctioned on busy motorway jailed

A motorist who claimed he couldn’t stop his electric car after it malfunctioned on a busy motorway has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison after pleading…

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Wirral Nurse to abseil down hospital where she and her premature baby fought for their lives

When Emily Millward takes on WUTH Charity’s Arrowe Park Abseil this September, it will be about much more than conquering a fear of heights. For the 30-year-old nurse from Rock…