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Wirral-based Civil Celebrant Jeanette Roberts was named Celebrant of the Year at The 3rd Nations Wedding Awards 2024 on November 11

Wirral civil celebrant wins another prestigious award

Tammy Docherty opened Tammy's Keepsakes on Poulton Road in Wallasey in September after becoming bored with her job at Burger King

Tammy Docherty opened Tammy's Keepsakes on Poulton Road in Wallasey in September after becoming bored with her job at Burger King

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Wirral mum took 'a leap of faith' to open first business

Team members from Samaritans Liverpool and Merseyside, which has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest honour a voluntary group can receive

Team members from Samaritans Liverpool and Merseyside, which has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest honour a voluntary group can receive

'Invaluable' work of Merseyside charity recognised with volunteers award

Volunteers from New Ferry Community Land Trust attending one of the community litter picks

Volunteers from New Ferry Community Land Trust attending one of the community litter picks

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Award for group that has 'helped put the heart back into community' of Wirral town

Harriet Harrison during treatment at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Harriet Harrison during treatment at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

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'Stay positive': Young Wirral cancer patient's message of hope to others

Diagnosis - a doctor with a stethoscope

Diagnosis - a doctor with a stethoscope

Wirral health trusts appoint joint chair and chief executive

A diabetes nurse is offering a unique perspective on the condition

A diabetes nurse is offering a unique perspective on the condition

Diabetes nurse cares for Wirral patients while living with condition

West Kirby Grammar School to mark opening of Jessica Baker climbing wall

West Kirby Grammar School to mark opening of Jessica Baker climbing wall

West Kirby Grammar School to open climbing wall in memory of Jessica Baker

Skeletal puppy Marlow was found ‘too weak to stand’ at Port Sunlight River Park

Skeletal puppy Marlow was found ‘too weak to stand’ at Port Sunlight River Park

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Ten-year ban for owner of dog found 'dumped' at Wirral beauty spot

The Mayor of Wirral, councillor Cherry Povall JP, lays a wreath Flaybrick Memorial Gardens today (Monday, November 11)

The Mayor of Wirral, councillor Cherry Povall JP, lays a wreath Flaybrick Memorial Gardens today (Monday, November 11)

Armistice Day service honours the fallen at Wirral memorial gardens

How the new cycle lane on Birkenhead Road could look

How the new cycle lane on Birkenhead Road could look

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Wirral's cycle lane controversy inspires poem of protest by reader

Haunted Wirral: Invisible assailants. Picture Tom Slemen

Haunted Wirral: Invisible assailants. Picture Tom Slemen

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Haunted Wirral: Invisible assailants

Part of the Cenotaph with statue of soldier following the Remembrance Service at Hamilton Square in Birkenhead this morning (Sunday, November 10)

Part of the Cenotaph with statue of soldier following the Remembrance Service at Hamilton Square in Birkenhead this morning (Sunday, November 10)

Remembrance Day

Remembrance services take place on Wirral

The gardens at Wirral Hospice St John's after last year's 'Light Up A Life' switch-on

The gardens at Wirral Hospice St John's after last year's 'Light Up A Life' switch-on

Countdown to 'Light up a life' switch-on for Wirral hospice

Lucy Churchill, from Upton, was chosen as one of the winners for Snappy Shopper’s Store Dash at One Stop Upton on Arrowe Park Road, on Wednesday, November 6

Lucy Churchill, from Upton, was chosen as one of the winners for Snappy Shopper’s Store Dash at One Stop Upton on Arrowe Park Road, on Wednesday, November 6

Mum's store dash for Wirral charity helping the needy

The property, on Gilroy Road in West Kirby has been 'defaced with graffiti and left in a state of visible disrepair due to vandalism'

The property, on Gilroy Road in West Kirby has been 'defaced with graffiti and left in a state of visible disrepair due to vandalism'

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Vandalised house causing 'frustration' for residents on Wirral street

Echo journalist took his own life on day he should have seen mental health team

National Lottery sign

National Lottery sign

National Lottery

National Lottery luck strikes twice for mystery Merseyside locals

Brandon Valentine from Rock Ferry, pictured with his son Carter and partner Poppy Vernon, died at the scene of a crash at Tower Road and Birkenhead Road roundabout the morning of Tuesday, October 29

Brandon Valentine from Rock Ferry, pictured with his son Carter and partner Poppy Vernon, died at the scene of a crash at Tower Road and Birkenhead Road roundabout the morning of Tuesday, October 29

Fundraising appeal to give dad killed in Seacombe crash 'send off he deserves'

The memorial on the corner of Whitby Road had become overrun by weeds and was in need of a clean.

The memorial on the corner of Whitby Road had become overrun by weeds and was in need of a clean.

War memorial 'eyesore' rejuvenated by Ellesmere Port resident

Wirral schoolgirl crowned Young Sports Person of the Year at sports awards

The display of 1,000 poppies, made from plastic bottles, at Clare Mount Specialist Sports College

The display of 1,000 poppies, made from plastic bottles, at Clare Mount Specialist Sports College

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Wirral school displays its poppies with pride

Wirral West MP Matthew Patrick during Prime Ministers Questions today (Wednesday, November 6)

Wirral West MP Matthew Patrick during Prime Ministers Questions today (Wednesday, November 6)

National government

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Wirral MP stands up for survivors of economic abuse at PMQs

Brighton Street in Wallasey

Brighton Street in Wallasey

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Man arrested after car crashes into shops on Wirral street

Paul Yates, chairman of Higher Bebington Royal British Legion Social Club, with bench that has been donated to Higher Bebington Royal British Legion by Ronnie Strange from Rock Ferry

Paul Yates, chairman of Higher Bebington Royal British Legion Social Club, with bench that has been donated to Higher Bebington Royal British Legion by Ronnie Strange from Rock Ferry

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'Amazing generosity' after bench stolen from Wirral British Legion premises

Members of Birkenhead Cloud9 Scooter pictured with Elizabeth Smolen's scooter (centre) that will form part of the exhibit at Wirral Transport Museum

Members of Birkenhead Cloud9 Scooter pictured with Elizabeth Smolen's scooter (centre) that will form part of the exhibit at Wirral Transport Museum

Wirral Transport Museum to celebrate life of 'Scooter Queen'

Hospital sink stock photo.

Hospital sink stock photo.

Doctor who worked in Wirral struck off medical register after urinating in sink

Brandon Valentine from Rock Ferry, pictured with his son Carter and partner Poppy Vernon, died at the scene of a crash at Tower Road and Birkenhead Road roundabout the morning of Tuesday, October 29

Brandon Valentine from Rock Ferry, pictured with his son Carter and partner Poppy Vernon, died at the scene of a crash at Tower Road and Birkenhead Road roundabout the morning of Tuesday, October 29

Family 'broken-hearted' after dad killed in Seacombe crash

William Dawson, 31, from Bebington, was reported missing on Sunday (November 3) and has been found 'safe and well', police have confirmed

William Dawson, 31, from Bebington, was reported missing on Sunday (November 3) and has been found 'safe and well', police have confirmed

Police update in search for Wirral man

Former Wirral brain injury charity trustee awarded for 36 years of service

West Kirby Musical Theatre Company in rehearsal for 'Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - The Broadway Musical'

West Kirby Musical Theatre Company in rehearsal for 'Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - The Broadway Musical'

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Harry and Shannon prepare for the 'Strictly'-themed night in aid of Stick'n'Step

Harry and Shannon prepare for the 'Strictly'-themed night in aid of Stick'n'Step

Contestants strut their stuff to prepare for charity's 'Strictly' fundraiser

Haunted Wirral: The party never ends

Haunted Wirral: The party never ends

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Haunted Wirral: The party never ends

National Care Leavers’ Week, which runs from Monday 28 October – Sunday 3 November is an opportunity to amplify care leavers’ voices, and shine a light on their achievements

National Care Leavers’ Week, which runs from Monday 28 October – Sunday 3 November is an opportunity to amplify care leavers’ voices, and shine a light on their achievements

Wirral woman becomes peer educator after childhood in care

Brandon Valentine from Liscard, pictured with with his son and partner, died at the scene of a crash involving a HGV truck and a cyclist at Tower Road and Birkenhead Road roundabout on Tuesday morning (October 29)

Brandon Valentine from Liscard, pictured with with his son and partner, died at the scene of a crash involving a HGV truck and a cyclist at Tower Road and Birkenhead Road roundabout on Tuesday morning (October 29)

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Police name cyclist killed in Seacombe crash

Residents in New Brighton are celebrating a Postcode Lottery win today (Friday, November 1)

Residents in New Brighton are celebrating a Postcode Lottery win today (Friday, November 1)

Wirral residents celebrate Postcode Lottery win

Woodville Road in Birkenhead

Woodville Road in Birkenhead

Next of kin appeal after man dies at Wirral home

Picture taken during one of Jessica Trigg's Positivity Club CIC sessions

Picture taken during one of Jessica Trigg's Positivity Club CIC sessions

Wirral woman's 'positivity club' helping improve children's mental health

Winnie McGiveron with her royal telegram and some of the hundreds of cards she has received for 105th birthday

Winnie McGiveron with her royal telegram and some of the hundreds of cards she has received for 105th birthday

Celebrations underway for Winnie's 105th birthday

Patrick Foley from Ellesmere Port, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday, October 21, and was jailed for four years and six months after pleading guilty to common assault and possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine)

Patrick Foley from Ellesmere Port, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday, October 21, and was jailed for four years and six months after pleading guilty to common assault and possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine)

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Man jailed for assault and drugs offences in Ellesmere Port

Dr King Sun Leong, associate medical director and consultant in diabetes and endocrinology at Arrowe Park Hospital, has received the Imogen Christie Award

Dr King Sun Leong, associate medical director and consultant in diabetes and endocrinology at Arrowe Park Hospital, has received the Imogen Christie Award

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Wirral doctor honoured for 'outstanding contribution' to trans community

Stick 'n' Step's new chief executive Sarah Smithson with new senior grants and trusts fundraising manager Norma Young and Joshua and William, who are helped by the charity

Stick 'n' Step's new chief executive Sarah Smithson with new senior grants and trusts fundraising manager Norma Young and Joshua and William, who are helped by the charity

New chief executive for charity helping Wirral children with cerebral palsy

Jonathan Cody, 31, from Egremont, was jailed for 18 weeks and banned from entering Liverpool city centre for five years after pleading guilty to theft from a motor vehicle, theft from a shop, and assault by beating

Jonathan Cody, 31, from Egremont, was jailed for 18 weeks and banned from entering Liverpool city centre for five years after pleading guilty to theft from a motor vehicle, theft from a shop, and assault by beating

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Wirral man jailed after assault and thefts in Liverpool city centre

Scene of the crash in Seacombe in which a 25-year-old cyclist was killed on Tuesday (October 29)

Scene of the crash in Seacombe in which a 25-year-old cyclist was killed on Tuesday (October 29)

Readers' tributes after cyclist killed in Seacombe lorry crash

Abbey Jeffries, who joined the Higher Bebington group with her mum, has cause for celebration after losing a total of two and a half stones

Abbey Jeffries, who joined the Higher Bebington group with her mum, has cause for celebration after losing a total of two and a half stones

Wirral slimmers' challenge to help make Christmas wishes come true

The Beatles recreated for 'Midas Man' biopic

The Beatles recreated for 'Midas Man' biopic

Beatles-related biopic with Wirral links out this week

Chloe Cadman has been named as a finalist for the Frontline Leader category at the Great British Care Awards.

Chloe Cadman has been named as a finalist for the Frontline Leader category at the Great British Care Awards.

Ellesmere Port carer named as finalist for national industry award

The case was heard before the court in Liverpool

The case was heard before the court in Liverpool

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Warning - distressing content: Dog owner sentenced after pet starved to death

Ethan Ayaz was offered a place at Liverpool Theatre School, following an 'outstanding' audition performance

Ethan Ayaz was offered a place at Liverpool Theatre School, following an 'outstanding' audition performance

Wirral dancer lands place at top theatre school

Tony Slattery with Allan Lear and Paul Carmichael during launch of their 'Tony Slattery’s Rambling Club' podcast at Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton on Friday night (October 25)

Tony Slattery with Allan Lear and Paul Carmichael during launch of their 'Tony Slattery’s Rambling Club' podcast at Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton on Friday night (October 25)

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TV comic returns to Wirral for podcast launch

Pauline Rushton, head of Lady Lever Art Gallery, dresses a mannequin in a jacket belonging to Leila Potter

Pauline Rushton, head of Lady Lever Art Gallery, dresses a mannequin in a jacket belonging to Leila Potter

NOTICEBOARD: Wirral Globe's guide to events in your neighbourhood

Haunted Wirral: The ghosts of Halloween

Haunted Wirral: The ghosts of Halloween

Haunted Wirral: The ghosts of Halloween

'Style guru' Claire Welch-Beasley has launched a new creative & holistic style workshop that aims to help women discover their personal style and become fearlessly authentic in who they are

'Style guru' Claire Welch-Beasley has launched a new creative & holistic style workshop that aims to help women discover their personal style and become fearlessly authentic in who they are

Wirral style guru launches new workshop to help people become 'fearlessly authentic'

Skylar at the vets after owner failed to get vet treatment for 'melon'-sized tumour

Skylar at the vets after owner failed to get vet treatment for 'melon'-sized tumour

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Wirral man jailed after failing to get treatment for dog's 'melon'-sized tumour