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Peter goes for gold

WIRRAL sports personality of the year, 16-year-old Peter Millar has set his sights on 2012 after raising the Olympic flag at Wallasey Town Hall. Read

Reporter Carrie sets charity sights on Great North Run

WIRRAL News reporter Carrie Catterall likes a challenge - and following her exploits in the Wirral Egg Run earlier this year, she’s setting her sights on the Great North Run! Read

Open day

CHARITABLE Angela Haworth is opening her Wallasey garden to visitors this week. Read

75-year-old covenant poses new threat to New Brighton redevelopment

A CONTROVERSIAL regeneration scheme in New Brighton has been threatened with legal action based on a 75-year-old covenant. Read

World Firefighter Games gets under way in Wirral

THE competition is hotting up as the World Firefighter Games get into full swing in Wirral this week. Read

Red Arrows dazzle crowds at Hoylake Lifeboat event

THE Red Arrows pointed the way to another spectacular open day at Hoylake Lifeboat Station on Monday. Read

Wirral charities are hit in pocket by credit crunch

WIRRAL charities are being hit in the pocket by the credit crunch, as a poll reveals donations across the region are set to fall by 15 per cent. Read

Upton Hall School pupil seriously injured in street assault

A TEENAGER was seriously injured after being assaulted outside Upton Hall School in Upton Village last Tuesday (August 19). Read

Alternative uses for Wirral’s Rake Lane Cemetery Chapel may safeguard it from attack after vandals strike

SUPPORTERS of Rake Lane Cemetery have warned its chapel is in danger of becoming “the next Liscard Hall” after it was targeted by vandals. Read

Friends of Rake Lane Cemetery holding guided walk

THE Friends of Rake Lane Cemetery are holding another guided walk around the cemetery on Sunday, August 24. Read

Three hundred people will abseil down Leasowe Lighthouse for charity

THE biggest abseil of Leasowe lighthouse takes place on Saturday. Read

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Vatican letter sparks call for probe into closure of Wallasey church

CHURCHGOERS have called for an investigation after Vatican authorities expressed surprise at plans to close New Brighton’s iconic SS Peter and Paul’s. Read

Warning over dangerous tablets lost on New Brighton Beach

MERSEYSIDE Police is urging caution following the loss of medication on New Brighton beach on Monday. Read

Hungarian visitors discover how Wirral has benefited from regeneration by visiting top attractions

WIRRAL Council played host to a Hungarian study group visiting the North West as part of an earlier twinning agreement between the UK and Hungarian governments.Š Read

Flea infestation tackled at Wallasey’s Manor Road police station

A POLICE station was fumigated and uniforms had to be destroyed following an infestation of fleas. Read

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Wirral Council to consider rebuilding fire-destroyed Liscard Hall

WIRRAL Council is applying for retrospective planning permission after demolishing Liscard Hall without the correct consent. Read

Former Parish Priest of SS Peter & Paul’s Church in New Brighton dies aged 76

A FORMER Parish Priest of New Brighton’s iconic SS Peter and Paul’s Church has died at the age of 76. Read

Residents want cage installed over Wallasey bridge to combat anti-social behaviour

A CAGE could be built around a Poulton bridge in an attempt to tackle crime and improve the trouble-spot area. Read

Thousands wave goodbye to the Tall Ships

THOUSANDS of spectators lined the promenade from Seacombe to New Brighton on Monday to wave farewell to the Tall Ships. Read

Caldy Golf Club event raises £13,000 for Hoylake Cottage

A GOLF challenge has raised more than £13,000 for Hoylake Cottage. Read

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