450 Blue Badges Cancelled After Dead Motorists Caught Using Them
Wirral Council cancelled 459 Blue Badges linked to deceased residents, saving taxpayers over £363,000. Misuse of the permits can result in fines of up to £1,000.
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Mum Urges Trust in Instincts After Toddler's Heart Failure
Kelly Eastwood, 42, from Thingwall, says doctors repeatedly dismissed her concerns about daughter Ava, 17 months, who was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and given a one-in-three chance of survival.
Wirral venue The Scrapyard warns it may close in four weeks
The Scrapyard in Liscard, Wirral, says it could close within four weeks unless more customers visit, citing rising costs and a tough trading environment.
Wirral Tops UK Depression Rankings: Residents Cite Decline
Government data reveals seven of the UK's ten most depressed areas are in Wirral. Residents blame lack of investment, town centre decline, and limited job opportunities for young people.
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Wirral Shop Selling Illegal Cigarettes Closed for Three More Months
Moreton Convenience Store on Upton Road, Wirral, must remain closed until October after magistrates extended a closure order due to ongoing criminality and public nuisance from hidden illegal tobacco.
Kids 'crying and refusing to go to school' after class changes
Children are refusing to attend Townfield Primary School after being told of class reorganisation without parental warning, leading to distress and police involvement.
Eddie Gilfoyle Insists Innocence in New Documentary
Eddie Gilfoyle, who served 18 years for murdering his pregnant wife Paula in 1992, maintains his innocence in a new Channel 4 documentary, criticizing his original defense and evidence handling.
New Channel 4 Doc on Eddie Gilfoyle Murder Case
Eddie Gilfoyle, who served 18 years for murdering his pregnant wife Paula, maintains his innocence. A new Channel 4 documentary, The Accused: Beyond Reasonable Doubt?, re-examines the case amid allegations of police misconduct and withheld evidence.
Wirral Mum Runs 7 Marathons on 7 Continents for Cancer
Wirral fitness instructor Vicky Crowden, 47, will run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days to raise £150,000 for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity after her husband Neil's stage 4 melanoma diagnosis.
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Wirral Estate in 'Horrible Situation' After Post Office Closure
Arrowe Park Post Office in Woodchurch, Wirral, closed temporarily on Monday due to operational reasons, leaving residents without access to essential services and forcing some to travel miles for alternatives.
450+ Blue Badges Cancelled in Misuse Crackdown
More than 450 Blue Badges have been cancelled after investigations found permits were being used after the holder's death. Misuse is a criminal offence punishable by fines up to £1,000.
450+ Blue Badges Cancelled for Post-Death Use
Over 450 Blue Badges have been revoked after investigations found permits were still used after the holders died. The joint operation saved taxpayers over £363,000.
459 Blue Badges Cancelled in Wirral Council Crackdown
Wirral Council has cancelled 459 Blue Badges issued to deceased holders, saving over £363,000 and freeing up parking spaces for genuine users.
459 Blue Badge Permits Cancelled in Crackdown
A crackdown by Wirral Council and the Public Sector Fraud Authority has led to the cancellation of 459 Blue Badge permits, saving taxpayers over £363,000 and freeing up spaces for genuine users.
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450 Blue Badges Cancelled in Wirral Crackdown on Misuse
Over 450 Blue Badges were cancelled in Wirral after permits issued to deceased residents were still used, saving taxpayers more than £363,000. Fines of up to £1,000 apply.
Three Wirral Stores Closed for Counterfeit Goods
Three convenience stores in Wirral have been forced to close for three months after Trading Standards found counterfeit cigarettes, illegal vapes, and non-compliant goods. The closures bring the total to 19 since December.
Fraud Probe: 450+ Blue Badges Revoked on Wirral
More than 450 Blue Badges were revoked on Wirral after a fraud investigation found they were issued to deceased residents, saving taxpayers over £363,000.
New Church and Other Wirral Planning Developments
Plans for a new church in Birkenhead, two industrial units approved in Bromborough, homes refused on green belt in Caldy, and more in latest Wirral Council planning roundup.
John H. Stracey: Oldest British World Boxing Champion
John H. Stracey, the oldest surviving British world boxing champion, reflects on his historic 1975 win in Mexico and his life in Wirral, where he remains a pillar of the community.
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First-Time Buyers Choose Wirral Over Liverpool
Despite higher average prices, first-time buyers are moving from Liverpool to Wirral for affordability and lifestyle, says estate agents. Wirral saw 8.8% price growth vs Liverpool's 6.5%.
Boy, 10, Shouts Mum After Woodchurch Stabbing
A 10-year-old boy alerted his mother after witnessing a man in his 60s being stabbed in Woodchurch. The victim, in a wheelchair, suffered serious wounds; a 40-year-old man has been arrested.
Wirral Stream Suspected Pollution Investigation Underway
Environment Agency investigates suspected pollution in Bidston Stream, Wirral, after public concerns. Officers attend site, review storm overflow data, and identify drainage misconnections.
Vandals put lives at risk damaging Wirral coast safety gear
Wirral Council condemns vandals who steal and burn buoyancy rings and rope ladders, endangering lives along the hazardous Mersey Estuary coastline.
Girl, 4, injured after car rolls over her in Wirral car park
A four-year-old girl was taken to hospital after an unattended vehicle rolled over her in a car park at Eastham Country Park, Wirral. Merseyside Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
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New Dog Play Centre Among Latest Wirral Planning Applications
A former Hindu Temple could become a dog play and training centre, while plans for an ice cream shop, takeaway, football stand, and HMO are submitted to Wirral Council.
Girl, 4, Hospitalised After Unattended Vehicle Rolls Over Her
A four-year-old girl was rushed to hospital after an unattended vehicle rolled over her in the car park of Mimosa Tea Garden in Eastham, Wirral, on Saturday afternoon.
Roadworks Outside Clatterbridge Hospital Cause 'Absolute Chaos'
Major roadworks on Mount Road near Clatterbridge Health Park have caused severe delays, with patients urged to allow extra travel time. Work expected to last several weeks.
Meals beach emergency: Person disappears into sea
A major emergency response was launched at Meols beach after a person was seen walking into the sea and disappearing. The person was later found safe, tending to nets.
Wirral Begins New Local Plan for Increased Housing Targets
Wirral Council is starting work on a new Local Plan due to doubled housing targets from 800 to 1,622 homes per year, raising concerns about green belt protection.
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Aldi Invests £7M in New Wirral Store, 40 Jobs Planned
Aldi has submitted a £7M planning application for a new store at Wirral Waters, creating 40 jobs and 84 parking spaces, with strong local support.
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