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The Latest Breaking News from Birkenhead

Grandad completes Birkenhead Parkrun 15 years after he gave up running

Donald, who gave up running 15 years ago, rediscovered his love for the sport at the age of 83

Liverpool Echo

Woman laughed when she heard taxi driver's price from Birkenhead to Liverpool

The issue of exorbitant taxi fares in Liverpool and around the region has been raised again

Liverpool Echo

Last days of 'lifelong careers' at iconic employer

Tom Wood captured the final days at Cammell Laird before its first closure in the early 1990s

Liverpool Echo

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Battle for Birkenhead is on as Wirral MPs set out their stalls

Both Mick Whitley and Alison McGovern have made their cases for the Labour Birkenhead nomination

Liverpool Echo

Battle for Birkenhead is on as Mick Whitley says he will stand again

Earlier today, Wirral South MP Alison McGovern said she would stand for new Birkenhead seat with her current seat to be abolished

Liverpool Echo

Alison McGovern to challenge for new Birkenhead MP seat

The news sets up a potential contest with fellow Labour MP Mick Whitley

Liverpool Echo

'Monster killed my mum then threw her remains around Wirral - he's never told us where'

Chantel Taylor was "loved by everyone" as her family hope to make a change in her name

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Plans for 1,600 homes and removal of town's flyovers take next step

The development is part of the council's Birkenhead 2040 Framework

Liverpool Echo

Wirral Council buys Pyramids and Grange shopping centres

The purchases form part of the council's wider plans to regenerate the town

Liverpool Echo

Dad thanks judge for jailing him after he couriered shotgun in bin bag for £300

The gun was then used to fire blasts at the front door of a house with an eight-year-old boy inside

Liverpool Echo

Murderer wins High Court case over transfer to open prison conditions

Stephen Wynne killed Chantel Taylor after picking her up near his home in Birkenhead, Merseyside, in March 2004.

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Politicians clash over plans to house 1,800 asylum seekers after 'serious concerns' raised

This came after 'serious concerns' were raised with the Home Secretary over the plans

Liverpool Echo

'Never before seen' footage shows Liverpool and Birkenhead during the 1953 coronation

It gives viewers a glimpse into a bygone era

Liverpool Echo

All the Wirral roads closed as people prepare to celebrate King's coronation

Wirral Council waived the normal fee so people could hold street parties over the weekend

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Merseyrail station could see full service return 'soon' after controversial cuts

Birkenhead MP Mick Whitley said he was given an update on the situation at Green Lane station

Liverpool Echo

Council updates on Paul O'Grady statue plans

A campaign for a statue for the much-loved entertainer has gathered pace

Liverpool Echo

Full list of roads set to change to 20mph in Wirral

The changes are predicted to "save lives", according to councillor

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The people working to prepare Merseyside park for 'world stage' status

Birkenhead Park is one of seven sites to be shortlisted for UNESCO World Heritage Status

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Our Liverpool: Birkenhead comes out in force for Paul O'Grady

The main talking points and biggest stories from the ECHO this morning

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Friends quizzed by Japanese gamers over 'New Wirral' and set of latest game

"Someone has had to translate the word Birkenhead into Korean for probably the first time”

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady fans gather in Birkenhead for heartfelt rendition of Who Let The Dogs Out

Crowds of people congregated in Birkenhead in what was a joyous celebration of Paul O'Grady's life

Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady funeral details - hometown procession, guest-list to dog-themed tributes

Animal lover Paul O'Grady will be laid to rest today in a private service at a safari park in Kent and a dog-themed nod to him in his hometown of Birkenhead

Irish Mirror

Paul O'Grady funeral details: From hometown procession and guest list to dog-themed tributes

Animal lover Paul O'Grady will be laid to rest today in a private service at a safari park in Kent and a dog-themed nod to him in his hometown of Birkenhead

Liverpool Echo

Dogs to 'line streets of Birkenhead' for Paul O'Grady's funeral

A touching tribute to Paul O'Grady has been organised in his hometown

Liverpool Echo

More than 13,000 homes planned for Wirral by 2037

Wirral could see at least 13,000 new homes built by 2037

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