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The Latest Breaking News from Birkenhead

Labour says 'bold' mental health plans are 'deliverable' as thousands struggle to get help

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan visited Birkenhead to talk about Labour's plans to provide mental health hubs in every community

Liverpool Echo

Asylum Seeker Mersey boat plan condemned as 'inhumane'

Wirral's MPs have vowed to fight plans to house as many as 1800 asylum seekers on 'floating prison' near Birkenhead

Liverpool Echo

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Welcome to Our Liverpool - the ECHO's twice-daily briefing on the day's talking points

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York and Shetland sites join UK bids for Unesco world heritage status

The list of hopefuls also includes sites in Birkenhead, Northern Ireland and the Cayman Islands

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132 of Wirral's loved and lost pubs from down the years

Some pubs have been demolished entirely

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady was scolded by friend for 'breaking doctor's orders'

Christopher Biggins shared a moving tribute to the Birkenhead icon on Loose Women

Liverpool Echo

Statue tribute to Paul O'Grady gets closer as petition soars to 100,000 signatures

The much-loved Birkenhead host, 67, famous for drag alter-ego Lily Savage, died last week and council chiefs in Merseyside have been asked to erect a memorial

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Plans to celebrate Paul O'Grady's life as thousands call for statue

'Liverpool has Cilla, Birkenhead deserves Paul'

Liverpool Echo

Petition for a statue of late Paul O’Grady in his hometown Birkenhead hits over 95,000 signatures

The fan-backed appeal praises the star for his lifetime of service to animals, LGBT rights and social causes, believing a statue to be a fitting tribute

Evening Standard

Petition for a statue of Paul O'Grady in his hometown signed by 70,000 heartbroken fans

Tributes have flooded in since Paul’s husband Andre Portasio's tragic announcement last week with some fans feeling the need to turn their grief into action in the form of a petition to have the presenter “immortalised”

Daily Mirror

Merseyside’s ‘hidden village’ with thriving high street and fantastic parks

'It’s a tucked away gem, some people have no idea where we are'

Liverpool Echo

BBC Blankety Blank viewers in tears moments into moving Paul O'Grady tribute

A special episode was aired tonight in tribute to the Birkenhead icon

Liverpool Echo

Wirral's ultimate bucket list - 53 things to do

Wirral has so much to offer

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Paul O'Grady 'died in his own bed' hours after phone call with close friend

The TV star tearfully shared a passionate tribute to the Birkenhead legend

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Paul O'Grady's rise from Birkenhead to top-tier TV - and mix-up that changed his name

The TV star, who has died at the age of 67, came from the most humble of beginnings before shooting to fame with his comic creation Lily Savage

Liverpool Echo

Moment Paul O'Grady was 'big blonde from Birkenhead' on Brookside

He made a cameo in a famous Liverpool TV show

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady's selfless act in Liverpool sums up what Lily Savage star was really like

The Birkenhead icon was renowned as champion of the underdog

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Amanda Holden heartbroken as she shares emotional tribute to Paul O'Grady

Fans are waking up to the devastating news of the Birkenhead star's death

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Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67

The Birkenhead born presenter and comedian died 'unexpectedly but peacefully'

Liverpool Echo

Paul O’Grady has died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' at the age of 67

The Birkenhead- born TV presenter and comedian died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' on Tuesday evening

Daily Mirror

Argos to shut ANOTHER store next week – see if your local shop is closing for good

Argos will shut its standalone store in Birkenhead, Merseyside - which is located in the Pyramids Shopping Centre - on March 22, with more closures to come in the following months

Liverpool Echo

Full list of Wirral's lost and forgotten train stations

Liscard, Seacombe, Rock Lane and Tranmere are just some of the stations lost over time

Liverpool Echo

Transport museum in 'jeopardy' saved as charity takeover approved

The costs of running the museum will now be taken over by non-profit Big Heritage

Liverpool Echo

Kids on bikes causing chaos as police put order in place

A dispersal zone is in place in the area surrounding Birkenhead Park and the town centre

Liverpool Echo

Neighbours evacuated as fire breaks out in Birkenhead laundrette

Four firefighters entered the smoking building and evacuated the flats above

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