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The Latest Breaking News from Wirral

Council leader accused of 'deliberately painting worst case scenario' over growing deficit

Wirral's Greens criticised the handling of council finances but Labour say rising inflation is to blame

Liverpool Echo

Council deficit balloons to £49m with vote asking for bailout expected soon

Asked if a bankruptcy declaration is possible, Cllr Williamson said there were no plans to, adding “people didn’t vote us in to abdicate responsibility"

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Children born in richer areas of Wirral could live 12 years longer than those in poorer areas

Beverley Murray from the Wirral Intelligence Service said the gap between Wirral and England for life expectancy was currently “the widest gap we have seen since we started recording this data"

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Locksmith warns homeowners over 'new burglary trick' that 'takes seconds'

Lynton Christian, a locksmith based in Wirral, said he has seen the new method being used multiple times

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Woman flies to Turkey after UK dentist quotes £19k for treatment

Sally Murphy said she would have to get a second mortgage to be able to afford the treatment in the UK

Liverpool Echo

Sixth form received £1.6 million to build new classrooms and study spaces

Councillor Kathy Hodson, Chair of Wirral Council’s education committee said: “This will go some way to redress any issues after what has been a challenging time for schools over lockdown"

Liverpool Echo

Monkeypox 'here to stay' says Liverpool sexual health charity

370 people in Liverpool have been vaccinated so far with vaccines remaining in short supply across the UK

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Wirral Council cancels meetings over death of Queen Elizabeth II

One meeting is still going ahead as it deals with active license reviews as councillors pay tribute to the late monarch

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People struggling with cost of living can get help from these local groups

Community groups have been doing all they can to support those in need but predict it will get worse

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Mayor of Wirral hails 'exceptional' Queen as old tradition returns

"We have lost a much-loved and respected Sovereign who, for 70 years, demonstrated an extraordinary sense of duty and devotion to our country, people and to public service."

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Wirral mum sets up own animal sanctuary and now cares for more than 100 animals

"I'd save every animal in the world if I could."

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Council leader says Tory proposals are 'short-sighted' and 'cruel'

The Conservatives proposed last week to use £8.3 million of Wirral Council reserves to help residents but Labour say this is "nothing more than a stunt"

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Council sexual health budget cut by £400,000 since 2013

Over that period, chlamydia detection decreased and gonorrhoea numbers doubled between 2012 and 2019

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Female only court plans could come to Wirral after scheme success

PCC Emily Spurrell said: "There’s much more still to do and I am determined to waste no time"

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Wirral Tory says Labour should be 'ashamed' of playing politics over cost of living

Labour said the proposals would put council workers out of a job and raid "vital ring-fenced public health reserves"

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Mosque at 'heart' of Merseyside town hoping to 'build bridges' across region

Wirral Deen Centre first opened its doors in 2016

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Dad's urgent plea to anyone who drives after coming back from holiday

Edward said we all have a part to play on the roads

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Nearly 100,000 tonnes of waste goes unrecycled in Wirral every year

In 2021 the council is actually recycling 5.5% less than it did in 2013

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Police raids, paedophile blames son, and car's 'mind of its own'

These are the morning headlines on Thursday, August 25

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18 'most notable' people from Merseyside areas

A new study has revealed the "most notable" people from Merseyside areas, including iconic musicians, sporting heroes and acting legends

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Unison branch calls for council workers to reject pay rise

David Jones, the Wirral Branch Secretary for Unison said: “There is a lot of anger out there"

Liverpool Echo

College bucks national trend by celebrating 'best ever' A-level results

The leader of Wirral Council has also sent a message to students across the borough

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More than 100 new jobs created in Wirral after major investment

The investment has been in the works since 2018

Liverpool Echo

Foodbank staff now relying on donations themselves as bills rise

Councilor believes everyone in his ward will soon be in fuel poverty

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Council boss declares cost of living emergency and demands more cash

Wirral Council leader Janette Williamson says money is needed now as people are worrying about losing their homes

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