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Stories for 6 December 2000

Birkenhead News

Too taxing ­ private hire drivers complain

PEOPLE'S lives are being put at risk because poor pay is forcing private hire drivers in the Wirral to spend too long behind the wheel.  more...

Six answer Globe appeal

AN appeal for volunteers published in the Globe two weeks ago has already had an amazing response.  more...

Help us to catch them

POLICE are appealing for help from the public, after a man threatened shop staff with a knife before robbing the store. The man walked into the shop on Church Road, Birkenhead on Saturday at 7.30pm and threatened staff. The man was wearing Navy-coloured Adidas trousers, and a grey jacket. He had a scar on his left cheek. If you have any information relating to the incident, ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or Birkenhead Police on 777 2256.  more...

Inspectors praise improving college

MANAGEMENT at Wirral Metropolitan College have achieved 'a dramatic improvement' in the college's standard of tuition.  more...

MP Ben backs drink drive clampdown

WIRRAL South MP Ben Chapman is backing police in the annual Christmas Drink Drive clampdown.  more...

Fakes become presents

EARLY Christmas presents for charities have arrived from the Wirral's trading standards department.  more...

Don't let flu knock you out

HEALTH experts are reminding Wirral's pensioners not to get knocked out by flu by getting themselves vaccinated.  more...

Claire House lights up for cash

A CHARITY Christmas tree is set to raise money for Claire House Children's Hospice this year.  more...

News in Brief

A YOUNG man's body was discovered in a Wallasey park on Sunday.  more...

TUNNELS OF WOE!

WE, the general public that use the Kingsway tunnel every day, have had enough of the constant disruption we encounter every day, five to six days every week, week in week out. I personally use the tunnel twice daily, Monday to Saturday.  more...

Taking the shine off that starry gift

I WRITE to you in my capacity as Secretary of the Liverpool Astronomical Society regarding the naming of stars for members of the public by certain organisations.  more...

We need more clubs to get youngsters off the street

I WRITE in response to the letter regarding youths dismissing the Grange Road West club (8pm-10pm).  more...

Sentiment must not interfere with the food chain

WITH regard to the recent mail on protecting Wirral wildlife, I have been appalled by the suggestion that some wildlife are more valuable than others.  more...

Phone mast protesters are hypocrites

I AM writing with regard to the article relating to the protest about the One 2 One mast on the Mill Lane fire station.  more...

Be proud of this positive approach to conservation

CONSIDERATION is now being given by Wirral Council to a possible conservation area in Wallasey covering the Magazines area.  more...

Don't tax firms out of business

JOHN Ellershaw highlights the double standards of the proposed introduction of a supplementary business rate (Readers' Mail, Wirral Globe, November 29).  more...

Heartfelt thanks

I WOULD like to thank all the customers at Tesco Heswall for their generosity in contributing to the collection by Wirral Heart Beat on Saturday, November 25.  more...

Worrying policy

A LETTER was printed in the Globe (October 25) about children and young people in the borough having only dirty, unhealthy, dog-toilet recreation areas and sports fields.  more...

How thefts can ruin the festive feeling

CAR theft victims suffer emotionally as well as financially according to a new study and it can be particularly bad at this time of year.  more...

Light Up A Life For A Loved One

IT LOOKS set to be a bright Christmas at St John's Hospice again this year as 'Light Up A Life For A Loved One' is launched.  more...

City is back in business

YORK is one of the top tourist spots in the country - a city rich in history and beauty, yet with vibrant and varied shopping.  more...

Pat's efforts earn honour

A WORKER at the UK's largest employer of severely disabled people has won a new award.  more...

Foster plea response a delight

WIRRAL Social Service's family placement team has had 29 enquiries from people interested in becoming foster carers ­ thanks to a Wirral Globe appeal.  more...

Health gets cash windfall

WIRRAL Health Authority is to receive a major cash boost, following an announcement by the Government's Health Secretary Alan Milburn.  more...

Birkenhead Sport

We're getting better ­ Aldridge salutes tighter defence

TO ONLY allow one goal to slip past you when battling against the quality marksmanship of Blackburn was testament to Tranmere's improvement in defence last Saturday.  more...

Battling Rovers earn vital point

THIS was not a game for spectators to look back on with relish ­ but Tranmere will be glad of the point that pulls them four points clear of the drop zone.  more...

Victorious Blues take pole position

NEWBOYS Dudley Kingswinsford welcomed New Brighton's rugby Blues with a growing reputation and the game opened with a flourish as both teams probed for weaknesses.  more...

Laird lack edge against Linotype

MORE than half of Saturday's scheduled Carlberg West Cheshire League fixtures took place for a change ­ but Cammell Laird failed to take advantage and will have to replay their Cheshire Amateur Cup tie.  more...

Park and Caldy dumped

BOTH Birkenhead Park and Caldy had fruitless trips into Yorkshire at the weekend as they lost interest in the RFU Intermediate Cup at the fourth round stage.  more...

Motormen crash out

VAUXHALL Motors crashed out of the FA Umbro Trophy on Saturday ­ but only after they had given Unibond Premier Division leaders Emley a real run for their money.  more...

Local Football Results & Fixtures

CARLSBERG WEST CHESHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE ­  more...

Widnes & Runcorn News

NEVER MIND THE PRICE

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ADOPT A PONY

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CLASS OF 76

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SCHOOL BINGO

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THE PRICE IS RIGHT

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CAROL CONCERT

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CHOIR BOYS

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JAZZ NIGHT

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Widnes & Runcorn Runcorn News

END OF AN ERA AS ICI SELLS UP

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A GIANT GESTURE

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PASSENGER RAGE OVER BUS ROW

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WITNESS APPEAL AFTER STABBING

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NEW CRIME SCHEME HAS LOTS OF BITE

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Widnes & Runcorn Sport

SUPER SUB SAVES VIKINGS' BLUSHES

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HERE'S TO YOU MR ROBINSON!

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WIGAN WOE FOR WIDNES

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RUFC ROUT

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HIGH FIVE FOR PAVILIONS

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