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Stories for 31 May 2000

Wirral Business

Whizz kid Robert aims for the top

FACTS and figures don't fox Wirral whizz kid Robert Murphy - the ambitious youngster has found the perfect equation for success with Cewtec.  more...

Michael is new President

MICHAEL Darby, a former senior executive with telecommunications group GPT, is the new president of the Liverpool Society of Chartered Accountants.  more...

Wirral Features

WHo you gonna call . . . Crimestoppers

ANYONE who is the victim of car crime should not be hesitant when reporting it.  more...

John is cut out for wood

A WIRRAL man has managed to carve out a successful career for himself in the world of wood.  more...

Wirral News

SCORES of Wirral people are already turning up trumps for the Wirral Globe and Arrowe Park Hospital

It was just last week that Wirral's favourite free newspaper asked readers to help us raise cash for the hospital's £1 million appeal for an MRI scanner.  more...

Write stuff

A WIRRAL schoolgirl has proved she is made of the 'write' stuff - by winning a major national schools handwriting contest.  more...

Wirral assassin jailed for life

A HIRED assassin from Wirral who gunned down two best friends while they worked out together at a Merseyside gym was jailed for life.  more...

It's carnival time!

A WEEKEND of fun is promised in New Brighton when the annual carnival comes to town this weekend.  more...

Hanging on a telephone

CHILDREN's calls for help have not been heard because ChildLine North West does not have enough cash.  more...

Kids take over Dome

MORE than 70 Wirral schoolchildren will take centre stage at the Millennium Dome in Greenwich today (Wednesday) - to tell the story of 'Our Town'.  more...

Don't be fooled

ACCUSATIONS of electioneering have emerged following the news released by Wirral Council that Seacombe will be the site for a series of road and pavement improvements to be carried out this year.  more...

Fete aims to highlight a hidden gem

A WATERFRONT fete on the banks of the River Mersey will showcase one of the Wirral coastline's historic hidden gems.  more...

Lise chases kitchen masters title

A WOMAN from West Kirby has had her culinary skills rewarded with a place in the final of BBC TV's 'MasterChef'.  more...

Going up... seven to tackle mountains

A MAGNIFICENT seven are to climb every mountain to raise cash for Claire House Hospice.  more...

Community Noticeboard

MOTOWN star Marvin Ruffin will be playing a charity concert in aid of the Stephanie Forrester Appeal and the Arrowe Park SAM scanner appeal on June 9 at the Leasowe Castle Hotel at 7.30pm. For more details, call 606-9191 or 643-1309.  more...

LOOKING for a new home is a black and white female Persian-cross who has been 'fostered' by the Pet

Cottonbud (nicknamed Maddie by her carer Fiona Godsell) was given to Pet Aid when her previous owner died. Also looking for a home is a tabby named Tabatha who arrived with the charity in similar circumstances. If you can help with a home call Pet Aid on 608-4961.  more...

Sea rescuer honoured

A WIRRAL hero has been honoured after the dramatic North Sea rescue of six fishermen from their sinking ship.  more...

Beware firms bearing gifts

WIRRAL trading standards are warning people to beware of con artists after a spate of letters offering prizes to people who send them money.  more...

Useful Telephone Numbers

Wirral Council Information Offices  more...

Wirral Sport

Irby stays in race

IRBY gained a convincing eight wickets win at Runcorn in the Meller Braggins Cheshire League to stay in the hunt for honours.  more...

Who 'Bares' wins

DAVE Unthank in Bare Necessity from Liverpool Yacht Club came out on top in Hoylake Sailing Club's Annual open Carling Cup race over a Liverpool Bay course.  more...

WE'VE NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD!

NOW that the dust has settled on Tranmere Rovers' season, the whispers are that it has been the best in the club's history.  more...

  
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