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Stories for 6 June 2001

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Ward care standards under the microscope

ALL aspects of ward care are coming under scrutiny as part of a new programme to help improve standards by Wirral Hospital Trust.  more...

WIRRAL OUT OF ACTION

A GROUP that has spent 27 years working with Wirral's youngsters has gone into liquidation.  more...

Families in torment as pyramids collapse

THE backlash from the collapse of the cash pyramid craze that swept through Wirral last month is tearing apart families and friends.  more...

Court jails road rage conman for 18 months

A MOTORIST whose road rage driving flipped over another car was jailed last week for 18 months and banned from driving for three years.  more...

Laird makes bid for MOD refit

AS the search for a buyer continues, the Cammell Laird shipyard is to re-bid for refit work.  more...

Fire strike vote today

FIRE Brigade union members in Merseyside are to hold a strike ballot today.  more...

Groups unite to save trainee jobs

A DRIVE to safeguard employment opportunities for Cammell Laird trainees has generated more than 70 jobs for Laird apprentices.  more...

Vigilants threat bids to block resident's return

POLICE are warning against vigilante action by householders on a Wirral estate who say they do not want an ex-resident to return to their neighbourhood.  more...

Falcon watch

MORE than 200 people from across the North West flocked to Birkenhead on Sunday to view Hamilton Square's peregrine falcons.  more...

Best out of Africa comes to Birkenhead

AFRICA Oye, Britain's only free live African music festival, comes to Wirral from June 15 to 17.  more...

Welcome the high priest of blues

THIS Saturday Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton is offering music fans an almost religious experience direct from Indiana, USA.  more...

Boat Museum date for artist Ron

A LOCAL artist's work is to be exhibited at the Boat Museum in Ellesmere Port.  more...

Clinton's loss is Pacific Road's gain . .

It's been a whirlwind 18 months for Irish vocalist Niamh Parsons (left).  more...

Earthquake and Typhoon hit the Empire

BIG-time American wrestling returns for a summer spectacular at the Liverpool Empire on Friday, June 15.  more...

Talent blooms

AUDITIONS for the Chrysanthemums Pantomime Society start this weekend. Dancers are being called on Sunday from 2pm-5pm (details on %201-0983), with principal parts up for grabs on Tuesday, June 19, from 7.30-9pm (details on %512-1262). Auditions will take place at Manor Church Hall in Manor Road, Wallasey.  more...

Umfolosi night

THE sound of new southern Africa, Zimbabwe's Black Umfolosi, bring their sweet acapella sounds to Liverpool Phil on Saturday, June 9, at 8pm. Tickets available from %709-3789.  more...

High health hope as £2m centre is unveiled

LEASOWE residents are set to benefit from a new £2 million centre in the town.  more...

Hot salsa

BEGINNERS' salsa classes take place at the Grosvenor Assembly Rooms in Wallasey on Thursday nights, from 7pm-8pm. The improvers' class follows from 8pm-9pm. All are welcome. Cost is £3 per evening. For further information call Anne on 630-6044 or turn up on the night.  more...

Hospital praises hearty volunteer Joe

A 92-YEAR-OLD volunteer has raised almost £10,000 for Wirral Heart Support Centre.  more...

Lynn's mission to sure the craving

PATIENTS at Arrowe Park Hospital who want to quit smoking can benefit from a newly launched service.  more...

Model sailor beats the world

SIX members of the Birkenhead Model Yacht and Power Club returned home triumphant after a week of close-fought racing with radio-controlled yachts.  more...

Night-long bugfest

AN all-night minibus mystery tour to see birds, beasts, bats and bugs takes place on Friday, June 29, from 7.30pm-6am.  more...

Rock Ferry revels

ENTERTAINMENT comes to Rock Ferry on Saturday, June 16, with the return of the Waterfront Fete.  more...

Birkenhead Sport

Rovers o erntertain Everton and Man City

KEVIN Keegan's relegated Manchester City will be in pre-season action at Prenton Park - and so, too, will Premier League club Everton, whom Tranmere Rovers dumped so unceremoniously out of the FA Cup last season.  more...

  
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