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West Kirby

West Kirby is a hot-spot for watersports on Wirral, with sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and more taking place in the Marine Lake. Royal Liverpool Golf Course is nearby, while the more adventurous can walk into the Wirral Estuary to Hilbre Island

Grandad never got to see his 'dream' business reach milestone
Wirral
Peter Horsley opened his “dream business” in the Wirral with good friend Colin Gordon
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Battle lines drawn for key race as major election looms
Wirral
People could be choosing their next MP as early as next spring
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I went seal spotting but found something far more beautiful
West Kirby
I might have gone to Hilbre to see some seals but it wasn't what I found
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Ashley Dale murder suspect planned to flee to Europe with help of 'Gus the Fixer'
Ashley Dale
Niall Barry is one of five men currently standing trial accused of murdering 28-year-old council worker
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Council 'satisfied' with £20m controversial sea wall costs
West Kirby
The sea wall came under fire for rising costs and the impact on surrounding businesses
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Work to begin on 'luxury' homes on former fire station site in West Kirby
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Developers hope to tackle the "housing shortage" in the area
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Mum's 'excessive yawning' turned out to be sign of devastating disease
Wirral
Nickie Davies said she now has one wish for others going through something similar
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Family's heartbreak as 'lovely' schoolgirl laid to rest
M53
Mourners gathered to say goodbye to the much loved 15-year-old
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Radio presenter Pete Price 'grieved for six months after leaving radio show'
BBC Radio Merseyside
Pete Price spoke out in support of fellow radio presenter Linda McDermott
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Mass rollout of 20mph limits faces key test tonight
Wirral
There have been calls for a review by Conservatives but other parties think it's too soon
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Police update on schoolboy seriously injured in M53 coach crash
Merseyside Police
The bus crash killed West Kirby Grammar School student Jessica Baker, 15, and the coach driver Stephen Shrimpton
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Builder finds drawings hidden on wall leaving family in stitches
History
The drawings were done in 1980
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'Exceptional' schoolgirl killed in M53 crash was 'inspiration to all'
M53
Jessica was described as "selfless, kind hearted and adored by all"
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Calday Grange Grammar School issues statement following M53 crash
Wirral
The school paid tribute to those killed in the crash
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Headteacher's tribute to 'kind' girl, 15, who died in M53 crash
West Kirby
Jessica Baker's headteacher praised her as "well-liked and respected" pupil
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Pupils led out of school in silence as flowers left outside for girl 15
West Kirby
Schoolchildren were silent as they were led out in single file to a bus at the end of the day
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Schoolchildren on M53 'escaped through back window' of overturned bus
M53
Alder Hey Children's Hospital has declared a major incident after the crash
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Talented teacher who 'changed lives' dies aged 52
Wirral
Paul Woodward's family described him as the "smiliest" and "kindest" person
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Wirral seaside restaurant to close after huge losses
West Kirby
Wirral Council is now looking for local businesses who may be interested in taking it over
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39 houses set to be built on field despite hundreds of objections
West Kirby
The planning inspector said he didn't think the area had "beauty"
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Council's own restaurant could close after losing £155k over sea wall construction
West Kirby
The restaurant could close by the end of October
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Owner with 'heavy heart' shares reasons behind much-loved bar's closure
Wirral
The owners said it was a combination of reasons
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Labour candidates make final case before key vote next week
Labour Party
Whoever Labour members choose will go on to fight the Tories at the next election
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