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The Latest Breaking News from Birkenhead

Story of Merseyside's road tunnels and the men who lost their lives building them

Their construction was a triumph of civil engineering

Liverpool Echo

Football club bids to put town 'back on the map' after 20 year absence

Birkenhead Junior FC wants to make an impact both on and off the pitch

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady’s life – Husband to secret daughter and adorable pets as he leaves Radio 2

Paul O'Grady has lived an interesting life since he was born in Birkenhead in 1955, from near-death experiences to his final days as a presenter on BBC Radio 2

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Suspected Encrochat dealer caught at Manchester Airport after Tenerife flight

Officers raided a home in Birkenhead and found three swords, a knuckle duster and suspected drugs

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool teacher makes 'one of the greatest discoveries in literary history'

Retired Liverpool teacherJohn Lamb recently made the discovery

Liverpool Echo

Grand plans for future of 'forgotten' town that was once a 'dirty word'

It had "almost been a dirty word for a long time"

Liverpool Echo

Condoms, cigarettes and secret guides among Nazi artefacts recovered from sunken U-boat

The U-boat is part of a display at Birkenhead’s dock on Merseyside. The items uncovered include secret dispatches from Nazi high command, a rare enigma machine and even condoms

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Condoms to secret documents: Nazi U-boat items to go on display for first time

Exclusive: Liverpool exhibitors hope documents from sunken submarine may hold clues to end of regime

The Guardian - UK

Freya Anderson admits why she's 'annoyed' despite clinching medal at Commonwealth Games

Birkenhead-born Anderson, 21, swam the final leg in the mixed 4x100m medley and looked to be dragging England to silver before Canada touched first in a dramatic finish

Liverpool Echo

Full list of bus service changes coming to Liverpool City Region

Changes come in from September

Liverpool Echo

Seven arrested as cannabis and cash seized in night time raid

Officers attended an address in Birkenhead at around 8pm yesterday

Liverpool Echo

The men who stood firm and died so 'women & children' could live

The call for "women and children first" is known across the globe

Liverpool Echo

Jonny Mellor explains 'ups and downs' after finally taking Commonwealth Games opportunity

After several near misses, Birkenhead's Mellor completed a Commonwealth Games marathon for the first time.

Liverpool Echo

Uncovering links between Birkenhead and the father of science fiction

Cammell Laird shipyard was referenced in Jules Verne's classic sci-fi novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

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Campaign to rescue historic vessel now partially sunk in Birkenhead Docks receives a boost

Prince Charles was once the Commanding Officer of the Bronington

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Inside the Merseyside boxing gym home to world champions

Karl Kilbride has been coaching fighters on Merseyside for the past two decades

Liverpool Echo

Merseyside murals this year and the stories behind them

They adorn buildings throughout the region

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New home for Merseyside drug treatment centre

Dee House will open its doors later this year

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Kittens left to die in abandoned flat after owners moved out

Inspectors from the RSPCA were called out to a rented property in Birkenhead

Liverpool Echo

Arriva accused of 'scorched earth' policy by cutting bus routes in most needed areas

MP says region's 'poorest and most deprived' areas being hit hardest in planned reductions

Liverpool Echo

'Emotionless killer' scored 40 goals in debut season, led Tranmere to Wembley and slapped 'disrespectful' substitute

John Aldridge was 32 when he joined Tranmere Rovers, but he would stay at the club for a decade, becoming a true great of the club

Liverpool Echo

Merseyside's lost schools that closed their doors forever

Even though many old schools have been demolished or merged, those who attended them will never forget their schooldays

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Daily Post: 'Don't demonise us' say striking rail staff

Read the Liverpool Daily Post newsletter for Monday June 21, 2022

Liverpool Echo

The ‘beating heart’ of Birkenhead could be heading for ‘the tip’

As Tranmere Rovers future at Prenton Park hangs in the balance, so does aspects of Birkenhead’s identity - but some believe change needs to be embraced

Liverpool Echo

Hidden villa estate just across the road from shopping centre

The area is steeped in history, looks like a film set and has rules for anyone who lives there

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