Craig Manning

Wirral

Chief Reporter at Wirral Globe

Reporter for Wirral Globe newspaper and http://t.co/VjhujJJV. These views are my own.

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Articles

Chance to explore New Brighton's 'Creep Tunnels' next month

1 day ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Craig Manning

The 'Creep Tunnels', that lie beneath the old Palace and Floral Pavilion in New Brighton will be open on July 12 from 9pm until 2am the following day. The tunnels, located underneath Virginia Road and Balmoral Road are said to have been used by smugglers. During World War Two they were converted into a munitions factory and air raid shelters. They later became a nightclub known locally as 'The Creep Inn', but have been left abandoned and decaying for over 20 years.
Investment described as 'real show of confidence' in Wirral maritime industry

1 day ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Craig Manning

WIRRAL's maritime industry is 'seeing an upsurge' after recent investment, according to the council leader and industry bosses. Recent news about the multimillion-pound investment into the 12 Quays Terminal has capped a series of improvements locally including new terminals at Seacombe, which was completed in 2022, and Woodside, which is ongoing.
Wirral Council recognised with Ministry of Defence Award

1 day ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Craig Manning

WIRRAL Council's support for the Armed Forces community - including reservists, veterans, and military families - has been recognised with an award from the Ministry of Defence. The Silver Award has been granted to the authority for 'exceptional' service under its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The council is one of 307 organisations across the UK to be awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2025.
Plans submitted for new extensions at Mere Brook House hotel

1 day ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Craig Manning

If the work at Mere Brook House in Thornton Hough is approved, it would see the demolition of existing side and rear extensions and construction of side and rear extensions to form a kitchen, manager's accommodation and bar / serving area together with side decking, associated balustrades and creation of a bin store.
Search for businesses to reawaken ‘hidden gem’ building in historic Wirral village

1 day ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Craig Manning

The Stables building is said to be one of the few surviving traces of the worker village’s industrial infrastructure and has sat empty for several years, but now the Port Sunlight Village Trust (PSVT) are searching for commercial tenants who can reawaken the ‘hidden gem’. Located behind the Gladstone Theatre, the Stables were built in 1894 and originally housed the horses used by Lever Brothers’ soap company that built the iconic village.
Man taken to hospital after incident on Wirral motorway bridge

2 days ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Craig Manning

Emergency services were called to a bridge at Upton Bypass at around 1pm on Wednesday (June 25) to reports for a concern for the safety of a man. Merseyside Police confirmed the man was brought down a short time later and taken to hospital for assessment. A taxi driver from Argyle Satellite Taxis in Birkenhead was praised on social media for his part in helping to talk the man down.
Council explains why railings have been taken down at Wirral park

2 days ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Craig Manning

Readers had contacted the Globe to ask why 'all of the railings' had been taken down along the Liscard Road side of Central Park in Wallasey. A spokesperson for the council explained that the railings had been removed as part of 'essential safety work'.
Wirral cancer patient 'has life back' five years after stem cell treatment

2 days ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Craig Manning

Adam Swanick was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in February 2020 after experiencing symptoms including night sweats and severe bruising. The 34-year-old, an IT Analyst from Wallasey, received a stem cell transplant at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre’s blood cancer unit, which at the time was situated within the Royal Liverpool Hospital, whilst the new cancer centre was being built.
Teenager wanted by police in connection with Merseyside shooting

2 days ago | msn.com | Craig Manning

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Oldershaw School rated 'inadequate' in four areas by Ofsted

2 days ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Craig Manning

The assessment of Oldershaw School in Wallasey follows an inspection by Ofsted on April 1 and 2 this year. In its report, published today, the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management and sixth form provision were all described as 'inadequate' by inspectors. The school, on Valkyrie Road, had been rated 'Good' in a previous inspection in 2022.