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

Investigation after person camped in closed Wirral market over bank holiday

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

Birkenhead Market (Image: Edward Barnes) WIRRAL Council said it is reviewing security procedures after a member of the public was able to camp out in Birkenhead Market and help themselves to jars of honey. Birkenhead Market traders told the Local Democracy Reporting Service a shutter was left open on Saturday, May 24 which allowed a member of the public to enter the building and camp out over the bank holiday weekend.
'Beautiful' Dora needs your help to find forever home

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

Currently being looked after the team at Dogs Trust Merseyside, Dora is described as between five to seven years old and 'quiet and gentle'. According to a spokesperson for the rehoming centre, said: "Dora can live with older children and could share her new home with a dog of a similar size and calm nature. "Curious and affectionate, this lady enjoys her walks and is always keen for a fuss. She is a social pooch and loves human interaction.
Wirral Globe property of the week: An 'architectural gem, steeped in history'

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

Located on Gayton Mill Close, the detached property is a Grade-II listed former sandstone mill and on the market for £995,000, but what do you get for the price tag? It features a porch with cloaks cupboard, hallway with access to integral garage and downstairs W.C. A large office / media room with a feature glazed link connects the house to a 'stunning lounge' which was the Mill Room.
Wirral schools and hospitals to receive funding for 'essential' maintenance

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

They are among education and healthcare facilities across the North West set to benefit from a share of £125m. The money is part of what the Government calls its 'mission to fix the dire state of public service infrastructure it inherited and deliver investment and reform through its Plan for Change'. It aims to help people benefit from better services and facilities across the health system, and supporting children to get the best start in life.
Man, 88, injured during 'fail to stop' collision in Moreton

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

Borrowdale Road in Moreton (Image: Google Maps / Streetview) AN 88-year-old man was left with a serious leg injury after being hit by a car during an reported fail-to-stop collision in Moreton. At around 11.43am on Wednesday, May 14, it was reported that the man had been walking along Borrowdale Road in Moreton when he was involved in a collision with a black VW Golf car.
Man in hospital and two arrests after incident outside Birkenhead pub

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

Grange Road in Birkenhead (Image: Google Maps / Streetview) A 37-year-old man was taken to hospital with a head injury and two women arrested following a reported attack outside a Wirral pub. Police were contacted at around 11pm on Thursday (May 30), following reports of a man lying on the ground outside the George and Dragon pub on Grange Road in Birkenhead. Officers attended and found a man with an injury to the back of his head. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
Festival celebrating Wirral's 'deep Viking roots' next month

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

Taking place at Caldy Rugby Club on June 14 and 15, The Wirral Viking Festival promises to be 'bigger, bolder and more immersive than ever before'. It is described by organisers as a 'unique festival' giving 'families, history buffs, and curious wanderers alike the chance to experience the rich legacy of the Norse settlers who once called this peninsula home'. At the heart of the festival is the legendary tale of Ingimund the Viking, brought to life through dramatic live battle re-enactments.
Plans to turn Wirral property into six-bed 'house of multiple occupation'

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

The proposal for 108 Whetstone Lane - which is currently a 'single dwelling' - involves internal reconfiguration of the existing property to create six individual bedrooms with shared kitchen and dining / living space and appropriate bathroom facilities.
Police appeal for more witnesses to 'harrowing' Liverpool Parade crash

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

A Ford Galaxy hit dozens of people at the parade celebrating Liverpool winning the Premier League on Monday (May 26) just after 6pm. It was said to have followed an ambulance after a road block was temporarily lifted so paramedics could help a man who suffered a suspected heart attack. A 53-year-old man from West Derby was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs.
Plans to build on Wirral town hall annexe sites move forward

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

The North and South Annexes, office buildings either side of Wallasey town hall, were demolished in early 2024 to make way for new housing for the area. The buildings had been used by council for staff, but were occupied since 2020 and subsequently declared 'surplus to requirements'. The sites of the former annexes are also central to the proposals outlined in the Wallasey Town Hall Quarter Masterplan which outlines a bold vision for the area.