FIFTY-six-year-old Bryan Field has appealed to Wirral Globe readers to help find the blue-eyed, blonde-haired sister he has not set eyes on since the day 42 years ago when she left home with their mother . . . . to be adopted, probably by a Wirral family
VAUXHALL Motors and Wirral Schools' Instrumental Music Services have worked in perfect harmony to raise 5,176 pounds for Merseyside Autistic Children's Society at a charity concert. Vauxhall donated 2,500 pounds for the initial cost and Wirral Schools
PEOPLE in Neston and the surrounding rural villages will have their chance to have a say on local policing matters at a meeting in Ellesmere Port. The Ellesmere Port Police Forum will meet at 7.30pm in the Civic Hall, Civic Way, Ellesmere Port, on Tuesday
ROLL up for the Playstation Challenge on the big screen at Birkenhead Town Hall on Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm. The pilot event taking place at Birkenhead Town Hall is organised by Wirral Libraries in association with Wirral Leisure Services. Places are
THE FIRE Service and Wirral Trading Standards are warning people that using old electric blankets could result in tragedy this Winter. Electric blankets are made to strict safety standards but they wear with age and even some newer models can start a
BIRKENHEAD pensioner Muriel Williams has never forgotten the care and treatment she received when she began to go blind twenty years ago. Thankfully, corneal transplants gave her back her sight and since then she has raised a staggering £20,000-plus for
New chief sets sights on rosy future with cuts in crime and good public services WIRRAL Chief Executive Steve Maddox is charged under the Government's Crime and Disorder Act to come up with a strategy to reduce crime and bring in a youth justice plan.
A MAN from West Kirby is the latest winner of the 2,000 pounds jackpot on the St John's Hospice in Wirral Weekly Lottery. The happy ticket holder, who has chosen not to have publicity, becomes the 40th person on Wirral to scoop the weekly jackpot. Meanwhile
WIRRAL is set to make a very important business connection which could lead to the growth of American trade and export opportunities for local firms. Wirral Direct, Wirral Council's Inward Investment team, is working in partnership with Business Link
AFRICA'S highest peak and raising a bundle of money for charity are the twin targets for Birkenhead-born Andy Tharme (pictured). Andy plans to hike the 19,340 feet up Mount Kilimanjaro and raise at least 2,500 pounds for the charity SCOPE in the process
MERSEYSIDE Fire Brigade have broken with tradition to start charging £216 an hour for some services. The brigade decided that it had to start charging for non-emergency services in an effort to save money, but has stressed that emergency responses will
BBC Radio Merseyside is taking part in a national campaign which encourages people to get involved in changing their community for the better - and they hope Wirral folk will play their part. Make A Difference Day - Saturday, October 17 - is the UK's
Judge brands his conduct as 'despicable' A HOYLAKE man has been cleared of tricking a teenage girl into Birkenhead Park and raping her. A jury at Liverpool Crown Court took just over three hours on Friday to find Liam Marshall not guilty of two charges
TWO Birkenhead men have been charged with 90 offences involving burglaries and theft of motor vehicles. They were among a number of accused arrested during a massive police operation in Wirral, and have been remanded in custody for three weeks by Wirral
RESULTS: Sunday, October 4:- Challenge Cup (2nd Round) - Premier Soc 5, Wirral Ath 4; Rockvilla 1, Lancelyn 5; Dell 1, Queens Sthdale 4. Division One - Heygarth 0, Dingwall 2; Old House 4, Pollards Inn 2; Stirrup 2, Nova 4. Division Two - Chamberlain
CHRISTLETON turned the tables on previously unbeaten Heswall with a 2-1 Cheshire Amateur Cup 1st Round success, Paul Bowes and Colin Read on target. Cammell Laird came from behind to register a 2-1 win at Gatley, thanks to a Faddi Hannah penalty and Gary
ANDREW Hiscocks in Wild Oats came out on top in the last Dee Sailing Club LBSA race of the season on the Dee Estuary. The dinghy classes race on into November. Jim Douglas gained a trio of victories in the Dart Catamarans on Sunday and Peter Briggs was
SHEILA Williamson, of Royden Hall, is the new name on the Autumn Cup. She beat Greasby's Marie Dutton 21-17 in a closely fought final. Afterwards, a cheque for £150 - money raised throughout the competition - was presented to Melrose Over 60s Club for
GLOBE Sport, in association with Nationwide Building Society, sponsors of the Football League, is offering readers a chance to win one pair of Main Stand tickets to each of Tranmere Rovers' next two Division One matches at Prenton Park! For the match
TRANMERE Rovers have raised the price of all tickets for their Worthington Cup 3rd Round tie against Newcastle United at Prenton Park, on Tuesday, October 27 (kick-off 7.45pm). This is an All Ticket fixture with reserved seats, and there will be no paying
Birmingham . . . 2, Tranmere R . . . 2 Attendance: 17,189 GARY Jones' injury time strike gave Tranmere a richly deserved point, but they created enough chances to have won the game. Backed by good support from Wirral, Tranmere, with Alan Mahon magnificent
WITH off the field matters dominating the scene at Tranmere Rovers, manager John Aldridge wants the club to get back to what it does best - on the pitch, with the immediate priority securing a first Nationwide League Division One win of the season at
COINCIDING with Yellow Pages Sponsored Volunteer Day, a coffee morning and bring and buy sale is being held at the Cottagers' Club at Hoylake Cottage Hospital on Saturday, October 17 (10am-12noon). Admission is 50p and prospective volunteers are welcome
JOHN ROBERTSON of Sudbury, Suffolk, has re-established his family seat in Wirral! His firm has just supplied garden furniture to the Devon Doorway, Gayton, reviving a long-standing family connection. Mr Robertson explains the link: "The architect who
WEST Kirby Guides are hoping for a windy afternoon this Sunday (October 11) - for their annual celebration of One Sky, One World Day. The girls have been busy for weeks now making kites for the event on West Kirby shore - they will be joining people all
AS a solicitor specialising in Personal Injury claims I find that this is a question I am often asked. A slightly technical answer is that there are two types of damage in such claims, namely General Damages (Generals) and Special Damages (Specials).
JIM WAUGH, from Bromborough, has been made an honorary life member of the Labour Party at the national conference in Blackpool. Wirral South MP, Ben Chapman, and his constituency Chairman, Frank McCoy, said they were delighted to take part in the presentation
PLANNING officers are supporting objections from local councillors and residents regarding Ambleside Residential Retirement Home at 67-69 Wellington Road, New Brighton, becoming 16 bedsits. They agree the development would be out of character with the
SUPERFIT Derek McCarthy will be travelling to Cuba this November - but he certainly won't be spending his time there smoking cigars! Derek, who works as a personal trainer at Fitness First Health Club in Bromborough, is taking part in a cycling expedition
WIRRAL and West Cheshire Community NHS Trust's innovative one-stop family support sessions have re-started in Birkenhead. The drop-in sessions, offering advice on issues such as children's health, housing, social problems and drugs, have attracted interest
A MAN refused permission to borrow a bouncy castle and other items from the licensee at the Little House pub in New Ferry later stole them when the licensee was away, Wirral magistrates heard. James Edward Cotgrave, aged 37, of Livingstone Gardens, Birkenhead
A TERRIFIED shop assistant had a knife held to his throat during an armed robbery in Bebington last week. The robber burst into the Spar shop on Old Chester Road, and threatened the 17-year-old. He then forced the teenager behind the counter and stole
BLOOD donor sessions are being held in Wirral this month on the following dates:- Monday, October 12: The Alcuin Centre, St Werburgh's Church, Argyle Street, Birkenhead (2pm-4pm and 5.30pm-7.30pm. Friday, October 16: The Civic Hall, Allport Lane Precinct
JOHN and Lesley Holloway, managers of Greenalls' Parkgate pub The Boathouse, on The Parade, enjoyed a busman's holiday when they ran a champagne bar from a double decker bus at the Parkgate Horse Trials. They served hundreds of visitors with refreshing
A WALLASEY man faced Wirral magistrates charged with outraging public decency at West Kirby in September by committing an act of a rude, obscene and disgusting nature by behaving in an indecent manner. The matter is only triable at the Crown Court and
NESTON households have only days left to return their electoral registration forms. Latest information is that less than 60 per cent of forms have been returned within the Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough. Those who have not done so are being urged to
A NEW Brighton woman has lost nearly ten stones in weight and won herself a prestigious award in the process. Kathy Woosey has won the 'Woman of the Year (Wirral) 1998' award for losing 9st 10lb in the space of eight months! She joined her 'Slimming World
BETHANY Chapel, Holmlands Drive, Prenton, is running two Alpha courses to coincide with the National Alpha initiative involving more than 4,000 churches of all denominations throughout the country. The first course started on Monday (October 5) and the
BIRKENHEAD'S Stone Manganese Marine has closed its foundry in the Dock Road, , resulting in the loss of 39 jobs. In order to meet growing competition worldwide, particularly the Far East, the company has taken this step as part of a major cost-reduction
HOYLAKE Cottage Hospital Trust holds its annual meeting on Saturday, October 31, in the Cottagers' Club, Hoylake Cottage Hospital, at 10.30am. WIRRAL Community Health Council - the local public watchdog on health matters - meets tonight (Wednesday, October
MARINE safety firm Cosalt opens a new one million pounds centre in Birkenhead today (Wednesday, October 7). The centre, on the emerging Lairdside Technology Park, is expected to create several new jobs. Cosalt's youngest employee, 21-year-old Joanne Loughlin
WIRRAL'S former Director of Leisure Services and Tourism, Brian Barnes, is leaving to sail around the world in his own yacht Stratagem a Sadler 34. Brian, who lives in West Kirby and is a member of West Kirby Sailing Club, will leave for Gibraltar on
NEW Tranmere Rovers chairman Fred Williams is relishing the challenge of leading the Prenton Park club, but he will hand over the reins at the appropriate time. "If we are lucky enough to resolve this situation, I will step down and hand over to younger
TRANMERE Rovers manager John Aldridge has admitted he came close to resigning. He told a press conference on Thursday - the day after Frank Corfe ended his 11 year association at Prenton Park - that he was delighted that new chairman Fred Williams was
FRANK Corfe was admitted to hospital on the day he resigned his Directorship and all involvement with Tranmere Rovers, the Globe can reveal. Local businessman Mr Corfe returned home on Friday after tests which confirmed he had a heart irregularity, his
FIVE days of turmoil and confusion at Wirral's premier football club, Tranmere Rovers - triggered by the shock decision of owner and chief executive Frank Corfe to sever all his connections with Prenton Park - have ended with a financial rescue package
RESULTS: Sunday, October 4:- Under-10 Division - Liscard Panthers 3, Young Lions 3; Fender Yth 3, West Kirby Wasps 5; Shore Villa 1, Irby Jnrs 1; Ashville 8, Neston Nomads 1; Squibb 8, Eastham Blades 2; Heswall 1, Shaftes YC 3; Parkdale 7, Heygarth Utd
RESULTS: Saturday, October 3:- Regent Cup (1st Round) - Delta 0, Archers 4; Greenland Fish Htl 1, North Star 2; Kelma 1, The Grange 2; Scorpio Bar 3, F2 1; 7 Stiles Yth 6, Cheshire Yeoman 0; TBR Construction 6, Saunders 3; Wirral Health 3, Meadows 3.
VANSER Club went top of Division One following a hard fought 2-0 success over Volclay. George Parry and Graham Madden netted the goals. Harvest (Steve Rowe, Alan Hughes and an own goal) shared six goals apiece with Parkfield, who replied through Danny
IN the Cheshire Amateur Cup, Rock Ferry Abbey enjoyed a tremendous 3-2 victory over Liverpool Supporters, with Andy Graham, 2, and Dave Doolan on target. Dock (Kenny Berry and Gary Reay) ran out 2-1 winners over Higher Bebington RBL Rangers. Two goals
Local Rugby Scene with Andrew Stratton CALDY and Birkenhead Park maintained their unbeaten records in North West One League, on Saturday. Caldy edged home 17-15 at Aspull, thanks to touch downs by Duncan Hendry, Simon Stanley and Richard Querelle, plus
Sheffield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13pts, New Brighton . . . . . . . . . . 18pts PROMOTION-chasing New Brighton, in their first-ever National League season, pulled off a stunning, magnificent victory before a large crowd at hitherto leaders Sheffield
HIGH flying New Brighton return to Jewsons National League North 2 action on Saturday, when a bumper crowd is expected at Reeds Lane (kick-off 3pm) for the visit of Winnington Park. It's a game second placed New Brighton should win, but the Blues are
RESULTS:- League - Avenue 2, Royal 7; Nth Western 3, Windmill 6; Corsair 7, Old Colonial 2; Westbourne 5, Mersey 4; Beechwood 5, The Dell 4; Railway 8, Cygnet 1. FIXTURES: Monday, October 12:- League - Avenue v Cygnet; Nth Western v Royal; Corsair v Windmill
RESULTS: Tuesday, September 15:- Division One - Bebington Libs 4, Abbotsford 5; Bromboro' Htl 3, Bebington RAFA 6; Cleveland Arms 7, Nth Western 2; Eastham HG 5, New Southend 4; Gt Eastern 2, Merseybus 7; Little House 'B' 4, St Joseph's 5. Division Two
FANS of Tranmere Rovers are being asked to nominate a Rovers legend whose name will be featured as part of the Football League Centenary celebrations. All 72 clubs in the Nationwide Football League are working with supporters to nominate their 'Local
THIS week's topic is about the Industrial Injuries Scheme, which covers accidents at work and industrial prescribed diseases, and how to claim and what you can expect when you do. This topic will run for the next few weeks and will cover the little known
ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH was the scene of the marriage of Annette Chapman, eldest daughter of John and Margaret Chapman, of Upton, to Neil Owens, only son of Norman and Margaret Owens, of Noctorum. A reception at The Grange Country Club, Thornton Hough, was
ERNIE may have been the fastest milkman in the West, but as far as children at Oakland nursery school, Neston, are concerned Shakey Jake is the cutest! The children were among the first in the country to taste the brand new milk shake from Express Dairies
PLANS for a brand new shopping precinct in Old Chester Road, Tranmere, are receiving widespread support from local traders, writes Steven Hallmark. The development is being planned as part of the Lairdside Regeneration Initiative, which covers Tranmere
NEW Brighton Primary School has celebrated its 90th anniversary with a glowing OFSTED Report. Overall the main finding was that: "New Brighton Primary is a very successful school which provides a caring and stimulating place for pupils to learn and grow
