SURELY I read, perhaps as much as two years ago, that the historic warships were to be sited elsewhere ('Our ships are sunk', Globe, January 18), so why the shock? Our council leaders must have known then of the impending removal of them - the question
CONGRATULATIONS to Wirral Labour Group Leader Cllr Steve Foulkes for his response ('No welcome for gypsies', Globe, December 14) to the new gypsy charter unveiled by Merseyside Police. Part of that response was to say that Wirral Council had other priorities
THE residents of Heswall should count themselves lucky for their Christmas lights ('Pitiful display', Mailbox, January 11). Bromborough must win the worst Christmas decorations in the world competition - we didn't have one coloured light of any description
Carlsberg West Cheshire League RESULTS: Wednesday, January 18: Wirral Senior Cup (2nd Rd): Newton 0, Cammell Laird Res 4. Saturday, January 21: FA Vase (4th Rd): Buxton 1, Ashville 0. Division One: Aintree Villa 4, Vauxhall Motors Res 1; Ellesmere Port
A MAJOR football event, organised in memory of the late Sam Benchiekh, who dedicated his time with Tranmere Rovers coaching children with special needs, was held over two days at Grange Road West Sports Centre, Birkenhead. Boys and girls from six Wirral
Carlsberg West Cheshire League with Ernie McDonald WEST Kirby emerged as the principal threat to current leaders Poulton Victoria in the race for the Carlsberg West Cheshire League Division One title, following Saturday's fine 3-1 victory over Cammell
RESULTS: Week commencing January 16: Division One: Nyehome 13, Dolphin 19; Capitol 21, Co-op 18; RSSI 20, TBA 16; Addeco 16, Beaverbrooks 11; Woodchurch 'A' 24, Gorman 13. Division Two: Redcourt 14, Upton 11; Scantec 14, Pacific 14; AML 4, JWM 9; CNC
RESULTS: Week-ending Friday, January 21: Division One: Phoenix 3, Wirral Premier II 7; ESWA 6, ESWA II 4; Pinewood 3, Caldy II 7. Division Two: Pinewood II 4, Wallasey Manor 6; Spinners III 4, Wirral Premier III 6; Wallasey Manor II 2, Spinners III 8.
OXTON Hockey Club men's 1st XI resumed the second half of their season with a 5-1 rout of Rotherham. Oxton's scorers were Trevor Merrick, skipper Sutton, Nik Heyes, Ollie Logan and Dave Bailey. Oxton goalkeeper Yates saved a late penalty.
LIVERPOOL Yacht Club's latest races in the Brass Monkey series on the River Mersey attracted a 19-strong turn out including a number of crews from Wirral. LEADING RESULTS: Class One: 1, Dyna-mite II (G. Sheffield); 2, Anothers Nods (R. Booth); 3, Mighty
I COULD not believe my eyes when I read (Globe, January 18) about the removal and closing of the Historic Warships - a real piece of valuable history going to waste. This is a case of really bad management of what is such a valuable asset to the area.
A YOUNG motor-cyclist stopped and helped my wife after she fell outside Irby library and broke her wrist. The man phoned for an ambulance and remained with my wife until it arrived. He did not give his name, but we both thank him for his kindness. Mr
WIRRAL Lions Club thanks the generous people of Wirral for their kind donations to the Wirral Lions Christmas Float at ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Gordale Nurseries and throughout Wirral with the door-to-door collection, raising a total of £12,371
I AM surprised at the large amount of space given to the complaint made by the walker ('Family stroll at Thurstaston spoiled by dog off the lead', Mailbox, January 18). Reading the writer's own description of the dog's behaviour, I would suggest that
I REFER to Craig Manning's article ('Shock for disabled as their club closes', Globe, December 28) regarding the closure of the IDEA Club in Heswall. As a parent of a disabled service user, I am appalled at the decision to close this establishment. I
Wallasey Sunday League with Tom Potter THE Queen's Tower maintained their stranglehold on the Premier Division leadership with an emphatic 4-0 success over Cheshire Cheese - a result that maintains their 100 per cent record and gives them a five point
Birkenhead & Wirral AF League by Alan Ravenscroft REGENT Cup holders One O'Clock Gun scraped through to the next round by beating a resilient Kelma in a seven-goal thriller. Paul Roberts' sixth minute strike opened the scoring for Kelma, Danny Edwards
IRBY, who operate in the Bramall Trucks Cheshire County League, begin their Winter nets practice this Sunday at Birkenhead Park. The cost to seniors is £2 and juniors £1 and there will be a one-week series between 7pm and 8pm. Details from skipper Dave
by Dave Gilmore THE Crown Green Bowling world was saddened to hear of the tragic death of Dave Barratt, Secretary of Merseyside County Crown Green Bowling Association. He was 60. Dave will be remembered for his outstanding contributions to Crown Green
Wirral Badminton League by David Spencer AS league matches regain momentum so does the Cheshire Oaks drive for their second title. The two matches played in the Premier Division saw them pick up an easy four points with a 7-1 win at St Peter's, for whom
Local rugby round-up with Andrew Stratton A HARD fought South Lancashire and Cheshire One derby at Clatterbridge brought a 14-8 success for Wirral against Hoylake. Alistair Baker and Martin Hodson gained second-half tries for Wirral and Dan Harvey both
