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The Latest Breaking News from Birkenhead

No asylum seeker barge site for Liverpool, says Government

The MP for Birkenhead had described the craft as a 'floating prison ship'

Wales Online

Home Office no longer considering asylum seeker barge site near Liverpool

Peel Ports said it could ‘not see any conceivable scenario’ in which public services locally could support the Birkenhead proposal.

The Independent UK

Plans to house asylum seekers in a barge on Mersey scrapped, according to reports

Sky News reports that Peel Ports rejected the plans

Liverpool Echo

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'Quiet oasis' on school grounds could be turned into 33 homes

The houses are proposed on the Birkenhead School’s sports ground on Noctorum Road

Liverpool Echo

Leftwingers cry foul as Labour rivals battle for selection in new seats

MP condemns ‘undemocratic’ process as Starmer’s shadow ministers take on junior colleagues after redrawing of boundaries

The Guardian - UK

Protestors call on firm to show 'humanitarian side' over 'terrible' asylum seeker plans

The plans would be "a recipe for disaster" according to those protesting in Liverpool

Liverpool Echo

Grandad completes Birkenhead Parkrun 15 years after he gave up running

Donald, who gave up running 15 years ago, rediscovered his love for the sport at the age of 83

Liverpool Echo

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Woman laughed when she heard taxi driver's price from Birkenhead to Liverpool

The issue of exorbitant taxi fares in Liverpool and around the region has been raised again

Liverpool Echo

Last days of 'lifelong careers' at iconic employer

Tom Wood captured the final days at Cammell Laird before its first closure in the early 1990s

Liverpool Echo

Battle for Birkenhead is on as Wirral MPs set out their stalls

Both Mick Whitley and Alison McGovern have made their cases for the Labour Birkenhead nomination

Liverpool Echo

Battle for Birkenhead is on as Mick Whitley says he will stand again

Earlier today, Wirral South MP Alison McGovern said she would stand for new Birkenhead seat with her current seat to be abolished

Liverpool Echo

Alison McGovern to challenge for new Birkenhead MP seat

The news sets up a potential contest with fellow Labour MP Mick Whitley

Liverpool Echo

'Monster killed my mum then threw her remains around Wirral - he's never told us where'

Chantel Taylor was "loved by everyone" as her family hope to make a change in her name

Liverpool Echo

Plans for 1,600 homes and removal of town's flyovers take next step

The development is part of the council's Birkenhead 2040 Framework

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Wirral Council buys Pyramids and Grange shopping centres

The purchases form part of the council's wider plans to regenerate the town

Liverpool Echo

Dad thanks judge for jailing him after he couriered shotgun in bin bag for £300

The gun was then used to fire blasts at the front door of a house with an eight-year-old boy inside

The Independent UK

Murderer wins High Court case over transfer to open prison conditions

Stephen Wynne killed Chantel Taylor after picking her up near his home in Birkenhead, Merseyside, in March 2004.

Liverpool Echo

Politicians clash over plans to house 1,800 asylum seekers after 'serious concerns' raised

This came after 'serious concerns' were raised with the Home Secretary over the plans

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'Never before seen' footage shows Liverpool and Birkenhead during the 1953 coronation

It gives viewers a glimpse into a bygone era

Liverpool Echo

All the Wirral roads closed as people prepare to celebrate King's coronation

Wirral Council waived the normal fee so people could hold street parties over the weekend

Liverpool Echo

Merseyrail station could see full service return 'soon' after controversial cuts

Birkenhead MP Mick Whitley said he was given an update on the situation at Green Lane station

Liverpool Echo

Council updates on Paul O'Grady statue plans

A campaign for a statue for the much-loved entertainer has gathered pace

Liverpool Echo

Full list of roads set to change to 20mph in Wirral

The changes are predicted to "save lives", according to councillor

Liverpool Echo

The people working to prepare Merseyside park for 'world stage' status

Birkenhead Park is one of seven sites to be shortlisted for UNESCO World Heritage Status

Liverpool Echo

Our Liverpool: Birkenhead comes out in force for Paul O'Grady

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