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Carly Hudson, 45, from Moreton, set off on her trek to Everest Base Camp in Tibet on September 25

Wirral woman battled hypothermia during 'shock blizzard' on Mount Everest

Court artist sketch of Axel Rudakubana

Court artist sketch of Axel Rudakubana

Brother of Southport attacker gives evidence to inquiry

“Please don’t be tempted to use them as fireworks during your celebrations.

“Please don’t be tempted to use them as fireworks during your celebrations.

‘Flares are not fireworks’: Wirral Coastguard issues plea ahead of Bonfire Night

Sample of work that will be on view in 21st Oxton Art Fair from November 16 - 17

Sample of work that will be on view in 21st Oxton Art Fair from November 16 - 17

21 years of 'creativity and community' will be celebrated at Oxton art fair

Floral tributes on the junction of Tithebarn Road and Hart Street in Southport, near the scene

Floral tributes on the junction of Tithebarn Road and Hart Street in Southport, near the scene

Removing stabbing video from X would be ‘overreach’, Southport Inquiry told

Chester Magistrates Court.

Chester Magistrates Court.

Pre-sentence report ordered over Ellesmere Port Asda card theft

Wirral from above

Wirral from above

Local government

Wirral 28th on list of the most deprived neighbourhoods in England

Chester Magistrates Court

Chester Magistrates Court

Ellesmere Port man to be sentenced after admitting carrying 'paedophile manual'

Michael Photiou is wanted by Cheshire Police.

Michael Photiou is wanted by Cheshire Police.

Wanted man with links to Merseyside still being hunted by police in new appeal

An aerial view of low water levels at a reservoir

An aerial view of low water levels at a reservoir

Region moves out of drought status – but residents urged to use water wisely

Two arrests on suspicion of firearm offence after incident on Wirral

Two arrests on suspicion of firearm offence after incident on Wirral

Two arrests on suspicion of firearm offence after incident in Wirral

Library picture of police

Library picture of police

Man charged with drugs supply offence following incident on Wirral

On a recent training exercise they noted significant changes to the beach topology between Little Eye and Middle Eye following the recent passage of Storm Amy

On a recent training exercise they noted significant changes to the beach topology between Little Eye and Middle Eye following the recent passage of Storm Amy

Coastguard issues warning after ‘significant changes’ to Wirral beach

Computer-generated artist's impression of the planned Aldi on land At Champions Business Park in Upton

Computer-generated artist's impression of the planned Aldi on land At Champions Business Park in Upton

Planning and development

Supermarket giant plans to open new store on Wirral

Overnight road closures to begin in Birkenhead town centre next week

Overnight road closures to begin in Birkenhead town centre next week

Road closures to begin in Birkenhead town centre next week

Cheshire Police.

Cheshire Police.

Man arrested and charged with series of thefts in Ellesmere Port

Sefton Magistrates Court

Sefton Magistrates Court

Wirral man sentenced after assaulting police officer

UK Today

Brits issued urgent shopping warning by banks ahead of Christmas season

UK 'sliding into crisis' as 800,000 extra people off sick for multiple reasons

Sky discontinues TV product after just 2 years and users can claim £290 refund

'Britain's richest man', Gopichand Hinduja, has died at the age of 85

Aldi adds 2 'lovely' new flavours to range based on discontinued Walkers crisps

How to check exact date you get your State Pension and DWP warning it may change

Sport

VAUXHALL MOTORS FC

Action from the Halloween clash. Picture by David Featherstone

Atherton Collieries AFC

No scares for Atherton Collieries in Halloween draw with Motormen

UFC’s Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett

UFC’s Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett

UFC’s Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett becomes Wirral mental health programme ambassador

Action from Cammell Laird 1907 FC's win at Alsager Town

Action from Cammell Laird 1907 FC's win at Alsager Town

CAMMELL LAIRD 1907 FC

Lairds bounce back from cup defeat with win at Alsager Town

Ashville celebrate their Club of the Month award for October 2025

Ashville celebrate their Club of the Month award for October 2025

Ashville extend unbeaten run with home draw against Sandbach

Cornish Pirates celebrate their win over Caldy

Cornish Pirates celebrate their win over Caldy

Caldy's unbeaten run ends at Cornish Pirates

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National Sport

Thomas Frank was happy with Tottenham’s response (John Walton/PA)

Thomas Frank was happy with Tottenham’s response (John Walton/PA)

Thomas Frank hails Tottenham ‘bounce-back mentality’ in Copenhagen rout

Max Dowman made Champions League history (Petr David Josek/AP)

Max Dowman made Champions League history (Petr David Josek/AP)

Arsenal history-maker Max Dowman delights Mikel Arteta with his courage

Arne Slot hailed an impressive victory and performance (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot hailed an impressive victory and performance (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot thrilled as Liverpool beat ‘incredible’ Real Madrid

Mark Robins is a happy man after Stoke’s victory (Adam Davy/PA)

Mark Robins is a happy man after Stoke’s victory (Adam Davy/PA)

Mark Robins not shocked by Lewis Baker’s goalscoring exploits as Stoke go second

Head coach Frank Lampard was pleased with Coventry’s second-half display (Nick Potts/PA)

Head coach Frank Lampard was pleased with Coventry’s second-half display (Nick Potts/PA)

Frank Lampard praises Coventry ‘energy’ in hitting back to beat Sheffield United

Chris Davies’ side have won their last two matches 4-0 (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Chris Davies’ side have won their last two matches 4-0 (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Chris Davies feels Birmingham are starting to show what they are capable of

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk feels some recent criticism of his side had been ‘over the top’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk feels some recent criticism of his side had been ‘over the top’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Virgil van Dijk responds to Wayne Rooney criticism in face-to-face encounter

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Letters

Reader letter

Campaigners hoping to see Thornton Hough toilets reopen

Local government

READER LETTER: 'Provision of public toilets not a matter for debate'

Victoria Road in New Brighton

Victoria Road in New Brighton

READER LETTER: 'What on earth is happening in New Brighton?'

Delaine Carter's letter reintroduced a recurring Wirral icon - the anonymous nude sunbathing biker girl. Image: Newsquest

Delaine Carter's letter reintroduced a recurring Wirral icon - the anonymous nude sunbathing biker girl. Image: Newsquest

Reader letter: 'Funny tale about a recurring Wirral icon'

Reader letter: 'Residents' Association debated warning woman sunbathing au naturel'

Birkenhead Market

Birkenhead Market

Planning and development

READER LETTER: 'It's painful to watch what is going on in Birkenhead'

Local Leisure

Sample of work that will be on view in 21st Oxton Art Fair from November 16 - 17

21 years of 'creativity and community' will be celebrated at Oxton art fair

Light Cinema poster promoting the film festival event on Thursday, November 6

Light Cinema poster promoting the film festival event on Thursday, November 6

Film festival takes over Wirral cinema this week - here's what's on

Caravan thieves foiled by tracking device near Ellesmere Port in BBC show

Caravan thieves foiled by tracking device near Ellesmere Port in BBC show

Caravan thieves foiled by tracking device near Ellesmere Port in BBC show

Ricky Tomlinson is among the celebrities appearing

Ricky Tomlinson is among the celebrities appearing

Liverpool Book Festival to return after successful debut

Teams can take part in mini-games

Teams can take part in mini-games

New game-show style attraction opens in Liverpool

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National News

New research says mandatory warning labels on food could save lives in England (Alamy/PA)

New research says mandatory warning labels on food could save lives in England (Alamy/PA)

More than 100,000 obesity deaths ‘could be prevented with new food warnings’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a speech in Downing Street on Tuesday, ahead of the Budget later in November (Justin Tallis/PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a speech in Downing Street on Tuesday, ahead of the Budget later in November (Justin Tallis/PA)

Government faces questions over tax rises after Reeves warns all must contribute

Solar radiation modification techniques could lower global temperatures (Alamy/PA)

Solar radiation modification techniques could lower global temperatures (Alamy/PA)

‘Rogue’ action by countries to geoengineer climate could worsen impacts – study

Michael Rosen called for climate change education throughout the curriculum (Helen Weinstein)

Michael Rosen called for climate change education throughout the curriculum (Helen Weinstein)

Michael Rosen: Climate change education should be woven throughout curriculum

First Footin’ marks the finale of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations (Jane Barlow/PA)

First Footin’ marks the finale of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations (Jane Barlow/PA)

Nicola Sturgeon to join discussion panel during Edinburgh’s First Footin’

Restoration of the peat bog on the Migneint, Ysbyty Ifan estate viewed from the air. (National Trust images)

Restoration of the peat bog on the Migneint, Ysbyty Ifan estate viewed from the air. (National Trust images)

National Trust and Admiral team up to boost nature-based solutions for flooding

New measures could halt call spoofing within a year (Alamy/PA)

New measures could halt call spoofing within a year (Alamy/PA)

New technology will eliminate call spoofing ‘within a year’ – minister

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