Wirral
Britishnoun
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a peninsula in NW England between the estuaries of the Rivers Mersey and Dee
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Merseyside. Pop: 313 800 (2003 est). Area: 158 sq km (61 sq miles)
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Peter Sullivan spent 38 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of killing florist Diane Sindall, 21, in Wirral, Merseyside, in 1986.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
At the age of 14, Jemma Williamson, travelled from Wirral to Chester to attend a band signing event - but her dreams of meeting the star were thwarted as she was unable to get in.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
Judy Wylde, who lives on the Wirral, says the rate paid for three- and four-year-olds is "atrocious".
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
The BBC also found a Wirral beautician who had undertaken one of the training courses offered by Pearly White Diamonds.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025
On the short seacoast of the Wirral are found the popular resorts of New Brighton and Hoylake.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various
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