New Ferry3 days agoFraudster who blew up town centre dies in prisonPascal Blasio, 65, caused a gas explosion in New Ferry to try to defraud his insurers of £50,000.3 days ago24 Dec 2025Live maggots found in 'very dirty' pizza takeawayA New Ferry pizza takeaway where live maggots were found has been given a zero hygiene rating.24 Dec 202515 Aug 2025Homes on gas blast site 'building new community'The first residents move into apartments built on a site flattened by an explosion eight years ago.15 Aug 202530 Apr 2025Bakery destroyed in gas explosion to reopenGriffith's Bakery was forced to close eight years ago after being damaged by a nearby gas explosion.30 Apr 202510 Nov 2024Teenager stabbed in 'targeted attack' The teenager is in a stable condition in hospital after he was attacked on a street in Wirral.10 Nov 202419 Aug 2024Family butchers to change hands after 180 yearsCallum Edge has run Edge and Son in New Ferry for 50 years and says it is time to hand it on. 19 Aug 202419 Apr 2024Car park row over homes plan for blast townPlans for homes in New Ferry are approved despite concerns over the loss of a town centre car park.19 Apr 202416 Apr 2024Man's fall from nursing home window linked to deathThe Care Quality Commission says Joseph Leighton should have been safe in his nursing home.16 Apr 202411 Mar 2024Police dispersal orders 'not fair' on young peopleThe orders, which disproportionately impact young people, are on average used 37 times a week in England.11 Mar 2024...
