"I have made it clear for some time that Wirral Council must be open and transparent and hold people to account where necessary, " said Mr Green.

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Federer heads to the French Open next week, hoping to become the first man to hold all four Grand Slams at the same time since Australia's Rod Laver in 1969.

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