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Liverpool FC legend Tommy Smith’s plea for help Jun 04 2009

TOMMY Smith has asked the public for their help in bringing the yobs who launched a string of attacks against him to justice. Read

Children must beware “hidden dangers” at Crosby beach Jun 04 2009

YOUNGSTERS could be killed by “hidden dangers” at Crosby beach according to a Fire Authority leader. Read

Crosby actress Rachel Rae to appear in BBC Three sitcom Jun 04 2009

CROSBY actress Rachel Rae will appear in a new BBC television sitcom. Read

Grandad's John O’Groats to Land’s End cancer charity ride Jun 04 2009

A HIGHTOWN grandfather will cycle from John O’Groats to Land’s End – by borrowing the postman’s bike! Read

European elections: How they affect the people of Crosby Jun 04 2009

WHAT do the people of Crosby have in common with the people of Latvia, Lithuania and Bulgaria? Read

St Michael’s CE High School drops history and geography from GCSEs Jun 04 2009

A CROSBY school has axed history and geography from its curriculum, writes John Siddle. Read

Morrissey fan Dickie Felton writes book on his idol Jun 04 2009

DIEHARD Morrissey fan Dickie Felton has written a book about his idol. Read

Bootle man Gary Gannon set to appear in BBC's Total Wipeout TV show Jun 04 2009

A FORMER Thornton resident is set to hit TV screens after competing in the show Total Wipeout. Read

Former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq presents Crosby apprentices with top awards Jun 04 2009

APPRENTICES from Crosby who were named best in Merseyside were presented with awards from ex-Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq. Read

Party leaders will consider Waterloo town hall heritage plans Jun 04 2009

A CAMPAIGN to convert Waterloo Town Hall into an arts and heritage centre has taken a major step forward. Read

Banks man, Daniel Wilkinson, dies in motorbike crash in Yorkshire Dales Jun 04 2009

A MOTORCYCLIST from Banks was killed in a head-on collision in the Yorkshire Dales on Saturday. Read

Snoring sufferers could win a night’s respite with North West Air Ambulance Jun 04 2009

NORTH West Air Ambulance is backing an “un-snooze-ual” charity event. Read

Midnight walkers and teddy enthusiasts are called on to join in the fun for Jospice Jun 04 2009

WALKERS still have time to take sign up for the Jospice Midnight Walk. Read

The Crosby Capriol Society launches search for new conductor Jun 04 2009

THE Crosby Capriol Society is searching for a new conductor. Read

Party leaders have agreed to consider plans for a Waterloo arts and heritage centre if plans are feasible Jun 04 2009

A CAMPAIGN to convert Waterloo Town Hall into an arts and heritage centre has taken a major step forward. Read

Plaza Community Cinema will screen animated film Bolt especially for youngsters with Autism Jun 04 2009

A SCREENING of the animated film Bolt will be held at Plaza Community Cinema for people with autism. Read

Former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq presents Crosby apprentices with top awards Jun 04 2009

APPRENTICES from Crosby who were named best in Merseyside were presented with awards from ex-Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq. Read

Morrissey fan DickieFelton writes book on his idol Jun 04 2009

DIEHARD Morrissey fan Dickie Felton has written a book about his idol. Read

Hundreds of people arrested in Merseyside Police blitz on robberies and burglaries Jun 04 2009

AN OPERATION to tackle burglaries and robberies has resulted in the arrests of 284 people. Read

A man suffered facial injuries following an assault at a Waterloo bar Jun 04 2009

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a man was assaulted at a bar in Waterloo. Read

Don’t waste your food Jun 04 2009

WHAT’S the first thing you do with your shopping when you get it home? Put it away? Put your feet up? Read

Green greetings Jun 04 2009

WELCOME to It’s Our World, writes Jade Wright, a major new drive to make Crosby and the surrounding area a better place to live in. Read

World of nature on your doorstep Jun 04 2009

THIS Summer Crosby is embracing the great outdoors, with a whole host of things to see and do on your doorstep. Read

Crosby joins in World Enviro Day Jun 04 2009

THIS Friday is World Environment Day, and the energy team at Sefton Council have put together some tips to make us all a bit greener. Read

Summer Serenade by Soroptimists Jun 04 2009

MUSIC lovers are invited to a Summer Serenade concert on Saturday, June 13 Read

Failed signal halts northern line trains Jun 04 2009

NORTHERN line trains were suspended between Southport and Hillside stations on Tuesday evening. Read

Rachel Rae to appear on BBC Three TV Jun 04 2009

CROSBY actress Rachel Rae will appear in a new BBC television sitcom. Read

Pools check out Jun 04 2009

SWIMMERS in Sefton can be confident that privately owned pools are being kept in check. Read

Fun planned in Sefton’s parks Jun 04 2009

DIARIES at the ready – a string of family fun events are planned for Sefton parks this Summer. Read

Grandmother wins car after buying charity raffle ticket Jun 04 2009

A GRANDMOTHER has won a car in a charity raffle. Read

Altcar training camp gets state of the art flight simulator Jun 04 2009

A NEW centre with a state-of-the-art flight simulator has been built at Altcar training camp. Read

John Leyton in Telstar Concert at Crosby Civic Hall Jun 04 2009

CROSBY is set to return to the swinging 60s this weekend as ‘Telstar – The Concert’ comes to the Civic Hall. Read

Greenfingered pupils win tree grant bid Jun 04 2009

MRS Swift at St Philips's school was successful in winning a bid from The Tree Council. Read

Bootle man set to appear in Total Wipeout TV show Jun 04 2009

A FORMER Thornton resident is set to hit TV screens after competing in the show Total Wipeout. Read

Our Benny director Anne Benton holds auditions for Disney summer school Jun 04 2009

ARE YOU a child with stars in your eyes? Read

Grandmother wins car after buying charity raffle ticket Jun 04 2009

A GRANDMOTHER has won a car in a charity raffle. Read

Crosby students could lose out on free post-16 travel passes Jun 04 2009

CROSBY students could be stripped of free travel passes as part of a town hall review. Read

Show your support for World Environment Day Jun 04 2009

TOMORROW (Friday 5) marks World Environment Day (WED) and with the recent launch of our It’s Our World drive, the Crosby Herald urges you to take note of the special day. Read

New training centre with state-of-the-art similator at Altcar training camp Jun 04 2009

A NEW centre with a state-of-the-art flight simulator has been built at Altcar training camp. Read

Heaven Scent display Jun 04 2009

OLD Christ Church will be hosting a ‘Heaven Scent’ flower display on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. Read

Blundellsands brass concert Jun 04 2009

FORMBY Brass Band will be performing a concert at St Nicholas Church, Bridge Rd, Blundellsands on Sunday, June 7 between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Read

Children could be killed by “hidden dangers” at Crosby beach according to Fire Authority leader Jun 04 2009

YOUNGSTERS could be killed by “hidden dangers” at Crosby beach according to a Fire Authority leader. Read

Rescues at the beach since 2007 Jun 04 2009

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Tommy Smith’s plea for help after sick yob ordeal Jun 04 2009

TOMMY Smith has asked the public for their help in bringing the yobs who launched a string of attacks against him to justice. Read

One Vision Housing residents are “satisfied” with services Jun 04 2009

CROSBY residents say they are satisfied with services from One Vision Housing, a survey has shown. Read

Midnight walkers and teddy enthusiasts are called on to join in the fun for Jospice Jun 04 2009

WALKERS still have time to take sign up for the Jospice Midnight Walk. Read

Fundraiser for charity Jun 04 2009

MARK, Steve and Stuart from Active Soccer came into Ursuline Catholic primary school to present an assembly to the children on their recent “Active Bike Challenge”. Read

Strictly sensational dance Jun 04 2009

PUPILS of St Mary’s College proved to be “strictly sensational” when they presented their third annual dance show. Read

Snoring sufferers could win a night’s respite with North West Air Ambulance Jun 04 2009

Record your noisy partner to help air ambulance Read

Action Aid in donation call Jun 04 2009

CROSBY Action Aid has linked in with the Pakistan Crisis Appeal. Read

Sunbathers reminded to stay safe with Sefton “Sunsible” campaign Jun 04 2009

A “SUNSIBLE” approach to tanning is being championed by Sefton health experts. Read

Cash boost will help Crosby and Waterloo in the battle to win North West In Bloom Jun 04 2009

A CASH boost will help Crosby in its battle for a title in the North West In Bloom competition. Read

Les has got pedal power! Jun 04 2009

A HIGHTOWN grandfather will cycle from John O’Groats to Land’s End – by borrowing the postman’s bike! Read

European elections: How they affect the people of Southport Jun 04 2009

WHAT do the people of Crosby have in common with the people of Latvia, Lithuania and Bulgaria? Read

We Say ... Jun 04 2009

THERE is a serious danger facing Britain today as we go to the polls in the European and County Council elections. Read

Trials begin to beat bug Jun 04 2009

A MERSEYSIDE hospital is pioneering technology that could reduce hospital superbugs. Read

Sizzling dance moves wow crowds at launch Jun 04 2009

SIZZLING Strictly Come Dancing stars Vincent and Flavia wowed crowds in Sefton this week. Read

Banks man, Daniel Wilkinson, dies in motorbike crash in Yorkshire Dales Jun 04 2009

A MOTORCYCLIST from Banks was killed in a head-on collision in the Yorkshire Dales on Saturday. Read

Tommy: Reds fans can end mob hate vendetta Jun 04 2009

LIVERPOOL FC legend Tommy Smith is calling on the club’s fans to help stop a hate campaign waged against him and his family. Read

School drops GCSE subjects Jun 04 2009

A CROSBY school has axed history and geography from its curriculum, writes John Siddle. Read

Final concert date Jun 04 2009

FORMBY Choral Society’s final concert of the season takes place in Our Lady’s Church, on School Lane, on Saturday, June 13, starting at 7.30pm. Read

Children raise cash Jun 04 2009

EARLY Days Nursery manager Lottie Witham organised a fun day to raise money for Cancer Research. Read

Muse to play Echo Arena Jun 04 2009

ROCK band Muse are coming to Liverpool’s Echo Arena . Read

On lookout for oldest working television set Jun 04 2009

DIGITAL UK, the organisation leading the switchover from analogue to digital TV, is searching for the UK’s oldest working television set. Read

Permission sought Jun 04 2009

NETHERTON Neighbourhood Centre wants Sefton Council to grant planning permission so it keep keep two storage containers on its premises, at Chester Avenue, Netherton. Read

“As my mother told me – and I tell my children – always turn off the light when you leave a room and turn off all lights when you leave the house.” Jun 04 2009

Duncan Bannatyne entrepreneur and professional Dragon Read

£9,200 crop of cannabis at home Jun 04 2009

A SANDWICH business owner was caught growing thousands of pounds worth of cannabis, a court heard. Read

North West In Bloom cash boost to help Crosby compete Jun 04 2009

A CASH boost will help Crosby in its battle for a title in the North West In Bloom competition. Read

Police probe assault at Waterloo Bar South Jun 04 2009

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a man was assaulted at a bar in Waterloo. Read

The Crosby Capriol Society launches search for new conductor Jun 04 2009

THE Crosby Capriol Society is searching for a new conductor. Read

Crosby students could lose out on free post-16 travel passes Jun 04 2009

CROSBY students could be stripped of free travel passes as part of a town hall review. Read

Sandwich businessman grew £9,200 cannabis crop at home Jun 04 2009

A SANDWICH business owner was caught growing thousands of pounds worth of cannabis, a court heard. Read

John Leyton in Telstar Concert at Crosby Civic Hall Jun 04 2009

CROSBY is set to return to the swinging 60s this weekend as ‘Telstar – The Concert’ comes to the Civic Hall. Read

Our Benny director Anne Benton holds auditions for Disney summer school Jun 04 2009

ARE YOU a child with stars in your eyes? Read

Plaza Community Cinema will screen animated film Bolt especially for youngsters with Autism Jun 04 2009

A SCREENING of the animated film Bolt will be held at Plaza Community Cinema for people with autism. Read

ME specialist talks to Sefton support group Jun 04 2009

SPECIALIST Dr Raymond was guest speaker at a Sefton ME Support Group meeting. Read

Hundreds of people arrested in Merseyside Police blitz on robberies and burglaries Jun 04 2009

AN OPERATION to tackle burglaries and robberies has resulted in the arrests of 284 people. Read

Extra car parking for school Jun 04 2009

CROSBY High School, on De Villiers Avenue, Crosby, will soon boast an extra 21 car parking spaces on-site if planning permission is granted by Sefton Council. Read

ME specialist talks to Sefton support group Jun 04 2009

SPECIALIST Dr Raymond was guest speaker at a Sefton ME Support Group meeting. Read

Time to go batty Jun 04 2009

PLACES are still available on the night time Victoria Park Bat Walk on Saturday, June 13. Read

Make a will for charity fund Jun 04 2009

SOLICITORS are inviting people to make a will and donate money to Jospice. Read

Shop moves with the times Jun 04 2009

A PHARMACY which has been a part of the Crosby community for decades is moving with the times. Read

A quiet day for shopping Jun 04 2009

A PHOTOGRAPH has been submitted showing a road in Waterloo and Crosby throughout the years. Read

All welcome to get hands dirty at St Luke’s Church, Crosby Jun 04 2009

ST Luke’s Church, Great Crosby, is doing its bit by holding a “dirty afternoon” in its grounds on Saturday, June 6 from 1pm to 4pm. Read

Crosby Herald Jun 04 2009

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Please join Our World Jun 04 2009

TODAY we launch a massive campaign aimed at saving the planet. Read

St Faith’s welcomes youth ensemble Jun 04 2009

ST Faith’s Church, Great Crosby will be welcoming the Liverpool Youth Ensemble (Senior Brass) to their lunchtime recital on Saturday, June 6 at noon. Read

1975: Angelina Jolie, actress Jun 04 2009

1976: Ross Noble, comedian Read

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