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Waterloo takeaway owner fined for opening too late

A SEFTON Council crackdown on Waterloo bars and restaurants staying open later than legally allowed has seen a third business prosecuted within a month. Read

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Teachers urged to be observant in wake of Baby P

TEACHERS, GPs and politicians in Crosby are being urged by the council to keep a close eye on children they suspect are being abused, in the wake of the Baby P scandal. Read

Rob James, Coronation Street, Liam Connor

Former Coronation Street star Rob James-Collier to start the annual CAFOD Liverpool fun run, organised by Crosby man, Mike Merriman

FORMER Coronation Street star Rob James-Collier is firing the starter’s gun at the 25th annual CAFOD Liverpool fun run. Read

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Police get tough on OTT festive revellers in Crosby and Waterloo

A CRACKDOWN on alcohol-fuelled crime last weekend saw dozens of revellers arrested in Crosby and Waterloo. Read

Woolowrths

Waterloo branch of Woolworths to close for good in January

WOOLWORTHS in Waterloo will close its doors for the last time on January 2. Read

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Blundellsands residents celebrate after councillors reject scheme to demolish and rebuild house

AN application to knock down a house in one of Blundellsands’s most exclusive streets and replace it with a new one has been refused. Read

Riverside Close, Christmas lights

Residents of Riverside Close in Seaforth have had to tone down their Christmas lights display because of the credit crunch

CHRISTMAS lights are going out all over Britain this year, as rising energy costs and the credit crunch take their toll - but some families are determined to carry on dreaming of a bright Christmas! Read

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Free hospital bus service for staff and visitors on Christmas Day

FREE bus services on Christmas Day will help hospital staff and visitors. Read

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Free training course at Cambridge Road Adult Education Centre in Seaforth aimed at improving the quality of life in your neighbourhood

A FREE training course which will help people improve quality of life in their neighbourhoods is being offered to residents in South Sefton. Read

Tsunami, Rotary

Crosby Rotary help build village for Tsunami victims

FAMILIES who lost loved ones in the Boxing Day tsunami are settling into a new village thanks to the help of Crosby people and Rotary International. Read

Debby Rigby, Valewood Primary

Headteacher of a Crosby primary school stepping down after nine ‘exciting’ years at the helm

PUPILS and staff at Valewood Primary are bidding farewell to their headteacher. Read

Maureen Jackman, Holy Family High School, Long service

Thornton teacher is honoured for her 35 years of dedicated service to a Crosby school.

A THORNTON teacher was honoured at an awards ceremony after dedicating her 35-year career to one school before retiring. Read

St Pauls Church, Newborn Appeal

Crosby fundraisers give Newborn Appeal charity a big boost

FUNDRAISERS gathered at St Paul’s Church in Litherland to present a cheque for more than £1,000 to the Newborn Appeal. Read

Wheelie bin

Sefton Council changes bin collection days over Christmas and New Year

SEFTON Council has revealed its amended refuse collection times over the Christmas and new year period. Read

Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre desperate for extra help this Christmas after a fire destroyed some of its kennels

AN ANIMAL shelter which saw some of its kennels destroyed in a blaze is calling for extra help this Christmas. Read

Festive fun for Waterloo pensioners with a party at Flanagans pub

WATERLOO pensioners celebrated the Christmas season in style with a party at Flanagans pub on Queen Street. Read

Crosby public say what they would miss most if local institutions disappeared like Woolworths

WITH the world economy in a mess, prompting the closure of old favourites like Woolworths, Crosby Herald reporter MARK JOHNSON asked the Crosby public what local institutions they would miss if they disappeared tomorrow. Read

Child obesity is being beaten across Sefton by cooking and exercise initiatives

HEALTHY initiatives have halted the rise in child obesity across Crosby and Sefton. More than 5,000 children in reception year and Year Six have been weighed as part of the National Child Measurement Programme. Read

Ex-Crosby student Jacqui Howard takes on key role at Cambridge University

A FORMER pupil of a Crosby comprehensive has gained a key role at the University of Cambridge encouraging others to follow in her footsteps. Read

Crosby volunteers are rewarded

VOLUNTEERS from Crosby have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the local community at an awards ceremony. Read

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