Liverpool Echo

Sky's the Limit for Pug's New 3008

AS stunts go Peugeot has reached new heights by using its latest 3008 crossover car to launch a glider into the air. Across a bumpy, grass airfield the 3008 managed to tug a 1.5 ton sailplane at sufficient speed to climb to an altitude of 1,500ft - enough for a successful flight.

Nissan's High Note ; Nissan Note 1.5dci Acenta

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk THE story goes that a young Japanese designer was feeling depressed because his wife was expecting and, being a forward thinker, he knew he would have to buy a sensible car. So he began doodling on a sheet of paper in the hope of sketching a model that would fulfil all his desires.

No Charge for Mercer's Dad

THE dad of Rhys Jones's killer will not be charged after being arrested over an arson attack on the home of his son's fellow gang member Gary Kays. Joseph McCormick, 56, was detained by Merseyside police in July after the home Kays shared with his family in Croxteth Park was set alight.

Man's Sex Texts to 11-Year-Old

A MAN who sent explicit messages to a 11-year-old girl will be on the Sex Offenders' Register for five years. Dad-of-two Paul Gibbons, 44, sent a string of sexual messages to the youngster, who he had promised to take out with his own children.

Trendy Nightspots in Shock Closures ; Babycream to Go but Korova Moves Venue

TWO of Liverpool's best-known city centre nightspots are set to close. Babycream, at Albert Dock, will shut its doors in the next few weeks, with a new restaurant possibly taking its place.

Your Stars

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Deaths

B R O S T E R -H I L D A , September 29, 2009. (When you came to see Mo, you would say to me Put the kettle on Billy, make us a cup of tea, weak, with two sugars. You were a lovely lady Hilda.) -Your loving friend Billy xxx. B R O S T E R -H I L D A , September 29, 2009. (Goodnight and God bless Nan. You will always be in our hearts.) -Love Dawn, Kev, Jamie and Jack xxx.

Acknowledgements

Deaths

M c C R A E -J A C K , September 29, 2009. (We can not bring the old days back, when we were all together, but memories keep you close to us and memories last forever. Rest In Peace Jack.) - Brother Tom, Sister in law Edna and Niece Shirley xx. M c C R A E -J A C K. September 29, 2009. (You were always there when needed, not just as a dad, but a friend. Truly a dad in a million and our bond will never end.) -Your loving son Gordon and grandson Adam x. M c C R A E -J ACK. September 29, 2009. I...

Birthday Memoriams

BLOOR -FRANK. Birthday October 4. 1909-2009. (100 years.) In Heaven with Flo (Wife) and Alfie (Son). S a d l y m i s s e d , n e v e r forgotten. -Eddie, Hetty, Kathryn, Eddie, Eileen and Families. (Till). BOON EDWARD 40th Birthday Today (Just a little verse to say, our little Eddie's 40 today, we haven't seen you for a while, but still remember your happy smile. You bravely battled all the way, but God decided, enough, one d a y , you went t o Heaven, it broke our hearts, from you we couldn'...

In Memoriam

ASPINALL PAUL A October 3, 4 years Tragically Beloved son and brother (How constantly we think of you with hearts and eyes that fill, in life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. Let the winds of love blow softly and whisper for you to hear, 'we love and miss you sadly as it dawns another year'.) -Mum. CORFIELD -SID, October 2, 2008. (Friday nights and Mondays are never the same.) -Your mates Des, Roy and Steve. Nil Satis Nisi Optimum.

Deaths

ASHTON JIMMY September 29, 2009 Suddenly in hospital, aged 69 years. A much loved dad, grandad and brother who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service at Holy Spirit Church, Poulsom Drive, Ford on Thursday October 8 at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Thornton Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Jimmy will be resting at his home from Tuesday evening. Family flowers only please, donations may be made for the Heart Foundation c/o Hardacres Funeral Directors, Laconia Hous...

Hamilton Ready for New Fight ; Formula One

Champions Alert for Star Duo ; Cricket

ASHES heroes Stuart Broad and Matt Prior are doubtful for today's Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia at Centurion. England will make a late decision on their participation for the 15th meeting scheduled between the sides inside three months.

Tony Eyes Roaring Start for Tigers ; Garbello Wants Winning Start

EVERTON Tigers are aiming to hit the ground running tomorrow night as they tip off in their third season in the top flight of professional basketball. Head coach Tony Garbelotto has brought in some new faces over the summer as the Tigers aim to go one better than their second place finish last season.

Slattery Off to a Flyer but Dougherty Feels the Heat ; Golf

SOUTHPORT golfer Lee Slattery got off to a flying start in one of the European Tour"s most prestigious tournaments. The Alfred Dunhill Links Championships is played over St Andrews Old Course, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns with players tackling a different venue on each of the first three days before the final round takes place at St Andrews on Sunday.

Sport

PICK OF THE DAY Live Prizefighter Boxing (Sky Sports 2, 9.00pm) All the action from the third heavyweight staging of the tournament, held at the ExCel Arena in London, featuring eight British fighters and seven bouts. The boxers each contest elimination fights over the course of three rounds, with the winners progressing to the semi- finals and final, where a cheque for pounds 25,000 awaits the eventual champion. The fighters involved are Danny Williams, Audley Harrison, Scott Gammer, Carl Ba...

Film of the Day ; Movies

Streetlife Captured On Phone

CULTUREPOOL's Luan Lawrenson-Woods has created her own exhibition at a Wirral gallery. Urban Static is Luan's first photography exhibition and takes a different look at the world around her - using nothing more than her mobile phone.

A Long Player/Strong>

HANIF Kureishi loves his work but loathed school - and the man who once studied philosophy at university ponders if there may be a correlation between the two. "I hated school," he reveals. "I thought, f***'em, I don't want to do this. I just wanted to stay at home, which is basically what I do now."