Liverpool Echo

Shakin' Up for the Future

ACONTENDER for rear of the year is on the way from Renault, in the shape of a new Megane estate. Its predecessor was well known for "shakin' that ass" and the latest Sport Tourer is in the same mould.

Ahead of the Game

KEEPING a step ahead of the game has long been a priority for Citroen. But the French manufacturer has never been afraid to learn from or collaborate with others either. And it's a pair of engines that were developed jointly with BMW that are helping breath fresh life into the company's mid-size C4 range.

Buyers On Alert As Ford Announces Third Price Rise This Year ; Driver Deals

THE cost of the UK's most popular cars is to rise for the third time this year - and more price hikes may be on the way. Ford, which makes the best-selling Ka, Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo models, says it is being crippled by the weak pound and has no alternative but to increase prices yet again if its business is to survive.

Ford's Green Revolution

THE concept of ECOnetic is the new philosophy which has catapulted Ford into the "Green" limelight. The company has taken a no-compromise approach in its bid to seriously tackle its responsibility towards the Eco agenda. ECOnetic is about making Ford vehicles the cleanest, leanest petrol and diesel vehicles possible. And, to achieve this goal it has scrutinised, modified and optimised every component and part to effect a reduction in both fuel and CO emissions.

A Lady of the Dance

A HINDU dancer dazzled in this sunset outfit to celebrate the city's many faiths. Dancer Sonia Goyal danced at Liverpool Cathedral in an evening to promote religious diversity.

Jla Reveals New Flights to Canaries

HOLIDAY hotspots Lanzarote and Fuerteventura will once again be within reach of Merseyside tourists after easyJet announced it would begin flights to the islands. The budget airline has added the two destinations in the Canary Islands to its list of 23 destinations it flies to from Liverpool's John Lennon Airport (JLA).

Green & Gorgeous

.THE Liverpool to Chester Cycle Ride pedals off on Sunday. The event, now in its 15th year, goes through the Queensway Tunnel - without any other traffic. Cyclists can chose one of five rides:. 1: A full round trip from Liverpool to Chester and back to Liverpool (54 miles).

A Natural Haven Atop Toxteth Roofs ; Conservation

THERE'S now a patch of eco-heaven in Liverpool 8, thanks to Toxteth TV's community allotment. On what was once waste ground, the patch has involved members of the local community developing, planting and soon to be harvesting the produce.

Get Back to Nature with Wildlife Watch ; Outdoors

CHILDREN across Merseyside are taking a closer look at the wildlife on their doorstep. Pupils in secondary and primary schools are being asked to get involved with the Big Wildlife Recording Event to keep a record of some of the birds, insects, plants and animals they see on their school grounds. Some of the wildlife the youngsters may see could include:. 7- spot Ladybirds and the non-native Harlequin Ladybird.. House Sparrows and Starlings.. Bumblebees.

Inspirational Furniture From Cousins ; Its a Family Affair

Cousins Furniture is a family owned and run business established over 24 years ago by three cousins, it is now one of the U. K." s largest furniture retailers. Cousins are hugely committed to the longevity of their company and an ongoing programme of investment has resulted in them owning the freehold to all five of their sites and all buildings along with properties and floor space that it rents to complimenting business partners. This means savings made on lease commitments can be handed on...

Seat Is Celebrating a [ ... ] ; Plugs & Points

.SEAT is celebrating a brace of sales records, as the Spanish brand"s used car success continues to go from strength to strength. The latest figures show SEAT UK Used Cars enjoyed a bumper sales spree last month, notching up no fewer than 915 vehicles in May smashing the previous best by some distance and setting a new record for used car sales in the process.

A New Management Team [ ... ] ; Plugs & Points

.A NEW management team at Mercedes-Benz of Liverpool is helping the retailer buck industry trends. Despite the apparent doom and gloom surrounding the motor sector, the Pall Mall operation is thriving - selling 81 cars in the past three weeks alone and topping the sales league for May within the Inchcape Group's 12 Mercedes-Benz retailers.

Mazda Magic - and a Step Back in Time

BEAUTY beyond comparison, brutal reminders of man's capacity for violence and an event many felt would never come about - it was all happening at the start of the 1990s. In the space of a few months Nelson Mandela was released from the Victor Verster prison near Cape Town, gangster epic Goodfellas was nominated for six Academy Awards and Michelle Pfeiffer graced the cover of People magazine's '50 Most Beautiful People in the World' issue.

Why Fiat's New Big Hit Will Keep You Cool

CARS as cool as the Fiat 500 convertible don't come along all that often. The open top version of the popular retro model is on course to become hot property this summer. On sale from today (July 3) and priced from pounds 11,300 to pounds 14,100, the little 500C is out to cash in on our love affair with cute cabrios.

Preview ; On Me Onez Cornerstone Building

A NEW hip-hop musical takes to the stage in Liverpool next week. 20 Stories High Youth Theatre presents On Me Onez at the Cornerstone theatre at Liverpool Hope University.

Shallow Hal (Fiver, 8.30pm)

HAL Larson (Jack Black), a superficial man, and his equally shallow friend Mauricio Wilson (Jason Alexander), share an interest in beautiful women. At work, Hal"s co-workers accuse him of being shallow and caring about nothing but physical appearance (despite being on the porky side himself). That is, until he meets the famous American life coach Tony Robbins while stuck in a lift. Robbins, understanding Hal"s situation, hypnotizes him into seeing people"s inner beauty, not their external sel...

Tonight's with Jade Wright Tv

GAVIN & Stacey fans were understandably pleased to discover the comic talents of Mathew Horne and James Corden were harnessed for a comedy sketch show for BBC3. Thanks to positive reviews and decent viewing figures, although sadly not that many funny jokes, the programme is now being repeated - Horne & Corden (BBC2, 10pm).

Pick of the Day ; Sport

Live Super League (Sky Sports 1, 7.30pm) Wigan Warriors v Harlequins (Kick-off 8.00pm). Eddie Hemmings and Mike Stephenson present coverage of the Super League game at the JJB Stadium. The Warriors recorded one of their finest wins of the season with victory over the Quins at the Stoop in February, and come into the match following a 36-28 win at Hull Kingston Rovers. Harlequins on the other hand have had mixed fortunes over the last few weeks, after thrashing Hull KR at Craven Park, they in ...

Film of the Day ; Movies

No Pressure Now for Mylo ; Every Week Juice Fm's Anton Powers Tips Us a Tune. Today It's the Calvin Harris Remix of Passion Pits - the Reeling

WHEN it was released in 2005 Drop The Pressure became the monster hit of the year. It ripped through the charts and suddenly its producer Mylo found himself hailed as the saviour of dance music. To prove he was no one-hit wonder, the Isle of Skye native followed up with tracks like Destroy Rock and Roll and In My Arms.