Liverpool Echo

Next Stage of Fan's Mission

A FUND-RAISING football fan's FA Cup odyssey raised more cash at the weekend. Richard Knowles, of Frodsham, is following the competition from the opening qualifying round right through to the final, raising money for Cancer Research in the process.

Rare Beetle has Love Bug ; Threatened Species Must Find a Mate

ARE beetle which stowed away to the UK in an imported shipment of wood is looking for love in Liverpool. The unusual insect is a Morimus Asper beetle is possibly the only one in the country and experts said his days are numbered if he does not breed.

Digital Help

SHOPPERS can get free advice about the digital TV switchover. Experts from the BBC Switchover Help Scheme will be at St Helens parish church hall tomorrow from 9am-4pm.

Taste the World at Food Event

DISHES from around the world will be served up at an international food festival in Liverpool. The free event will feature cooking and music from 12 countries, including China, Poland, India, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kurdistan.

Crimestoppers Heading for City

LIVERPOOL will be the crime fighting capital of the UK with the arrival of the national Crimestoppers conference. The anonymous crime hotline charity has chosen the Liner Hotel for its annual conference, which begins tomorrow.

Lakeland Lodge Was Just Perfect ; Janet Tansley Enjoyed a Relaxing Trip to Lake Windermere with Her Children

WE were on a mission. The rucksack was packed, sturdy shoes pulled firmly onto feet and laced up tightly, and water bottles at the ready. Well, it was two miles to Ambleside from our delightful campsite at White Cross Bay.

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6 Years for Thug Who Kicked and Stamped This Man Again and Again

A THUG whose brutal attack left another man permanently brain- damaged was jailed. Dean Joughin, 25, repeatedly kicked and stamped on Stuart Stevens' head during a street assault.

Coroner Call for Relatives

A CORONER is searching for relatives of a man who died at home in Liverpool. Michael Smith, 60, of Whitehall Close, Kirkdale, was found dead on September 17. There were no suspicious circumstances.

Bishop On Board at Museums

THE Bishop of Liverpool is among three of the most recent trustees appointed to the board of National Museums Liverpool. The Rt Rev James Jones is joined by Sir Robert Crawford, the former director general of the Imperial War Museum, and barrister Nisha Katona.

Glad Rags Fun Date

CELEBRITIES chucked out their old designer clobber to raise cash for Alder Hey's Imagine appeal. The items were sold at the Clothes Throw at the Racquet Club, in Liverpool, yesterday.

Brace for Bradshaw ; Craven

IN THE under-10s division, Conor Bligh hit four of Ainsdale's seven in an easy 7-1 win over Southport Black. Ainsdale were two to the good minutes after kick-off thanks to Thomas Cunliffe and Joe Howard, with Ryan James netting seconds after coming on as a second half sub.

Goodwin and Kay's Treble Yell for Aces ; a Petricca

IN THE Alice Petricca League's Academy Division on Saturday, Hudson Aces showed Holy Rosary Rovers no mercy with an emphatic 9-0 victory. Jack Goodwin and Nicholas Kay both scored hat-tricks, added to by Michael Bernia (2), Zac Hoey and Dylan Simpson. Davenhill Dodgers earned a 3-1 win over Davenhill Diamonds, while St Georges Jaguars (Oliver Gill, Ben Wilkinson, Ryan Mercer, Tom Carragher) stormed past Lydiate Lightning 4-0. St Andrews Stingers hit five (Freddie Ralf 2, Sean Fallon, Matty Th...

Leaders Hit for Six ; Vikings Put Ash Celtic to Sword: Belle Vale

IN the mini soccer friendly games Netherley Woodlane Legion stormed past Mags Madrid 7-2, with Burford also winning well against Fitwell 4-0. Knowsley South also won big, beating Ash Celtic 7-2. Paschal Ola won 3-1 against Paramount, while Fitwell hit five without reply in their game with Paschal United. Burford top the Under-9 Division after a 5-0 win over Paramount with Ellis Jones, Callum Murphy, Dylan Ungi, Matty Griffiths and Ethan Harrison all scoring. Melwood Mags' (Francis Hyland) gam...

Wilko and L11 Net Double Figures ; Scotland Rd

IN EXCITING action in the Scotland Road & District Junior Football League over the weekend Crocky Red (Harlock 4) edged out Crocky Tigers (Black 2, Alexander) in a seven-goal thriller in the under-8s division. Crocky Lions thumped Macmillan Davo 7-0 through an Aimee Kelly hat-trick and strikes from Bowe, Bennett and Ryan, while McRangers (Cassidy 3, Ocego) doused Flames 4-0. In the under-9s, Croxteth Park were big winners, breezing past Mc St Albans 6-0, as were leaders Indanet (Smith 3, Car,...

Notice Board

A JUNIOR football team playing in the Walton & Kirkdale League on a Sunday require players for their under-11s (Year 6) outfit. If interested contact Paul on 07960-605046 for more information. A GOALKEEPER and outfield players are wanted for a South Liverpool junior football team under-12s who play in the South Liverpool District League on Saturday mornings. Please contact Brian on 07708- 348618 for further details. NETHERLEY Woodlane Legion JFC under-10s are looking for a goalkeeper. The tea...

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Laura Is Heading for Praise ; Pupil of the Week

EACH week Echo Education salutes a pupil making waves in and out of school. Stepping into the limelight today is Laura Wright.

A Touch of Class ; Oasis Room to Stimulate Pupils' Senses

A SCHOOL has unveiled a pounds 14,000 room which brings learning to life by stimulating all the senses. West Kirby Residential School is behind the venture.