May
2008
Articles from 13th May 2008
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Proud Lee Carsley: David Moyes on crusade to make Everton a top four club
May 13 2008 | Everton FC News
LEE CARSLEY believes David Moyes will not rest until he has established Everton as a top-four club in the Premier League. Read
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Phil Neville insists new signings are essential if Everton are to keep up
May 13 2008 | Everton FC News
PHIL NEVILLE believes Everton are facing a crucial summer if they want to realistically challenge the Premier League’s established top-four in the coming seasons. Read
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Steven Gerrard reveals "desperation" to be involved in Liverpool title challenge
May 13 2008 | Liverpool FC News
Steven Gerrard has revealed he is desperate to be involved in a genuine title challenge. Read
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Liverpool set up Villarreal friendly
May 13 2008 | Liverpool FC News
LIVERPOOL will travel to Spain to take on Villarreal as part of their preparations for next season. Read
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David Charters: Each human being is sprung differently
May 13 2008 | Comment
YOU will find after many years sniffing the air of these shores that each human being is sprung differently. Some like to soar to unimaginable heights. Others prefer the rub of solid earth under their brogues. Read
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Smart seeks a jockey for Gerrard’s Temple tilt
May 13 2008 | Horse Racing
CAPTAIN Gerrard will have a new jockey when he bids for more success in the Betfred.com Temple Stakes at Haydock on May 24. Read
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Goodwood day in honour of legend Ball
May 13 2008 | Horse Racing
NEXT Wednesday’s meeting at Goodwood Racecourse will be entitled the Alan Ball Memorial Raceday. Read
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Stobart remains firmly on highway to success
May 13 2008 | Business News
WARRINGTON-BASED Stobart Group said yesterday it was confident of “further strong profit growth” this year. Read
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Fire sweeps through the Bluecoat centre
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
FIRE swept through one of Liverpool city centre’s oldest buildings early today. Read
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Blue Angel club goes to court over ban on outdoor patio
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
ONE of Liverpool’s most famous and historic clubs went to court yesterday to appeal against a council order that it says is crippling its business. Read
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Anger as work disrupts wildlife breeding season at Sefton Park
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
WILDLIFE is being threatened by delayed dredging work round Sefton park lake which has coincided with the breeding season, a wildlife group claimed last night. Read
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Gordon Brown declares war on Frank Field
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
In extraordinary comments to journalists, Children’s Secretary Ed Balls suggested the Birkenhead MP was interested in “settling old scores”, rather than in reaching a deal on compensation. Read
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Warren Bradley survives power challenge
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL’S council leader Warren Bradley fought off a dual challenge to his leadership last night – but admitted he had made mistakes in the past year. Read
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Quiet party for Madeleine McCann’s fifth birthday
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
MADELEINE McCann’s parents marked their missing daughter’s fifth birthday privately at home yesterday. Read
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Cabbies get into the swing of the Open golf at Birkdale
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
CAB drivers are being tutored in the golfing knowledge ahead of July’s Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale. Read
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School mourns after 12-year-old found hanged
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
PARENTS and pupils at one of Liverpool’s leading independent schools were in shock last night after the sudden death of a student. Read
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Kensington blaze forces people out of homes
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
A NUMBER of residents were evacuated from their homes after a garage fire sent clouds of thick black smoke billowing across Kensington, Liverpool, last night. Read
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Parking costs rise by up to 40% in Liverpool
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
PARKING charges in Liverpool have gone up by up to 40% and the additional revenue is likely to push the council’s annual income from parking above £1m next year, it emerged last night. Read
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Liverpool’s homeless show life through photography
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
AN EXHIBITION of powerful photographs showing life through the lens of the city’s homeless community has been launched at a Liverpool library. Read
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RESPECTacles display back by demand
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
A WORK of art highlighting the horrors of the Holocaust is going on display again tomorrow – due to massive public demand. Read
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Fears for organ’s future as church counts cost of blaze
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
A FIRE-DAMAGED Liverpool church will remain closed for two months longer than originally thought, it was confirmed yesterday. Read
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Striking images stand out in simple black and white
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
A GROWING number of photographers submitting pictures to the Liverpool Daily Post’s online 08 gallery are turning to black and white to make their prints stand out. Read
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Doctor appointed first university chancellor
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
A LEADING psychologist and broadcaster has been appointed the first chancellor of Edge Hill University. Read
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Liverpool MP against embryo research plans
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
CROSBY MP Claire Curtis-Thomas is leading the charge against controversial legislation to widen the scope of embryo research. Read
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Legal firm lends a helping hand to make charity ball a major success
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
LAW firm Morecrofts was the sponsor of the recent May Ball held by baby charity Zoe’s Place. Read
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Thoughts on the tan ban
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
Peter Forshaw on the ‘tan ban’ Read
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Reform campaigner hits out at legal aid ‘unfairness’
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
A PRISON reform campaigner has spoken out against the legal aid system, calling it “an affront to the principles of justice”. Read
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Shake-up marks beginning of new era for law firm
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
THIS month sees the launch of a “new era” at EAD Solicitors, with the firm unveiling a new-look management team, completing its merger with Widnes practice Poole Swale, and converting to LLP status. Read
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Rick Astley reveals: I still get a tingle from singing
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
His face used to adorn many a teenage girl’s bedroom, but these days – as Emma Pinch discovers – Rick Astley prefers to live life anonymously. Read
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Log on to see the Daily Post being created
May 13 2008 | Liverpool News
HAVE you ever wondered how your Liverpool Daily Post is created, how decisions are made on which articles or photographs appear in print or online, and when and how the front page is designed? Read
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Letters to the Editor - 13th May 2008
May 13 2008 | Letters
GIVEN that I have only half a brain (Liverpool solicitor Rex Makin’s definition of anyone who watches BBC’s The Apprentice, Daily Post, Friday, May 9), I doubt I could enjoy it more even if I had the other half as well. I think it is the most compelling television for a long time. Read
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Golf: Nick still on track for Ryder Cup bow
May 13 2008 | Golf News
NICK DOUGHERTY remains on course to fulfil the family dream of making the Ryder Cup team. Read
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Golf: FREE tasters at Wirral Ladies
May 13 2008 | Golf News
WIRRAL LADIES (men’s section) is holding FREE Golf Coaching taster session at weekends for ladies and girls throughout the year. Read
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Golf: Last shot at Junior Open
May 13 2008 | Golf News
IF MERSEYSIDE youngsters perhaps dream of following in the footsteps of Southport’s Lee Slattery or Tommy Fleetwood, an ideal place to start is the Sefton Junior Open. Read
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Golf: Race on for Brabazon title
May 13 2008 | Golf News
ENGLAND Boys international Tommy Fleetwood will lead the local players attempting to qualify for this week’s Brabazon Trophy. Read
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Golf: Adam Wills aiming to find the way to step up his game
May 13 2008 | Golf News
WHEN Adam Wills steps onto the first tee at Trevose Golf and Country Club on Friday he will know he is facing a whole new ball game. Read
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Golf: Dale Marmion’s last day misery
May 13 2008 | Golf News
A NIGHTMARE start to his final round cost Dale Marmion the chance of his maiden victory in the Europro Tour. Read
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Golf: Golfing hazard with added venom
May 13 2008 | Golf News
DAVID HOLGATE, who started playing golf as a boy in Rhodesia, is the 2008 captain of Heswall. Read
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Golf: Rachel Goodall lands lead role at 17 after county title win
May 13 2008 | Golf News
TEENAGER Rachael Goodall has scaled new heights in winning the Cheshire County Ladies Championship. Read
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Golf: No need to imagine - it’s for real
May 13 2008 | Golf News
ALDER HEY children’s hospital has landed a £5,500 windfall after property professionals took part in a golf competition organised by Rok Development. Read
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Golf: High scoring in team event
May 13 2008 | Golf News
FORMBY LADIES’ mixed team event attracted players from across the north west. Read
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Golf: Portal opens for girl golfers
May 13 2008 | Golf News
GIRLS in Cheshire are being given the chance to expand their experience of golf. Read
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Golf: Cain able to raise awareness for cancer charity
May 13 2008 | Golf News
DARREN CAIN had double reason to be delighted with his appearance at the top of the leaderboard as the Players Tour reached St Annes Old Links. Read
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Golf: Flawless performance nets back-to-back victories
May 13 2008 | Golf News
IT TOOK 66 shots at Pennant Park for Barry Taylor to gain his second Tamsel Tour success. Read
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Golf: Forthcoming fixtures
May 13 2008 | Golf News
Today, May 13: (to 15) Northern Division Senior Ladies Championship at Brancepeth Castle, Durham Read
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Colleagues now rivals
May 13 2008 | Golf News
FLORENTYNA PARKER will have to overcome one of her Curtis Cup teammates if she is to succeed in the English Women’s Close Amateur Championship. Read
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Golf: Change in swing style suits Taylor to a tee
May 13 2008 | Golf News
BARRY TAYLOR’S reward for his sparkling early season form is a free shot at the Open Championship. Read
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Golf: Bidston hosts taster sessions
May 13 2008 | Golf News
BIDSTON is staging four more FREE Golf Coaching Taster Sessions this month. Read
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Key Liverpool Arts events
May 13 2008 | Liverpool Arts
MUSIC: They have been performing for 40 years, but the British rock band Jethro Tull keep on rocking. Read
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Season of new works for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
May 13 2008 | Liverpool Arts
THERE will be more new commissions in the new season of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic season, just announced. Read
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Liverpudlian returns to stage drama as Hollywood star
May 13 2008 | Liverpool Arts
ROCK HUDSON was a Liverpudlian. At least, the Hollywood actor will be played by one in a new drama previewing at the city’s Unity Theatre tonight. Read
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MUSIC REVIEW: Asa Heart, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
May 13 2008 | Liverpool Arts
IT WASN’T the birth of the blues, but a case of a star is born. And it all happened within moments of Asa Heart stepping onto on stage at the Philharmonic Hall. Read
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Office drama as Tower prove high and mighty
May 13 2008 | Other Football
AT last the season has come to an end with all the titles and cups won after a long and eventful campaign. Read
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Johnston for Bangor
May 13 2008 | Other Football
DEFENDER Michael Johnston has signed a two-year contract with Bangor City after being released by Tranmere Rovers Read
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Premier
May 13 2008 | Other Football
PREMIER League chiefs insist the financial gap between the top clubs and those at the bottom is closing despite Manchester United’s record income from the season. Read
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THE MONEY LEAGUE
May 13 2008 | Other Football
Earnings, in millions of pounds, by Premier League clubs in 2007/08 season (not including gate receipts or merchandise income). Read
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Monks out of winning habit as Gate swing cup
May 13 2008 | Other Football
IN the Warrington Sunday Premier Cup Final Real Gate were the winners after their 3-0 victory over Monks Sports, goals from Michael Skully (2) and Kevin Picton. Read
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Rampant sides end season on a high
May 13 2008 | Other Football
EVERTON LADIES completed their league season on Sunday, thrashing relegated Charlton 7-0 at the Ford Sports and Social club in Cronton. Read
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Wright on track
May 13 2008 | Other Sports
CYCLING: In fine weather conditions, Jimmy Wright of Preston Wheelers won the Leigh Premier RC ten miles time trial on the D10/1 Rainford course in 20 minutes 27 seconds. Read
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Firefly close clash
May 13 2008 | Other Sports
SAILING: West Kirby Sailing Club just missed out on the honours as the Americans showed their class in the 59th annual Wilson Team Racing Trophy meeting in Firefly dinghies on the Marine Lake. Read
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MARK LAWRENSON: Board needs to match the commitment of manager
May 13 2008 | Sport Opinion
THE question for Everton at the end of the season shouldn’t be: ‘What does David Moyes want to do?’ Read
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MARK LAWRENSON: Sort Anfield mess or risk star loss
May 13 2008 | Sport Opinion
EVERYONE knows the line by now: Liverpool need to sort out their mess as quickly as possible for the good of the club, etc. Read
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Sommelier: Time to break out the summertime tipples
May 13 2008 | Sommelier's Column
THE sun has been shining, our bars and cafes have been breaking out the nasty silver chairs, it's time to pretend we're European for a bit and break out the summer plonk. Read
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The Monro, Duke Street, Liverpool
May 13 2008 | Liverpool Life
EVERY bar that serves its Sunday roast on huge square plates calls itself a gastropub these days, but The Monro, on Duke Street, is the real McCoy. Read
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Tony Adams: The best in the world - bar none
May 13 2008 | Liverpool Life
IT IS one thing being able to pull a decent pint; it is quite another being able to tell people you are the best barman in the world. Read
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Britain’s best asparagus - and we’re keeping it
May 13 2008 | Liverpool Life
THIS is the holy grail of crops – and it’s grown right here. Laura Davis reports on the greenest of luxury foods. Read
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Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli: I love Liverpool, it’s got a big place in my heart
May 13 2008 | Liverpool Life
Debra Greenhouse talks to one of Britain’s top chefs about love, life, food and football Read
