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The Champion • Wednesday 1 May 2013 Sky’s the limit for Jamie! JAMIE Carragher is set to join the Sky Sports punditry team for the 2013/14 season. The 35–year–old, who will retire from Liverpool Football Club at the end of the current campaign, will team up with former Anfield stars Jamie Redknapp and Graeme Souness, and former Manchester United full–back Gary Neville, to provide expert analysis as part of the broadcaster’s football coverage next season. Carragher, who grew up in Bootle but now lives in Blundellsands, has made more than 730 appearances during his career at Liverpool, had been offered a number of punditry jobs when he retires. However, the former England defender said: “I watch Sky Sports all the time and I’m a huge fan. I can’t wait to be part of their coverage and work with the best in the business. “What Sky has done for football for over 20 years is incredible and I’m thrilled to be part of their exciting plans for next season. Cancer charity fraud charge Report by David Raven A BOOTLE man was among a group of five men and women who appeared in the dock together at Sefton Magistrates on April 26 charged with conspiracy to defraud Macmillan Cancer Support. Robert Highton, 18, of Stanley Road, Bootle, Rebecca Murphy, 18, of Balmoral Drive, Formby, Victoria Smullen, 27, of August Road, Liverpool, Christopher Vaughan, of Beaconsfield Road, Seaforth, and Timothy Cain, 25, of Ashville, Birkenhead, were referred to Liverpool Crown Court for a plea hearing on August 23. A Staffordshire bull terrier. DON’T FORGET! Free Local Delivery when you spend over £25 A 22–YEAR–OLD man has been arrested following a double shooting in Bootle on Monday night (April 29) in what police are calling a ‘targeted attack.’ He was arrested in Toxteth on suspicion of section 18 wounding following an incident during which two youths suffered gunshot wounds. Officers were called to the junction between Hanlon Avenue and Ainsdale Drive at about 8.35pm following reports that a shot had been fired. A 15–year–old youth from Bootle was treated in hospital and has since been discharged, while another 15–year–old youth, also from Bootle, remains in hospital. Both teens suffered leg wounds believed to have been caused by shotgun pellets, but their injuries are not thought to be serious at this time. The scene was sealed for forensic examination which was carried out yesterday (Tuesday) and Carra set to join TV experts panel “I don’t think there could be a better move for me to retire from one of the world’s best football clubs and then join one of the world’s best broadcasters.” Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports, added: “Jamie has everything you want in an expert analyst; opinions, experience and incredible knowledge. “He’s hugely respected throughout the game and I know his immense insight on today’s players, teams and tactics will make our football coverage even better. “He joins us fresh from the changing room of one of the world’s biggest clubs and will be part of our incredible line–up of football experts, who between them boast 25 League titles, 10 European trophies and more than 700 international caps.” house–to–house enquiries are continuing. The police have also stepped up patrols in the area. At this early stage of the investigation the motive for the incident is unknown, however detectives are treating it as a targeted attack and say they are working to piece together the events of the evening. Reckless Chief Superintendent Nikki Holland, the Area Commander for Sefton, said:“This incident shows a complete disregard for local residents. While we believe that this was a targeted incident this was an extremely reckless act that could have had tragic consequences. B Jamie Carragher with Jamie Redknapp, Gary Neville and Graham Souness Man arrested after double shooting Report by Stephanie O’Connor A 16–month–old toddler suffered head injuries after he was attacked by the family dog. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, April 23) at around 12.40pm on Salisbury Avenue, Bootle. The dog, a Staffordshire bull terrier, has been signed over by the family to be humanely destroyed. However, because the dog is a Police appeal for information on suspected targeted attack legal breed and the incident happened on private property, no criminal charges can be made under the Dangerous Dogs Act. A police spokesperson said: “Merseyside Police can confirm that officers were called to a property in Bootle to a report a child had been bitten by a dog. At about 12.40pm emergency services were called to a “We are not prepared to allow the close work we have developed with the community to be disrupted. I want to urge those with information to make contact with us immediately so that we can bring the offenders to justice. “We will do everything within our powers to take these criminals and their weapons off our streets but we need the help of the community to do this. “We will act on all information we receive and urge people to call us, anonymously if preferred.” Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information is asked to contact the Matrix team on 0151 777 5687 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Family dog attacks 16–month–old toddler DULUX ONCE GLOSS S ltr£8.99 1.25 property on Salisbury Avenue following a report that a family dog had bitten a 16–month–old boy. “Paramedics attended and found the child with injuries to his head. He has been taken to hospital for treatment. “The family have agreed to sign over the dog, a Staffordshire bull terrier, to be humanely destroyed.” Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 3 Code NA RSCPA prosecutes women for neglect TWO women have been prosecuted by the RSPCA for neglect of two rottweilers. Audrey Halliday, 22, of Chester Avenue, Bootle pleaded guilty at Sefton Magistrates to causing unnecessary suffering to Mason, a male rottweiler, by failing to investigate the causes of its poor condition and weight loss which led to its death while in her care. Ruth Lee, 44, of Hereford Drive, Bootle pleaded guilty to failing to investigate the causes of the poor condition and weight loss of Sam, a female rottweiler, leading to its collapse and having to be put down. Mr Leeman, representing the pair, said there was a “lot of mitigation” due to the ill health of the women and that a pre–sentence report was required. The prosecution’s case and sentencing were adjourned until May 15. 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The Champion • Wednesday 1 May 2013 Chance to get funding for ideas to improve your neighbourhood By Stephanie O’Connor A LOCAL project based in Netherton is calling on community groups, organisations and individuals in the area to come up with ideas on how to make their neighbourhood a better place. The L30’s Million Big Local project is looking for ideas on how to make the area an even better place to live and work and organisers are asking those with ideas to apply for up to £1,000 worth of funding. The Big Giveaway project will be launched today (Wednesday, May 1) and any expressions of interest must be returned by Friday, May 31. A spokesperson for the project said: “The L30 Partnership is looking for small projects to fund which will benefit the L30’s Million catchment area. “The total amount of funding set aside for this pilot scheme is £5,000, but based on the success of this the Big Giveaway project will look to increase this to £20,000 next year. “The funding can be used for anything that groups or individuals think will improve the L30’s Million catchment area no matter how small the problem may seem, from little things like painting a park bench to addressing bigger issues around A HAIR stylist from Bootle is hoping to prove she is a cut above the rest after making it through to one of the final stages of a global competition. Kelly McDonald (pictured), who works at Star Salon on Hawthorne Road, has been given a place in the regional final of the Wella TrendVision awards, which covers the entire northern part of the country. She said: “Wella set four trends as part of the competition and entrants have to pick one and create their interpretation of the style. The theme for this year’s trends was ‘what does colour sound like?’ and I chose Allegra. “I’m really looking forward to the finals now.” The regional finals are being held in Manchester at the Hilton on Wednesday, May 15. If Kelly is successful she will go through to Up to £1,000 up for grabs by groups or individuals A map outlining the catchment area education or training. “Bids can range from £10 up to a a maximum of £1,000. “Applicants may be asked to complete a more detailed application form at a later date depending on the size and length of the project they want funding. “Bids will be accepted from outside Kelly’s bidding to be a cut above the rest in prestigious competition the final and compete against three other stylists at the Roundhouse in London. B Got a story? Code NA the area, but the activity must be carried out in and benefit the catchment area.” Anybody interested in obtaining an expressions of interest form can do this by contacting Kerry on 0151 934 3800 or by emailing big.local@sefton.gov.uk.“ Ring the Champion News Desk on 01704 392400 POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man who failed to appear at Liverpool Crown Court to answer a charge of burglary. Craig Michael Abbott (pictured), formerly of Peel Road, Bootle, is described A WOMAN drink–driver has lost her licence after she was spotted by police driving in the middle of the night with no lights on. Kristina Joy, 31, of Stanley Road, Bootle, pleaded guilty to drink–driving at Sefton Magistrates after breath tests revealed 43mg alcohol per 100ml breath (the legal limit is 35mg/100ml). Brian O’Connor, prosecuting, said that officers followed Ms Joy down Linacre Lane at 2.25am on Tuesday, April 8. They pulled her over outside Linacre Pub after the police computer showed that the vehicle was not insured. A MAN was left red–faced after he climbed on his roof to fix his television signal but became stuck and had to be rescued by firefighters. The 27–year–old from Peterborough Drive, Netherton, climbed outside on to the roof of his house and was attempting to fix his aerial when he could not get down. Firefighters were called to the scene just before 12.30pm on Wednesday (April 24) and used a roof ladder and rope access gear to lower the man to the floor. A fire service spokesperson said: Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 5 Woman driving with no lights on was over drink–drive limit By Court Reporter Firefighters called to rescue man trying to fix TV aerial By David Raven Police plea to public as white, 6ft tall with a slim build. He has freckles and red, shaved, receding hair. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to to call Merseyside Police on 0151 777 3051 or to ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. “When speaking to her, the police officer noticed that she smelt of alcohol”, he said. She explained that the car was on temporary insurance cover and that she had drunk a couple of glasses of wine. Her solicitor, Mr Tranter, said: “She is heartily ashamed and regrets her actions. “She was unsure and made the decision not to drive home. She was going to park the car in a side street as she could not leave it where it was.” The magistrates fined her £300 and ordered her to pay £85 costs and a £30 victim surcharge. She was also disqualified from driving for 12 months with the option to reduce that if she completes a drink–driving awareness course. “Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service was called out to Peterborough Drive just before 12.30pm. “A 27–year–old man got stuck on the roof after attempting to fix an aerial. “Firefighters used a 9–metre roof ladder and rope access gear to rescue the man and lowered him to the ground floor. “The man is not believed to have been injured in the incident. “Two fire appliances from Kirkby Community Fire Station and Bootle & Netherton Community Fire Station attended. “Firefighters were there for just under 40 minutes.” We Buy Houses! Quick Decision to Quick Completion • Any Property, Any Area, Any Condition • Probate And Inherited Property Specialists • Repossessions Stopped At Any Stage • Legal Fees Paid. No Hidden Charges • Calls Answered 24/7 • Liverpool’s Longest Running Cashbuyer of Property FAST FAIR AND PROFESSIONAL - CALL TODAY! 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