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The Champion • Wednesday 11 April 2012 Child porn found on second hand laptop computer B Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 3 Sacked MMP workers take fight to firm’s clients – and target top London hotel by Stephanie O’Connor Jack Colbert – sickened by what he found on a second–hand laptop From Page 1 “Following the discovery and after a number of enquiries were made the 50–year–old from the Crosby area was arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children. “He has been questioned and bailed pending further enquiries. “The protection of children is a priority for Merseyside Police. “We are committed to thoroughly investigating all allegations involving indecent images of children and similarly committed to successfully prosecuting offenders. “As the matter is still under investigation it would inappropriate to comment any further.” Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. SACKED workers from a packaging company based in Bootle have taken their fight to the firm’s clients. Some of the 140 employees from Mayr–Melnhof Packaging (MMP) backed by their union, Unite, have been leafleting cereal maker Kellogg’s, a major client of MMP, sites in Manchester and Wrexham. According to Unite, Austrian–owned MMP has unlawfully dismissed its staff and in the escalating campaign to negotiate with company bosses. Unite regional officer Phil Morgan said: “MMP engaged in a shameful act when it dismissed and locked–out its hardworking workforce. “The leafleting of Kellogg’s – one of MMP’s major clients – is part of our growing campaign to get the company around the table and achieve justice for our members. “The illegal closure of the MMP Bootle factory is a disgrace.” The dispute has now escalated to embroil the Norwegian government, a minority shareholder in MMP. And Unite has written to the company’s shareholders in a bid to make them put pressure on the management to negotiate a fair settlement. They announced that they would be leafleting the prestigious Dukes Hotel in Mayfair this week after it was revealed one of the hotel’s directors also sat on the MMP board. The Dukes Hotel in Mayfair Dukes Hotel director, St John’s Square Secretaries Limited, is a named director of Dukes Hotel, as well as being a director of Austrian–owned MMP. Their aim is to encourage St John’s Square Secretaries Limited to publicly oppose the actions of MMP. Unite will be leafleting the boutique hotel in London starting yesterday (April 10) and Code NA continuing until Friday (April 13). Unite regional officer, Phil Morgan added: “The ripples from this dispute are spreading – from economically–hit Merseyside to the plush cocktail lifestyle of Mayfair. “We intend to lobby, for as long as it takes, those organisations that have any connection with MMP to obtain a negotiated settlement and justice for our members.” Policeman sacked for downloading porn on force phone A FORMER top Bootle policeman has been sacked after being accused of using his work phones to download internet porn and swap dirty text messages. Chief Inspector Mark Brew, 47, was in charge of over 100 offices on Merseyside Police’s Matrix anti–gun unit before he was dismissed last week at a gross misconduct hearing. The former officer has previously held posts as Crosby and Bootle Neighbourhood Inspectors. The hearing was also told how the then popular policeman, who is a married man, left a junior officer in charge of his conference while sneaking off to meet a married woman. He was also accused of making a junior constable pick him up from London and take him back to Liverpool following a conference rather than getting the train. Brew admitted using a police–issue iPhone and Blackberry to view pornographic websites and to send and receive racy text messages with two women, thought to be colleagues. But he denied any wrongdoing over leaving the conference and sneaking off to meet the married woman. The former–officer was issued with two weeks to appeal against the decision. AspokespersonforMerseyside Mark Brew (left) with Policing Minister Nick Herbert Police said: “Merseyside Police can confirm that a misconduct hearing took place last week for a serving 47–year–old police officer. “Following this hearing the officer, a Chief Inspector, was dismissed with immediate effect for gross misconduct. “Merseyside Police is absolutely committed to the highest integrity and professional standards of its officers at all times.” Memorial service to be held for victim of Titanic sinking AMEMORIALservicewillbeheld for a Crosby man who perished when the Titanic sank. The Champion recently ran an article on Bertie Wilson, who was a senior assistant second engineer on the ship and has a memorial gravestone at St Luke’s Church. Following the story, members at the church’s congregation decided Chernobyl children hosts are needed ALITHERLANDgroupiscallingforfamilies to host children from Chernobyl this summer. Despite the nuclear disaster occurring over 26 years ago, many families in the area are still facing a daily battle against the effects of living with extremely high radiation levels. Crosby Chernobyl Children’s group claim that a months holiday in this country significantly boosts the youngsters’ immune systems, giving them a better life. Group co–ordinator Marion Stoddart said: “We normally host ten children, they spend aweektogetherinNorthWalesandthen live with host families in the Crosby, Waterloo, Seaforth and Litherland areas. “We are inviting families, with or without children of their own, to host two children for a period of approximately one week to ten days during the three weeks from July 28 until August 18.” If you think you can help call 0151 284 7132 or email marion.stoddart@hot mail.co.uk by David Raven to hold a special service in memory of those who were lost to coincide with the date of the ship’s sinking this Sunday (April 15). Rev. Simon Elliott said: “We have had a few families walking around and asking about it so we have located the stone and I have been asked to say a few words and hold a brief service. “Anyone who wants to come and view the gravestone or take part in the service is welcome to come down.” A wreath will be laid at the gravestone at 10.15am at St Luke’s Church, Crosby, L23 5SE. FREE TRAINING Volunteer Community Health Mentors Could you help someone to help themselves? Are you a good listener and do you enjoy meeting new people? Then this course may be for you! We need volunteers who can support others to make positive choices and changes which will improve their health. INTRODUCTION TO MENTORING SKILLS COURSE Netherton Feelgood Factory 5 Sessions: Wednesdays 1.00pm - 5.00pm Starting 18th April 2012 This training will also give you a lot of information about stopping smoking to help you offer support to people who are thinking about quitting. 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The Champion • Wednesday 11 April 2012 B Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 5 Secure your homes, police warn residents Members of Crosby Leisure Centre over 50s Badminton Club present Champagne and Flowers to Anant Barodekar, who has been nominated for a MBE. Code1049624 Badminton club mark MBE honour MEMBERS of a Sefton badminton club have presented their own award to a grandad in recognition of him getting an MBE in the New Years Honours list for his work in helping those with moderate learning difficulties. Anant Barodekar, recognised the current problems people with learning difficulties are presented with in today’s society and n particular, socialising with other people, especially once they have left school or are SEFTON Central Labour MP, Bill Esterson has met with the head of the Heritage Lottery Fund for the North West, Sara Hilton, to discuss how community groups can win big with the lottery. The MP met with the lottery chief to discuss how groups and parish and town councils in the constituency can tap into Heritage Lottery funding. Mr Esterson said it had been a very productive meeting and he has now asked the regional head to meet with Sefton’s ‘10 Parishes’ parish and town councils. These include; Formby, Lydiate, Thornton, Ince Blundell, Hightown, Little Altcar, Melling, Aintree Village and Maghull. Bill said: “I’d like to thank Sara for coming along to speak to me about the opportunities groups in Sefton Central have in being able to cash in on Heritage Lottery funding. I am delighted she has agreed to meet with the ten too old to have access to the educational facilities, available to younger people. Together with other volunteers, Anant and his wife, Ronnie, set up ‘Club 25’ in 1994, with only 12 members. However, today, ‘Club 25’ now boasts over 200 members and provides a fun disco every Monday night as well as many other activities for their members to take part in and enjoy. The members of the Crosby badminton club of which Anant has been a member for 10 years, were absolutely delighted when they heard the news about his remarkable award and proudly presented him with abottleofChampagneand flowers to mark and celebrate the occasion. Dave Bryan, who made the presentation, said: “It is great that someone we know is receiving this outstanding reward. Anant thoroughly deserves it for all his hard work he has put in to get this project off the ground and keep it going.” Groups need to tap in to lottery fund – MP 1107806 Report by Jennifer Kent parishes to discuss the opportunities with them. There are clearly opportunities for funding for the ten parishes under the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Heritage Lottery can provide funding to help communities sustain and transform heritage sites. This includes parks and historical places, something we have plenty of throughout this constituency. I am more than happy to explore with the ten parishes, the potential opportunities for funding which are open to them for the benefit of our communities.” The Crosby MP praised the work of the ten parishes in Sefton. Bill said: “I will do all I can to make sure that all of our communities in Sefton Central get the very best deal open to them and to explore how they can benefit from the fund.” • Your local care service – help with meals, domestic or personal care FLEXI-HELP 2 hours a week from only £24 • Try our ‘Flexi-Help’ option – your choice of help at home, 2 hours a week • Call our Care Manager today to book your free, no obligation home visit 73 Liverpool Road Crosby L23 5SE tel: 0151 924 1999 info@warrencare.co.uk · www.warrencare.co.uk All of our services are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission This space could be working for you Call 01704 392392 now! 1101809 Report by Jennifer Kent AS part of the force wide burglary campaign, Merseyside Police are warning householders to make sure their properties are ‘completely secure’ as the lighter nights and warmer weather set in. With the evenings getting lighter, people’s homes can be particularly vulnerable, say police chiefs. Thieves take advantage of insecure properties and gain entry to premises looking for easy access usually via a door or window that is left open. And it’s not just the front of your premises that need to be secured, add officers, unfortunately burglars are not afraid to break in through the back of your house or an upstairs window. To prevent this rise, officers are currently carrying out operations focusing on security around vulnerable premises as well as targeting offenders. Extra hi–visibility patrols are being conducted at key times and days targeting any home which is seen to be insecure or which are in darkness during the evening. Sefton Area Commander, Chief Superintendent, Nikki Holland, said: “We want our residents to feel secure in their homes but we also want to make you aware that unfortunately there are a number of burglars who are prepared to enter homes through open windows and unlocked doors or even by using tools or garden implements to force an entry. “With lighter, warmer nights approaching we are urging residents to continue to consider the message sent out during darker nights by making sure your homes and outbuildings such as sheds and garages are secure and not left vulnerable. “Most cases of domestic burglaries have no forced entry, and the burglar simply walks in through an unlocked door or climbs through an open window. It only takes a few minutes for burglars to sneak into your home and steal your belongings and they will look to identify an easy target.” Police say the community has an important role to play in preventing crime by taking a few extra seconds to check homes are secure, cars are locked and valuables are not left on display. Officers from Merseyside Police are reminding householders of basic security advice which may reduce their chances of becoming victims of crime. These include; if you can, try and leave a light on or use a timer switch during the evening if you are going to be out, do not leave back doors open or unlocked if you are to be upstairs for any length of time as burglars often gain access to people’s property from rear gardens and try not to leave valuable items such as TV and hi–fi systems where thieves can easily see them. For further crime prevention information or details on how to contact your local neighbourhood policing team please visit www.merseyside.police.uk If you have any concerns or issues you would like to speak to police about call them on 101 and ask to speak to your local neighbourhood team. If you’d like to earn EXTRA CASH EVERY WEEK delivering newspapers and leafl ets in your area give us a call ... 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