Making the Newstag:,2008:/7592008-07-23T16:27:10ZGoing behind the scenes on the stories that are making the news in Crosby each week. The Crosby Herald team takes a closer look at the headlines in the area's favourite newspaper.Movable Type Enterprise 4.21-enTall Ships takeovertag:www.makingthenews.merseyblogs.co.uk,2008://293.522612008-07-22T09:08:17Z2008-07-23T16:27:10ZAT times it felt like half the country had descended on Crosby for the day, determined to get a good view of the Tall Ships parade of sail. Even those who could not escape from work on a Monday afternoon...Crosby Herald newsdesk
UPDATE - The video report is now online]]>
The ones that didn't quite make it...tag:www.makingthenews.merseyblogs.co.uk,2008://293.445192008-04-18T09:14:03Z2008-04-18T09:21:57ZThe design competition to replace Seaforth Radar Tower has attracted plenty of discussion and a few smiles at one or two designs which missed out on the shortlist. Now the Mersey Observatory website has been launched, showing artists' impressions of...Crosby Herald newsdesk
discussion and a few smiles at one or two designs which missed out on the shortlist.
Now the Mersey Observatory website has been launched, showing artists' impressions of the winning design, a brilliant panoramic view from the top of the current tower and all 92 entries for the competition. It's well worth a look: www.merseyobservatory.com]]>
How Crosby Herald reporter got court restrictions liftedtag:www.makingthenews.merseyblogs.co.uk,2008://293.418732008-03-20T12:29:21Z2008-03-20T14:02:30ZHere's a little bit of background to this week's front page story about a 16-year-old's crime spree. The case was heard in a youth court in Bootle on Tuesday, meaning there were some pretty strict rules in force. The general...Crosby Herald newsdesk
16-year-old's crime spree.
The case was heard in a youth court in Bootle on Tuesday, meaning there were some pretty strict rules in force.
The general public is barred from youth courts. Reporters are allowed to attend but are not allowed to identify a youth involved or give any information which may help people identify them. That means no name or address but also no mention of his or her school or anything too specific about them or their families.
However, the law does provide a few occasions when these restrictions may be lifted.
After seeing the defendant plead guilty to a string of crimes, Crosby Herald reporter Mark Johnson argued - successfully - that identifying a “persistent and serious offender� like Quinton, was in the public interest.
Mark says: "During a court interval I asked the usher to inform District Judge Michael Abelson that I would like to make representations and she then went to his chambers to make him aware.
"When court commenced, the District Judge asked me to explain who I was and which paper I wrote for and why I wanted the restrictions lifted.
"He agreed to lift them, saying, 'He has such a prolific record so I am minded to lift the anonymity protecting his name'."
The decision meant we were able to publish his name and address rather than simply calling him "a 16-year-old boy from Thornton".
This is how the Judicial Studies Board explains the 'public interest' provision:
The Youth Court also has the power to order the lifting of the reporting restrictions to any extent, in relation to a child or young person who has been convicted, if it is satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so. The child or young person may therefore be identified in relation to any proceedings related to the prosecution or conviction of the offender for the offence, the manner in which he or his parent or guardian should be dealt with in respect of the offence, the enforcement, variation, revocation or discharge of an order made in respect of the offence, the enforcement of any rule made under section 16(3) of the Criminal Justice Act 1982 in respect of an attendance centre order or the enforcement of any requirements relating to detention and training orders under section 76 (6)(b) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
We believe it is in the public interest that the victims of his crimes are able to see justice being done, that his neighbours are aware of his crimes and that the whole case acts as a warning and a deterrent to others.
And we believe that someone who repeatedly breaks the law in such a reckless way should not be protected from the public view.]]>
Increasingly interactivetag:www.makingthenews.merseyblogs.co.uk,2008://293.371542008-01-31T09:00:32Z2008-01-31T09:01:30Z“Interactive� has become one of the buzzwords of the internet era. Local newspapers have always been interactive. Letters pages are very popular and because of our ‘local’ nature, the vast majority of people who feature in our stories are also...Crosby Herald newsdesk
forums have a steadily growing following.
One item which has attracted a lot of interest on the forum is the design competition for the Mersey Observatory.
More people have looked at and taken part in the discussion on the proposals than any other item on the forum.
Last week, a poll in which you can vote for your favourite design was added to our home page following a request from forum members.
And in today's paper we have taken up another idea put forward on the forum - an in-depth look at each of the designs ahead of the public exhibition next month.
Join in the discussion!]]>
Radar tower debatetag:www.makingthenews.merseyblogs.co.uk,2008://293.355272008-01-11T13:49:27Z2008-01-11T14:16:34ZThe designs for an iconic building to replace Seaforth Radar Tower are creating a buzz over on the Crosby Herald news forums, so we thought you might like to see one idea which didn't make the shortlist. Uli Kraeling sent...Crosby Herald newsdesk
news forums, so we thought you might like to see one idea which didn't make the shortlist.
Uli Kraeling sent us this artist's impression:
He said: "There will be a public consultation and exhibition but only of the five shortlisted designs. If this is supposed to be a structure with a truly popular appeal then the public should have the right to see all submitted proposals.
"I'm attaching a submission by Sidell Gibson Architects, London, which I think at least deservered a mention - and it would surely have done well in a public consultation."
What do you think?
Have your say here - you don't need a password, just an email address which will not be published - or join the discussion over on the forum.]]>
Post Office responds to petitionstag:www.makingthenews.merseyblogs.co.uk,2007://293.343602007-12-28T09:56:48Z2007-12-28T10:15:42ZHundreds of readers signed our petitions against the proposed closures of Rawson Road, Dale Acre Drive and Aintree Road post offices. The petitions were sent off, along with forms printed in the paper, towards the end of the consultation deadline...Crosby Herald newsdesk
We view the six-week local public consultation as a very real and important opportunity for all interested parties to engage with us and let us know how our proposals impact on them, which will help inform and shape our final decision. I would, therefore, like to thank you for the time taken to consider our proposals and bring the views of the local community to our attention.
Jane Briginshaw, Network Development Manager, has been informed of the strength of feeling expressed in petition format. As you are aware public consultation has now finished we are currently considering all of the responses received before making our decisions in line with various Government specified criteria and factors, having taken all relevant public consultation responses into account. I would like to confirm that the petition will form part of this final process.
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Ben Kay speaks to the Crosby Heraldtag:www.makingthenews.merseyblogs.co.uk,2007://293.277592007-10-17T14:22:09Z2007-10-17T14:45:31ZEngland rugby union star Ben Kay has spoken to the Crosby Herald ahead of this weekend's world cup final clash with South Africa. Kay, a former St Nicholas primary and Merchant Taylors pupil, has been on our 'wish list' for...Crosby Herald newsdesk
world cup final clash with South Africa.
Kay, a former St Nicholas primary and Merchant Taylors pupil, has been on our 'wish list' for the current Big Interview series.
He did agree to do an interview some weeks ago but his world cup commitments delayed things and so we are delighted he took time out on such an important week.
Ben chatted on the phone to reporter Jennifer Finnegan from his hotel in France on Tuesday afternoon.
Among the subjects he talked about were his school days in Crosby and how he hopes to win on Saturday as a tribute to Ian Robinson, his rugby teacher at Merchants.
See Thursday's Crosby Herald for the full interview.]]>
Property prices specialtag:www.makingthenews.merseyblogs.co.uk,2007://293.234332007-09-03T11:19:29Z2007-09-03T11:25:38ZHAVE you ever wondered how the prices of houses in your road compare with those in that street around the corner where they all think they are a bit 'posher' than you? Or do you know which is the most...Crosby Herald newsdesk
This week’s Crosby Herald has the answers to your questions.
We’ve put together a comprehensive study of house prices, covering every single street in the area.
We are able to reveal the average price paid in recent house sales in each street, meaning you can see at a glance where the most and least expensive roads are and where yours fits in.
We’ve also spoken to residents to find out why they think the area is so special.
It all adds up to a fascinating look at property in Crosby in 2007 and is well worth a read so don’t miss your Crosby Herald this Thursday.]]>
Our new-look websitetag:www.makingthenews.merseyblogs.co.uk,2007://293.225982007-08-22T17:10:10Z2007-08-22T17:18:10ZTODAY the Crosby Herald launches our new-look website. Breaking news, features and community news will all be available at the touch of a button. We also hope our readers will get involved in the website, sharing your thoughts on articles...Crosby Herald newsdesk
TODAY the Crosby Herald launches our new-look website.
Breaking news, features and community news will all be available at the touch of a button.
We also hope our readers will get involved in the website, sharing your thoughts on articles in the paper or perhaps memories of bygone days in Crosby.
Perhaps you have always wanted to write in with your views on news and sport in the area but have never got round to it? Simply join our forums and comment on all the local news or your favourite team’s triumphs and disasters.
We also have on-line versions of favourites from the paper, including our popular Leisure, Church News and Memories pages.
Ex-pats from across the globe will be encouraged to log in and check out what old friends have been up to and share their memories of their hometown.
Special correspondents will also be sharing their interests with readers on their blogs. Whether it is a proud dad following the progress of his son’s football team, or the ups and downs of trying to organise a wedding with our very own ‘wedding belle’, there is something for everyone at www.crosbyherald.co.uk
The Big Interview is backtag:www.makingthenews.merseyblogs.co.uk,2007://293.198932007-07-30T10:55:41Z2007-07-30T10:58:53ZTHIS Thursday’s Crosby Herald will see the launch of the second series of our Big Interviews. The first series, which ran from August to November last year, was well received and we have some fascinating features lined up for the...Crosby Herald newsdesk
THIS Thursday’s Crosby Herald will see the launch of the second series of our Big Interviews.
The first series, which ran from August to November last year, was well received and we have some fascinating features lined up for the coming weeks.
The idea is simple: a Herald reporter talks to a prominent person (‘celebrity’ doesn’t always seem like the right word) with a Crosby connection - whether they were born here, grew up here or just spent some time living in the town - and writes an in-depth piece on them.
We then give over the best part of a page to the piece, together with a range of photographs of the subject.
Last year’s interviews included writer Beryl Bainbridge, Hollywood director Charles McDougall and DJ Yousef.
Because the piece is often two or three times as long as a regular Crosby Herald story it means you can get a real feel for the individual and makes for some interesting reading.
We don’t set out to make the interviews “hard hitting� or to “catch people out� - just to get a view of the person behind the well-known name.
In the Herald newsroom we have a “wish list� of people we would like to interview for the series but, as you can imagine, some are harder to pin down than others.
However, we are always open to suggestions.
Is there anyone you would like to see featured in a Big Interview? Maybe an old schoolfriend who went on to great success? How about an old neighbour who achieved fame and fortune?
Post your suggestions here and we’ll add them to our “wish list�.
He said: "There will be a public consultation and exhibition but only of the five shortlisted designs. If this is supposed to be a structure with a truly popular appeal then the public should have the right to see all submitted proposals.
"I'm attaching a submission by Sidell Gibson Architects, London, which I think at least deservered a mention - and it would surely have done well in a public consultation."
What do you think?
Have your say here - you don't need a password, just an email address which will not be published - or join the discussion over on the forum.]]>