Daily Post (Liverpool, England) back issues from July 2009:
Please limit letters to [...]; yourLETTERS.
Jul 03, 2009 ... . Please limit letters to 150 words. Don't forget to give your name, address and ...
Vote did count; yourLETTERS.
Jul 03, 2009 ... THANKS to all those people who voted in the recent European parliament elections - particularly in Wales. The electorate should be proud of their elected MEPs in the ...
Recession benefit; yourLETTERS.
Jul 03, 2009 ... THE prime minister is considering ditching the replacement of the Trident programme in view of the recession. It would cost up to pounds 25 billion of tax payers' money which could otherwise fund thousands of new nurses, teachers and firefighters every year; but there is more to it than ...
Welsh first; yourLETTERS.
Jul 03, 2009 ... HAVING attended the Gorsedd proclamation ceremony for next year's national Eisteddfod at Ebbw to 150 forget to name, address number. be edited published at the discretion Vale on Saturday, may I through your columns, thank the residents of the area and the Council for Blaenau ...
Just get on; yourLETTERS.
Jul 03, 2009 ... THE letter by Anne De Gennaro in Tuesday's Daily post was nothing short of blatant racism towards the minority ethnic group of English settlers in Wales. Whilst I agree with her sentiments about a small group of the audience, which she only assumes is from England, I object ...
Comments unfair on the English; yourLETTERS.
Jul 03, 2009 ... SO all Englishmen are arrogant, spineless racists according to Anne De Gennaro? Well, I am an English incomer who has learnt to speak Welsh fluently and actively participate in a wide variety of cultural activities. I condemn outright the people who barracked Cefin Roberts at ...
Bardic chair is not a waste of public cash.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: ianPARRI NOT for the first time, North Wales' chief constable Richard Brunstrom comes in for a kicking from right-wingers across the border. His heinous crime this time, rather than insisting motorists adhere to the law, was his decision to fund the purchase ...
QUEEN'S FUNDING CRISIS.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: ianPARRI TALKING of the heir to the English throne, it seems that one's mater is struggling to make ends meet in these difficult financial times. I don't know if Mrs Windsor has taken to sidling discreetly into Netto, under the cover of her head scarf, to get ...
RAF crew killed as Tornado crashes.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: LUCY CHRISTIE TWO RAF crew died yesterday when their Tornado fighter jet crashed near a beauty spot. A major search was launched after the jet ploughed into a hill near Arrochar, Argyll. An MoD spokesman said: "It is with deep regret that the ...
Escaped pet python kills girl, 2.
Jul 03, 2009 ... A 12ft pet Burmese python broke out of an aquarium and strangled a two-year-old girl in her bedroom. Shaunia Hare was already dead when paramedics arrived at the home, said Lt Bobby Caruthers of the Sumter County Sheriff's Office in Florida. Charles Jason Darnell, ...
Top Tory facing expenses inquiry.
Jul 03, 2009 ... SHADOW chancellor George Osborne was yesterday facing a sleaze probe over his second home expenses after a Commons watchdog accepted a complaint from a senior Labour activist. Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards John Lyon said he would investigate an allegation that the ...
Book is blocked.
Jul 03, 2009 ... THE publication of a book by a former top counter-terrorism officer has been blocked by the Attorney General. Baroness Scotland QC stepped in at the last minute to obtain an injunction preventing The Terrorist Hunters from hitting the shelves today. The book, by ...
Airbus plunged intact into seas.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: MATT WILLIAMS THE Air France Airbus that crashed into the Atlantic killing 228 people plunged vertically into the ocean intact and at high speed, investigators said yesterday. Alain Bouillard, leading the investigation into the crash on June 1, said the ...
Jackson - just days before he died.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Images taken from Michael Jackson in dress rehearsal for upcoming concert How the new Queen Elizabeth will look when she is finished and, inset, the plush interior FOOTAGE of Michael Jackson performing some of his most famous hits for the final time was released last night. ...
Anger as jailed fan refused pardon.
Jul 03, 2009 ... JAILED football fan Michael Shields's father last night hit out at the Government for leading his family "a merry dance" by refusing to pardon his son. Shields, 22, is serving 10 years in jail for the attempted murder of Bulgarian waiter Martin Georgiev in 2005. ...
Officer facing action as police dogs die in car; FORCE TAKES ANGRY CALLS OVER DEATHS.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: THEO USHERWOOD A POLICE officer could be prosecuted after two dogs died when they were left in a car, it emerged yesterday. The RSPCA can prosecute the officer if they believe he or she broke the law by leaving the two German Shepherds in the baking car. ...
Turbines blocked.
Jul 03, 2009 ... PROTESTERS were celebrating yesterday after planning chiefs rejected proposals for six giant wind turbines in a rural beauty spot near Madonna's former country estate. Green energy firm Ecotricity submitted the plans to build six 395ft (120m) turbines near ...
your stars.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: Patrick Arundell Mars has not quite got into the argument that's been affecting Venus, but today it kind of gets tangled up in the overall situation, because of the Moon. If money is tight, you can feel particularly frustrated. If someone treats your rights outrageously, ...
news QUIZ.
Jul 03, 2009 ... 1. Twiggy, who is three months off her 60th birthday. 2. Stashing their savings underneath beds, according to an insurance firm survey. 3. Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs. 4. The Beatles. ANSWERS ...
Rebirth for Kwik Save ... in Spain.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: ERYL CRUMP KWIK Save, one of the High Street's most iconic names, been revived - in Spain. Welshman Peter O'Toole, a former regional manager with Kwik Save - which prior to its merger with Somerfield was a Prestatyn-based FTSE-100 venture - has launched his ...
Government crackdown on easy credit - and debts.
Jul 03, 2009 ... THE Government yesterday set out wide-ranging reforms for the credit card industry in a bid to reduce the number of people struggling with unsustainable debts. The proposed clampdown will see a ban on unsolicited credit card cheques, while lenders will no longer be able to raise ...
Plane with standing room only.
Jul 03, 2009 ... CHINA''S first private airline, Spring Airlines, is pushing the concept of no-frills travel to the extreme, announcing plans to strip its aircraft of seats. The airline has been trying to cope with surging passenger numbers and new routes, but only has 13 Airbus A320s. ...
Carolina Liar gear up for festival.
Jul 03, 2009 ... AMERICAN-SWEDISH rock band Carolina Liar is the latest to join the star-crammed Wakestock line-up. With the release of their debut album 'Coming to Terms' hitting full throttle, and the UK release of single 'Show me What I'm Looking For,' frontman Chad Wolf told the Daily Post ...
Moby set to make waves.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: SARAH BATLEY IF you take a dip in the sea off the Llyn peninsula during this month's Relentess Wakestock, keep your eyes peeled for a slight, bald-headed chap chilling out in a wet suit - it could be Moby. The 43-year-old New York musician plans to spend much ...
Welsh bands at free festival.
Jul 03, 2009 ... WELSH bands Sibrydion, Mr Phormula, Derwyddon Dr Gonzo, Meilir and Promatics will be taking to the stage at North Wales' latest festival, Y Ffin. The free event on Mold's recreational sports ground, Maes Bodlonfa, on July 25-26 is organised by Menter Iaith Sir y Fflint and Urdd ...
Castle walks; Dolwyddelan, castle, church and village.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Where is it? In the Lledr Valley, eight miles south west of Betws y coed What is the attraction? Impressive castle, interesting church, and great views of Moel Siabod. Great daytime walk for young children, or evening walk for adults. How do I get there? By train to Dolwyddelan ...
WHERE TO GO ...
Jul 03, 2009 ... Talacre Beach Defend the sand dunes by building your own sand castle. Friday July 10, 10am-2pm. Free. . Details 01244 814931 International Ceramics Festival At Aberystwyth Arts Centre. July 3-5.. Details 01970 623232 or internationalceramicsfestival.org Rowen Carnival: With ...
Singer is no ordinary Joe.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: ANDREW DAVIES MANY singers can claim to have come back from the brink in their careers but none more so than Joe Longthorne. The Hull-born entertainer has battled leukaemia and, in a last ditch attempt to save his life in 2005, he underwent a bone marrow ...
SEE THIS Alana Tyson in Colwyn Bay.
Jul 03, 2009 ... THIS painting by Alana Tyson is called Welsh Walk, and is on view at Colwyn Bay Library. It is part of a display of her sepia watercolours inspired by ...
BOOK IT NOW Kasabian at Liverpool Echo Arena.
Jul 03, 2009 ... What's the attraction? During a 10-date UK arena tour, Leicestershire rock band Kasabian play their first gig in the city as headliners of this year's Liverpool Music Week Festival. Kasabian are singer, songwriter and guitarist Serge Pizzorno, vocalist Tom Meighan, bassist Chris Edwards ...
Dr Dewi's no dead beat.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: DAVID POWELL P ERCUSSIONIST Dewi Ellis Jones is trying to get as many youngsters as possible to dance to the beat. The acclaimed beatmaster will perform at the Conwy Classical Music Festival later this month. The 29-year-old says: "It will be a kiddies' ...
Pick of the day.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (10.35pm) The host is joined by Hollywood actor Sandra Bullock, Harry Potter star Emma Watson and Benny Andersson, former member of Swedish band Abba. Newsnight Review (11.00pm) Kirsty Wark presents a roundtable discussion of the week's cultural ...
Brawny SUV; a matter of OPINION.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: Alistair Coull ;Val Jessop IT'S hard to believe that the Suzuki Vitara and Grand Vitara have been around since 1988. Worldwide sales have topped 2.5million and numbers keep on rising, gaining strength in the last few months with the addition of a 2.4-litre petrol model. ...
plugs& POINTS.
Jul 03, 2009 ... plugs& POINTS .IT'S sexy, iconic and 20 years old - and more than 94,000 have been sold in Britain. Yes, we''re talking Mazda MX-5, and the latest version has just reached UK showrooms. The 2009 model''s design can trace a clear and direct line to the 1990 original, says Mazda not bad for ...
LOOKING FOR A NEW MOTOR?
Jul 03, 2009 ... LOOKING FOR A NEW MOTOR? 100's available, visit your local paper's motors site Search for local new and used motors, motorbikes, trucks, vans and caravans ...
A big-name dealer with big ambitions; dealership OFTHEWEEK.
Jul 03, 2009 ... OWEN HUGHES speaks to Paul Tavernor, Sales and Marketing director at family motor firm Slaters, which has showrooms in Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Llangefni and Llanwnda Q Has the Labour Government''s pounds 2,000 car scrappage scheme had an impact by stimulating sales? ...
Catch a bargain quickly; usedcar SCENE.
Jul 03, 2009 ... THE early bird can now catch the used-car bargain, thanks to a new service being rolled out by one sales website. Due to its strong links with vehicle fleet and leasing firms, Carsite.co.uk can now give potential buyers the chance to source a used car before it actually goes on ...
Scrappage scheme boosts the superminis.
Jul 03, 2009 ... superminis will soon be hopping across the Channel from France. Citroen, Peugeot and Renault all have their sights on a bigger slice of Britain's small-car market, where sales growth is on the up despite the recession. That's due to several factors: motorists are ...
Haydock.
Jul 03, 2009 ... ARGUS MERCURY Garstang 6.40 Top Bid Black Snowflake 7.10 Gunner Lindley Almuntaser 7.45 Bluie Itlaaq 8.15 Red Jade Silent Oasis 8.50 Ykikamoocow Tropical Bachelor 9.20 Bollin Judith ...
Sandown.
Jul 03, 2009 ... ARGUS MERCURY Biniou 2.20 Biniou Angel''s Pursuit 2.50 Angel''s Pursuit Pytheas 3.25 Beyond ...
Confront to take gala glory.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: ARGUS, The Helical Bar Gala Stakes at Sandown looks at the mercy of Sir Michael Stoute''s Confront, who will enjoy the step up to 10 furlongs after his second to Mac Love in the Diomed Stakes at Epsom. He was not beaten that far on Derby day and was ...
Salisbury.
Jul 03, 2009 ... ARGUS MERCURY Go Forth North 6.30 Shibhan Belated Silver 7.00 Indian Art St Jean Cap Ferrat ...
Doncaster.
Jul 03, 2009 ... ARGUS MERCURY Ross Moor 2.00 Society Venue Plymouth Rock 2.30 Plymouth Rock Speedy Senorita 3.00 Tartatartufata Navajo Nation 3.35 Arteus Crime Writer 4.10 Celtic Sultan Royal Dignitary 4.45 Singleb ...
Beverley.
Jul 03, 2009 ... ARGUS MERCURY Umverti 6.20 Graceful Descent Coole Dodger 6.50 Dream Express On The Bounty 7.25 Bould Mover Just Bond 7.55 Captain Macarry Kames Park 8.30 Shekan Star Only A ...
Warwick.
Jul 03, 2009 ... ARGUS MERCURY Cherry Belle 2.10 Highland Storm Apostle Of Rome 2.40 Toga Tiger Double Moon 3.10 Makaam ...
Boks coach is promising no let-up.
Jul 03, 2009 ... PETER DE VILLIERS insists there will be no let-up from his much-changed South Africa side in the third Test against the British and Irish Lions. The coach has made 10 changes to his starting line-up with the Springboks holding an unassailable 2-0 lead going into tomorrow's game ...
Beasting won't haunt Lion Phil.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: ANDREW BALDOCK JOE WORSLEY has backed his Wasps and England colleague Phil Vickery to recover from a first Test 'beasting' when the British and Irish Lions conclude their tour of South Africa tomorrow. Vickery returns to the front-line for another appointment ...
De Villiers must show dignity in wake of victory.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: ARTHUR EMYR "SCHALK het dit nie aspris gedoen" skerm De Villiers - "Schalk did not do it on purpose" suggests De Villiers. That is the headline of leading South African rugby writer JJ Harmse's latest article in the 'Beeld' newspaper, a national Afrikaans ...
Italians endure bags of drama at Conwy; GOLF.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: HAMISH STUART A DAY of drama at the European Amateur Team Championships at Conwy saw England, Scotland, Norway and Italy keep alive their hopes of being crowned champions. The Italians overcame a morning shock when two sets of clubs disappeared, to overcome ...
Ohuruogu ready to challenge the best; ATHLETICS.
Jul 03, 2009 ... CHRISTINE OHURUOGU has purposely chosen the Bislett Games in Oslo as the first of four testing 400m races before the defence of her IAAF World Championships crown in seven weeks. Ohuruogu is not worried she will line up against world class opposition including her great American ...
Welsh ambition hurt by Iceland; GOLF.
Jul 03, 2009 ... WELSH hopes in the European Amateur Team Championships were hit by Iceland as they lost their first game in the second flight at the European Amateur Team Championships in Conw y. They were defeated by three matches to two, with all three of the losses being by a single hole on ...
German Kaymer in blistering form; GOLF.
Jul 03, 2009 ... BLISTERING heat and a blistered foot served only to bring out the best in young German star Martin Kaymer in Paris yesterday. The 24-year-old began the French Open Alstom with a course record-equalling 62 at Le Golf National - 10 better than Padraig Harrington, who now has a ...
Rugby has to stamp out gougers.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: Ben Thornley IT'S hard to decide which act was worse - Schalk Burger gouging Lion Luke Fitzgerald's eyes in Saturday's decisive second Test defeat to the Springboks, or his coach Peter de Villiers defending the indefensible. Both were premeditated, both ...
Nicholl is cut above the rest at juniors; ATHLETICS.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: GARETH HUGHES OSWESTRY'S Adele Nicholl confirmed her talent when she absolutely trounced her rivals to win the under-13s' title at the Welsh junior combined events championship in Swansea. The 12-year-old, who lives near Welshpool, amassed 2,595 points to win ...
Sorry Andy, tennis will always be a game for the toffs.
Jul 03, 2009 ... OF the many differences between Andy Murray and Tim Henman, the most telling is the former's ability to take the pressure. Others include not having hair like lego, not living in Surrey and never having hilariously hit a tennis ball at a schoolgirl and been disqualified. ...
Ace Lance is feeling the heat; TOUR DE FRANCE.
Jul 03, 2009 ... SEVEN-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong admits he is feeling "a heck of a lot of nerves" ahead of his high-profile return to the event this weekend. American Armstrong retired in 2005 but returned to competitive cycling this season. He will join Levi ...
Fivestar Anderson: Now let's win back the Ashes; CRICKET.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: MYLES HODGSON JAMES ANDERSON cannot wait for the Ashes to start after claiming a timely five-wicket haul in England's practice match against Warwickshire. Warwickshire The 26-year-old Lancashire seamer claimed 5-34 as Warwickshire were dismissed for 102 on ...
Lancs in battle to stay in; COUNTY CRICKET.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Wagh was then involved in the field at the start of Lancashire's innings, running out Paul Horton as the visitors closed on 22-1, needing another 371 to win. Earlier, Lancashire were bowled out in their first innings for 285. LANCASHIRE will today face a ...
Insua can be big hit for Reds - Masch.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: JAMES PEARCE LIVERPOOL midfielder Javier Mascherano believes fellow Argentine Emiliano Insua will prove to be a big hit at Anfield next season. Insua made 13 appearances last season and Mascherano believes the 20-year-old can beat off competition from Fabio ...
THE New Saints will look [...].
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: John Bridwgater THE New Saints will look to overturn a narrow deficit after a 2-1 loss at Fram Reykjavik in last night's Europa League qualifier first leg, writes John Bridwgater. Steve Evans ...
Dragons sign Fairhurst and McCluskey.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: GARETH BICKNELL WREXHAM manager Dean Saunders yesterday made two further signings ahead of the forthcoming Blue Square Premier campaign with midfielders Nathan Fairhurst and Jamie McCluskey joining the Dragons. Fairhurst, who spent time on at loan at the ...
JOHN TERRY is determined to [...].
Jul 03, 2009 ... JOHN TERRY is determined to lead Chelsea to glory next season, but admits it will be like starting all over again under new coach Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti has made it clear he intends to freshen up the squad, with the arrival of pounds 18m-rated full-back Yuri Zhirkov from ...
Ireland's feeling the pressure of signings.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: CARL MARKHAM MANCHESTER City midfielder Stephen Ireland admits manager Mark Hughes' summer recruitment drive has increased the pressure on existing members of the squad. England midfielder Gareth Barry and striker Roque Santa Cruz have already moved to ...
Ready to hit the big time.
Jul 03, 2009 ... Byline: FRANK MALLEY But Murray will feel the heat of hot Rod's serve A NDY MURRAY must find a way to shoot down the top gun in tennis if he is to send the nation's hopes soaring by reaching Sunday's Wimbledon final. Murray faces Andy Roddick in today's ...
SEMI-FINAL HEAD TO HEAD.
Jul 03, 2009 ... tour and guarantees him plenty of aces. SEMI-FINAL HEAD TO HEAD DAILY POST Sport looks at how Andy Murray and Andy Roddick match up: WEAPONS Murray has individual weapons - specifically his first serve and backhand - but his main strength is his variety. the next year. Since ...