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'FORMER' stars of Channel 4 soap Brookside are backing an
internet Campaign to bring out a "Best of" DVD
AN online
petition already has more than 4,500 fan signatures and now previous
cast members are calling for episodes to be re-released including,
Dean Sullivan, Louis Emerik, Suzanne Collins, Bryan Murray, Steven
Fletcher, Stephanie Chambers, Mickey Jones & more.
Gritty storylines included Soaps first lesbian kiss and the murder
of wife-beater Trevor Jordach who was buried under the patio.
The last episode was aired in 2003 after 21 years on TV screens.
Brookside launched the careers of Jennifer Ellison, Ricky Tomlinson
and Anna Friel.
Now past stars from The Close say a whole generation of Soap fans
have missed out and are calling for Channel 4 to bring out a box
set.
Dean Sullivan, who played lovable rogue Jimmy Corkhill, said:-
"I would love to be involved in any initiative to keep the
Brookside name alive."
Lynsey McCaffrey who starred as Ruth Smith added:- "It's great
news regarding the Brookside DVD campaign its great to hear that
Brooky hasn’t been forgotten! I was brought up watching it as a
child so the show is very close to my heart."
And Steven Fletcher who played Ste Murray said:- "I believe
that there is probably still a massive audience of hardcore
brookside fans out there who would love to have access to some, if
not all of the episodes that went out over the 21 years it ran for.
For me working on the show was such a great experience and a
fantastic form of training infront of a camera, it brought alot of
opportunity to actors in the city and made headlines for its
groundbreaking storylines. But there's confusion over who actually
owns the rights to the Scouse Soap Opera. Creator Phil Redmond owns
the name 'Brookside', but Channel 4 are not clear if they own the
show."
Brookie fan Lee Brady
from Liverpool & Danny Burton from Essex both came up with the idea
of running a Campaign to get Brookie released onto DVD after a visit
to the close in 2007. Lee, 23, said:- "Our aim is to get
anything onto DVD really, we would love Box sets, spin-offs, Classic
episodes, The Best of Brookie. All other soaps have DVD's of
Classics out on sale, They have Crossroads, Corrie classics to buy
on DVD. Why not Brookie? Brookside was probably the Biggest ground
breaking soap of all time. Brookside done everything first but it
seems to be last bringing out a DVD. I grew up watching
Brookie, and for me Brookside is regarded as an academy of
excellence, not just for its behind-the-scenes teams, but for the
sheer volume of acting talent that has come and gone through its
doors over the 21 years, To support their Campaign please go to:-
www.brooksidefans.webs.com."
MFH
- KARL DONOGHUE
MERSEYSIDE
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 16
year old Karl Donoghue, who has been missing from his home in
Liverpool since Tuesday, 20 April, 2010.
Karl has been missing from his home in Kensington since 20 April,
2010 and has not been in touch with family or friends since then.
Karl is described as white, 5ft 6 ins tall, of slim build with short
cropped light brown hair. He has blue eyes and a pale complexion. He
has a 2-inch scar on the back of his head and he has a local accent.
He is known to frequent St Helens, Knowsley, Speke and Ellesmere
Port areas.
If members of the public recognise Karl they should not approach him
directly but should make contact with police on the numbers given
below immediately.
If anyone has any information regarding Karl or his whereabouts they
should contact Merseyside Police on:- 0151 709 6010 or the
Missing Persons Helpline in confidence on:- 0500 700 700. |
EIGHTH
PERSON ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH NICHOLAS AYERS MURDER
MERSEYSIDE Police Detectives
investigating the murder of Nicholas Ayers in West Derby last month
on Wednesday, 19 May 2010 arrested an eighth man in connection with
the incident. Mr Ayers, aged 46, died after being shot in
South Cantril Avenue, West Derby, on Thursday, 29 April 2010.
Officers arrested a 32 year old man from Kirkdale this morning on
suspicion of murder. He is currently in police custody awaiting
questioning by detectives. Seven other men previously arrested
in connection with Mr Ayer's murder are all currently on police bail
pending further enquiries. Anyone who has any information about this
incident should contact:- 0151 777 8617, or Crimestoppers
anonymously:- 0800 555 111.
DETECTIVES SEEK TO REUNITE OWNER WITH BRACELET
POLICE Detectives from the
Merseyside Burglary Team are seeking to reunite a bracelet with its
rightful owner. The bracelet, which is yellow metal with five
diamond-style studs, was recovered by officers and is believed to be
linked with a number of aggravated burglaries across Merseyside.
In order to claim the bracelet, proof of purchase or the ability to
describe any distinctive features and markings on the item of
jewellery will be necessary. As a result of the recovery of
this piece of jewellery, a 21 year old man from Anfield has been
arrested, interviewed and is currently on police bail over this
matter. If you recognise the bracelet please call Merseyside
Police on:- 0151 777 5471.
WITNESS APPEAL - ARSON AT OLD DEAF SCHOOL, BIRKDALE
MERSEYSIDE
Police are investigating an arson at the old Deaf School on
Lancaster Road in Birkdale that occurred in the early hours of
Monday, 17 May 2010. Officers on patrol noticed flames coming from
the derelict building just after 2.20am and notified Merseyside Fire
and Rescue Service who attended the scene. Merseyside Police
evacuated nearby houses as a precaution. Anyone with any information
or who may have witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area is
asked to call Merseyside Police on:- 0151 777 3165, or
Crimestoppers, anonymously, on:- 0800 555 111.
MYSTERY SHOPPER SCAM
TRADING
Standards officers on Sefton are warning residents not to get caught
up in a mystery shopper scam.
Officers have been alerted to internet adverts appearing asking
residents to become Western Union mystery shoppers. The scam
works by asking people to evaluate the services of Western Union
money transfer services.
Once a prospective 'employee' has expressed an interest in the
position, they are then advised that money will be sent via a secure
postal service and then personal details are requested.
This is in fact just a ploy to obtain personal details which are
then used for other methods and Trading Standards officers are
warning residents not to fall foul of the scam.
Sefton Council Trading Standards manager, Andrew Naisbitt, said:-
"Recently we have received a number of complaints about this. We
would warn people to be very suspicious when handing over personal
details under any circumstances. These adverts are a means to try
and obtain resident's bank and/or credit card details and once they
have them, they can be used for unscrupulous methods."
For help and advice on all consumer issues, contact Consumer Direct
on:- 08454 040506.
MYSTERY SHOPPER SCAM
TRADING
Standards officers on Sefton are warning residents not to get caught
up in a mystery shopper scam.
Officers have been alerted to internet adverts appearing asking
residents to become Western Union mystery shoppers. The scam
works by asking people to evaluate the services of Western Union
money transfer services.
Once a prospective 'employee' has expressed an
interest in the position, they are then advised that money will be
sent via a secure postal service and then personal details are
requested.
This is in fact just a ploy to obtain personal details which are
then used for other methods and Trading Standards officers are
warning residents not to fall foul of the scam.
Sefton Council Trading Standards manager, Andrew Naisbitt, said:-
"Recently we have received a number of complaints about this. We
would warn people to be very suspicious when handing over personal
details under any circumstances. These adverts are a means to try
and obtain resident's bank and/or credit card details and once they
have them, they can be used for unscrupulous methods."
For help and advice on all consumer issues, contact Consumer Direct
on:- 08454 040506. |
