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Southport at
Risk?
SOUTHPORT Councillor Tony
Crabtree reminds us of the past when a Southport Guide Book promoted
our town as we would have expected, and deserved.
"Southport is famous for its miles of golden sands" Sadly
today and to the concern of an Increasing number of local people,
and others who regularly visit our town, those days have gone and the
promotion could well read:- "do you want to build sand castles
or mud pies?", as our golden sands are fast becoming miles of
mud and marsh.
Cllr Tony Crabtree with his colleague Cllr Ted Hartill has recently
met on site with Seftons Chief Executive Margaret Carney and Beach
Manager Dave McAleavy to ensure they have the facts and are aware of
local concerns and the threat this situation is to our town.
"Past decisions to give support to the beach have not been put
into action and this must be
put right with areas. I have highlighted areas needing immediate attention." Cllr Crabtree
told us in a statement.
Southport is currently advertised as a Classic Resort and the beach
is very much part of that package and while some dismiss its
importance the local community contacting Cllr Crabtree are
certainly not of that mind. "We have a choice" says
Tony Crabtree long time supporter of retaining our heritage,
"retain the gift we have been given to the highest of standards or
continue to neglect it and develop an eyesore for the future.
Southport residents and our visitors have clearly made their choice
over the years so let us listen before it is too late to put right."
New law will protect safety,
charity claims
THE British Dental Health
Foundation has welcomed a change in tooth whitening law that should
put an end to illegal tooth whitening treatments. The announcement
comes as a result of the European Council's directive that tooth
whitening products containing or releasing between 0.1% and 6%
hydrogen peroxide can now only be sold to a registered dental
professional offering the treatment in their practice. Supported by
a number of leading dental bodies, it has long been the Foundation's
belief that tooth whitening is a dental procedure and should only be
offered by qualified dental professionals. Chief Executive of the
British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, said under
the European Council's new directive, safety levels around tooth
whitening will substantially improve. Dr Carter said:- "Tooth
whitening kiosks and the provision of whitening by beauticians pose
a danger to our health. The procedure is often carried out by
someone with no dental qualifications and can contain hydrogen
peroxide above the recommended limit. They may be cheaper but this
comes at real risk to our health and a possibility of permanent
damage to our teeth and gums. Beauticians and those working in
kiosks have carried out this procedure without the skills, the
knowledge or the expertise required. Under the new law, the
Foundation believes our safety will no longer be jeopardised by
illegal tooth whitening that can often leave lasting damage. By
firmly outlawing tooth whitening treatments carried out in beauty
salons and whitening kiosks, we are no longer left confused by who
can carry out the procedure. If you want your teeth whitened, you
must now visit a dental practice." We expect local trading
standards officers and the General Dental Council now to take action
to close down and prosecute those carrying out illegal whitening. |
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Casserole dish at the ready
30 October was the official start of Comfort Food Season
AS the days turn colder and the nights get
longer, research by Knorr; the UK's leading producer of stock; has
revealed that 30 October 2012, was officially the landmark day of the
year that heralded the start of the comfort food season, with Spaghetti
Bolognese now officially the nations favourite.
Traditional methods of cooking are more popular than ever with more
of us cooking entire meals using just one pot. The data reveals that
the popularity of one pot cooking has soared in recent years, with
50% of the nation cooking more one pot dishes now than they did 5
years ago with 60% of Brits cooking comfort food at least once a
week during the winter months.
Spag Bol the nations' favourite
The study shows that 47% of the nation say they crave comforting
food when the weather get's cold and rainy, and with the winter
ahead looking grizzly, the nation has voted Spaghetti Bolognese
(60%), Stew (58%) and Curry (53%) as their favourite comfort food
dishes.
Saving the Nation
The increasing popularity of this traditional style of cooking has
been pinned on a number of factors; with the economic recession
playing a role in its noticeable come-back. In fact, money was
stated as the number one reason people have adopted this method of
cooking (60%), backed up by the figure that 30% of Brits say they
have returned to a 'back-to-basics' style of cooking since
the recession hit.
It would also appear we're becoming a more thrifty nation with 59%
saying they're more mindful of wasting food now than 5 years ago and
23% of Brits saying they never throw away food.
Come Dine With Me
Despite palates becoming more sophisticated and our culinary
horizons being broadened, one pot dishes are now widely accepted as
being "fashionable" with 58% saying they would serve one pot
favourites to guests at a dinner party.
Acclaimed chef, Marco Pierre White commented:- "We all start
to crave hearty, warming food around the time when the clocks go
back; as sales of Knorr have shown this is the time of year when
people start making comfort food. I've always loved one pot dishes; they're warming, cost-effective, easy and always delicious;
especially when using high quality stock. It's no wonder the nation
has started to embrace this simple but effective method of cooking!"
POLICE VEHICLE FIRE DAMAGED -
FAZAKERLEY
MERSEYSIDE Police have
confirmed that they are investigating after a Police Car was damaged
by a fire in Fazakerley on Tuesday, 30 October 2012. Merseyside Fire
and Rescue Service were called shortly before 7pm to Hursley Road
following reports that a parked Police Car was alight. The Fire
Service attended and quickly extinguished the fire. No-one was hurt
during the incident and nothing else was damaged by the fire. A
joint Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
investigation is underway into the cause of the blaze. The vehicle
has been removed for forensic examination.
Superintendent Rowley
Moore, said:- "Fortunately no one was injured as a result of
this blaze and a joint Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and
Rescue Service investigation is ongoing to establish the cause of
the fire. I would like to reassure the public that incidents of this
kind are rare and we would encourage anyone with information about
the incident to come forward. This was a busy night for the
emergency services but we have seen a reduction in reports of
anti-social behaviour and criminal damage when compared to last
year."
Anyone with information about this incident is asked
to call Merseyside Police on:- 101 or Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555
111. |
