Santa Cam 2009

SANTA spotted on Santa Cam... OK, this is not the best quality, as it was a webcam, but we did get footage as he came passed. Did you see Santa's hat as he took a look at the Santa Watch Webcam? We have been told some of you spotted him and also spotted him flying back home, but we have not seen all the footage yet.

WITNESS APPEAL TO RTC ON QUEENS DRIVE, LIVERPOOL

MERSEYSIDE Police are appealing to witnesses to come forward to find the driver of a serious hit and run in West Derby that left an elderly pedestrian in a critical condition.  The collision happened on Queens Drive at its junction with Monash Road just before 7pm on Thursday, 26 November 2009. The 74 year old victim was on the pedestrian crossing when he was struck by a white Subaru Impreza travelling south along Queens Drive from its junction with Townsend Avenue, Liverpool. After colliding with the man the Subaru also hit the metal pedestrian barriers, a parked car and a lamppost causing the vehicle to flip onto its roof.  The driver of the Subaru fled from the scene along with one of the passengers while the rear seat passenger was trapped in the car with serious spinal and chest injuries.  The 74 year old pedestrian remains in a critical condition in hospital. Sgt. Jason Higham, from the Roads Policing Investigation Unit of Merseyside Police, said:- "We are keen to trace the driver of this car and would appeal to anyone with information to come forward. We would urge people with information, or even the driver of the car, to think of this elderly man and show some seasonal goodwill by calling the police and assist with our investigation."  Anyone with information is asked to call Merseyside Police on:- 0151 777 5771 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on:- 0800 555 111.

MINI OFFICERS CONDUCT SPEED CAMPAIGN IN ANFIELD

MINI traffic officers swapped their school books for speed guns to take part in a road safety and speed awareness course with Merseyside Police in Anfield.

The children from St Margaret's Anfield CE Primary School recorded the speed of motorists passing their school on Lower Breck Road before creating posters about road safety to educate parents and the wider community about the implications of speeding.

The pupils were taught the speed limit outside their school and that motorists flouting speeding laws could be given a £60 fine as well as three points on their licence.

Prizes were awarded to two youngsters for their posters, which have been copied and laminated to be put up at the front of the school.

This latest initiative is part of a long-running safety campaign by officers from Tuebrook Neighbourhood Policing Team with the school.

The officers have sent letters out to parents informing them of the dangers and consequences of parking outside the school and worked alongside Liverpool City Council to produce a road safety video that saw the children interviewing, directing and recording footage.

PC Shaun Bainbridge, of Tuebrook Neighbouring Policing Team, said:- "It is hoped that this campaign will make the community as well as the children’s parents take note and be more considerate when driving. This scheme is a demonstration of Merseyside Police's commitment to reduce the amount of collisions on our roads. Through educating our youth we hope that in future they will be considerate road users. The children have really enjoyed the scheme as have the police officers involved."

Jan McCallum, the head teacher of St Margaret’s Primary School, said she was delighted with the road safety awareness initiative.

She added:- “The children were very excited about working on this road safety project with a difference. The hands on experience using speed guns and working alongside PC Shaun Bainbridge and PC Phil Jones really brought home the dangers of speeding traffic. Their posters show how important the "Kill your Speed" message is to our young pedestrians."