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What a frenzied moment that was! My Fair Lady at the Empire

Review by Editor Dave Kernick.

After a reign of 50 years, the 20th century's greatest musical comedy has certainly been given the treatment it deserves by Trevor Nunn and the National Theatre. The production breathes new life into the familiar tale of Professor Higgins and his attempts to turn Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a "lady".

Daily Digest: 28 March 2006

In the national and international news today: Cockling gangmaster gets 14 years; Britain at standstill over strikes; Condoleezza Rice Liverpool visit continues to stir controversy.

Strike action brings council services to a standstill

Today's national strike sees most of Knowsley's council services and schools shut for the day.

An estimated 1.5 million public service workers across the country are taking industrial action today in protest at changes to the Local Government Pensions Scheme.

Tower Hill complex opens Thursday

Liverpool football legend Phil Thompson will officially open the brand-new Tower Hill Primary Care and Community Resource Centre in Kirkby this Thursday.

Breast screening in Huyton till July

Women are being invited to attend the Breast Screening Mobile in Huyton Town Centre.

Eye condition affects thousands

Experts have warned that more than 6,000 people in Knowsley are at risk of losing their sight to a condition that could be detected with a free and simple test.

Strike to bring halt to Council services

Tomorrow's strike action will affect public services across Knowsley.

Most schools and Council-run services such as leisure centres, libraries and one-stop shops will be shut on Tuesday as workers protest Government plans to change pensions rules.

Daily Digest: 27 March 2006

In the national and international news today: Blair decision not to go for fourth term "a mistake"; mobile phone exam cheats increase; live Simpsons make US debut.

Blyth Spartans 2 Prescot Cables 0

Blyth completed a UniBond Premier League double over Prescot with two goals that had an element of controversy about them, reports Ken Derbyshire.

Drive to cut waste with longer recycling hours

Recycling centres are staying open longer in a bid to give Knowsley a spring clean.

Waste management chiefs are encouraging Knowsley residents to take pride in their homes and neighbourhoods by recycling everything from cans, car batteries and cardboard to garden waste, glass, paper, scrap metal, textiles, timber and white goods.