The Liverpool Echo is expanding its work against the problems of bullying, with the launch of a new website.
Last month the newspaper launched the UK's first telephone helpline for victims, known as Bully Busters, and it is hoping to reach even more troubled youngsters with its latest initiative.

Campaigning journalist Don Hale has returned to his home county of Lancashire to speak about his life and reveal his future plans.
The former Matlock Mercury editor attended the 73rd birthday lunch of the Prestwich and Whitefield Townswomen's Guild, for which his mother, Doreen, had acted as press secretary before she died four years ago.
He recalled how as a child he would attend the luncheons with his mother, and would sit in the corner with a pack of crayons.

A funeral service has been held for former regional press photographer Mike Phipps, who has died aged 64.
He had worked as a freelance fro Ackrill Newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s.

Pupils from St Aidan's High School have visited the offices of the Harrogate Advertiser to find out what goes on behind the scenes at their local newspaper.
Guided by series editor Jean MacQuarrie, the youngsters were introduced to the paper's newsdesk, photographers and sub-editors, and were given the chance to quiz all the staff about their roles at the paper.

The 2004 Essex Chronicle Golf Challenge has been held at Stock Brook Country Club in Billericay.
Around 90 advertisers took part in the event, The winners were a team from county estate agents, valuers and auctioneers Ashley and Peck.

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