THE 'Internet Express' is returning to St Helens in the New Year with a special exhibition show at the council's Chester Lane Centre running from January 7 to 27.

The Internet Centre for Merseyside Businesses, based at Liverpool University (Connect) is again providing local people and businesses with free training and a chance to 'surf' the Internet.

Training courses available include a general awareness day, electronic mail, the worldwide web site, creating your own web pages and connecting your personal computer to the Internet.

In addition, a free six-day course is available to provide unemployed people with a wide range of Internet skills.

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