James White, a 34 year old unemployed carpenter from Westvale, Kirkby, has been speaking to Kirkby Times about his revelations and his soon to be released book "My healing hands." James, who has recently changed his name by deed poll to 'Jesus Christ' has been under criticism from local church leaders due to an incident where he was arrested at St Joseph's Church in July 2002. Dave tells us that "I tried to let the preist know that i'd returned to my flock, i phoned him up and said i'd be coming along to say a few words to my believers" He was arrested but the church chose to not press charges. "God was looking after me there" Dave recalls "In Huyton Police station, i felt like i did in past years when held by Pontious Pilate and his mates"

Below, Dave or Jesus Christ as he is now legally entitled to call himself, reflects on the sins of mankind by Mill Pond in Tower Hill.

The reaction in Kirkby has been mixed with some believing that this scouse Jesus is simply using religion in an attempt to avoid taxes or working. Jesus seems to have a comfortable lifestyle but he tells us his work is not easy. "I mix with the sinners" he told us "I mix with the drunkards, drug addicts, prostitutes and have to spend considerable time socialising" Jesus likes a pint and reflects further "Stella Artois hits the spot nicely, i was hoping that Stella Artois would have used me to endorse the drink and i am open to offers"

Below, Jesus takes a short cut along the river Alt. Some sceptics have pointed out the river that the rivers depth is only some 8" but after this photo was taken we can assure the public that Jesus's feet remained dry throughout.

Knowsley Council refused to acknowledge Jesus when he offered to turn on the town center lights. "Its come to something when the son of God cannot get a gig turning on a few lights" Jesus tells us with a tone of regret, but he soon picks up by telling us that " come Judgment Day I can assure Knowsley Council that my holy wrath shall be felt"

Below, Jesus outside Quarry Green Tenants Club after mixing with sinners and enjoying a few pints of Stella Artois.

The book which Jesus is currently promoting is called "My healing hands" and Jesus seems to have some local support for his claims of 'healing local woman' In the peacock Public house, Debbie Baileys tells us of her miraculous encounter with The Lord. " His hands were all over me" she confides "But other women have spoke of his healing hands and my husbands claim for divorce is just spiteful" Ex Girlfreind and alleged Mother of 3 of his children Donna Kebayab told reporters that "this was all an excuse to avoid paying child support when he was a carpenter, he told me that the birth of my son was not his responsibility but blamed it on god" She adds "Its wasn't god who got into my knickers 9 months before the birth, it was my ex"

Below, the promotional poster for "My healing hands", the book is available off Kirkby Times in our soon to be launched 'local online shop'