Aberdeen Evening Express back issues from May 2007:
News: Bobby, 79, robbed on doorstep- page 11
May 09, 2007 ... Great-grandad Bobby Barney was brought up in an age where youknew police would make sure crime didn't pay. Today the 79-year-old lives in a world where the police don'tbother turning up for eight hours after an old man is mugged on hisown doorstep by some twisted ...
Theatre
May 09, 2007 ... Chicago Hit musical set in the Roaring 20s. His Majesty's Theatre,Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen. Various performance times, nightlyuntil Saturday May 19. Buddy Presented by the Lyric Musical Society. Arts Centre, KingStreet, Aberdeen. Nightly 7.30pm, until Friday; 4.30pm, ...
Farewell to former matron of hospital
May 09, 2007 ... A Former matron of Aboyne Hospital has died in her 100th year. Annie Reid was in charge of the nursing staff at the Deesidehospital for 28 years. She had been living at Allachburn Residential Home at Aboyne forthe last decade and died aged 99. Born at Banchory- Devenick ...
Bobby, 79, robbed on his doorstep ... But police take 8 hours to help
May 09, 2007; ... "Happy with the situation" THE son of a disabled pensioner who was pick-pocketed on hisdoorstep today hit out at the police response to the crime. Great-grandad Robert Barney had pounds100 swiped by a man posingas a postman when he answered the door to his flat in ...
Coastguards support action over pay row
May 09, 2007 ... Coastguards have voted for industrial action in a row over wages. The Public and Commercial Services union said 81% of its membershad backed action short of a strike. Workers across the UK will now withdraw non- essential duties suchas the issuing of fishing vessel ...
Sex case man for sentence
May 09, 2007 ... A Sex offender was due for sentence today for sleeping with a 15-year-old girl. Kenneth Wilson was found guilty last month at Stonehaven SheriffCourt - his second conviction for having sex with an under-agegirl. The 42-year-old of 15 Sycamore Way, Banchory had denied ...
Successful festival for whisky fans
May 09, 2007 ... Thousands of people were attracted to the North-east to share adram at an annual festival. Visitors indulged in their favourite tipple at the 2007 Spirit ofSpeyside Whisky Festival in Moray. Events ranged from ceilidhs to distillery tours and ...
Pals enter TV scrap challenge
May 09, 2007 ... Three members of Aberdeen's Bon Accord Steam Engine Club aretaking part in TV show Scrapheap Challenge. The trio, using the name the Steaming Scots, will be on Channel 4on Sunday. To get on to the show, George Barrack, his brother Hamish ...
Gas leak work hits motorists
May 09, 2007 ... Motorists were warned they could face delays today while essential repairs to a gas leak were carried out. Traffic on Powis Terrace in Aberdeen was being reduced to onelane in each direction while Scotland Gas Networks worked at thesite. The leak was fixed temporarily ...
Art prize head to Big Apple
May 09, 2007 ... A New Yorker has won a slice of Deeside history in Tartan Daycelebrations. Big Apple resident Fran Robertson was one of hundreds who entereda prize draw to win a print by North-east artist Howard Butterworth. The painting, The Auld Brig O' Dee at Invercauld, was used to ...
Judges put photos in spotlight
May 09, 2007 ... Happy snappers will soon discover who has won a photographycompetition. Dozens entered the VSA competition, which is backed by theEvening Express, to see their images used on the charity's Christmascards. Striking images included a lighthouse being battered by waves ...
Whipping up a storm
May 09, 2007 ... Suddenly, global warming seems awfully close to home. Driving from Inverness to Aberdeen I was part of a convoy oftraffic slowed to a crawl - by a dust storm. It was ...
Hat's not me
May 09, 2007 ... Another week, another celebrity bringing out a new fashion line. This time it's Lily Allen, ...
Song lyrics can be dumb diddy dumb
May 09, 2007 ... "Boot was on other foot" "Snappin' and a-shuffling" I READ with interest that soul singer Des'ree picked up a gong forhaving the pop song with the worst lyrics. Her hit, Life, contains this gem: "I don't want to see a ghost,it's the sight that I fear most, I'd rather ...
Project for Broch kids given pounds6k
May 09, 2007 ... A Broch-based kids' charity has received a pounds6,600 cash boostfrom the Scottish Executive. The Give Kids A Chance project landed the money from anAberdeenshire regeneration fund. It will be used to improve the confidence, self-esteem and skillsof vulnerable youngsters in ...
Was it really that many years ago?
May 09, 2007 ... Generally I don't feel old and never consider myself a coffindodger. But I've changed my mind after chatting to one of my sportsdeskcolleagues. "I'm getting excited about the Dons getting back into Europe," ...
Sick girl sees mum for First time in years
May 09, 2007; ... A North-east couple have reunited a seriously ill girl with hermum in South Africa. Alistair and Moira Stenton, of Ellon, funded 13-year-old KholekaNqaya's reunion with her mother Katriena in memory of their niece. Kholeka had not seen her mum since beginning treatment for ...
Cheers to top artisan Steven, 34
May 09, 2007 ... A Stonemason from Aberdeenshire has scooped a top crafts award. Steven Laing, 34, has won Country Living Magazine's The Balvenie Artisan of the Year 2007 Award. The event rewards individuals and businesses who help keeptraditional crafts like masonry and thatching alive ...
Youngsters taught to be citizens
May 09, 2007 ... A Scheme aimed at producing an army of model citizens was takingplace today. First-year pupils from Northfield Academy, Aberdeen, were re-located to the Gordon Barracks to take part in an innovative GetAboard The Citizenship event. It was tackling a range of subjects ...
Crime-fighting kids win treats
May 09, 2007 ... An Afternoon of thrills and spills was the reward for a group ofpupils as thanks for helping to keep their school safe. Youngsters and staff at Aberdeen's Smithfield Primary took actionafter their school was targeted several times by vandals. School liaison officer Pc Jackie ...
Police launch bid to crack down on teen boozers
May 09, 2007 ... Police have mounted a crackdown on teeny drinkers in a North-easttown. Eight officers in plain clothes were involved in the action inFraserburgh. They concentrated on the port's James Ramsey Park and particularlythe Strichen Road area on Friday and Saturday ...
Drunken racist abuse punished by pounds250 fine
May 09, 2007 ... A Drunken night out cost a man pounds250 after he exposed himselfand hurled racist abuse at a stranger. Christopher Lilburn, of 205 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, exposed himself in a city centrestreet on February 10 this year. The 24-year-old shouted abusive and racist ...
Gala week of games and music
May 09, 2007 ... Cheerleaders, a pipe band and a dog show will come together aspart of a community gala. The Cove event will take place on June 9 at Loirston Schoolplaying fields from 1pm until 5pm. There will also be football finals, face painting and a wholerange of stalls for people of all ...
Scheme to get adults into classes
May 09, 2007 ... A Series of free events will try to encourage more adults intoeducation. The week will be launched on Saturday, May 19, and highlightclasses in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen. This year has a special focus on "Democracy and Learning". A number of events are geared ...
Oh boy! Buddy has audience on their feet
May 09, 2007 ... "A fast-moving musical tribute" STEPPING into the shoes of Buddy Holly is a tall order for anyactor. But Craig Pike, of Lyric Musical Society, takes it in his stridein this Scottish amateur premiere of the show - even learning toplay the guitar for the ...
Beers
May 09, 2007 ... Finkbru lager (24 x 250ml) down from pounds6.49 to pounds5.99 atLidl. Tennents lager (12 x 440ml) down from pounds9.55 to pounds6.99 atCostcutter. Budweiser (20 x 300ml) down from pounds14.99 to pounds7.50 atSainsbury's. Rivercrest Californian white/red/rose wine ...
Bands in running for break
May 09, 2007 ... A Series of heats are underway in which four North-east bands arebattling it out to play at T in the Park. Indie rockers Flaming Katy played Edinburgh's Liquidroom onSaturday night as part of the T Break competition. They shared the bill with five other hopeful groups, from ...
Thanks for your votes
May 09, 2007 ... Through your columns I would like to thank the 12,588 people inthe Gordon constituency who voted for me in the recent Scottish Parliamentary election. It was a privilege to represent Gordon Constituency in the firsttwo terms of the modern Scottish Parliament. I thank the team ...
Get on with vital job of governing
May 09, 2007 ... The shambolic Scottish election is now over whether the resultssuit everybody or not. One thing is certain, the motley crew of MSPs were voted in bythe people of Scotland, to govern Scotland to the best of theirability. Instead of arguing, let us see the various factions ...
Disgusting way for 'celeb' to repay welcome
May 09, 2007 ... The behaviour of Malcolm McLaren in Gardenstown was disgusting(Evening Express, May 7). How dare this-has been ridicule and insult a community that hadwelcomed him and shown him hospitality? Given the tight-knit and deeply religious nature of this town,this bufoon must ...
Swim ace carry in GB squad
May 09, 2007 ... Swimming: Double Commonwealth Games gold medallist David Carryhas been named in the 16-strong British squad to take on America atthe Irvine meet in California from May 25-27. Aberdonian Carry is joined in the squad by Borders man Euan Daleand City of Edinburgh pair Rob Lang and ...
Students given oil firm awards
May 09, 2007 ... Three students have received scholarships from the energyindustry. Oil and gas service company Petrofac will offer financial supportfor the final two years of their study along with work experience. The scholars were selected following an assessment centre duringwhich they ...
What do you do to save water?
May 09, 2007 ... I make sure that all my taps are turned off and I don't water thegarden, I wait for it to rain. Peter Atorough , 37, banker, Hilton Avenue I take showers rather than baths and I don't use a dishwasher. Amanda Gammie , 33, interior designer, ...
Tourism honours on offer
May 09, 2007 ... People involved in tourism are being urged to take part in a topnational competition. The search for the winners of the Thistle Awards, now in their16th year, has begun. Two new categories have been introduced. Two groups are eligible to enter for the first time - ...
Razzamataz and all that jazz at big hit musical
May 09, 2007; ... "Cavorting with bags of attitude" "A STORY of murder, greed, corruption, violence, and adultery - all the things we hold dear to our hearts." These opening lines set a deliciously dark setting for the hitmusical Chicago, at His Majesty's Theatre. From the moment the ...
Bowls
May 09, 2007 ... Aberdeen indoor: CORRY & CHRISTIE MEN'S FOURS SUMMER LEAGUE - Section C: H. A.McLeod 21, J. S. Davidson 5; W. G. Whyte 15, G. Milne 8; A. Binnie14, R. D. Towler 8; G. Morrison 9, I. Thomson 9. GARIOCH indoor, Inverurie: SENIOR MEN'S PAIRS - S. Reid, B. Burn 28, B ....
pounds500 bingo win will help pay for holiday in the sun
May 09, 2007 ... A Long-awaited mother and daughter holiday will be extra specialthanks to the Evening Express. Lucky reader Nancy Grant, pictured, has scooped a fantasticpounds500 in our instant win bingo competition. And she plans to use the win for spending money on a trip toCyprus next ...
Three costly minutes
May 09, 2007 ... La Lombarda put in all the work needed to see off Brig o' Dee 3-0but fell foul of the league rules as they had arrived three minuteslate and had to forfeit the match. ACC United picked up a rare win and man of the match Glancey kepta clean sheet with a string of fine ...
But it's heartbreak for U17s
May 09, 2007 ... Albion BC THE Albion Senior team were hoping to make it a fantastic doublefor the North-east after watching their 14s team lift the cup. Butthey were denied when they lost to a dubious penalty award fourminutes from the end of this enthralling 17s cup final. Straight from ...
Finnie falls to super show from edmond
May 09, 2007 ... Defending champion Stewart Finnie is out of this year's Evening Express Champion of Champions scratch tournament. The Caledonian amateur fell at the first hurdle against BonAccord's Barrie Edmond in a match of sizzling standards at KingsLinks. Amazingly, Stewart was ...
Captain happy to have Alan on board
May 09, 2007 ... Baker Hughes are playing down their chance of winning this year'sAberdeen Trades Foursomes at Hazlehead's No1 course. Team captain Roddy Grant said: "We might have won the competitiontwo years ago but we have lost several key players. "Steve Wheeler is now working and living in ...
Scheme helps shops clamp down on crime
May 09, 2007 ... A Scheme to help shopkeepers tackle anti-social behaviour andthefts will be rolled out in Torry. Grampian Police have teamed up with stores in Torry to establish aring-round scheme. It has been introduced in response to concerns about anti-socialbehaviour and thefts from ...
Park event challenge for pupils
May 09, 2007 ... Youngsters are getting on their marks for The Big Run in Aberdeen. Children from across the city are limbering up to take part in theevent at Hazlehead Park on May 19. Primary pupils run 1,600 metres (a mile) round the Hazlehead gamesfield, while secondary pupils to S2 cover ...
Fashion at gem of an event
May 09, 2007 ... High-street styles could make their mark as models strut theirstuff at a fashion show. The event includes make-up and jewellery stalls as well as aherbalist and a reflexologist. It will take ...
Festival will cast spell on N-east music fans
May 09, 2007 ... A Magic music festival will be introduced to the North-east thissummer. The Wizard Festival will make its debut on New Deer's showgroundin August. It will be packed with typical festival amenities like a campsite, food courts, shopping areas and a fairground. The ...
Race for winning line is wide open says tiger
May 09, 2007 ... Tiger Woods believes the Players Championship at Sawgrass will bewide open when the prestigious event starts on Thursday. The World No1 has a relatively mediocre record at the PlayersChampionship, with just one victory in 10 starts. He also has once finished runner-up, but ...
Wild west!
May 09, 2007 ... The Upper Westfield Primary School football team proved they arestreets ahead of other kids ...on and off the pitch. The youngsters lost just one of their 14 matches on the way towinning their League 4 title. And coach Scott Grant ensured they celebrated in style by ...
Forget the fancy stuff, just defend!
May 09, 2007 ... Can aberdeen win at Parkhead? "He isn't Franz Beckenbauer" ZANDER Diamond and Jamie Langfield owe their team-mates theperformances of their lives this weekend. The two almost blew their European dream with some poor defendingat Tynecastle. Zander was ...
Would they have shown 100 yellows?
May 09, 2007 ... Barry Nicholson's booking for taking off his shirt whilecelebrating his goal on Sunday was a complete joke. The faceless SFA blazers who make those sort of rules are takingthe fun out of football. What Barry did was no worse than a player doing cartwheels, somesort of fancy ...
Mad vlad has lost it
May 09, 2007 ... Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov claiming they will win the leaguenext year has convinced me the man has finally lost his marbles. The only way the Jam Tarts will win any league in ...
Strike ace could quit Newcastle
May 09, 2007 ... England striker Michael Owen could leave Newcastle in the summerafter the club failed to qualify for Europe. The 27-year-old has a clause in his contract allowing him to leaveSt James' for a reduced price if the club fail to make it onto theEuropean stage. MOTHERWELL are on ...
Super sandy!
May 09, 2007 ... Well done to Keith and Inverurie Locos for taking the fight forthe Highland League title right to the wire. It was particularly pleasing that Keith ...
Culter in class of their own with four titles in a row
May 09, 2007 ... Formartine United CULTER boss Bobby Gray is jubilant after seeing his side win theSuper League for the fourth year in a row. A second-half strike from Chris Mountford gave them a narrow winat North Lodge Park and killed off Sunnybank's chances of pippingthem for the ...
Business hit by pounds10,000 night raid
May 09, 2007 ... More than pounds10,000 worth of equipment was stolen from abusiness in Aberdeenshire. Various electrical items including CDs and computer games, weretaken overnight from premises in Broad Street, Fraserburgh. Police are keen to talk to occupants of a white van seen ...
It's drought of order
May 09, 2007; ... "More extremes of weather" SUMMER is still around the corner but already the North-east hasbeen feeling parched. A dry spring has seen flowers blooming early and hose pipes outwatering gardens and parks. April experienced less than half its normal rainfall with ...
What we can do to save precious litres
May 09, 2007 ... The challenges of watering a field may be tougher than a garden.But that doesn't mean householders can splash it all about. Everyone is being asked to be as frugal as farmers when usingwater. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) offers a numberof tips on how we ...
Car vandalised by 'middle-aged man'
May 09, 2007 ... A MIDDLE-AGED man is being hunted by police after a car wasvandalised in an overnight attack. Both wing mirrors were broken when a Vauxhall Astra was targetedin Church Street, Turriff, shortly after 1.30am on Monday. The man responsible is described as being a clean-shaven, ...
Attacker hit victim with shoe
May 09, 2007; ... "Charges are quite serious" A WOMAN who attacked a city-centre reveller with her stilettoshoes has been ordered to behave. Nigerian-born Tega Candy appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Courtyesterday where she admitted the assault and other charges. The 27-year-old had been ...
Chris out to sink Celts to end his season on a high
May 09, 2007; ... He Is the only player to have appeared in every Dons game thisterm. But Chris Clark's season will end prematurely at Parkhead on Saturday. The Dons know that three points will mean a return to Europe, although that could already be secured if Hibs beat Hearts atTynecastle ...
Boozy sailor fined pounds1,000 for assaults
May 09, 2007 ... A SAILOR who admitted clobbering his ship's captain over the headhas been fined pounds1,000. Brian Bailey, 26, had been drinking before he hit William Arnoldaboard the offshore supply vessel North Prince. He shouted, swore and threatened the captain before strugglingwith ...
Booze league table highlights cash
May 09, 2007 ... Boozy Aberdonians are among the UK's biggest spenders on drink. Granite City residents came ninth in the top 10 of those whosplashed out the most on alcohol. The survey revealed Brits spend pounds32,000 on alcohol in theirlifetimes. The average adult spends pounds525 ...
Chelsea boss Jose makes peace with united ace ronaldo
May 09, 2007 ... Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has apologised to ManchesterUnited winger Cristiano Ronaldo for criticising his upbringing. Mourinho described the 22-year-old as "ill- educated,disrespectful and immature" after the Portugal international claimedthe Blues boss could never admit ...
United's attacking instincts gave them edge in title race
May 09, 2007 ... Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes his side'sability to score goals gave them a critical advantage over Chelseathis season. United's top-of-the-table Premiership clash with the Blues wasrendered academic in title-winning terms when Ferguson's sidesecured top spot ...
Locos on track to the big league Inverurie Locos want to quit Harlaw Park to boost their hopes of getting into the Scottish Football League.
May 09, 2007; ... Inverurie Locos want to quit Harlaw Park to boost their hopes ofgetting into the Scottish Football League. The ambitious Highland League outfit have commissioned a reportinto the possibility of moving to a new stadium in the town. It is understood Strathburn Park would be the ...
Stripogram Bobby set to face court
May 09, 2007; ... A Male stripogram who dressed up as a police officer will appearin court later this month. Stuart Kennedy, who performs as Sergeant Eros, has been cited toappear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on May 31. The Aberdeen University genetics student has been charged inconnection with ...