Aberdeen Evening Express back issues from January 2008:
Campaign for your post office
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Good offence is the best defence ... so MSP Nanette Milne isright to tell people to start campaigning for their local postoffice now. In many areas, the ...
Weekend fixtures guide
Jan 02, 2008 ... Amateurs SATURDAY NORTH OF SCOTLAND CUP Second round Dyce v University, at Pitmedden Road Dyce - K Law ABERDEEN FC TROPHY Second round Beacon Rangers v Mugiemoss Youth, at Aulton - B Cawthorne Bon Accord City v Continental, at ...
Armour pierces lads club with late strike ; A Dramatic last-minute strike from Davie Armour earned Banchory St Ternan all three points, and knocked Lads Club off the top of the First Division in a post-Christmas cracker at Milton Park.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Dramatic last-minute strike from Davie Armour earned BanchorySt Ternan all three points, and knocked Lads Club off the top of theFirst Division in a post-Christmas cracker at Milton Park. Banchory boss Steve Scott was a relieved man after seeing hisside come from behind to snatch ...
Unlucky 13th for Vale as Maud battle back
Jan 02, 2008 ... Super League MAUD moved within two points of leaders Banks o' Dee aftercoming from a goal down to inflict Parkvale's 13th straight leaguedefeat. Vale led at the break through Ian Smith's opener, but second halfstrikes from Gavin Middleton, pictured, Gibby Stephen and ...
Wild hits hat-trick for Jags ; Ellon Thistle leapfrogged Cammachmore in Division 2 East thanks to a last minute winner from Michael Wild in a superb match.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Ellon Thistle leapfrogged Cammachmore in Division 2 East thanksto a last minute winner from Michael Wild in a superb match. From the kick off Thistle's Cockburn ran down the wing and crossed into the box where DAILLY beat keeper Gove with a drive fromclose range. Wild then ...
'Get ready to join battle tosaveyour post offices' ; A Politician fears dozens of North-east post offices will face the axe in 2008.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Politician fears dozens of North-east post offices will facethe axe in 2008. Tory North-east MSP Nanette Milne wants people to be ready tofight to save the branches. The Post Office is to start consultation on North-east branches in May. Until then no numbers of ...
Council accused of wasting study cash
Jan 02, 2008 ... City council bosses have been criticised for the amount of money spent on feasibility studies. Opposition councillors hit out Aberdeen City Council'sadministration for spending pounds316,000 over three years onstudies which did not lead to firm plans. The figure, calculated ...
Firm moves to new base
Jan 02, 2008 ... An Expanding North-east construction and maintenance company ismoving to bigger premises. JKM Property Services has just completed the switch to Aberdeen'sGreenbank Business Centre in East Tullos from Probity House inCotton Street. The new base has twice the amount of office ...
Council bids to attract 60 new teachers ; The North-east faces a New Year teacher recruitment crisis.
Jan 02, 2008 ... The North-east faces a New Year teacher recruitment crisis. Aberdeenshire Council has advertised 60 posts on its website in abid to fill vacancies - 33 primary and 27 secondary. Nine teachers are needed in Aberdeen - six primary and threesecondary. But there is ...
Group examines future of school transport system
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Former government minister will visit Aberdeen to examine thefuture of school transport. David Blunkett, pictured, the ex-Home Secretary and EducationSecretary, is heading the Yellow School Bus Commission. The group is touring the country to get views from ...
All present and incorrect
Jan 02, 2008 ... When you return to work after the holidays it's always fun tohear about other people's gifts. Top prize goes to a pal who for years has endured ...
Divinely funny
Jan 02, 2008 ... I Can't let 2007 go without sharing you my favourite one-linerof last year - months after hearing it for the first time, itstill makes me ...
Lovell can be the ace in Dons pack ; Steve Lovell has earned the right to start the new year as Aberdeen's number one striker.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Steve Lovell has earned the right to start the new year asAberdeen's number one striker. In fact I'm convinced that 2008 will be the year the Englishstriker finally recaptures his best form at Pittodrie. But he's got to start today's match against Inverness CaleyThistle up ...
Consortium's plan to buy closed distillery
Jan 02, 2008 ... New jobs will be created if plans to revive a mothballed North-east distillery go ahead. Built more than 130 years ago, Glenglassaugh - near Portsoy -is on the brink of going back into production. The plant is at the heart of plans by a consortium trying to buythe ...
Celts linked with Robson
Jan 02, 2008 ... I'm not surprised Dundee United captain Barry Robson is beinglinked with a move to Celtic. The midfielder has been in stunning form for the Tangerines overthe last 12 ...
All the best
Jan 02, 2008 ... Here's wishing you all a fantastic 2008. I thoroughly enjoyed 2007 and it was great to see Aberdeen make areal impact in Europe to set up the eagerly ...
Chance to snap up cash prizes
Jan 02, 2008 ... Photographers could snap up pounds1,000 in prize money in anannual North-east competition. The third Spirit of the Banffshire Coast event is open to alllevels of photographer. The organisers are looking for shots that capture the beauty ofthe Moray Firth ...
Writer to speak on his works
Jan 02, 2008 ... An Acclaimed writer and producer will be speaking about his artnext month. Allan Shiach, who writes under the name of Allan Scott, will betalking about his work on screenplays including Don't Look Now,Castaway and The Preacher's Wife, starring ...
Hunt starts for postie champions
Jan 02, 2008 ... Nominations have opened for this year's Royal Mail 1st ClassPeople Awards. And the public are being urged to nominate unsung hero postmenand women in their communities. Last year, Alistair Stewart of Westhill picked up the awardfor his involvement in the ...
Grab this chance of a lifetime at anfield ; Former Liverpool rookie Scott Paterson today urged Ross County kid Alex Cooper to enjoy his time at Anfield.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Former Liverpool rookie Scott Paterson today urged Ross Countykid Alex Cooper to enjoy his time at Anfield. Paterson joined the Reds in 1992 in a pounds25,000 move fromHighland League side Cove Rangers. The defender spent two years at the Premier League club beforemoving to ...
Coaching future for Scott
Jan 02, 2008 ... Cove Rangers defender Scott Paterson is eyeing a job in coachingwhen he retires from the game. The 35-year-old has already started coaching youngsters as helooks to the future. He said: "I want to stay in the game when I stop playing, and getting my badges can help me do ...
John now part of an elite band
Jan 02, 2008 ... Darts: Canadian John Part won the PDC World Championship with a7-2 victory over qualifier Kirk Shepherd at Alexandra Palace. The 41-year-old lifted his third title to become a member of anelite group who have won either version of the world championshipmore than twice. With ...
Support leaves Sir Alex cold
Jan 02, 2008 ... Manager Sir Alex Ferguson condemned the "funereal" atmosphere atOld Trafford which almost resulted in Manchester United droppingvaluable points against struggling Birmingham At times, the noise level as United laboured to a 1-0 win overAlex McLeish's side was ...
I'm feeling my age after new year fun
Jan 02, 2008 ... I'm Getting to that certain age. When my kids told me Traviswere playing Aberdeen's Castlegate Hogmanay Party my first thoughtwas of a bearded DJ. You know, Dave Lee Travis, DLT, the Hairy Cornflake, "quack,quack, oops" and all that. Oh, never mind. It probably says more ...
Student raises cash for charity after friend dies
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Student whose friend was killed by meningitis has raised almost pounds400 for charity. Hannah Davies shared a flat with Saleem Akintoye, pictured, inAberdeen. The 21-year-old politics and international relations student wasfound dead in his bed at the Old Fire Station ...
Task force looking at factory's future
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Task force is to look at the future of a food factory whichshut last year. The closure of Banff's Grampian Country Chickens plant inNovember saw 140 jobs lost. The move was blamed on intense competition. A task force set up to consider future uses for the plant ...
Wenger's recipe for title glory
Jan 02, 2008 ... Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal have "good ingredients" to make asustained assault on thetitle. The Gunners have enjoyed a bumper return over their festivefixtures, dropping only two points in a draw at Portsmouth on BoxingDay, and consolidated their lead at the top of the ...
Brick by brick ; What do the late film star Judy Garland and the Aberdeen area of Tillydrone have in common?
Jan 02, 2008 ... What do the late film star Judy Garland and the Aberdeen area ofTillydrone have in common? More than you would think if plans to build a Wizard of Oz-styleyellow brick road at a local playpark come together. More than 80 bricks from the 200ft Donside paper mill stack ...
I'll share a brew with pal Craig but I aim to be smiling by teatime ; A Familiar old foe will provide the first foot in 2008 at Pittodrie this afternoon.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Familiar old foe will provide the first foot in 2008 atPittodrie this afternoon. Craig Brewster will go head to head with his mentor JimmyCalderwood for the third time since quitting the Dons earlier thisseason to return north to boss Inverness Caley for a second spell. The ...
Stark gets Scotland u21s job
Jan 02, 2008 ... Former Dons midfielder Billy Stark has been appointed manager of the Scotland Under-21 side. Stark, who also played for St Mirren and Celtic, will quit hispost as head coach at Queen's Park and start his new job within thenext few weeks. HEARTS have launched a search ...
Missing cat found safe and well
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Missing cat has been reunited with its owner six weeks aftervanishing. Seven-year-old Pansy disappeared from his home on Arduthie Roadin Stonehaven on November 3. Owner Jenny Stephen was giving up hope after weeks of searchingfor the missing cat. She created posters ...
Former Dons are back on show at Pittodrie
Jan 02, 2008 ... Craig Brewster won't be the only former Don back at Pittodrie inCaley colours. Defender Phil McGuire, on loan from Dunfermline, is likely tostart for the Jags. McGuire, pictured, made the big breakthrough at Pittodrie underEbbe Skovdahl. McGuire started the weekend ...
Aberdeen hold all the aces
Jan 02, 2008 ... Scottish Cup, Feb. 2, 2000 Caley 1, Aberdeen 1 Scottish Cup (replay), Feb. 29, 2000 Aberdeen 1, Caley 0 SPL Dec. 27, 2004 Aberdeen 0, Caley 0 Scottish Cup, Feb. 5, 2005 Aberdeen 2, Caley 0 SPL Apr. 2, 2005 Caley 0, Aberdeen ...
Holyrood must give our police extra funding
Jan 02, 2008 ... It Is not acceptable that Grampian Police has the highest rate inScotland for not answering non-emergency calls (Evening Express,December 28). Just because a call to the police is not an emergency, doesn'tmean it is not important. We are continually told that the public have ...
Our Annie deserves her Royal honour
Jan 02, 2008 ... I Was delighted to see Annie Inglis (pictured) being awarded anMBE in the New Year's Honours list. If anyone deserves recognitionfor unstinting hard work to improve the quality of life in Aberdeenit is Annie. She has shown more dedication and drive than people athird of her age. Take a ...
Have you booked your holiday for 2008?
Jan 02, 2008 ... Not yet. All my friends are booking my holiday for me. We'll begoing somewhere in Spain. Joe Masson, fish factory worker, 18, Sandhaven I'm going to Los Americas in Tenerife in July. I booked it inAugust. Drew Bigland, 43, scaffolder, Torry I booked my ...
Will it be agreat 2008? ; The North-east is in line for major developments in 2008.
Jan 02, 2008 ... The North-east is in line for major developments in 2008. Chief reporter DAVID EWEN takes a look at what's on the cards forour roads, shops and leisure. TRANSPORT WITHIN five years Aberdeen should have a 28-mile dual carriagewayringing the city. The ...
'I survived 10 heart attacks in 10 days' ; A Dad waiting for his fifth kidney transplant is lucky to be alive after suffering 10 heart attacks in 10 days.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Dad waiting for his fifth kidney transplant is lucky to bealive after suffering 10 heart attacks in 10 days. Aberdeen man Paul Mickleburgh - who recently suffered anotherheart scare - revealed a nightmare 2006 and 2007 also included afrightening brush with ...
Law chief considers death probe
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Top Scottish law officer is considering a call for a probe intothe death of a Moray man 16 years ago. Margaret Riddel's 19-year-old son, Neil, was found dead near thefamily's Aultmore croft, near Keith. In November she handed over documents to Solicitor General ...
Janice has hung up scissors
Jan 02, 2008 ... Hairdresser Janice Cobb has made her last cut after over 40 yearsin the job. She had her last shift at her salon in King Street, Inverbervie, three days after her 60th birthday. Janice was leaving the salon she had run since 1967 to spend moretime on art, photography ...
2007 fish haul hits new high ; A New record for fish landings has been set in a North-east town.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A New record for fish landings has been set in a North-east town. Peterhead Port Authority bosses have announced hauls worthpounds108.96 million were landed in the first 11 months of 2007. This beat the record set for the whole of 2006 of pounds107.72m. The latest figures ...
Jobs threat as shell makes changes
Jan 02, 2008 ... Jobs could be hit by moves to streamline an oil giant's globaloperation. Shell is shedding thousands of jobs worldwide to cut costs andAberdeen could be affected. Around 300 information technology jobs will go in the UK. The move is also expected to see a number of ...
Friends to work with orphans
Jan 02, 2008 ... Two 19-year-old friends are to travel from the North-east to lookafter orphans in Africa. Former Mackie Academy pupils Nicola Merrilees and Carolyn McNabare to take part in the African Impact organisation programme. They will travel to St Lucia on March 30 to help look ...
Councillor gives deadline for pool decision
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Decision must be made by April on a 50m pool for Aberdeen, aleading city councillor has warned. Cllr Neil Fletcher, who is heading the city council's bid tobuild an Olympic class swimming pool, has raised the stakes in thenegotiations with ministers. He has said a ...
Tributes to labourer killed in car crash ; Tributes have been paid to a "good Samaritan" who was killed after the car he was a passenger in plunged down an embankment.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Tributes have been paid to a "good Samaritan" who was killedafter the car he was a passenger in plunged down an embankment. Denis Leslie, 55, died when his friend's blue Ford Mondeo hitblack ice and landed on its roof in an Aberdeenshire field. Mr Leslie, of Cornhill, who ...
Record breakers ; North-east holidaymakers are cashing in on cut-price trips to the sun.
Jan 02, 2008 ... North-east holidaymakers are cashing in on cut-price trips to thesun. As the post-Christmas blues kick in, travel agents across thecity are slashing their prices on quick-fix getaways in January. And with fears of an economic downturn on the horizon, prices aredropping lower ...
Man in court on rape charge
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Man has appeared in court accused of an alleged rape androbbery. Graham Caie, 29, appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Caie, who was described in court papers ...
Motherwell skipper Phil died after heart failure ; Family, friends and an army of fans were today preparing for the funeral of footballer Phil O'Donnell.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Family, friends and an army of fans were today preparing for thefuneral of footballer Phil O'Donnell. The Motherwell captain, who collapsed and died towards the end ofhis club's game against Dundee United at the weekend, will be buriedin Hamilton on Friday. The former ...
Shooting at party leaves two dead
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Woman and an 11-year-old girl died at a New Year's party in theUS. They were killed after a single bullet ripped through the wallof a house just before midnight. Police later arrested Pedro Cortez, 25, at his Denver, Colorado,home on investigation of two counts of first ...
Dozens die as church set on fire
Jan 02, 2008 ... Dozens of people died when a mob torched a church in the ethnicviolence following Kenya's disputed election. Hundreds of people, including women and children, had soughtrefuge in the building. The killing of up to 50 ethnic Kikuyus in the Rift Valley city ofEldoret yesterday ...
Anger at crash commander's honour
Jan 02, 2008 ... Relatives of the victims of the Afghanistan Nimrod crash havecriticised a decision to award the man in charge at the time of theaccident an OBE, it emerged today. Wing Commander Martin Cannard was named in the New Year's honourslist for his work with the bereaved ...
Force chief says ecstasy is safe drug
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Controversial police chief was facing calls to quit today afterclaiming ecstasy is safer than aspirin. Anti-drugs campaigners condemned the comments by RichardBrunstrom, the chief constable of North Wales Police, who advocatesthe legalisation of all drugs. Challenged about ...
Men held over police shooting
Jan 02, 2008 ... Two men were being questioned today over the attempted murder ofa police officer during an armed robbery. Pc Katie Johnson, 29, a dog handler with Lancashire police,suffered 12 pellet wounds to her leg and colleague Pc Ian Tinsleywas threatened by a gunman as they responded to a ...
Richey plans return to UK
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Scot who has spent 20 years on death row in America isexpected to return to the UK within a week, his lawyer said. Kenny Richey, pictured, will enter a plea deal which will allowhim to walk free at a hearing on January 7, his lawyer Ken Parsigiansaid last night. And ...
Little Ellie's early arrival
Jan 02, 2008 ... Here's a little girl who gave her parents a gift they will neverforget. Little Ellie Murphy came as a very welcome surprise to herdelighted parents Pamela and Steve on Christmas Day - three weeksearly. First-time mum Pamela is over the moon. She said: "It was such ...
Are new powers too much like big brother?
Jan 02, 2008 ... If these cameras can save someone's life then I can only say itis a good thing. Bad behaviour needs to be stamped out. Maybe they will help. Phil Rose, 20, retail worker, Woolmanhill I think it's probably a good idea. I don't see it as being too intrusive as long ...
New spy cameras nab drivers having sly puff
Jan 02, 2008 ... The last few private moments people spend before they go intowork in the morning are often driving in the comfort of their owncar. Running a bit late, perhaps you might grab a quick drink ofwater as you drive, have a sly cigarette, adjust your hair ormake-up in the mirror or ...
Biggest decision of my career
Jan 02, 2008 ... Dons contract rebel Chris Clark today admitted he is facing thebiggest decision of his life. The midfielder is out of contract in the summer, and is now freeto talk to clubs about making a Bosman move during the closeseason. Clark, along with Zander Diamond, Michael Hart and ...
Great year ahead for north-east
Jan 02, 2008 ... Happy New Year ... and welcome to what promises to be a fantastic12 months for the North-east. Some of the biggest and most exciting developments in years areon the horizon in 2008. The bypass could clear the final hurdle on its way to being builtand a solution could finally ...
Aberdeen face Caley with five out injured
Jan 02, 2008 ... The Dons are without five first team players for today's SPLclash with Inverness Caley Thistle, writes Andrew Moir. Defenders Michael Hart (hip), Zander Diamond (ankle) AndrewConsidine (hamstring) and Jackie McNamara (hamstring) have all beenruled out. McNamara faces at ...
Babies bring proud parents new year joy ; Little Caden McLean was one of the North-east's newest arrivals.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Little Caden McLean was one of the North-east's newest arrivals. The tot was born to proud parents Emma Robertson and MatthewMcLean just after 3.20am on New Year's Day. Weighing a healthy 7lb 6.5oz, the youngster was one of the firstarrivals of 2008 at Aberdeen Maternity ...
Crash leaves vehicle on its roof
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Car ended up on its roof in a field after a crash on thePeterculter-Netherley road. An ambulance crew attended the crash on the B979 a few hundredmetres from its junction with ...
Travis reign as 20,000 rock 'n' roll ; For once it didn't rain on Travis - and that meant a bumper New Year's celebration for the North-east.
Jan 02, 2008 ... For once it didn't rain on Travis - and that meant a bumper NewYear's celebration for the North-east. The clouds parted just in time for 20,000 people to dance indelight as Fran Healy and his band helped usher Aberdeen into 2008. And just hours after Travis finished their ...
All the bestbehaviour
Jan 02, 2008 ... High spirits and good behaviour - that was the verdict of police after Aberdeen's Hogmanay celebrations. More than 20,000 people crammed into the top end of the city'smain thoroughfare - up 4,000 on last year. But the extra numbers didn't mean extra trouble for the ...
Strike at airport off after talks
Jan 02, 2008 ... The first of a series of airport strikes has been called off. The 24-hour walkout planned for Aberdeen and six other airportsacross the UK have been stopped after a breakthrough in talksbetween unions and airport operator BAA. Firefighters, security and clerical ...