Derby Evening Telegraph back issues from October 2007:
Derby's Queen of hats finally bids farewell to her beloved millinery shop after 54 years For more than half a century Kara Stott lavished love and attention on the Derby millinery shop she opened at the age of 22. At the weekend, after 54 years of helping women look beautiful, Kara reluctantly retired at the age of 76. She shares her memories with Jill Gallone.
Oct 01, 2007 ... For more than half a century Kara Stott lavished love andattention on the Derby millinery shop she opened at the age of 22. Atthe weekend, after 54 years of helping women look beautiful, Karareluctantly retired at the age of 76. She shares her memories withJill Gallone. Elegance, ...
The epitomy of elegance
Oct 01, 2007 ... Beautiful, elegant, career woman and mother Kara Stott had it allbefore the phrase was even invented. Here, the Derby businesswoman is pictured outside her millineryshop, Kara Model Milliner, in Queen Street, Derby, in 1960. With heris son Chris. Supremely chic, she still ...
40 years ago
Oct 01, 2007 ... National: Force 11 gales lashed Britain's coastline, whipping upheavy seas, which closed a railway line and prevented a car ferryfrom berthing at Dover LOCAL: Derby Town Councillor Moira Pendry drew loud applause fromdelegates at the Labour Party Conference in Scarborough when she ...
30 years ago
Oct 01, 2007 ... National: Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey told the LabourParty conference at Brighton that the fall in living standards wasover and that Labour would win the next election. LOCAL: Four thousand workers at British Celanese, Spondon, were togo on an ...
20 years ago
Oct 01, 2007 ... National: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Yomanenko set an endurance recordin space after spending more than 237 days in orbit. LOCAL: A Derby man visiting friends in Manchester sufferedextensive brain damage and catastrophic head injuries after beingbeaten over the head by a teenager in the ...
Australian cricketers made us so happy
Oct 01, 2007 ... You asked if anyone remembered the Australian cricket team playingin Derby in 1948. I was there! I was 12 at that time and living inSacheverel Street, Derby. The summers were spent following thecricket team and the winters at the Baseball Ground. Anyway, to the Aussies. My ...
Nothing was too much trouble for friend of the stars, Frank of the midland Over the years Derby has had many memorable characters but few better known to so many people around the world than hotel porter Frank Torrington. For half a century, he tended to the needs of guests at Derby's prestigious Midland Hotel. When he retired, he was inundated with thank-you letters from appreciative guests. Pat Parkin looks back at his remarkable career.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Over the years Derby has had many memorable characters but fewbetter known to so many people around the world than hotel porterFrank Torrington. For half a century, he tended to the needs ofguests at Derby's prestigious Midland Hotel. When he retired, he wasinundated with thank-you ...
Mum in the divi queue
Oct 01, 2007 ... It was with pleasure that I spotted a photo of my late mum, DorisDean, in Bygones on September 17. She was queueing for her payment of the cash divi from the thenDerby Co-operative Society. The divi was most important in austere times as it contributed inour (my sister's and ...
Burdett house reunion cheer
Oct 01, 2007 ... A British Rail Burdett House (Becket Street) reunion will be heldat The Flowerpot Inn, King Street, Derby, on Saturday October 27,from 12 noon. Anyone who worked in Burdett House will be most welcome. Please don't ...
Hunt is on to find the qegs kids of '53
Oct 01, 2007 ... Were you a first year pupil at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School,Ashbourne, in 1953? If so, there is an invitation to join old school pals for aspecial lunch at the Yew Tree Inn, Ednaston, on November 9, followedby a stroll down memory lane when guests will go on an escorted ...
Talk on the loss of grand houses
Oct 01, 2007 ... The sad disappearance of numerous historical country homes will bediscussed in an illustrated talk, led by head of Staffordshirecounty archive service Thea Randall. Weston Park, a surviving country house on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border, will present Staffordshire's ...
Remember silent films?
Oct 01, 2007 ... A Derby stage society is seeking silent movie memories as itprepares for its latest show. Next week, the Good Companions Stage Society is performing Mackand Mabel, a show based on silent movie stars, film director MackSennett and the girl from the deli he made famous Mabel ...
Dad made it on to BBC news thanks to a mystery VIP Norman Baggulay, of Shelton Lock, was always proud of his train- driver father but one piece of knowledge has eluded him for decades. Many years ago, his father made it on to the BBC news when his train carried a VIP. Norman would love to know who that mystery dignitary was. Jill Gallone reports.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Norman Baggulay, of Shelton Lock, was always proud of his train-driver father but one piece of knowledge has eluded him for decades.Many years ago, his father made it on to the BBC news when his traincarried a VIP. Norman would love to know who that mystery dignitarywas. Jill Gallone ...
Familiar faces from the 50s
Oct 01, 2007 ... A Bygones photo of a Sinfin Ordnance depot outing in the 1950s hassparked interest. Olive Bosley, of Shropshire Avenue, Chaddesden writes: "I thinkthe person next to Fred Coxon (who is far left) is Albert Bacon. Heused to live in Sinfin Lane, opposite the depot. "I daresay I ...
On track for controversy
Oct 01, 2007 ... A Fading newspaper cutting has proved that Derby's Moorways sportsfacility has always courted controversy. David Brown, of Chaddesden, was prompted to help Bygonescorrespondent Kevin Winson, who wanted to find out the originalreasoning behind the construction of Moorways (then ...
Exclusive club night
Oct 01, 2007 ... Revolution vodka bar in Derby is set to host an exclusive clubnight with renowned turntablist and Fabric regular A-Skillz, fromFinger Lickin' ...
Gervase is back
Oct 01, 2007 ... One of Britain's most popular comic writers, radio and TVpersonality Gervase Phinn, is bringing his new one-man show to DerbyAssembly ...
Test flight for green fuel
Oct 01, 2007 ... Derby aero engine-maker Rolls-Royce is working with an airline andan aircraft manufacturer to carry out research on greener fuels. Rolls-Royce has teamed up with Air New Zealand and Boeing to workon renewable fuel sources, as part of a wider research programme tounderstand ...
Train-maker to recruit 50 to meet expanding order book
Oct 01, 2007; ... Derby train-maker Bombardier has launched its first majorrecruitment drive for years to find top-level engineers to help itmeet its growing order book. The Litchurch Lane-based firm has announced it is looking torecruit up to 50 new hi-tech engineering positions to allow it ...
Castle group in fund-raiser
Oct 01, 2007 ... Members of a group fighting to keep Elvaston Castle out of thehands of developers are holding an antiques valuation and quizevening. James Lewis, of Derby-based Bamford Auctioneers, who appears onthe BBC television programme Bargain Hunt, will host the ...
Young faithful
Oct 01, 2007 ... Youngsters are to meet to pray. The free event, to be held at Derby's Church of God of Prophecy,in Village Street, takes place ...
Home affairs on the road
Oct 01, 2007 ... A Housing association will be taking its roadshow to Ilkeston. The Three Valleys Housing bus will be in the Market Square, from9.30am until 4pm on Tuesday, October 9, and staff will be on hand ...
Clinic for deaf
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Campaign to Tackle Acquired Deafness will hold an outreachclinic in Long Eaton. The clinic will take place at Long Eaton Medical Centre, ...
Top cop 'to build' on ex-chief's 'excellence'
Oct 01, 2007 ... Derbyshire's new top police officer was to start work today. Mick Creedon was taking over as the Chief Constable from DavidColeman, who retired yesterday. Mr Creedon, 49, was the national co-ordinator for serious andorganised crime for the Association of Chief Police ...
Hobbies ideas for under-18s
Oct 01, 2007 ... Activities for dark winter nights are featured in a booklet foryoung people. More than 85 activities available for under-18s are included inthe booklet, which is aimed at helping children develop hobbies in asafe environment. It was launched by Erewash ...
Old tractors pull crowds of bidders to auction at castle
Oct 01, 2007; ... Collectors of tractors, farmers and people who just wanted acentrepiece for their gardens turned up at an auction of vintage farmmachinery on Saturday. The auction was held at Elvaston Castle to sell off about 120artefacts which used to be on display at the historic house's ...
Slavery lecture
Oct 01, 2007 ... Artefacts from the slave trade are to feature in an event at aDerby museum. A free talk on the history of the slave trade takes place at DerbyMuseum and Art ...
Musical show
Oct 01, 2007 ... A Musical spectacular is taking the stage at Quarndon. The Hired Man is set at the turn of the 20th century and showsaudiences English ...
Hospice seeks vocal support
Oct 01, 2007 ... Rainbows children's hospice charity is inviting people fromDerbyshire to get involved in a Voices for Hospices event. It is World Hospice Palliative Care Day on Saturday, so Rainbowsin Loughborough is inviting ...
Ceremony of rededication as legion opens new clubhouse
Oct 01, 2007; ... A NEW Royal British Legion building has been opened with arededication ceremony in honour of local war heroes. The former Mickleover Royal British Legion clubhouse wascontroversially demolished earlier this month after the building andsurrounding land were sold to developer ...
Trust to the rescue after dad's breakdown in the street Derbyshire Mental Health Trust is preparing to celebrate World Mental Health Day with an awareness event in Derby. Jade Beecroft meets two people who have been helped by the trust.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Derbyshire Mental Health Trust is preparing to celebrate WorldMental Health Day with an awareness event in Derby. Jade Beecroft meets two people who have been helped by the trust. Derby dad Mick Walsh was walking home from the pub when his worldsuddenly ground to a halt. The ...
DRI friends call for bric-a-brac
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Derbyshire Royal Infirmary League of Friends is asking peopleto donate good quality bric-a-brac to raise money for the hospital. The charity runs a ...
Retailers who came and saw now all set to conquer ... And city wins With Westfield Derby shopping centre due to open well ahead of schedule next Monday, Evening Telegraph reporter Kirsty Green finds out more about the company behind the pounds340m redevelopment.
Oct 01, 2007 ... With Westfield Derby shopping centre due to open well ahead ofschedule next Monday, Evening Telegraph reporter Kirsty Green findsout more about the company behind the pounds340m redevelopment. It Is the largest company listed on the Australian stock exchangeand one of America's ...
Rugby club hosts folk and blues
Oct 01, 2007 ... Folk, blues and country music will be showcased at a live sessionthis week. The Ilkeston Folk and Blues Club meets for an open-mic session, ...
Workshops to aid exhibition
Oct 01, 2007 ... A Series of workshops is being held so that people can help tomake an exhibition celebrating water for Belper River Gardens. Fleet Arts will host the workshops, which are for people over theage of 16, tomorrow, Saturday, Tuesday, October 9, and Tuesday,October 16. The ...
Clinic for deaf
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Derby Campaign to Tackle Acquired Deafness will hold anoutreach clinic in West Hallam. It is at the West Hallam ...
Canon up before the beak during animals service
Oct 01, 2007; ... Animals mewed, barked and squawked their way through a specialservice dedicated to all creatures great and small. Dogs, cats, parrots, donkeys, horses and rabbits were among thefurry friends that marched into Derby Cathedral for its annual StFrancis' Tide service ...
Replay for Reds after blank day
Oct 01, 2007; ... Alfreton Town will replay their FA Cup Second Qualifying Round tieat the Impact Arena tomorrow night after being held to a goallessdraw at Hednesford Town on Saturday. Both sides had their chances but there was no spark at Keys Park. For the Reds, Brian Cusworth squandered a ...
Gladiators' sparkling display sends telford on their way
Oct 01, 2007; ... A Sparkling performance from Matlock Town was toasted withchampagne as they booked their place in the second qualifying roundof the FA Cup. Gladiators' supporters presented skipper James Lukic with a magnumof champagne as he notched up his 400th appearance against BlueSquare ...
Belper celebrate after great win in cup
Oct 01, 2007; ... A Ross Hannah penalty sealed a superb win for Belper Town as theydispatched Blue Square North side Hucknall Town in the secondqualifying round of the FA Cup. The Nailers were ahead after only 15 minutes when Anthony Wilsonmet a Danny Hudson free kick at the far post and volleyed ...
Ilkeston caught napping at back
Oct 01, 2007; ... Ilkeston Town manager Nigel Jemson has plenty to worry about after10 terrible minutes turned victory into an embarrassing defeatagainst Marine. The first concern was the injury list which was long before kick-off but even longer as fans trailed out of the New Manor ...
Edwards' late strike seals an undeserved win
Oct 01, 2007; ... Paul Edwards (right) grabbed an injury-time winner to secure threehard-earned points for Gresley Rovers. However, manager Gary Norton admitted afterwards that his sidebarely deserved them after a woeful defensive display. "If I'm honest, we didn't deserve that - we just can't ...
Wildlife class
Oct 01, 2007 ... Young wildlife fans can learn more about the great outdoors atKedleston Hall. The hall's Wildlife Explorer ...
Animals talks
Oct 01, 2007 ... Tours of a rehoming centre and talks on pets will be featured atan open day. Ashbourne Animal Welfare, of The Ark, Wyaston Road, Ashbourne,will hold the free open day on Sunday, from 11am until ...
Village rescues honour roll and gives it pride of place
Oct 01, 2007; ... A Roll of honour in memory of local coal miners who fought anddied in the First World War has been given pride of place in aDerbyshire village. West Hallam's memorial plaque will be formally installed at itsnew home in Beech Lane by villagers and former servicemen during ...
Riders urged to wear bands
Oct 01, 2007 ... Horse riders are being urged to wear arm bands, which could helpsave their lives. The bands contain a pouch holding a small booklet of informationincluding the rider's blood group, allergies and family contacts. The safety device has been produced by tyre company Goodyear ...
Workouts on offer as council seeks opinions
Oct 01, 2007 ... Exercise sessions are being offered in return for opinions on anew fitness campaign. People in Mickleover and Mackworth are being asked for theirviews on physical activity as part of Derby City Council's b-activeinitiative. People can attend Pilates exercise sessions at ...
Pet-care class
Oct 01, 2007 ... Children are invited to a free talk about how to look after theirpets. The presentation will be held at Derby Garden Centre, AlfretonRoad, at 11am on Thursday, October ...
County experts called up for big NHS review
Oct 01, 2007 ... Experts from Derbyshire Mental Health Services Trust will betaking part in a nationwide review of the NHS. The Government is conducting a Next Stage Review of the NHS, witha view to producing a 10-year plan for the service in 2008. Mental health services form part of this ...
Carers aim to provide babies with equal shot at life in all areas of city New figures reveal infant deaths in poorer parts of Derby are double the number of deaths in the city's better areas. Health Reporter Jade Beecroft reports on new measures being introduced by the city's primary care trust to tackle these inequalities.
Oct 01, 2007 ... New figures reveal infant deaths in poorer parts of Derby aredouble the number of deaths in the city's better areas. HealthReporter Jade Beecroft reports on new measures being introduced bythe city's primary care trust to tackle these inequalities. New mum Kiana Carrington is one ...
Walkers meet for six-miler
Oct 01, 2007 ... A Walking group is preparing for a six-mile trek in the PeakDistrict. Members of the Derbyshire Dales group of the Ramblers' Associationwill meet at 10.30am ...
Widows group
Oct 01, 2007 ... A Support group for widows will hold a meeting in Derby this week. The National Association of Widows (City of Derby Branch) willmeet ...
Just for dogs
Oct 01, 2007 ... Money from a crafts and gifts sale is going to the dogs. The Craft Cafe will be held at Ashbourne Town Hall, in ...
Floral journey
Oct 01, 2007 ... Flower lovers will take A Journey Into the Unknown at their nextget-together. That is the title of a ...
Trolley appeal
Oct 01, 2007 ... Derbyshire Royal Infirmary League of Friends is looking for volunteers to help run its shop and trolley service. The charity sells sandwiches and snacks from a shop in the DRI andalso runs a ...
007 diners to be stirred not shaken for charity
Oct 01, 2007 ... Fans of author Ian Fleming's fictional secret agent James Bond arebeing asked to help an animal charity. Lookalikes for actors Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan, both ofwhom have played Mr Bond, aka 007, will be at a black-tie eventhosted by Little Bo's Animal Welfare at ...
Planning team revealed as one of nation's best
Oct 01, 2007 ... East Staffordshire Borough Council's planning department is one ofthe best, according to experts. Independent reports have revealed that in the past year thedepartment made significant reductions in the times it took to dealwith applications. Its performance easily surpasses ...
Saluting the armed forces
Oct 01, 2007 ... Your leader article (Evening Telegraph, September 22) on GeneralDannat's appeal for public appreciation and support for our forcesreturning from Iraq is right. Later, we will recognise how brave and professional they have beenin the appalling general catastrophe of Iraq. This ...
Exotic seals
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Galapagos Islands are the exotic setting for the DerbyshireWildlife Trust's next meeting. Members are being treated to a ...
Ramblers on 11-mile trek
Oct 01, 2007 ... Walkers are preparing for an 11-mile ramble in the Peak District. The Derbyshire Dales group of the Ramblers' Association will ...
Westfield, are you listening?
Oct 01, 2007 ... I Have recently been checking hearing loops for people withimpaired hearing in the Derby area, mainly at supermarkets. I was surprised to find one recently refurbished ...
Judged by the media
Oct 01, 2007 ... Your correspondent M.Shaw seems to be disappointed that theMcCanns have not been "vilified" by the media and all for leavingtheir children unsupervised ("The fuss over the McCanns", Opinion,September 24). To say that this would have been the case if Mrs McCann was anunmarried ...
Knight of the road to rescue
Oct 01, 2007 ... I Would like to thank the gentleman who stopped after I had anaccident on the A6 on September 25 at about 4.10pm. I had just exited the Elvaston island heading to Derby in my MGFand lost control due to oil on the road and hit the barrier. A number of cars just drove ...
See the quad, then judge
Oct 01, 2007 ... I Know, Mr Frost, let's be negative about something exciting thatis happening in Derby ("Real purpose of the Quad", Opinion, September25). Let Nottingham continue to attract Derby locals to its independentcinema and cultural ...
Losing out to a neighbour?
Oct 01, 2007 ... On the day that my letter was published (Evening Telegraph,September 26), the authorities in Nottingham announced a revamp oftheir railway station. The expensive project will be ...