Derby Evening Telegraph back issues from January 2008:
Rommel's in album of incredible war photos
Jan 01, 2008 ... This amazing picture of one of the biggest names in German warhistory, German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, belongs to Derbyshire'sRobert Nicklin. He served in the Navy during the Second World War and his diaryand war photographs must be worthy of a war museum. "I didn't take ...
R-R in pounds100m deal
Jan 01, 2008 ... Rolls-royce has won business worth just over pounds100m to supplyengines to Florida-based Spirit Airlines. Spirit has selected the V2500 to power a fleet of 30 Airbus A319aircraft. The V2500 is made by the International Aero Engines consortium,in ...
Parents issue mobile phone plea to drivers
Jan 01, 2008; ... The families of two schoolgirls killed in a road accident areappealing to motorists not to use mobile phones while driving. The parents of Rebecca Casterton and Lauren Brooks made the pleayesterday after the lorry driver who caused their daughters' deathswas jailed for ...
Accused took a pounds1,500 loan, court is told
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Woman accused of hiring a hitman to kill her ex-husbandallegedly took out a pounds1,500 loan two months after his death. Prosecutors said yesterday that Thomas Convery, the man YvetteLuffman and her former partner, Wayne Briscoe, allegedly asked tocarry out the "execution", was ...
Hundreds may lose free school bus
Jan 01, 2008; ... Hundreds of pupils at faith schools in Derby could lose theirfree transport. The city council is thinking of means-testing children whocurrently do not have to pay to travel to religious schools. It is estimated the move would save council tax payers more thanhalf a million ...
Join dales ramblers for winter walk
Jan 01, 2008 ... Walkers are being urged to take to the hills and join hundredsof other ramblers on the final days of the Festival of Winter Walks. The Ramblers' Association walking festival, which is now in its19th year, is Britain's largest walking event and runs untiltomorrow. It includes ...
Charity's support for single mum
Jan 01, 2008; ... When single mother-of-five Teresa Baggett found she wasstruggling to cope, she didn't know where to turn for help. Her social workers then put her in touch with the charity,Children First Derby, and her life changed. The organisation, which was formed in 1974, has about ...
The hippodrome could be Derby's new theatre ; As Derby Playhouse continues to fight for its survival, Maxwell Craven has been examining the origins of theatre in the city and has come up with what he believes could be a viable alternative venue.
Jan 01, 2008 ... As Derby Playhouse continues to fight for its survival, MaxwellCraven has been examining the origins of theatre in the city and hascome up with what he believes could be a viable alternative venue. I Am writing while my 11-year-old daughter is at Stoke-on-Trent, enjoying a ...
Things we treasured
Jan 01, 2008; ... Did you have a chemistry set as a child? Dr Alec Jefferies, the man who discovered DNA fingerprinting, wasrecently extolling the wonders of his childhood set and how itinspired him to go on to greater things. Sadly, Health and Safety regulations have removed a number of ...
Living and working in Africa was a 'dream fulfilled' for Joanna ; Teacher Joanna Elgar, of Cherry Tree Hill Infant School, in Chaddesden, has been on the trip of a lifetime to work with children in Africa. She spent six months working and living in a remote mountain village in Tanzania. Now Miss Elgar is hoping that her story will help to raise the profile of the country and the charity that helped her to fulfil her dream. Zena Hawley reports.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Teacher Joanna Elgar, of Cherry Tree Hill Infant School, inChaddesden, has been on the trip of a lifetime to work with childrenin Africa. She spent six months working and living in a remotemountain village in Tanzania. Now Miss Elgar is hoping that herstory will help to raise the profile ...
Alligator art
Jan 01, 2008 ... Visitors to Derby City General Hospital are being told to lookout for two unusual characters. Metalwork sculptures in the shape of a toucan and an alligatorhave been loaned to ...
Helpers' plea
Jan 01, 2008 ... Two charity shops in Derby are in need of volunteers. Save the Children is looking for people to work for at least twohours a week in its shops in Osmaston ...
P. Souper of a night on offer
Jan 01, 2008 ... An Eccentric mime and music evening is coming to Derbyshire. The concert with a difference will be held at Highfields School,in Lumsdale Road, Matlock, on Wednesday, January 16, at 7.30pm. The Phileas P. Souper Tour show is described ...
Let's not forget the good times after year of mixed fortunes
Jan 01, 2008 ... Hopes for 2008? Derby County fans will want to see their teamscore more goals, concede less and win some games. They will also hope for a miracle greater than the one thatspared West Bromwich Albion from relegation in 2005. But the realistic hope is that by the end of this new ...
Rescue team branches out
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Fire crew were called to remove a metal chair from a tree inDerby on Saturday. Police asked the crew to retrieve the chair after a member of thepublic noticed it shortly after 12.30pm. It is not known where the ...
Lost art of solid defence is a big concern
Jan 01, 2008 ... Sven Goran Eriksson uttered a sentence very few other PremierLeague managers could repeat following the weekend games. "I think we defended very well," said the Manchester City bossafter a goalless draw against Liverpool. I had begun to think the art of defending in the top ...
Simple lessons for jewell from anfield days
Jan 01, 2008 ... As a young footballer, Paul Jewell came through the system atLiverpool but, with the likes of Ian Rush and Kenny Dalglish in thefirst team, he had to pursue his playing career elsewhere. He was a regular scorer for Wigan Athletic and Bradford City butthe many lessons he learned at ...
Mum loses seven stone and turns the tide on unhealthy lifestyle ; In November, the Evening Telegraph revealed that 62 per cent of people in Derbyshire were overweight or obese. New year is a time for making resolutions, so health correspondent Jade Beecroft finds out how making a few simple lifestyle changes could help more people towards a healthier 2008.
Jan 01, 2008 ... In November, the Evening Telegraph revealed that 62 per cent ofpeople in Derbyshire were overweight or obese. New year is a timefor making resolutions, so health correspondent Jade Beecroft findsout how making a few simple lifestyle changes could help more peopletowards a healthier ...
Families help
Jan 01, 2008 ... Families who are experiencing problems can get help from acounselling service. Derwent Family Group Conference meets families with childrenaged under 18. Help is available ...
Dab invitation
Jan 01, 2008 ... Derbyshire Association for the Blind is inviting new members tojoin its social clubs. The charity has groups which meet across the county, ...
Safer schools
Jan 01, 2008 ... Two Derby head teachers have achieved health and safety level ofcompetence certificates. They are Julie Johnson, of Chaddesden Park Infant School, ...
Competition heats up for county's best young chef
Jan 01, 2008; ... Move over Gordon Ramsay and watch out Ainsley Harriott - there'sa new chef on the scene. Adam Jones might only be 14 years old but he has already provedhis culinary ability by beating other young chefs from across thecounty in a cooking competition. Now, the Swanwick Hall ...
All about ponds
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Wildlife group is inviting members of the public to learn moreabout pond life. The Trent and Lower Derwent branch of the Derbyshire WildlifeTrust meets at Spondon's Village ...
Historic house care lecture
Jan 01, 2008 ... Caring for National Trust properties will be the subject of alecture, followed by lunch. Laura Taylor, of the trust, will speak about traditionalhousekeeping techniques, looking after historic house ...
Raspberry shortcakes
Jan 01, 2008 ... Here is one of Adam's favourite recipes: INGREDIENTS 115g of unsalted butter 50g of caster sugar Half a vanilla pod 115g of plain flour 50g of semolina 300g of double cream Icing sugar for dusting 450g of ...
Flat plan is off
Jan 01, 2008 ... Plans to create a first-floor flat with an outside staircase havebeen withdrawn. Christopher Stylianou applied to Erewash Borough Council tocreate ...
Out from Inn and Inn again
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Walking club is organising a six-mile trek on Friday. Members of the Derbyshire Dales group of the Ramblers'Association will meet at 10am at the Three Horseshoes, in Long ...
Rescuers ask for old stamps
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Recycling scheme for old stamps has been raising money forDerby Mountain Rescue. The charity, which has been asking members of the public to sendit stamps from Christmas cards and letters, is looking for moredonations to help it ...
Car destroyed
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Car was destroyed and a garage was badly damaged during a firein the early hours of Sunday. Fire crews from Ilkeston and Heanor attended the blaze, ...
Settee on fire
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Sofa was set alight in a Derby garage on Sunday. Fire crews were called to the blaze, in Benson Street, Alvaston,shortly ...
Equation is simple - eat less, move more
Jan 01, 2008 ... Eating less and moving more is a simple weight-loss equation thatmany people forget when faced with an overwhelming amount of healthadvice. Lifestyle magazines are packed with eating plans promising fastresults but Derby-based personal trainer Clive Fearon says thatdieting does ...
Moderation is the key to long-term weight loss
Jan 01, 2008 ... Derby drivers all know that a car will not run without petrol andregular replenishments of oil and water. Yet when it comes to food, many people do not put the right fuelinto their bodies to keep their internal engines running smoothly. This car analogy is one of Sue Cliff's ...
Lucy orgill ; A pre-Christmas break to Mallorca and more memories of Wren Park School evoke warm feelings with friends old and new.
Jan 01, 2008 ... A pre-Christmas break to Mallorca and more memories of Wren ParkSchool evoke warm feelings with friends old and new. The sun shone. The sky and the sea were blue. And the few shopswhich were open had closed their shutters by 2pm. I took a half-mile stroll along a normally-bustling ...
Police 'failing' us in the city
Jan 01, 2008 ... I Believe that the Derbyshire Constabulary are failing the peopleof Derby. The city centre and its environs have become a 'no-go' area fordecent people during the evenings and nights. People, even in their own homes, are not allowed to enjoy thepeace and quiet they are ...
Keeping the theatre alive
Jan 01, 2008 ... I Warmly welcome Councillor Alan Graves' reaffirmation of the aimwe share to keep produced theatre alive in Derby. And the more there is, the better for everyone. I am focusing on professional theatre, made in Derby for Derby,because it is that which is at risk. Derby Playhouse ...
Let's have an open debate
Jan 01, 2008 ... It seems that local councillors are having an "open season" (touse a hunting term) on DerbyHeart. On December 22, we were blamed for the delays to ConnectingDerby, when the reality (as our councillors should know) was thatillegal actions by Derby City Council trying to ...
Champion of free speech
Jan 01, 2008 ... Well done to Sam Vines for his views on free speech (Opinion,December 28). I totally agree that if you have something to say, say it withoutthe fear of others trying to stop you. If others want to answer certain views, then so be it and no-one, hopefully, will try to stop ...
No room for 'hangers-on'
Jan 01, 2008 ... When dealing with huge budgets, such as the local NHS trusts do,you need some people with a good business brain. It's a pity, therefore, that the management seems to be top-heavy with ...
That's a shabby way to behave
Jan 01, 2008 ... In recent days, readers will have gained an idea of therelationship DerbyHeart has with Derby City Council, via the Opinionpages. A group of people who care for the city and are concerned withwhat this council is doing are treated with contempt by a number ofour councillors ...
Care on offer to bereaved
Jan 01, 2008 ... With reference to "Widow starts a support group" (Derby EveningTelegraph, December 27), I would like to rectify a couple ofinaccuracies. Cruse Bereavement Care do in fact have a Derby Branch combinedwith Burton. Also, if a potential client rings when the Cruse phoneis not manned, ...
Prize couple are driven to helping the elderly get around
Jan 01, 2008; ... Between them, bus-driving husband and wife team Pat and MandyCollard have been helping the disabled and elderly travel aroundDerby for 24 years. For many users, the work they and their fellow Derby CommunityTransport drivers do is an essential part of leading a full andactive ...
'Fright' night to help firefighters
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Fright night in Derby's historic prison will raise money forthe fire service's National Benevolent Fund. Proceeds from the overnight vigil at Derby Gaol, in Friar Gate,on Saturday, January 26, will go to help ...
JCB digs deep in bid to preserve historic church
Jan 01, 2008 ... A pounds7,000 donation from JCB will help drive forward plans torenovate Uttoxeter's oldest building. St Mary's Church, in Church Street, was built in 1342. The churchtower has remained untouched since it was built and parts of it havefallen into a state of ...
Charity football match raises pounds200 for Nicole
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Charity football match raised more than pounds200 to help ayoung cancer sufferer realise her dream of travelling to Norway. Nicole Morgan was diagnosed with the rare cancer metastaticepithelioid sarcoma in June. The 20-year-old, of Elm Street, Borrowash, has always wanted ...
Howard'soff to foxes
Jan 01, 2008; ... Derby County have sold Steve Howard to Leicester City for a feein excess of pounds1m and are ready to swoop into the transfermarket for new players, including a striker. Howard has joined the Foxes initially on an emergency loan andgoes into the squad to face Queen's Park Rangers ...
Earnshaw has 50-50 chance
Jan 01, 2008 ... Record signing Robert Earnshaw is rated 50-50 to be fit for DerbyCounty's Premier League clash at Bolton Wanderers tomorrow. Earnshaw pulled a calf in the Boxing Day game against Liverpooland missed Sunday's defeat at the hands of Blackburn Rovers. The striker, who cost ...
Reds chase elusive victory as hucknall pay visit to impact arena
Jan 01, 2008; ... Alfreton Town will be looking to end their run of four leaguegames without a win when they face Hucknall Town today. The Reds, who currently sit tenth in the Blue Square Northdivision, are chasing their first win since the beginning ofDecember, when they enjoyed a 3-1 victory ...
Clough convinced Brewers will last the pace this time
Jan 01, 2008; ... Nigel Clough is convinced his Burton Albion side can get strongerin the second half of the season. The Brewers arrived at the halfway point at the end of Saturday's0-0 draw at Cambridge United and are two points ahead of where theywere last season after 23 of their 46 Blue Square ...
No need to prolong the struggle
Jan 01, 2008 ... Derby City Council is on a hiding to nothing with what has becomethe Josephine Rooney saga. She was jailed in 2006 for her refusal to pay council tax inprotest at what she felt was the authority's lack of action indealing with problems in the Hartington Street area. And at ...
Friends know drummer Tom would love a tattoo tribute
Jan 01, 2008; ... Almost 50 friends of a Derbyshire soldier killed in Afghanistanhave created a permanent reminder of him. They have all had identical tattoos detailing Drummer ThomasWright's date of birth, a star and the date that he died. The 21-year old was killed when the Land Rover in which ...
Food clean-up is just what warden wanted
Jan 01, 2008 ... Shopkeepers in two Derbyshire towns who signed up to a clean-up, aimed at getting rid of food rubbish left behind by revellers, havealready made a 'real difference'. The towns' Neighbourhood warden Terri Rudwick said she had seen areal improvement in the cleanliness of both towns ...
Dramatic changes to city skyline are set to continue until 2010 ; As Derby welcomes the start of 2008, the massive changes to its skyline which have been made during the past few years are clear. A dominating shopping centre is now a major new addition and the skyline will change even more dramatically as the city approaches 2010. Reporter Kirsty Green sees what lies ahead.
Jan 01, 2008 ... As Derby welcomes the start of 2008, the massive changes to itsskyline which have been made during the past few years are clear. Adominating shopping centre is now a major new addition and theskyline will change even more dramatically as the city approaches2010. Reporter Kirsty Green ...
The progress made in 2007
Jan 01, 2008 ... Key highlights in the regeneration Masterplan over the past 12months have included: RETAIL Opening of Westfield Shopping Centre - the largest retail-leddevelopment to open in the UK in 2007, with a pounds30m 12-screencinema due to open on site in March ...
Tony trips the light fantastic
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Collection of Christmas lights covering the outside of a househas won first prize in a competition for the fourth time. Tony Turner was awarded pounds50 by Ripley Town Council afterspending thousands of pounds on more than 100 separate lightfeatures. The 51-year-old said he ...
Jenny still on hold for phone line
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Bt customer has been waiting three months to be connected to aphone line - and has been charged for the privilege. Etwall resident Jenny Howard moved to the village in Septemberand thought it would be easy to have her phone line connected by BT. But so far, five engineers ...
Sport coaching for youngsters
Jan 01, 2008 ... Derbyshire Dales District Council has launched a new children'ssports coaching programme for 2008. Coaching will be available in tennis, football, table tennis andgymnastics over an 11-week period, starting this month. Details are available at ...
Shopping-aid
Jan 01, 2008 ... Shoppers at a Derby superstore donated pounds850 for a charitythat helps people with learning ...
New Year, new challenges on offer with university courses
Jan 01, 2008; ... The University of Derby is hoping to beat last year's Januaryrecruitment drive by enrolling more than 1,000 students over thenext couple of weeks. The city's university is one of only a handful in the UK whichrecruits students in January and the only one in the Midlands. Last ...
New wave of development plans
Jan 01, 2008 ... Developments set to come to fruition in the next two yearsinclude: pounds95m Riverlights mixed use development with a new busstation, hotels and restaurants. Bus station due to be completed inJanuary 2009 with the hotels and restaurants about four monthslater. No date has been ...
Nurses claim to be too busy to meet union over pay cuts
Jan 01, 2008; ... Nurses working in Derby's hospitals say they have not been ableto attend meetings about planned pay cuts because their wards aretoo short-staffed. Trade union Unison has held a number of meetings to launch itscampaign against pay cuts for nurses at Derby Hospitals NHS ...
Dawn of city's boom year
Jan 01, 2008; ... Derby is set to become England's fastest growing job market in2008. Expansions on Pride Park and more improvements to the city centremean 3,000 posts could be created. And Derby's growing prosperity, buoyed by the opening of thepounds340m Westfield centre, is expected to draw ...
Join our club!
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Tenpin bowling club for visually impaired people is looking fornew members. The Derby Dragons is run by the Derbyshire Association for ...
Village hit by quake has new school thanks to R-R workers
Jan 01, 2008; ... A Group's two-year dream to create a primary school for childrenliving in a village devastated by the 2005 Asian earthquake hasfinally been realised. The building in Kashmir has been completed and is now making ahuge difference to the lives of children who are being taught ...
Support officers to help youngsters living in care
Jan 01, 2008 ... Money given to help Derbyshire young people stay in care untilthey are 18 will be used to appoint support officers to run thescheme. In September, the Government gave the county council a three-year grant of pounds206,823 to run a pilot scheme as part of thenational Right2bCared4 ...
Council tax rebel will start New Year with a visit from the bailiffs
Jan 01, 2008; ... Bailiffs will make a new year visit to pensioner JosephineRooney's home to clear her furniture after she repeatedly refused topay her council tax. The 70-year-old admitted failing to pay her tax to Derby CityCouncil for 2007-08 before magistrates in July. Miss Rooney refused ...