Derby Evening Telegraph back issues from January 2009:
Dentists extract high price for teeth book
Jan 01, 2009 ... Top dentists from around the world braced themselves for battleto gain a fascinating book on dental care dating back to 1770. The helpful tome entitled A treatise on the disorders anddeformities of the the teeth and gums and the most rational methodsof treating them, was given a ...
Secret wedding joy
Jan 01, 2009 ... Scarlett Johansson has revealed her glee that she managed to pulloff her secret wedding to Ryan Reynolds. The Hollywood acting couple tied the knot at an intimate ceremonyat a remote retreat near Vancouver, Canada, last September. "I was happy ...
Grotesque circus
Jan 01, 2009 ... The Circus of Horrors is presenting its new show, Apocalypse inthe Asylum, at Buxton Opera House, next month. Not for the faint-hearted, Apocalypse in the Asylum is an amalgamation of witch-doctors, voodoo acrobats, a pickled person,bendy bodies, demon dwarfs, blood-curdling ...
Leap into the New Year
Jan 01, 2009 ... Every New Year's Day people climb on to the bridge at Mappleton,near Ashbourne, and jump into the River Dove - one of the ...
Resolve to ramble
Jan 01, 2009 ... Is your New Year's resolution to get fit? Then join in a four-mile Health Walk around the footpaths and bridleways of Shipley. Meet at ...
Sikhs in history
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Major exhibition opens at the National Sikh Heritage Centreand Holocaust Museum, Princes Street, Peartree, today. The exhibition celebrates the proud history of the ...
Mill open today
Jan 01, 2009 ... Stainsby Mill is open today. Find out how flour was milled fromthe 13th century and see the ...
The best of 2008
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Look back at some of the best games of 2008. SPORE PC THE Sims will only get you so far, when simulating life. Spore(pictured) ups the ante and then some, taking you on an epic journeyfrom the origin and evolution of life through the development ofcivilisation and ...
Norton sees the gap battling Moatmen must try to close on rivals
Jan 01, 2009; ... Gary Norton has told his Gresley Rovers players that their daywill come as they prepare for a second tough match against ShepshedDynamo. The Moatmen have gone six games without a win after an entirechange of squad enforced by the club's financial situation - in contrast to ...
Nailers are closer to achieving festive points target
Jan 01, 2009; ... Belper Town are within a point of achieving the target set byjoint managers Danny Hudson and Andy Carney for the festive period. The pair said they wanted four points from three games prior tothe disastrous defeat at Glapwell. And, after a much-improved performance against ...
Atkins sees it coming together for Matlock
Jan 01, 2009; ... Mark Atkins was within seconds of his first UniBond PremierDivision win as Matlock Town manager on Boxing Day - and goes into2009 believing the Gladiators are ready to turn their season around. A stoppage-time Jon Douglas equaliser secured Ilkeston Town a 2-2 but Atkins says that ...
Steady as you go as hurst, Scott help out
Jan 01, 2009; ... Paul Hurst and Rob Scott know they will no have to change much asthey lead Ilkeston Town into today's difficult UniBond PremierDivision match at Hednesford Town The Robins travel on the back of a two-month unbeaten run underDavid Holdsworth, who departed for Mansfield Town this ...
Mcfadzean is the latest to commit to Alfreton cause
Jan 01, 2009; ... Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has tied up another of his risingstars on an extended contract ahead of this afternoon's trip toHucknall Town. Former Sheffield United apprentice Kyle McFadzean has been inoutstanding form for the Reds of late and has been rewarded for astring of ...
Conference record now well within reach for the Brewers
Jan 01, 2009; ... A Conference record is in sight for Burton Albion as they targetan astonishing 11th successive league victory away to York Citytoday (3pm). A win would equal the record run set by Aldershot Town, as theymarched to the Blue Square Premier title last season, and Dagenham &Redbridge ...
It's jingle bells as Morris men tour
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Morris dancing group that has been touring Derbyshire for thepast month will stage its grand finale today. Ripley Morris Men have been treating customers at pubs andrestaurants in Ripley, Denby, Fritchley, Swanwick, Riddings andSomercotes to dancing displays throughout ...
Sellers facing fines for hip breaches
Jan 01, 2009 ... New rules on information packs for people selling their homeswill put an extra burden on Derby's housing market according to aprospective MP. Stephen Mold, Conservative parliamentary candidate for DerbyNorth, said he was concerned by the Government announcement thatHome ...
Three stars for village 'Palace'
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Village restaurant must clean up its act after a visit from ahygiene inspector. Eastern Palace, in Lower High Street, Tutbury, must make ninechanges in its kitchens after the spot check by an official fromEast Staffordshire Borough Council. Raw prawns were being stored by ...
Davies is so glad to see the back of 2008
Jan 01, 2009; ... Steve Davies hopes 2009 will be a better year for Derby Countyand himself after a miserable 2008. Davies joined the Rams following their relegation from thePremier League last season with a record-low points tally. He missed much of last season with his former club, ...
Hutch: We have class to climb the table
Jan 01, 2009 ... Caretaker manager Chris Hutchings is confident Derby County'ssquad is good enough to climb the Championship. Derby have been in the bottom half of the table for two monthsand enter 2009 in 18th place. They are only five points above the relegation zone and reelingfrom a ...
Restaurant wins five-star rating
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Village restaurant and two schools have been given glowingreports by food hygiene inspectors. The Jinnie Inn, in Rolleston; Belvedere County Junior School, in Burton; and Picknalls First School, in Uttoxeter, were visited ...
Shoppers' pounds165 boost for school
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Derbyshire special school has been given a financial boost by alocal company. Alfreton Park Community Special School has received a cheque forpounds165 from Chiltern Mills, a household goods discount retailerin ...
Firms given free use of bank's conference rooms
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Bank in Derby is offering to help firms cut costs by making itsconference and meeting rooms available to them free of charge. Yorkshire Bank is offering meeting space at its FinancialSolutions Centre, in St Peter's Street, to companies that need it -saving them the cost of hiring ...
Film fans take on the world
Jan 01, 2009; ... Film-makers from Derbyshire can share their work with the worldby posting their movies on the internet. Up until now members of Derby Movie Makers have only been able toshow their films at their meetings and during competitions. But now, thanks to a change to the club's ...
Chance to join the knit squad
Jan 01, 2009 ... The sound of knitting needles clicking together will be heard atthe Quad, in Derby's Market Place, next week The centre is hosting a knitting club, called Knit sQuad, whichwill hold its first meeting in the Coors Cafe Bar at the centre onMonday. Knit sQuad is for anyone ...
News of jewell's resignation was such a shock to all of the players
Jan 01, 2009 ... I Was shocked when I heard that Paul Jewell had left his post asmanager. My dad phoned to tell me late on Sunday night but there was nosuggestion in the dressing room after the Ipswich game thatsomething like that was about to happen. Everybody was very disappointed after ...
Job of the day
Jan 01, 2009 ... Independent living services development officer. Derbyshire County Council requires someone for the above postuntil March 2010. The successful candidate will be based at County Hall, Matlock,and will work as part of the Wellbeing Team. They will be responsible for ...
All-you-can-eat buffet's the spice of life
Jan 01, 2009 ... An Indian restaurant is enticing customers during the creditcrunch with its all-you-can-eat buffet offer. Bollywood Spice, is in the Odeon Cinema complex at the MeteorCentre, in Mansfield Road, Derby, opened two years ago and hasproved a hit with diners of all ages. The ...
Franchise choice is recipe for success
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Couple who decided to leave their office jobs to open a cafehave made such a success of the business that they now own threeoutlets. Niall and Sharon Cooke decided to take on O'Briens cafe, inDerby's Market Place, two years ago. The couple, who previously worked in IT, ...
Tackling recession is easy if you are hooked on success
Jan 01, 2009 ... With 34 years of experience and more than 60 competition wins,Julian Warrington knows a thing or two about fishing. A fisherman since the age of six, he is passionate about helpinganglers of all abilities to enjoy the sport. For the last four years, he has been supplying ...
Nacer loan extended
Jan 01, 2009 ... Football: Nacer Barazite has spoken of his delight at extendinghis loan with Derby County until the end of the season. The Arsenal youngster is also eligible to play in Saturday's FACup third round tie against Forest Green Rovers and the Carling Cupsemi-final against Manchester ...
Caring for a blind cat's no problem thanks to owner Sarah's pet charity
Jan 01, 2009 ... Jack is a two-year-old tabby cat who was born without eyeballs. But his owner Sarah Burrows says you will never catch him bumpinginto table legs. Instead, he gets around by using smell and hearing and he leapson and off the sofa with ease. And despite his empty eye sockets, ...
Teaching managers the skills to make changes
Jan 01, 2009 ... Managers of Derbyshire firms have completed a course which willhelp them make changes within their companies. Many companies enrolled on the East Midlands Development Agency'sHighGrowth East Midlands programme. Middle managers have completedthe Gearing up for Growth ...
Crackdown on teen drinkers
Jan 01, 2009 ... More than 100 bottles and cans of alcohol have been confiscatedfrom underage drinkers in Killamarsh during a police crackdown. Officers patrolled the area every Friday for six weeks in the run-up to Christmas and confiscated 112 cans and bottles as well aspacks of cigarettes. The ...
13,000 enjoy better sight
Jan 01, 2009 ... More than 13,000 pairs of spectacles have been sent overseas inalmost six years by worshippers in Somercotes. St Thomas's Church has been helping Vision Aid Overseas to sendthe spectacles to third world countries since January 2003. The collection is continuing and spectacles ...
Legal experts complete deal
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Firm of Derby solicitors has helped a company complete a dealto create and manage landscapes at new housing estates. Keelys, in Mansfield Road, acted on behalf of the Greenbelt Groupin the deal with housebuilder David Wilson Homes, covering thecounties of Leicestershire and ...
Plans are afoot to for 39 new homes
Jan 01, 2009 ... Developers have applied for planning permission to build 39 homesin Swadlincote. Nottingham Community Housing Association and Peveril Homes arebehind the ...
Book reveals how Derby people lived 100 years ago
Jan 01, 2009; ... The daily lives of people living in Edwardian Derby are capturedin the latest of a local historian's books. Harry Butterton, of Darley Abbey, has already published books onVictorian Derby and now he has released a chronicle of the city asit was during the reign of Edward ...
Get trees chipped at garden centre
Jan 01, 2009 ... Old Christmas trees can be recycled at a Derby garden centre. Derbyshire Tree Services will be chipping trees on Saturday andSunday at Wyevale garden centre in ...
Views wanted over leisure
Jan 01, 2009 ... Fitness fans have until January 16 to say what work they want tosee done at a Burton leisure centre. Meadowside Leisure Centre, in High Street, is due to berefurbished and East Staffordshire Borough Council wants to knowwhat people would like to see improved. Councillor ...
Fay takes on her new role
Jan 01, 2009 ... The founder of a Derby-based events agency will head up a newsection of an organisation which represents travel firms. Fay Sharpe, joint managing director of Pride Park firm Zibrant,has been appointed as chairman of the Institute of TravelManagement's meetings and events working ...
Anna back at school for degree research
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Derby woman who has dyslexia has returned to her former specialschool to investigate the effects of the learning disability for herdegree course. Anna Roberts, 20, of Allestree, was a pupil at Maple HayesSchool, in Lichfield, which specialises in helping pupils with ...
Birthday fun in red sea
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Diving group has celebrated its 40th birthday. Burton Sub-Aqua Club, founded in 1968, has 30 members and meetsweekly at the town's Meadowside Leisure Centre. It celebrated reaching its milestone with a club dive in the RedSea, in the Middle East. Over the years, ...
Tour for tenants
Jan 01, 2009 ... Tenants in Allenton can go on a walkabout of their area to pointout issues. They can meet Derby Homes representatives at Whittington StreetPost Office on Monday, January 19, from 2pm to ...
Renewed assault witnesses appeal
Jan 01, 2009 ... Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses to an assaultoutside a city centre bar. Officers have been studying CCTV from Barracuda Bar, in TheStrand, after the incident on Friday, December 19. The victim was outside the venue at about 1.27am when he wasapproached by ...
Councillor's tips on beating the crunch
Jan 01, 2009 ... A City councillor is dishing out his own tips on how residentscan combat the credit crunch. Labour councillor Ranjit Banwait is producing a leaflet with tipson creating personal budgets and managing debts. It will also give information on how to access Government schemeswhich ...
Eggs-traordinary - Easter chocolates on sale at Tesco
Jan 01, 2009; ... Shoppers have branded a supermarket ludicrous for selling Eastereggs in December. There are still more than 14 weeks to go until Easter but Tescoin Ilkeston has already set up a themed display. People shopping at the store will find Cadbury's Cream Eggs,Cadbury's Mini Eggs ...
Schools bidding for bike shelters
Jan 01, 2009 ... Schools are hoping to encourage more pupils to cycle byinstalling bike shelters. Several schools have applied to Derby City Council to install thecycle stores, including St James CofE Infant ...
Campaigners start to rally against plan to build huge waste plant
Jan 01, 2009; ... A Campaign group has been set up to fight plans for a waste plantin Sinfin. Dozens of residents contacted councillors after news that UnitedUtilities and Interserve wanted to build the site in Sinfin Lane. The two firms are Derby City Council and Derbyshire CountyCouncil's ...
Break-in attempt ends in failure
Jan 01, 2009 ... Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted burglary inMickleover. Thieves removed the screws to a lock on the back door of a housein Wren Way and also tried to force their way in through the ...
Tough times lead more to build a savings safety net
Jan 01, 2009 ... Almost two-thirds of people in the East Midlands have managed toput money into their savings account as they prepare for a tough2009. But according to research carried out by Alliance and Leicester,which has branches in Derby, Swadlincote and Chesterfield, about aquarter of ...
Firm bids to expand and take on 150 staff
Jan 01, 2009 ... One of Amber Valley's largest businesses wants to expand itspremises and create 150 new jobs, in part due to its contracts withRolls-Royce. Manthorpe Engineering Ltd, in Forty Horse Close, Codnor Gate,wants to extend its industrial site by building a 3,500 sq mfabrication shop ...
Officers release suspects on bail
Jan 01, 2009 ... Two people arrested in connection with a robbery in The Arboretumhave been bailed by police. A man was walking in the park just before 1.20pm on Boxing Day when he was approached by a man and a woman, who ...
Boilers and pipes are stolen in raid
Jan 01, 2009 ... Burglars stole four boilers and copper piping during a break-inat an Ilkeston industrial estate. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which happenedat about 9.30pm on Monday. The ...
pounds1k reward to convict swan killers
Jan 01, 2009 ... An animal rights group has offered a pounds1,000 reward to anyonewith information leading to the conviction of the killers of fourswans near Codnor. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have raised the cashafter the birds were discovered with airgun pellet wounds at ...
Cost of interpreters at Derby city general hospital rises
Jan 01, 2009; ... The cost of interpreting for hospital patients who do not speakEnglish has risen by more than pounds30,000. Derby Hospitals NHS Trust spent pounds211,133 on interpretingservices from April 2007 and March 2008, with hundreds of patientsin need of help every month. This compared ...
Homes details
Jan 01, 2009 ... A planning application has been submitted to build 30 homes in avillage. Tristan Mosley has outline permission to build in Ashby Road,Kegworth but a number of ...
Road set to shut
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Derbyshire road will be closed for more than two months whileflood prevention work is carried ...
Son made tragic discovery
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Father was found dead at the bottom of his stairs. An inquest heard Paul Craven, who formerly worked in thebuilding trade, died in his home in Station Road, Mickleover, onDecember 20. PC Martin Perry told Derby Coroner's Court the ...
Sat-nav is stolen
Jan 01, 2009 ... Thieves smashed a car window and made off with a satellitenavigation system. The black Audi was parked outside a house in Nottingham Road,Spondon, when the ...
Can you spare change for Dennis?
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Derby busker has written a song which he hopes will drawattention to the problem of homelessness in Derby. Dennis Derby wrote Can You Spare Some Change Mate after meetinghomeless people while busking late at night in Sadler Gate. Dennis, whose real name is Dennis Sleigh, has ...
Times are changing for a clock-maker
Jan 01, 2009 ... A Clock-maker has been given the go-ahead to build a new workshopnext to his home. Christopher Lowe, of Parliament Street, Newhall, had lodged plansfor a two-storey building next to his house, featuring a clock-maker's ...
Halimah's family unveil a lasting legacy for the murdered teenager
Jan 01, 2009; ... These pictures show the legacy of murdered teenager HalimahAhmed. The artist's impressions, given exclusively to the EveningTelegraph by Halimah's parents Ashtiyaq and Zareen and brotherFaizaan, show for the first time what the Halimah School ofExcellence for orphaned girls in ...
Gun raid at Derby petrol station
Jan 01, 2009 ... Police are appealing for witnesses after a man armed with ahandgun burst into a Derby petrol station and stole cash. The attacker threatened a male member of staff at the Ring RoadService Station, in Osmaston Park Road, with the weapon at about10.30pm on Tuesday. After ...
Smoky chemist
Jan 01, 2009 ... Passers-by called firefighters after seeing a shop in Alfretonfilled with smoke. When crews arrived at the Boots chemist in High Street at about7.30pm on Tuesday, ...
Ambulance service bosses struggle to cope with 'critical' level of calls
Jan 01, 2009 ... Ambulance chiefs have renewed calls for people to only dial 999in a genuine emergency as they struggle to cope with the busiestperiod in the service's 60-year history. An unusually high number of people suffering from winterillnesses in December has placed huge demand on East ...