Evening Courier (Halifax, England) back issues from May 2008:
The Comment Room.
May 01, 2008 ... Comment Room is an area where people using the website can have a general discussion - rather than ...
Schools cash hope.
May 01, 2008 ... MONEY could be available more quickly for rebuilding crumbling schools. Calderdale Council has been invited to join the Building Schools for the Future programme earlier than originally scheduled. The first six waves of ...
Flower club's Chitty Bang Bang display wins gold medal.
May 01, 2008 ... HALIFAX Flower Club bought home a gold medal from one of the north's most prestigious flower shows. The club's 18-ft display based on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang took the award at Harrogate Spring Flower Show. Nine members of the club spent hours designing the colourful ...
Look what I won! Susan drives away in a brand new Peugeot 107 after our biggest-ever giveaway.
May 01, 2008 ... SUSAN Metcalfe has been entering Courier competitions for as long as she can remember. And yet, with the exception of one or two minor prizes, she has never won anything of any real note. But all that changed this week when the 55-year-old of Blaithroyd Lane, ...
Record-breaking month for Forget-Me-Not Trust.
May 01, 2008 ... A CALDERDALE charity had 100,000 reasons to be cheerful in April after a record-breaking month of fund-raising. The Forget-Me-Not Trust, which plans to build a hospice for children with life threatening illnesses, has topped the [pounds sterling]100,000 mark for the first time ...
Anvil will ring out at concert after Halifax Symphony Orchestra 's successful appeal.
May 01, 2008 ... AN orchestra appealed for a blacksmith's anvil for an unusual performance and was inundated with offers. Around 30 people got in touch with Halifax Symphony Orchestra after the plea in the Courier to offer an anvil for its concert at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax. ...
Hi-tech police check to beat car criminals.
May 01, 2008 ... IT is police, camera, action for Calderdale's roads with hi-tech efforts to catch crooks being stepped up. A new police operation will see cars adopt a system which reads the number plate of every passing vehicle and alerts the bobby inside if it is uninsured, untaxed, or wanted ...
Teacher's advice inspired journalist and novelist Mark.
May 01, 2008 ... A JOURNALIST who releases his first major novel next month has paid tribute to the Calder High School teacher who inspired him to take up writing. Mark Piggott, 41, who has previously written for The Guardian and The Telegraph, said it was English teacher Steven Cann who first ...
Ofsted report: Outstanding pupils make the difference.
May 01, 2008 ... PUPILS make an outstanding contribution to their local and worldwide community, according to an Ofsted inspector. The children at St John's Primary, Clifton, Brighouse, take on roles in the school and eco-councils, as sports leaders, monitors, house captains, safety officers and ...
The (stormy) case for the prosecution.
May 01, 2008 ... Six court cases in four months have drawn criticism from Crown Court judges. Where does the buck stop? To suffer the wrath of a crown court judge just once might be considered bad enough. But recently three judges have expressed concern in cases where ...
Pupils battle it out in mini-Olympics.
May 01, 2008 ... BUDDING athletes from five schools competed in a mini Olympic games. More than 200 year five and six sporting stars from Parkinson Lane Community Primary School, Beech Hill Junior and Infant's, St Augustine's, Ling Bob and Savile Park Primary were put through their paces at ...
Husband was 'shot to order' - furious family 'took out a contract' claim.
May 01, 2008 ... A MAN was killed "to order" after his wife's family took exception to the marriage. Mian Shahid Mehmood, 29, was driven to a remote country lane in Halifax and shot dead by hitmen in a brutal honour killing, a court heard. He had fallen in love with a woman known as ...
School's dramatic upturn as kids learn to play the ukulele.
May 01, 2008 ... UKULELES could be the secret behind dramatic improvements at a Calderdale primary school. Since children at Ferney Lee Primary School, Todmorden, took up the instrument in February, attendance, punctuality, behaviour and test results have all taken a turn for the better. ...
Wind turbine to be built on farm.
May 01, 2008 ... A nine-metre high wind turbine will be built at a Ripponden farm. The mast, which will supply Lower Moor Farm, Cote Road, with renewable energy, ...
Elderly cyclist hurt in crash.
May 01, 2008 ... An elderly cyclist was hurt when his bike collided with a car. The man, in his 70s, suffered a leg injury after the crash at the junction of Beacon Road and Mandale Road, Buttershaw, on Tuesday at 12.15pm. Police are appealing for the male driver of ...
Man in custody on burglary charge.
May 01, 2008 ... A Todmorden man accused of burglary has been remanded in custody. David Cameron, 30, of Dineley Avenue, is charged with breaking into a house on ...
Lotto results.
May 01, 2008 ... One winner scooped a [pounds sterling]12.4 million double rollover jackpot in Wednesday night's Lotto draw. The winning numbers were 15, 31, ...
Disabled man fighting for his life after attack in Calderdale.
May 01, 2008 ... THUGS set upon a disabled man and left him seriously injured after a late night attack in Calderdale. The victim was walking home when he was grabbed and attacked by three men late last night. The 42-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, suffered extensive head and ...
Athletics: Gray day in Dales.
May 01, 2008 ... KARL Gray put in a tremendous run in the notoriously gruelling 'Three Peaks' race over 24 miles of rugged terrain in the Yorkshire Dales. This year the race, which takes in the summits of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, incorporated the World Mountain Running ...
Chess: Doncaster defeat can't dim bright Calderdale season.
May 01, 2008 ... DEFEAT by visitors Doncaster in their final match of the season meant Calderdale A ended their Yorkshire League campaign on a low note. In a match that was always going to be close, vital mistakes by Patrick and Leatherbarrow, who were both in time trouble, saw the home side ...
Table Tennis: More joy for young talent.
May 01, 2008 ... ALAN Dickinson's training regime at the Halifax Table Tennis Centre is bearing more fruit as the winter season draws to a close with a quartet of youngsters who have benefited from that coaching reaching the semi finals of the Calderdale schools under 16 championships which the centre ...
Football - Halifax Ziggy's Spice House League: Shelf out to shock champs Royd.
May 01, 2008 ... THE curtain comes down on the Halifax Ziggy's Spice House League season with the Mortgage Search UK Challenge Cup Final at Natty Lane tomorrow (6pm). Champions Hebden Royd Red Star take on Shelf United looking to complete a league and cup double and also stay on course for a ...
Chelsea 4 Liverpool 3: Terry targets final victory.
May 01, 2008 ... CAPTAIN John Terry will lead Chelsea out against Manchester United in the Champions League final in Moscow insisting victory would finally silence their critics. Terry guided Avram Grant's team into the final thanks to a thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. ...
Netball: Clash for top flight prize.
May 01, 2008 ... THE two Calderdale teams who play in the West Yorkshire League found themselves in the unusual position of facing each other in a crucial play-off game on Saturday. Calderdale 1 were playing to stay up in Superleague while Calderdale 2 were looking to move up from the Premier ...
Cricket - Yorkshire v Nottingham: It's slow progress for Vaughan.
May 01, 2008 ... England captain Michael Vaughan at last got in some decent batting practice in the 30.2 overs which were possible on the first day of Yorkshire's top-of-the-table LV County Championship clash against Nottinghamshire at Headingley Carnegie. And Ryan Sidebottom warmed up nicely ...
Town striker Shaw handed England call-up.
May 01, 2008 ... JON Shaw has hailed Town boss Chris Wilder's contribution to his return to the England C squad for the Four Nations tournament in north Wales later this month. The 24-year-old striker has been named in national manager Paul Fairclough's squad for games against Gibraltar, ...
Horse Racing: Border for better luck.
May 01, 2008 ... As unlucky animals go, they do not come much more unfortunate than Borderlescott. Robin Bastiman's stable stalwart was second six times last season, being beaten less than half a length on each occasion - and that after being edged out a short head on his final start of 2006. ...
Halifax v Batley Bulldogs: Fax suffer Penky blow.
May 01, 2008 ... SEAN Penkywicz's injured wrist will rule him out for the next three weeks. Fax coach Matt Calland has confirmed that last year's player of the year, who was been in equally scorching form this term, has fractured his schaphoid, a small bone in the wrist. Penkywicz, ...
Snooker: Hendry relishing Rocket clash.
May 01, 2008 ... Stephen Hendry believes he has the game to counteract the "genius" of Ronnie O'Sullivan when the pair meet in a mouth-watering 888.com World Championship semi-final in Sheffield. Hendry eased to a 13-7 quarter-final win over Wales' Ryan Day while O'Sullivan saw off Chinese ...
Leeds United appeal against 15-point deduction fails.
May 01, 2008 ... Leeds United have failed in their bid to get back the 15 points they were deducted before the start of the season. The decision means Swansea are confirmed as League One champions, while Leeds must settle for a place in the play-offs. League One table P GD ...
The Comment Room.
May 02, 2008 ... The Comment Room is an area where people using the website can have a general discussion - rather than ...
Two weeks before Shay decision is due - but trust still needs extra [pounds sterling]1m.
May 02, 2008 ... TALKS are continuing between Calderdale Council and the contractor chosen to complete the East Stand at the Shay stadium. So it could be another fortnight before the full extent of the work and a definite start date is agreed. The council has promised to spend up to ...
Nightmare as raw sewage gushes through pub.
May 02, 2008 ... GALLONS of raw sewage erupted from a pub's toilet, submerging the entire bar after a street drain became blocked. Excrement and filth flooded the Prince Of Orange, Shelf, causing drinkers to be evacuated. Now the thriving village pub faces months of closure and a ...
Man harassed ex-wife.
May 02, 2008 ... A man smashed windows, posted threats and took washing in a campaign of harassment. Jahangeer Rehman, 36, repeatedly targeted his ex-wife, from whom he separated in 1997, because he believed she put a sex video of him on the internet. Rehman, of Hanson Lane, Halifax, ...
Michelle reaches new heights with Everest trek and future leaders qualification.
May 02, 2008 ... MICHELLE Foster is a high achiever. Not only has she just graduated from a management-training programme, she has also successfully hiked to Mount Everest base camp. Michelle, of Ovenden, Halifax, gained an NVQ level 4 qualification in management on the Action Halifax ...
It's going to be a bumper bank holiday!
May 02, 2008 ... BUMPER bank holiday celebrations are taking place across Calderdale this weekend. The entertainment ranges from traditional - the Green Man festival to encourage fertility - to the modern, a sampling workshop making electronic music. At Shibden Hall, Halifax, the May ...
Kids help to whistle up cash at spring fair.
May 02, 2008 ... FUND-RAISING pensioners held a spring fair for charity. Face-painting, tombolas and a bouncy castle were some of the attractions organised by the people living in Elphaborough Close sheltered housing in Mytholmroyd. Visitors also enjoyed book and cake stalls, angel ...
We owe 999 girl our lives, says house-fire mum - listen to the dramatic emergency call.
May 02, 2008 ... A FIRE chief has praised the actions of a 999 operator who gave a family survival advice as a fire swept through their home. Donna Green and her three young sons, Joe, Jake and Kian, were rescued from their Sowerby Bridge home after a kitchen blaze. Ten-year-old Joe ...
Comedian Sean Lock brings his unique stand-up show to Halifax tomorrow. James Rampton catches up with him.
May 02, 2008 ... Sean Lock has been cooped up inside TV studios for the past four years. Don't get me wrong, he's had a whale of a time becoming one of the most popular faces in TV comedy and producing critically acclaimed hits in three different genres, the sitcom 15 Storeys High, the panel ...
Sowerby Bridge house fire 999 call.
May 02, 2008 ... Operator: Fire brigade. Donna: Hiya. I'm stuck in the house and my house is on fire. O: Alright. What's your address, love? D: 9 Orion Place. O: 9 Owen Place? D: Orion Place. O: Ryan Place. And what town is that, love? ...
Secret of eternal youth? Just ask Jean... at 71, she still dances, swims, plays tennis.
May 02, 2008 ... THIS tennis and badminton-playing, line-dancing grandma is up for an award for her youthful living. At 71, Jean Hepworth from Burnley Road, Halifax, is a regular on the tennis court and a keen swimmer. Inspired by her active lifestyle, her husband Gordon, 72, has ...
Widow says: I will stay silent - fresh twist in honour killing trial.
May 02, 2008 ... IN a dramatic change of heart on the witness stand, the widow of murdered Mian Shahid Mehmood refused to give evidence. Yasmin Bibi Racha, 25, now known as Mrs Shahid, appeared as a prosecution witness yesterday in the trial of five men - two of whom are her brothers - who are ...
Disabled man still critical after gang attack - victim named.
May 02, 2008 ... A DISABLED man was fighting for his life today after three thugs pounced on him as he walked home. Damien Shepherd, 42, who has cerebral palsy, suffered extensive head and face injuries as the gang rained blows down on him. The unprovoked attack happened in Cornholme, ...
Park attack: police make witness plea.
May 02, 2008 ... Police are appealing for witnesses after a man, who is registered blind, was attacked in a Halifax park. Partially-sighted Azeem Afzal, 20, was beaten up by a group of eight youths in People's Park on Sunday at around ...
Calderdale Council elections - see all the results.
May 02, 2008 ... The vote count has finished at North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax for the Calderdale Council elections, and all the results have been announced. In total, 17 seats were up for grabs. Click the links below to see the results for each ward. Links to ...
Tories left in stronger position following election - Labour man out after 22 years on council.
May 02, 2008 ... A swing to the right handed the Tories two more seats, giving them 20 out of 51 and Labour lost two, leaving them with nine. It means the authority will remain hung for another two years as a result of the elections. Liberal Democrats were down one to 16 and the BNP ...
Martial Arts: Fantastic four rewarded.
May 02, 2008 ... FOUR members of the Todmorden and Halifax Tae Kwon-Do clubs gained first degree Black Belt status at the gradings held at the Bristol Academy. Julie Pedley, Glen Parry, Neil Capper and junior Cameron Swire were all successful - a 100 per cent success rate for the Calderdale ...
Boxing: Sellars is a class act as Halifax boys shine.
May 02, 2008 ... A BRILLIANT performance by young Harry Sellars was one of many highlights of a fine night's entertainnment at Halifax Boxing Club. Yet another sell-out crown saw the Southowram based 11-year-old take on a tough opponent in Mohammed Ali from Eastburn. And Sellers maintained his ...
Football - West Riding Amateur League : Town get green light to continue.
May 02, 2008 ... BRIGHOUSE Town have gained clearance to continue playing their second team in the West Riding Amateur League next season. There were fears that the Hove Edge club's successful reserve side would be left in limbo when the firsts departed to the Northern Counties East League ...
Football - West Riding County Amateur League: Ovenden looking for crucial points.
May 02, 2008 ... OVENDEN West Riding continue their fight for survival in the Premier Division when they visit bottom club Keighley Shamrocks at Marley Stadium (2.30). Fresh from Tuesday's 4-2 home win over Tyersal, Ovenden will be hoping to continue their good run of form. Ryan ...
Rangers' Ferguson delighted despite miss.
May 02, 2008 ... Barry Ferguson has hailed last night's triumph over Fiorentina as the greatest moment of his career after Rangers came through a nerve-wracking penalty shootout to book a place in the UEFA Cup final. The last-four clash remained goalless after 210 minutes of football over both ...
Heslop bids farewell to Town.
May 02, 2008 ... SIMON Heslop has almost certainly made his last appearance for Halifax Town. The 20-year-old midfielder has been a big hit at the Shay since arriving on loan from Barnsley in mid October. He started 28 league games scoring five goals, all of which were spectacular ...
Football: Murphy looking to end on a high.
May 02, 2008 ... HUDDERSFIELD Town caretaker boss Gerry Murphy wants to send the club into the summer on the back of a fourth straight win. The Terriers go to relegated Luton tomorrow with Murphy still in charge despite the appointment of Stan Ternent last week. That leaves Murphy ...
Football: McCall plans for new season.
May 02, 2008 ... Bradford City bring down the curtain on their League Two campaign tomorrow with a trip to play-off side Wycombe Wanderers. But many of the squad for the trip will not feature in Stuart McCall's summer rebuilding after the Bantams' boss swung the axe earlier this week. ...
Cricket - Regional leagues: Love at first sight looking a top signing.
May 02, 2008 ... ANY apprehension Barkisland may have had about their return to the Huddersfield League's top flight were well and truly dispelled by a tremendous win at Emley Clarence. But for skipper Paul Winrow, it was not so much the victory which was most pleasing, but the way his side went ...
Bowls: Kenyon wraps up victory.
May 02, 2008 ... LOCAL player Adrian Kenyon wrapped up victory as Yorkshire beat the Civil Service 240-159 at Sowerby Bridge Hill Crest. Scores (Yorkshire names first): D.Metcalfe 21 A.Lane 12, J.Hanson 21 R.Stopford 18, D.Fisher 12 J.Durrands 21, A.Beaumont 21 P.Whiteley 6, T.Bannister 18 ...
Cricket: Tykes aim to make in roads.
May 02, 2008 ... YORKSHIRE were looking to make further quick inroads into the Nottinghamshire batting on the third day of the LV County Championship Division One clash at Headingley today. They finished yesterday on a high, with the leaders none for one in reply to Yorkshire's 299. ...
Rugby League - Pennine League Premier Division: Irish firm favourites to claim Fee crown.
May 02, 2008 ... Newly crowned Pennine League Premier Division Champions Halifax Irish face Keighley Albion in the 32st Joseph Fee Memorial Trophy final at Old Brodleians RUFC tomorrow (2.30). Irish will go into the game as as firm favorites with two victories over the Keighley side this season ....
Halifax v Batley Bulldogs: Shay clash excites Batley boss.
May 02, 2008 ... BATLEY coach Gary Thornton is licking his lips at the prospect of pitting his wits against the "awesome points machine" Halifax at the Shay on Monday. Fax are the leading scorers after five rounds of National League One competition but that is no surprise to the Bulldogs boss ...
Cricket: Big tie at Bridge.
May 02, 2008 ... A more streamlined cup competition gets underway in the Halifax League on Sunday with midweek play a thing of the past. Last year's Parish Cup and Crossley Shield competitions, both won by Mytholmroyd, became long, drawn-out affairs due to the wet summer and prompted changes in ...
Cricket - Towergate Halifax League: Dalby is delighted by 'perfect start'.
May 02, 2008 ... THE captains of last season's four promoted first teams will all be trying to keep their players' feet on the ground tomorrow. Premier Division new boys SBCI and Old Crossleyans and Division One debutants Jer Lane and Low Moor not only won their opening games last Saturday but ...
Yorkshire workers missing out the most.
May 02, 2008 ... Workers in Yorkshire are suffering the worst level of work-life balance in the country. They are missing out on exercise, cooking, relaxing and relationships because of the UK's long-hours culture, according to a new report today. A survey of 1,900 adults by American ...
Shortlist for our cheese is just great.
May 02, 2008 ... A FIRM with one of the smallest commercial dairy herds in the country is in the running for a top award. The Calderdale Cheese Company, of Hubberton, Sowerby, has been shortlisted in the 2008 Yorkshire Rural Awards in the food and drink category. David and Robyn Heap ...
Star survive sending off to clinch penalty shootout cup glory.
May 02, 2008 ... Hebden Royd Red Star 1 Shelf United 1 (aet: Hebden Royd Red Star won 4-3 on pens) STAR remain on course for a treble success this season after battling back from a man and a goal down to win the Mortgage Search Challenge Cup following a penalty shootout at ...
Stars are flocking to Hebden festival!
May 03, 2008 ... STAND-UP comedians and a hit songstress are topping the bill at this year's Hebden Bridge Arts Festival. The jam-packed line-up includes television comic Phill Jupitus reading Dickens and Irish joker Ed Byrne providing laughs at the Hebden Bridge Picture House. And ...