Hartlepool Mail (Hartlepool, England) back issues from May 2008:
Appeal for bus shunt witnesses.
May 01, 2008 ... POLICE have appealed for witnesses to an incident in which a single decker Arriva bus was shunted through a brick shelter and into a tree after being hit by a lorry. Police said the SWS waste firm lorry struck the back of the number 230 Hartlepool to Sunderland bus as it slowed ...
A night to remember for talented youngsters.
May 01, 2008 ... THE cream of Hartlepool's student talent has been honoured in a prestigious ceremony. Scores of people packed into Hartlepool College of Further Education for this year's Celebration of Success event which recognised categories including outstanding academic achievement and ...
Man pinned partner up against wall.
May 01, 2008 ... A DAD-OF-FIVE who feared his partner was being unfaithful grabbed her by the throat and screamed abuse at her as she clutched their two-year-old daughter. The couple's terrified 11-year-old son begged his dad to stop as he watched the frightening events unfold. A ...
A fruitful endeavour.
May 01, 2008 ... A DAIRY is hoping to become the cream of the industry after revealing plans to expand its yoghurt business. Wingate-based Embleton Hall Dairies has already had its new range of yoghurts accepted in outlets including Morrisons and Asda. Now director Paul Thompson has ...
Idea proved to be tres bon.
May 01, 2008 ... TOP linguists from a Hartlepool school have walked away with a prestigious title from a business final for would-be entrepreneurs. Students from the English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College in Catcote Road won the Young Enterprise North East area finals. They ...
Awards praise for successful students.
May 01, 2008 ... FIFTY students are reflecting on success after picking up awards during a night to remember. The sixth Celebration of Success event was held in Hartlepool to mark the sheer level of student talent the town has to offer. Top dignitaries from the town and further afield ...
Police swoop on dealers.
May 01, 2008 ... POLICE squads swept through Hartlepool in a series of early morning raids as part of an ongoing operation to rid the streets of drug dealers. More than 40 police officers were involved in the intelligence-led raids on three properties in the Belle Vue, Stranton and Rift House ...
Mechanic died in tragic accident.
May 01, 2008 ... A MECHANIC collapsed and died 12 days after being crushed against a toolbox in his workshop by a people carrier. Dad-of-two Jason Raine, 35, was pinned against the metal box after the vehicle, driven by a workmate in his MOT testing station, overshot the front of the hydraulic ...
Going to the polls.
May 01, 2008 ... POLLING stations opened at 7am today for the local elections in Hartlepool and east Durham. Early risers have already taken the opportunity to vote at a string of polling stations which will remain open until 10pm tonight. The final count in both areas will take place ...
Ritchie 'save' gives Elliott the hump!
May 01, 2008 ... A BUDDING goalkeeper's dream of playing for Pools has been forced into injury time after he was crocked while watching his favourite team. Elliott Hogg, 11, had been handed a trial at Victoria Park after impressing for his school team, but a freak injury picked up while ...
Blackmail probe man bailed again.
May 01, 2008 ... A MAN questioned on suspicion of attempting to blackmail a firm of solicitors after a convicted rapist's case files ended up in the wrong hands has had his bail extended. The man is said to have been wrongly sent the case notes of Hartlepool rapist Gavin John Ashley Roberts. ...
Sad farewell for 'outstanding' head.
May 01, 2008 ... THE headteacher at a Hartlepool special school is heading off to pastures new after landing a job in the Middle East. Robin Campbell, of Catcote School and Business & Enterprise College, is leaving at the end of the summer term to become principal/chief executive officer at an ...
Five-year roads ban for drink-driver.
May 01, 2008 ... A DRUNK driver who was more than three times over the legal limit has been banned from getting behind the wheel for five years. William Ward, 44, was also given a five-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, when he appeared before Hartlepool magistrates. He ...
County Durham's football son dies in USA.
May 01, 2008 ... ONE of our region's greatest footballing exports, Gordon Bradley, has died in America, aged 74. Bradley coached the likes of Pele, Frank Beckenbauer and Carlos Alberto during his spell as coach of the famous New York Cosmos. Born in Easington, the former Blackhall CW ...
Smith to emulate Fergie.
May 01, 2008 ... WALTER Smith watched his old friend Sir Alex Ferguson guide Manchester United into a European final this week and has vowed to do the same with Rangers. Ferguson ensured an all-English Champions League showdown when his side scraped past Barcelona and now Smith is hoping the ...
Maguire blows chance.
May 01, 2008 ... STEPHEN Maguire today admitted he blew his chance of 888.com World Championship glory by severely underestimating quarter-final opponent Joe Perry. Maguire, the only player to win two ranking events this season, slumped to a shock ...
Man U final ticket demand.
May 01, 2008 ... MANCHESTER United chief executive David Gill believes the club could have sold more than 100,000 tickets for the Champions League final against Chelsea. Instead, they will be backed by just over 21,000 ...
Leeds to learn outcome.
May 01, 2008 ... LEEDS will today learn the outcome of their legal challenge against the validity of a 15-point penalty imposed on the club by the Football League. An independent tribunal will convene again this morning after it was confirmed recently ...
Pools set for big transfer scoop.
May 01, 2008 ... HARTLEPOOL United boss Danny Wilson is set to swoop for a goalscoring midfielder. Pools were today linked with a move for Ayr midfielder Ryan Stevenson, who has scored an impressive 15 goals for the ...
New security for park.
May 02, 2008 ... NEW CCTV cameras and lighting could be created at a picturesque park in a bid to improve safety. Plans have been approved to create new lighting and CCTV cameras at Ward Jackson Park, in the West Park area of Hartlepool. The work will cost more than [pounds ...
As one door closed, another opened for firm.
May 02, 2008 ... A FLOURISHING company has unveiled a three-year action plan for success - less than four years after it fell into the hands of the receivers. Fire door manufacturers Bridgman IBC has already increased its workforce from 63 to 74. Now, under the action plan, another 10 staff ...
New chief for fertility unit.
May 02, 2008 ... HOSPITAL chiefs have appointed a new specialist to run a hi-tech fertility unit. North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dave Gibbon as new principal embryologist and business manager for the fertility service, based at the University Hospital of Hartlepool ....
Dad's new hope of finding Katrice.
May 02, 2008 ... THE father of a toddler who vanished 27 years ago has been given fresh hope after three possible sightings of his now adult daughter. Hartlepool girl Katrice Lee went missing in 1981 from a Naafi supermarket in Germany on her second birthday. Her father, Richie Lee, ...
Iraq liar back in court.
May 02, 2008 ... A FORMER squaddie who lied to a court about serving in Iraq banged his head against a police car so hard it smashed a window. John Parkin, who once told justices he turned to drink after witnessing atrocities in Basra, was hauled before Peterlee Magistrates again. ...
McKenzie's joined generation game.
May 02, 2008 ... FIVE generations of a family came together ... with baby McKenzie Louise Hayes completing the line-up. The birth of the 7lb 10oz "bundle of joy" is the fifth generation of the family and proved the catalyst for a family get-together. Mum Amanda Maughan, 20, ...
Cancer victim is a sizzling success.
May 02, 2008 ... A WORKAHOLIC mother who battled with breast cancer is celebrating as her new business venture goes from strength to strength. Gayle Coatman, 44, was diagnosed with breast cancer almost three years ago but her determination to battle on has resulted in her being able to open a ...
Labour lose overall control.
May 02, 2008 ... THE Labour Party has lost control of the council chamber after last night's election saw them lose one seat. Before the votes were counted Labour had 24 councillors with the other parties having a collective 23 councillors, not including Hartlepool Mayor Stuart Drummond. ...
Local elections 2008 ward results.
May 02, 2008 ... MAY 1 election local election results: BRUS WARD Sheila Griffin Labour Party 715 elected Jean McKenna Conservative Party 368 Turnout 22.88 per cent BURN VALLEY WARD John Lauderdale Independent 486 elected Ray ...
Labour upbeat as overall control lost.
May 02, 2008 ... THE Labour Party lost control of the council after last night's election saw them lose one seat. But party bosses still classed the night as "absolutely great", saying the loss would make no difference. Before the votes were counted, Labour had 24 councillors with the ...
Preece retains Fens by just two votes.
May 02, 2008 ... LIBERAL Democrat leader Arthur Preece was left to sweat it out during a recount for the Fens ward which saw him almost lose his seat. Coun Preece, who was the serving councillor in the ward and has stood on the council for 20 years, had an agonising wait while votes were ...
Wright results for Iain.
May 02, 2008 ... HARTLEPOOL'S Labour MP Iain Wright said he is pleased with the results for the party. Labour retained seven seats following the election count at Mill House Leisure Centre last night and Mr Wright said it proved Labour councillors are doing something right. Mr Wright ...
UKIP win doubles number.
May 02, 2008 ... THE UK Independence Party has doubled its representation on the council after winning its second seat. UKIP candidate Martyn Aiken was elected in the Foggy Furze ward after winning 396 seats against Labour's Allan Hargreaves with 388 votes and the sitting Liberal Democrat ...
'Vote of confidence' wins new authority.
May 02, 2008 ... LABOUR won 19 of the 24 seats available in the Easington division as the party took charge of the new County Durham unitary authority. The party put on a strong showing across the rest of County Durham and will take charge of the new unitary authority which comes into being next ...
Babysitter vows to clear her name.
May 02, 2008 ... SUZANNE HOLDSWORTH broke down in tears after being told her conviction for murderering a toddler had been quashed and declared: "I will clear my name". Suzanne, 37, was back home in the arms of her partner and children today after being released from prison last night. ...
Babysitter vows to clear name.
May 02, 2008 ... SUZANNE HOLDSWORTH broke down in tears after being told her conviction for murderering a toddler had been quashed and declared: "I will clear my name". Suzanne, 37, was back home in the arms of her partner and children today after being released from prison last night. ...
Family still not over Kyle's death.
May 02, 2008 ... LINDA Fisher, Kyle's grandma, had been at the three-day appeal hearing. The 45-year-old, of Somersby Close, Hartlepool, said: "We are still in shock about it all and I think people can imagine how we feel. "It has been hard for every one of us in the family and we ...
Amanda: It's nice to win again.
May 02, 2008 ... AMANDA Coulson today set her sights on title glory at home and abroad. The Hartlepool golden girl is to defend her Amherst Comet Cup in Turkey next month which will immediately be followed by her bid to win England's prestigious ABA Championship. And Coulson will go ...
No time to celebrate for golden girl.
May 02, 2008 ... AMANDA Coulson will have no time to celebrate her return to winning ways after admitting: I'll be back in the gym tomorrow. The Catholic Club star halted Denmark's Gry Espensen at Seaton Carew last night but is already focusing on her next two tournaments. Coulson ...
Saddlers set to add to Pools bleak end-of-season run.
May 02, 2008 ... HARTLEPOOL United were unlucky against Notts Forest on Saturday and managed to keep them at bay until the 84th minute. However, that is now four defeats in the past five games and everyone will be hoping they can pick something up from the final game at Walsall. The ...
Local lovelies compete for title.
May 03, 2008 ... TWO Hartlepool lovelies are among 20 budding beauty queens who have made it through to the final stage of this year's Miss Durham contest. The two teenagers will be joined by another six locals from neighbouring areas including Blackhall, Wingate and Billingham to take on the ...
New baby boom on the way.
May 03, 2008 ... WORK on a new hospital maternity unit is progressing well and is on course to open next month. The maternity unit at the University Hospital of Hartlepool has been undergoing a [pounds sterling]5m refurbishment after it was closed in March. In the meantime expectant ...
Addict stole ring from his own mother.
May 03, 2008 ... A DRUG addict stole a diamond ring from his mother after breaking through a padlock put in place to keep him away from valuable items. Darren Kearns was living at his mum's home in Belmont Gardens, Hartlepool, when he broke into the loft and took the [pounds sterling]550 ring. ...
Dog asbos aim to reduce fouling.
May 03, 2008 ... NEW legal powers to crackdown on irresponsible dog owners have been approved. New legislation means that people face a fixed penalty fine of [pounds sterling]80 if they breach the Dog Control Order which are dubbed as dog asbos. People will be hit in the pocket if ...
Drugs worth [pounds sterling]1m seized.
May 03, 2008 ... FIVE people were arrested today as police recovered drugs with a street value of more than [pounds sterling]1m. Uniformed officers and detectives from Stockton Police recovered more than 12 kilos of high-quality amphetamine in the raids on two properties last night. ...
Horror as cat is shot dead.
May 03, 2008 ... A COUPLE have told of their horror after sick thugs shot dead their beloved pet cat. T3, an 18-month-old male tabby cat, was discovered fighting for his life by Marilyn and Wilf Caygill in the back garden of their Hartlepool home. The cat had been shot by an air ...
Record bid could well be a pipe dream.
May 03, 2008 ... A WORLD record attempt has been given a boost by a folk musician. At this year's Hartlepool Maritime Festival visitors will be asked to get their feet moving in an attempt to set a dancing world record. Folk star Eliza Carthy has been commissioned by Hartlepool ...
Police defend role in toddler death trial.
May 03, 2008 ... POLICE have defended their murder investigation into the death of a tragic toddler. Suzanne Holdsworth, 37, is enjoying her first weekend of freedom since her conviction for killing two-year-old Kyle Fisher was quashed on Thursday. She had served three years in jail ...
Time running out to enter.
May 03, 2008 ... BUDDING entrepreneurs have come forward in their dozens for a Mail-backed competition. The closing date for people thinking of entering the if We Can You Can challenge is looming. But with only two days left you'll have to be quick! Entrants for the competition from ...
Tributes paid after goalie's sudden death.
May 03, 2008 ... TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular footballer after his sudden death. The body of John Jackson, a goalkeeper with Billingham Synthonia Football Club, was found near Leven Viaduct, in Yarm, on Friday morning. Details of how the 28-year-old, who was believed to be ...
Police seal off main road.
May 03, 2008 ... POLICE cordoned off part of a main road today following claims of early morning disorder. Unconfirmed reports suggested there had been a fight between revellers near the Chester Hotel, in Raby Road, Hartlepool. Police cordoned off a section of the street outside a ...
Circus thrills and spills.
May 03, 2008 ... FUNLOVERS enjoyed the thrills and spills of the big top as the Bank Holiday weekend kicked off with a circus in town. The Big Kids Circus, which is made up of a troupe of entertainers from eastern Europe, is ...
Five arrested in guns and drugs raid.
May 03, 2008 ... POLICE made a shock discovery of drugs and guns while carrying out a raid on a scrapyard. Two youths and three men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of drugs, firearms and theft offences after a member of the public reported suspicious activity. The five are ...
Ronnie grins and bares it.
May 05, 2008 ... RONNIE O'Sullivan is on top of the world again after his third triumph at the Crucible. O'Sullivan, having been outstanding throughout the tournament, completed his hat-trick of 888.com World Championship crowns after an 18-8 success over Ali Carter. Not even a male ...
School told to improve.
May 06, 2008 ... A PRIMARY school has been told it must improve within 12 months following a visit from Government inspectors. The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) visited Clavering Primary School, in Clavering Road, Hartlepool, in March. Ofsted has since issued the school, ...
Dog attacks to be logged on website.
May 06, 2008 ... A DAD has vowed to clamp down on aggressive dogs after his pet was savagely attacked. The father of three says he worries that dogs that attack other pets are only a small step away from biting children, with possible tragic consequences. Now the internet expert is ...
Storms' joy after baby girl's birth.
May 06, 2008 ... HARTLEPOOL golfer Graeme Storm was celebrating last night after his wife Sara gave birth to their first child. Baby Grace arrived just before 4pm yesterday, weighing a healthy 7lb 5oz. Delighted dad Graeme told the Mail last night: "She is beautiful. It was a bit of ...
Lifesavers return.
May 06, 2008 ... LIFEGUARDS have returned to beaches this week as the summer season starts to heat up. The Hartlepool Borough Council lifeguards can be seen on the beaches of Seaton Carew, and Block Sands and Fish Sands over on the Headland, as the weather begins to improve. The ...
Standing up to ballet bullies.
May 06, 2008 ... A PROMISING dancer is hoping to carve out a career on the stage after beating the ballet bullies. Niall Tyzack-Carlin, 16, received an award for the most outstanding senior performer following his display in the English Youth Ballet production of Giselle. But the ...
Union deserves lot more credit.
May 06, 2008 ... A SERVICE that helps families feeling the credit crunch will receive a cash boost - but some councillors do not think it is enough. Hartlepool Credit Union, which offers low interest loans and money advice to members, was awarded a grant of [pounds sterling]16,654 from ...
Mayor calling for grot buy-up plan.
May 06, 2008 ... EYESORE buildings could be bought up by council bosses in an attempt to get them sorted out. Hartlepool Mayor Stuart Drummond says he will use all the powers available to him to get something done about grot spot buildings which have become a blot on the landscape. ...
Carrie on running.
May 06, 2008 ... A VISUALLY-impaired woman whose aunt took part in a charity race while battling cancer is taking part in the run in her memory. Carrie Beckwith's aunt, Eve Scarth, took part in the Race for Life last year while she battled breast cancer. Sadly she lost her two-year ...
Eifion signs for Pools (the town).
May 07, 2008 ... FAMILY man Eifion Williams is looking forward to a fresh start in his adopted hometown after making the decision to hang up his shooting boots. Eifion, 32, moved to Hartlepool six years ago in a [pounds sterling]30,000 switch from Torquay United but quickly settled in the town ...
Close doors on burglars.
May 07, 2008 ... POLICE have urged householders to be vigilant after sneak thieves targeted properties while owners enjoyed the onset of warmer weather. Two homes fell victim to opportunist thieves while owners enjoyed the bank holiday sunshine. Police say they are amazed at the ease ...
Beck to the future.
May 07, 2008 ... IMPROVEMENTS are set to be made to a town park in a bid to spruce up and improve a river corridor. The beck within Burn Valley Gardens, off Blakelock Road, in Hartlepool, is set to have a series of improvements made to it in order to fulfil the potential of the area. ...
Grand now part of world brand.
May 07, 2008 ... A TOP town hotel has been put on the international map after linking up with one of the world's biggest consortiums in the business. The Grand Hotel is to become part of the Best Western group which is the UK's biggest organisation representing independently-owned hotels. ...