Herald Express (Torquay UK) back issues from August 2007:
Taxing issues solved Torquay based tax and accountancy specialist Jackie Bligh advises on maternity allowance and reclaiming VAT before registration.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Torquay based tax and accountancy specialist Jackie Bligh adviseson maternity allowance and reclaiming VAT before registration. Q: i am expecting a baby in October and will be temporarilyceasing my sole trader business. I need to know if I am entitled toany benefits such as ...
Trio work hard for jungle expedition A trio of students have been busy fund-raising to pay for an adventure trip to Madagascar.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A trio of students have been busy fund-raising to pay for anadventure trip to Madagascar. The three 15-year-old-pals from Torquay Boys' Grammar Schoolundertook tasks they hope will benefit the community. Will Kember from Broadhempston with Sam Sayer and Ian Stephenson,both ...
The minimum wage lesson A Nigerian student works as a night manager in a hotel six nights a week.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A Nigerian student works as a night manager in a hotel six nightsa week. Each shift is 12 hours long and he is paid pounds130 a week. Youdon't need to be a mathematician to work out that this is way belowthe minimum wage. He tells the owner of the hotel that he is thinking ...
Highest honour for 'a special person' A posthumous award has been presented to the widow of Nick Bailey, a committed member of the Rotary Club who died suddenly last year.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A posthumous award has been presented to the widow of Nick Bailey,a committed member of the Rotary Club who died suddenly last year. The 32-year-old had been the vice-president of the Rotary Club ofTorbay Sunrise and his widow Emma collected the Paul HarrisFellowship on his ...
Campaign as unskilled jobs are set to fall The number of unskilled jobs in Devon & Cornwall is set to fall by 12 per cent in the next 10 years, according to new research from the Learning and Skills Council.
Aug 01, 2007 ... The number of unskilled jobs in Devon & Cornwall is set to fall by12 per cent in the next 10 years, according to new research from theLearning and Skills Council. In real term this means that by 2017 there will be 11,578 fewerjobs available to people who have not undertaken any ...
Decision on blueprint awaited Councillors are waiting with bated breath to see if a Government inspector agrees with their planning blueprint for the future of Teignbridge.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Councillors are waiting with bated breath to see if a Governmentinspector agrees with their planning blueprint for the future ofTeignbridge. Teignbridge Council now has to wait for nearly two months forinspector Neil Pope to announce his decision on one of the council'smain ...
Two village shows Denbury: This Saturday, August 4, the 35th Denbury Flower and Produce Show is being held in the Village Hall. It starts at 2.30pm.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Denbury: This Saturday, August 4, the 35th Denbury Flower andProduce Show is being held in the Village Hall. It starts at 2.30pm. The village is about three miles south west of Newton Abbot andthe show is a little rural classic. Sixteen trophies will bepresented and it won't be ...
Guide safeguards Bay's marine life Water skiers, fishermen and boat users are being asked to do their bit to protect the under threat habitat of sea horses in Tor Bay.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Water skiers, fishermen and boat users are being asked to do theirbit to protect the under threat habitat of sea horses in Tor Bay. Maps of the area's sea-grass beds will be going up around theresort's shoreline soon. They have been put together as part of a major project by ...
Course puts focus on healthcare South Devon College in partnership with Cornwall College and University of Plymouth Colleges, recently hosted a Healthcare Practice conference.
Aug 01, 2007 ... South Devon College in partnership with Cornwall College andUniversity of Plymouth Colleges, recently hosted a HealthcarePractice conference. The conference, held to celebrate the success of the first year ofthe Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice, attracted 90 ...
Campaign to save post offices spreads A major new campaign in support of post offices is being rolled out across Teignbridge.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A major new campaign in support of post offices is being rolledout across Teignbridge. The 'Use It or Lose It' campaign to encourage people through thedoors of the post office has made its way to Bovey Tracey after itslaunch in Ashburton. The initiative has been spearheaded ...
Visitors' millions vital to economy Torbay's influx of foreign language students is a 'real success story' in a tourism industry struggling to compete with cheap overseas holidays, according to business leaders.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Torbay's influx of foreign language students is a 'real successstory' in a tourism industry struggling to compete with cheapoverseas holidays, according to business leaders. The estimated 20,000 youngsters being taught at the languageschools contribute an invaluable pounds11million ...
Den day was a charity winner The rotary Club of Teignmouth has raised bags of money for charities.
Aug 01, 2007 ... The rotary Club of Teignmouth has raised bags of money forcharities. The 'Day on the Den' has helped the club raise thousands of poundsfor a trio of charities. The day out, marking the start of Teignmouth's carnival, wasorganised jointly by the Rotary clubs of Teignmouth and ...
Teenager given second chance A paignton teenager has been given a supervision order for his part in a crime spree on Brixham businesses.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A paignton teenager has been given a supervision order for hispart in a crime spree on Brixham businesses. The 17-year-old was told by magistrates at South Devon Youth Courtin Newton Abbot he could have been given a custodial sentence and nowhe had a chance to prove ...
Latest liquid news
Aug 01, 2007 ... Celebrities aren't known for being shy and retiring, so it's nosurprise to learn they've been making a beeline for new provocativelynamed drink, Pussy. It may not sound that sophisticated, but it does have a pure anduplifting claim - that it clears the head and boosts ...
Rachel's greenland adventure A student from a Newton Abbot school has set off on a journey of a lifetime.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A student from a Newton Abbot school has set off on a journey of alifetime. Rachel Clutterbuck, a sixth form student at Knowles Hill School,has gone on a British Schools Exploring Society expedition toGreenland. She is travelling to Disko Island, a remote Arctic island in ...
Career with children begins at college South Devon College provides training for those who would like to pursue a career working with children in an early years setting or progressing to a higher education course to pursue a career in teaching.
Aug 01, 2007 ... South Devon College provides training for those who would like topursue a career working with children in an early years setting orprogressing to a higher education course to pursue a career inteaching. Our health and social care courses are undertaken by those whowould like a ...
Bright idea wins bloom prize A brand new competition has sown the seeds of inspiration in youngsters in Torbay and the South Hams.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A brand new competition has sown the seeds of inspiration inyoungsters in Torbay and the South Hams. Designed to encourage an interest in gardening among children, theSchools in Bloom competition was launched this year by Torbay andSouth Hams Garden Centre. And Warberry ...
Apprentices achievements praised at presentation The achievements of local apprentices who have recently gained qualifications at South Devon College were praised at the Work Based Learning presentations.
Aug 01, 2007 ... The achievements of local apprentices who have recently gainedqualifications at South Devon College were praised at the Work BasedLearning presentations. The apprentices, aged between 16 and 24 years old, have beenworking towards a nationally recognised training programme. All ...
Outstanding results in health and safety course Eight business professionals who undertook the NEBOSH Level 3 National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety at South Devon College have achieved outstanding results.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Eight business professionals who undertook the NEBOSH Level 3National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety atSouth Devon College have achieved outstanding results. Of the participants who undertook the 16 week course at VantagePoint last October, six have received ...
Dedication and skill sets James off with a successful career Hair stylist James Davies has recently successfully completed his NVQ level 2 in Hairdressing at South Devon College.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Hair stylist James Davies has recently successfully completed hisNVQ level 2 in Hairdressing at South Devon College. The apprenticeship scheme required James to train at the collegefor one day a week for 35 weeks. James has been working at David Youll hairdressing salon ...
Man faces firearms charge
Aug 01, 2007 ... A 27-YEAR-old South Devon man has been committed for trial on afirearms charge. At Exeter Crown Court Nikolajus Cerenievas pleaded not guilty topossessing a nine millimetre self-loading blank-firing pistol withintent to cause a 16-year-old girl to fear that unlawful violencewould ...
Winner potty about Harry The winner of a special edition Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book was 'absolutely delighted' with her prize.
Aug 01, 2007 ... The winner of a special edition Harry Potter and the DeathlyHallows book was 'absolutely delighted' with her prize. Elizabeth Trotman, 65, of Dower Road, Torquay, won the HeraldExpress and Fables Bookshop Harry Potter competition, scooping aspecial pounds35 copy of the seventh and ...
Get on board and back the surfers
Aug 01, 2007 ... Sad to say, but Beerio is these days a little long in the toothand wide in the girth to consider leaping on to a surf board and'hanging ten', as the young people like to say. But, being a Westcountryman through and through, he is a keensupporter of those sports which make the most ...
Wheels in motion for quality cycles The demand for top quality cycles is booming, boosting retailers in South Devon.
Aug 01, 2007 ... The demand for top quality cycles is booming, boosting retailersin South Devon. A few years ago the market seemed to have peaked, with virtuallyevery household in the land having a bike in the shed, although manymight have been used infrequently. Sales of new machines slowed, ...
Are you Bay's top couple? Have you got what it takes to become Torbay's number one couple?
Aug 01, 2007 ... Have you got what it takes to become Torbay's number one couple? The organisers of this year's Paignton Regatta are posing thequestion in the quest to find Mr and Mrs Torbay 2007. Having successfully pioneered the Mr Torbay competition over thelast two years, regatta officials ...
The stepping stones to a friendly and homely nursery Established in 1991, Stepping Stones is a small, family-run nursery housed in a bright purpose-built building, with safe, enclosed outdoor play areas.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Established in 1991, Stepping Stones is a small, family-runnursery housed in a bright purpose-built building, with safe,enclosed outdoor play areas. The friendly, well-qualified and experienced staff aim to providea wide varied range of activities in a caring ...
Sisters turn to Las Vegas glitz for helping hand Las Vegas is coming to Totnes this weekend as the China Blue pottery is transformed into a casino, catwalk, karaoke venue and bar in aid of six women who are undertaking a bumper walk for charity.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Las Vegas is coming to Totnes this weekend as the China Bluepottery is transformed into a casino, catwalk, karaoke venue and barin aid of six women who are undertaking a bumper walk for charity. The Blisters 4 Sisters team is hoping to raise pounds500 eachahead of The Aviva Walk ...
Busy lock-up cafe An opportunity to break into the catering industry with a small but busy cafe in Brixham has come on to the market.
Aug 01, 2007 ... An opportunity to break into the catering industry with a smallbut busy cafe in Brixham has come on to the market. Green Cuisine is a successful lock-up cafe with plenty ofpotential as it currently only trades for around four and a halfhours a day, six days a week. Green ...
Going off the rails
Aug 01, 2007 ... Seemingly the Transport Secretary, Ruth Kelly, has somepounds150million to spend to boost the backbone of our railwaynetwork and of that sum, pounds1milllion is to be allocated toDartmouth station. Many years ago at school, I learned that Dartmouth station waspossibly the only ...
Tories must take referendum gamble According to Marcus Wood, Adrian Sanders MP should abandon his principles and integrity by adopting a position in favour of a second casino for the Bay.
Aug 01, 2007 ... According to Marcus Wood, Adrian Sanders MP should abandon hisprinciples and integrity by adopting a position in favour of a secondcasino for the Bay. If he were to do so, would Marcus talk about a 'U-turn' and callhim unprincipled and opportunist? I did contact our MP to ...
Brixham residents need to be given choice With reference to the report by Liz Phillips in Monday's Herald Express about the centre of Brixham.
Aug 01, 2007 ... With reference to the report by Liz Phillips in Monday's HeraldExpress about the centre of Brixham. I spoke to Richard Morgan of the TDA on June 27 and asked when wemight get information about the proposals for the town. His reply was that it would be within a fortnight. It is ...
Louise picks up bronze at theuk athletics championships Paignton pole-vaulter Louise Butterworth has expressed her delight after coming away from the weekend's Norwich Union World Trials and UK Athletics Championships with a bronze medal.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Paignton pole-vaulter Louise Butterworth has expressed her delightafter coming away from the weekend's Norwich Union World Trials andUK Athletics Championships with a bronze medal. The Loughborough-based athlete fell just short of her PB with atop height of 3.95m and finished ...
Simple tasks can reduce vehicle crime A torquay vehicle crime hotspot is the focus of renewed police efforts to drive down incidents of car-related offences.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A torquay vehicle crime hotspot is the focus of renewed policeefforts to drive down incidents of car-related offences. Ellacombe has been identified as an area specifically hit byvandals after a recent spate of tyre slashings. To combat the problem, officers launched a street ...
Fair for mums-to-be and young families Bumpadoodledoo is an exciting new company selling maternity clothing and related products.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Bumpadoodledoo is an exciting new company selling maternityclothing and related products. Bumpadoodledoo's Rachel and Louise, two local mothers, are teamingup with other local maternity, baby and child-related companies forthe South West's ...
Weather smiles on ancient fair A large and popular Bay summer fair event is taking place today.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A large and popular Bay summer fair event is taking place today. The Cockington Fayre is making a welcome return. And although South Devon has been blighted by gloomy weather andheavy downpours, the sunshine is also making a comeback - just intime. Held in the grounds ...
Village gears up for carnival Quizzes, cricket and carnival celebrations are about to start in Ipplepen.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Quizzes, cricket and carnival celebrations are about to start inIpplepen. The village is hosting the festivities which kick off with a Songsof Praise service in St Andrew's Parish Church on Sunday. The committee has done sterling work in getting one event on eachnight of the ...
Blast from the past over the wire Half listening to the Today programme, last Wednesday morning, I pricked up my ears when I heard someone interviewing a veterinary surgeon who had just fitted an artificial leg to a young deer.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Half listening to the Today programme, last Wednesday morning, Ipricked up my ears when I heard someone interviewing a veterinarysurgeon who had just fitted an artificial leg to a young deer. 'I know that voice', I thought. So I should. That someone was me. The Radio 4 ...
Service with a smile Two recent experiences at local restaurants raised my eyebrows just a little, more in surprise than indignation.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Two recent experiences at local restaurants raised my eyebrowsjust a little, more in surprise than indignation. The meal at a Chinese establishment had been first class, wellserved by smiling waitresses. The bill was not huge but I was puzzledby an item of pounds1.60 that seemed to ...
New centre takes starts to take shape We went shopping in Exeter recently for the first time in ages and were impressed by the way the new Princesshay development in the city centre is taking shape.
Aug 01, 2007 ... We went shopping in Exeter recently for the first time in ages andwere impressed by the way the new Princesshay development in the citycentre is taking shape. Attractively modern but not as way out architecturally as theDrake Circus centre in Plymouth that has had such bad ...
Driving the message home My recent articles about the need for 30mph speed limit signs through villages seem to have aroused considerable interest.
Aug 01, 2007 ... My recent articles about the need for 30mph speed limit signsthrough villages seem to have aroused considerable interest. It has also brought me a rebuke, via email, from 'JWH, Fairplay'who lives between Totnes and Kingsbridge and sees drivers ignoringthe signs every ...
Firefighters on a high after crane 'rescue' A training exercise for Bay firefighters proved they certainly have a head for heights as they took part in a rescue demonstration in Paignton.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A training exercise for Bay firefighters proved they certainlyhave a head for heights as they took part in a rescue demonstrationin Paignton. Onlookers watched as the crew from Green Watch tackled ahypothetical situation in which a crane driver suffered a heartattack. The ...
Having a great time getting wet There was fun and laughter in Kingsbridge this week when the fair came to town.
Aug 01, 2007 ... There was fun and laughter in Kingsbridge this week when the faircame to town. More than 40 events were staged over 10 days and everyone enjoyedthe occasion in spite of heavy downpours. Jess Wood, 13, a pupil at Kingsbridge Community College wascrowned Queen of the Fair on ...
Hotel given go-ahead for apartments A multi million pound plan for an 'uncompromisingly modern' building to update a major Torbay hotel has been approved by planners.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A multi million pound plan for an 'uncompromisingly modern'building to update a major Torbay hotel has been approved byplanners. The four star Palace Hotel in Babbacombe Road, Torquay, receivedoutline planning permission for 142 holiday apartments, parking for130 cars, leisure ...
Green light for pub conversion A former Torquay pub which was closed last September following a police drugs raid at the premises, will be turned into flats, planners have agreed.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A former Torquay pub which was closed last September following apolice drugs raid at the premises, will be turned into flats,planners have agreed. Plans to convert the Railway Inn, East Street, into six one-bedflats and one two-bed flat was unanimously approved by TorbayCouncil's ...
Double despair for Devon side Devon's ewba John's Trophy hopes were dealt a cruel blow at Royal Leamington Spa even before they were beaten in the final by Cambridgeshire 123-96.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Devon's ewba John's Trophy hopes were dealt a cruel blow at RoyalLeamington Spa even before they were beaten in the final byCambridgeshire 123-96. Results: EWBA John's Trophy (Leamington). Semi-final: Devon btLincs 121-118. Gill Gillian Callaghan (Tiverton WE), Jill ...
Barry's legacy is so important Barry was an all-round sportsman having played rugby and cricket before turning to bowls. He was a Devon CBA county player, and was the match secretary at Torbay Country Club when I first met him the early 1980s.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Barry was an all-round sportsman having played rugby and cricketbefore turning to bowls. He was a Devon CBA county player, and wasthe match secretary at Torbay Country Club when I first met him theearly 1980s. Barry was a member officer of that club for many years and wasawarded ...
It's full steen ahead The sound of a high-speed train was music to the ears of people in Dartington, as a locomotive was named after the town's world-famous summer music school.
Aug 01, 2007 ... The sound of a high-speed train was music to the ears of people inDartington, as a locomotive was named after the town's world-famoussummer music school. First Great Western has named one of its Westcountry to Londontrains the 'Dartington International Summer School' after Totnes ...
Dartmouth RNLI welcomes first lifeboat since 1896 South Hams District Councillors have given their approval to a new RNLI lifeboat station in Dartmouth.
Aug 01, 2007 ... South Hams District Councillors have given their approval to a newRNLI lifeboat station in Dartmouth. It means the town and harbour could be served by a D class inshorelifeboat by the end of September this year. The RNLI lifeboat will be stationed in a purpose built ...
Teaming up to organise play days South Hams District Council and the new Dartmouth Area Children's Centre have teamed up with local organisations and schools to bring free play days to children and their families in Dartmouth and surrounding areas.
Aug 01, 2007 ... South Hams District Council and the new Dartmouth Area Children'sCentre have teamed up with local organisations and schools to bringfree play days to children and their families in Dartmouth andsurrounding areas. Every child and young person deserves the chance to play, and ...
A day for the dogs A garden party, which raised over pounds3,300 for Dogs for the Disabled, was hailed a brilliant success by the organisers.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A garden party, which raised over pounds3,300 for Dogs for theDisabled, was hailed a brilliant success by the organisers. The garden party at Stokenham, attended by over 300 people, wasopened by a black labrador called Bruce and a brave radio presenterwho agreed to work with ...
Playzone is fun for all Take your child to the family friendly indoor playzone Mandowdies soon and your child could be lapping up a free ice cream into the bargain.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Take your child to the family friendly indoor playzone Mandowdiessoon and your child could be lapping up a free ice cream into thebargain. Accompanied children can enjoy unlimited play at Mandowdies pre-school playzone, sandwich bar and cafe in Plainmoor and it can be funfor you ...
Buy, build and restore
Aug 01, 2007 ... Being of a similar age myself, I very much enjoy Peter Carroll'sobservations and reminiscences, but particularly the one about theold cinema and his respondent who wrote about it re-opening in theold style with old films and all the trimmings. I would love some entrepreneur to take ...
Second home owners not the only threat to Brixham Further to the letter from Robbie Robinson 'We must act now to curb menace of second homes' (Your View, July 30) relating to development at the Freshwater Quarry end of Oxen Cove.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Further to the letter from Robbie Robinson 'We must act now tocurb menace of second homes' (Your View, July 30) relating todevelopment at the Freshwater Quarry end of Oxen Cove. I have the greatest respect for Robbie Robinson, however to attacksecond home owners is not the complete ...
I can't see clearly now
Aug 01, 2007 ... One of the real pleasures of living by the sea used to be relaxingin a nice open air bar or cafe, whilst enjoying a chilled glass ofwine, some wonderful sea views and getting invigorated by the freshair - not any more. Since the government's smoking ban, this once relaxing ...
Street marshals used to be called...
Aug 01, 2007 ... Re your article on July 30 about street marshals being employed onthe streets of Torquay. What a great idea, I wonder who thought that up. I remember performing a similar role on the streets of Brixham,Paignton and Torquay in the 1970s and 80s. I used to walk the ...
Talking sport
Aug 01, 2007 ... This week we grill fitness guru Simon Jeffery on his views onlocal and national sporting issues. Simon is the manager of Winners 2000 Fitness Ltd, which hascentres in Torquay and Paignton, offering services for all ages, witha junior set-up that includes boxing, wrestling, dance ...
Enough to make superhero proud Richard Palmer has certainly come a long way since he was excluded from Torquay Boys' Grammar School.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Richard Palmer has certainly come a long way since he was excludedfrom Torquay Boys' Grammar School. He has just scooped the O2 Entrepreneur of the Year award for hisrevolutionary shock-absorbent material called d3o, which is takingthe world by storm. And the 41-year-old's ...
Board opens up new avenues
Aug 01, 2007 ... Accountants Bishop Fleming is now registered by USA regulators tohandle public company work. Bishop Fleming, which has offices in Torquay, is the only SouthWest accountancy firm with offices throughout the region to winaccreditation with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting ...
pounds1.5m market makeover nears completion A pounds1.5 million makeover for Newton Abbot's popular pannier market is almost complete - and it's a stunner.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A pounds1.5 million makeover for Newton Abbot's popular panniermarket is almost complete - and it's a stunner. The interior has been totally gutted and transformed. Previously blocked windows have been opened up again, and thebuilding is much lighter. the old paving slab floor ...
Celebration of life for charity
Aug 01, 2007 ... Asouth Devon concert and marathon run has raised pounds6,656 forcharity. Creative designer Martin Harris handed over a cheque to MacmillanCancer Support after running the London Marathon and organisingLittle Theatre charity night Being Alive. Martin, 46, said: "Close family ...
Marine firms get help to 'go green' Marine businesses in Devon are being encouraged to 'go green' thanks to a new project to help them reduce waste and cut down on water and energy use.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Marine businesses in Devon are being encouraged to 'go green'thanks to a new project to help them reduce waste and cut down onwater and energy use. The South West of England Regional Development Agency (RDA) isinvesting pounds50,000 in the pilot project. It will support 30 ...
Devon taking on Somerset at Exmouth Devon take on Somerset at Exmouth tonight (5pm) in another of their highly popular Twenty20 clashes with First Class opposition.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Devon take on Somerset at Exmouth tonight (5pm) in another oftheir highly popular Twenty20 clashes with First Class opposition. Since the plug was pulled on Minor Counties playing in the C>rophy two years ago, Devon don't get too many chances to pitthemselves against the ...
Yet more washout woe
Aug 01, 2007 ... The one-two-three at the top of the Premier Division 2nd XI tableremains much as it was after another soggy Saturday around thecounty. Two of the top three clubs - Plympton and Sidmouth - collected 11points from their washed-out games with Plymouth, Exmouth and NorthDevon ...
Sidmouth are aggett-ated
Aug 01, 2007 ... Mike Dibble was again amongst the runs for Sidmouth III withanother fine half century. Dibble's 78 was his side's top score in atotal of 185 at Abbotskerswell. John Aggett took three wickets for hosts Abbotskerswell who were21 for three when the weather halted ...
Rain is a pain for Brixham Brixham had rivals Bradninch on the ropes when rain came to the rescue of the B Division leaders at Kensham Recreation Ground.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Brixham had rivals Bradninch on the ropes when rain came to therescue of the B Division leaders at Kensham Recreation Ground. Bradninch must have felt they were in the driving seat afterbowling Brixham out for 92, which just goes to show how wrong you canbe. When rain stopped ...