Herald Express (Torquay UK) back issues from November 2007:
Matthew's signed-up gallery of stars A shopful of celebrities is catching the eye of passers-by in Paignton.
Nov 01, 2007 ... A shopful of celebrities is catching the eye of passers-by inPaignton. The Torbay Bookshop has filled its window with a display of allthe well-known people who have been there in recent years. Stars such as Norman Wisdom, Gerry Cottle, Fred Dibnah and SirPatrick Moore are ...
Hamlet 4 kidz takes the stage
Nov 01, 2007 ... To go or not to go, that is the question. Shakespeare 4 Kidz areputting on their very own production of Hamlet today. It's the sixth musical adaptation for the company, two of whom'smembers recently got married after meeting at the Princess Theatre. Paul Parris will play ...
Good food to take away You can now savour the taste of some of the finest Cantonese takeaway if you live in The Willows or surrounding areas.
Nov 01, 2007 ... You can now savour the taste of some of the finest Cantonesetakeaway if you live in The Willows or surrounding areas. Will and Carmen Lee have just opened a takeaway in a new unit atThe Willows Village Centre and are looking forward to welcoming newand existing customers The ...
Emma's specialrole is benefiting village We have seen recently there has been positive moves for the youth of Kingskerswell, especially with three special constables from Newton Abbot police station helping in the village.
Nov 01, 2007 ... We have seen recently there has been positive moves for the youthof Kingskerswell, especially with three special constables fromNewton Abbot police station helping in the village. They have formed a good working relationship as there had beentroubles. Special Constable Emma ...
Brambles concerns
Nov 01, 2007 ... There have been complaints about brambles and vegetationoverhanging the pavement on the main road through Kingskerswell, onthe opposite side of the road from the garage which sells caravans. The road in the Roundway, Kingskerswell, has been ...
Library cash bid fails
Nov 01, 2007 ... Neil Kelly, chairman of The Friends of Kingskerswell Library, hassaid he has received information that the Big Lottery Fund grantapplication has been ...
Bells ring out for event's success Last Saturday What's Kickin' in Kerswell took place at the Parish Centre in Kingskerswell.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Last Saturday What's Kickin' in Kerswell took place at the ParishCentre in Kingskerswell. The title was thought up by Special Constable Emma Broadhurst aspart of the event to bring together clubs and organisations. As many were contacted as possible, with both halls of the ...
Leading firms ready to fight for awards The cream of South Devon's business crop has been whittled down to a select shortlist, all vying to win one of the seven hotly contested categories in the first business awards of their kind.
Nov 01, 2007 ... The cream of South Devon's business crop has been whittled down toa select shortlist, all vying to win one of the seven hotly contestedcategories in the first business awards of their kind. The Herald Express can today reveal which companies have reachedthe final stages of the ...
Chris's winning ways
Nov 01, 2007 ... When it comes to audiences, most solo performers will tell youhotel coach parties can be notoriously difficult to entertain. With alarming regularity, they'll gather in their hotel's functionroom, plonk their drinks on their chosen tables and their bums intheir seats, lean back, ...
What's on...
Nov 01, 2007 ... Watch next Thursday's LoweDown column for details of a night ofcomedy, magic and mayhem at the Carlton Theatre in Teignmouth onNovember 10. The event is the brainchild of the hilarious South Devon mime actEl Loco (aka Wayne Slater) who will be headlining the show. Also on the ...
The finalists
Nov 01, 2007 ... South Devon Excellence Awards - shortlist for all categories Most Innovative Company 1. The Old Bag Company, Kingsteignton 2. The Green Chef, Teignmouth 3. Spot On Corporation, Torquay 4. E-Strategy, Torquay Best New Business 1. Shout ...
Knit-in spans age gap
Nov 01, 2007 ... The clickety-click of knitting needles filled the air in Lustleighvillage hall for a special event. The Bovey Tracey Stitch 'n' Bitch group hosted the 'K-Tog'exhibition and knit-in at Lustleigh Village Hall to raise cash forSouth Devon Women's Aid. It was attended by the ...
Fireworks fun for villagers
Nov 01, 2007 ... The Combeinteignhead bonfire celebrations will be held on Sundayat Hearn Field. Gates open at 5.30pm and the fun starts with lighting the bonfireat 6pm and ...
Pub in high spirits
Nov 01, 2007 ... A host of ghouls, devils, witches and unearthly monsters dancedthe night away at a Torquay pub at Halloween. Seamus O'Donnell's at the harbourside pulled out all the stops tomake sure the supernatural celebrations go off with a bang. Landlady Karen Hamilton had decorated the ...
That old black magic Homeless black cats at a Torquay animal adoption centre are hoping to work their magic this Halloween to attract loving new owners.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Homeless black cats at a Torquay animal adoption centre are hopingto work their magic this Halloween to attract loving new owners. The nine black cats being cared for at the Blue Cross animaladoption centre have so far been overlooked, despite their reputationfor bringing good ...
Shop ... And help homeless cats
Nov 01, 2007 ... Early Christmas shopping will benefit homeless cats in Brixham onSaturday at a coffee morning to be held in the Methodist Church hallbetween 10am and ...
Course to handle perils of stress People in Torbay who feel stress is taking over their lives are being offered a free six-week course to give them the support and skills to better manage daily pressures.
Nov 01, 2007 ... People in Torbay who feel stress is taking over their lives arebeing offered a free six-week course to give them the support andskills to better manage daily pressures. The course is being run by Devon Partnership Trust, in conjunctionwith Torbay Care Trust. It looks at the sorts ...
Tourist gems land 'Oscars' Tourism stars from the Bay and beyond were celebrating in Torquay this week after scooping gold and silver awards in a prestigious industry 'Oscars' ceremony.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Tourism stars from the Bay and beyond were celebrating in Torquaythis week after scooping gold and silver awards in a prestigiousindustry 'Oscars' ceremony. Six South Devon businesses received awards in this year's SouthWest Tourism Excellence Awards - four companies receiving a ...
Soldiers' art to aid poppy funds A unique collection of 'trench art' will go on display to the public for the first time to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.
Nov 01, 2007 ... A unique collection of 'trench art' will go on display to thepublic for the first time to raise money for the Poppy Appeal. Peter Bailey, from Paignton, has over 200 items made by soldiersin the trenches and also by prisoners of war to keep themselvesamused. He has been ...
Bay in line for gypsy pitches There could be 150 gypsy and traveller pitches as part of the latest regional planning strategy for South Devon, councillors in Torbay have heard.
Nov 01, 2007 ... There could be 150 gypsy and traveller pitches as part of thelatest regional planning strategy for South Devon, councillors inTorbay have heard. Around 130 of them could be on permanent sites across South Hamsand Teignbridge, with 15 temporary pitches across the two districtsand ...
pounds25,000 raised in marathon effort for charities Runners raced their way to raising a record pounds25,000 for charity in this year's bumper Torbay Half Marathon.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Runners raced their way to raising a record pounds25,000 forcharity in this year's bumper Torbay Half Marathon. Around 1,700 people sweated and strained for the 13-mile half-marathon and 1.1-mile fun run held in June. Final fundraising figures have only just been calculated ...
pounds20m scheme goes under the spotlight Brixham will be given glimpses of how its new-town centre could look - from two public information sessions starting tomorrow.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Brixham will be given glimpses of how its new-town centre couldlook - from two public information sessions starting tomorrow. The new Tesco proposals for a pounds20million town centre scheme will go on show as part of a new spirit of public openness beingpioneered in the ...
New drive in breast screening campaign A very low take-up by Brixham women of free breast screening has prompted healthcare chiefs to take action.
Nov 01, 2007 ... A very low take-up by Brixham women of free breast screening hasprompted healthcare chiefs to take action. They are now trying to promote the service even more to the 50 to70 year age group. Doctors recommend three-yearly checks in this age group for anyoneregistered with a ...
The place to be pampered One of the most comprehensive health spas in the UK, Cedar Falls, is a personal retreat where you make the rules. The choice of bespoke beauty and detox treatments will depend on your mood but all will maximise nature's organic power to relax, rejuvenate and recharge your senses.
Nov 01, 2007 ... One of the most comprehensive health spas in the UK, Cedar Falls,is a personal retreat where you make the rules. The choice of bespokebeauty and detox treatments will depend on your mood but all willmaximise nature's organic power to relax, rejuvenate and rechargeyour senses. The ...
So much under one roof Look into The Fashion Store, Furniture and Carpet Store, Mens' Shop, Craft Store, Toy Store and Home Store at Austins in Newton Abbot and you're sure to find some fabulous Christmas gift ideas for the whole family.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Look into The Fashion Store, Furniture and Carpet Store, Mens'Shop, Craft Store, Toy Store and Home Store at Austins in NewtonAbbot and you're sure to find some fabulous Christmas gift ideas forthe whole family. As well as being able to appreciate the best in quality, ...
Golden key to toy joy
Nov 01, 2007 ... Oompah Loompah, do you remember the children's film in whichCharlie won the Golden Ticket to visit the chocolate factory? Well, prior to Christmas, if you can, there's a chance for onechild to win The Golden Key to Austins Toy store in Newton ...
Beauty beyond mythology Ravens are displaying over the local countryside. They 'cronk' through the courtship aerobatics while female starlings are also playing the mating game. After dark the dialogue between male and female tawny owls can be heard in the suburbs of the three towns.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Ravens are displaying over the local countryside. They 'cronk'through the courtship aerobatics while female starlings are alsoplaying the mating game. After dark the dialogue between male andfemale tawny owls can be heard in the suburbs of the three towns. At Berry Head fulmars ...
'We need this business park' A new masterplan for a pounds35million business park at the gateway to Torquay has been submitted to planners.
Nov 01, 2007 ... A new masterplan for a pounds35million business park at thegateway to Torquay has been submitted to planners. When the previous proposals for Edginswell business park wererejected by councillors last September, mayor Nick Bye described itas the council's 'worst decision ...
Brothers do their bit for the county
Nov 01, 2007 ... Brothers Kalon and Levin Veale from Totnes Swimming Club were partof Devon's team that finished 10th out of 18 teams in Division Two ofthe National Team Championships at Ponds Forge Aquatic Centre inSheffield last weekend. Kalon, competing in the 16/17 year age group, was the ...
Hop to it to save Torquay town centre I read with interest the comments by Councillor Jenny Faulkner in the Herald Express ('Action plea on empty shops', October 19).
Nov 01, 2007 ... I read with interest the comments by Councillor Jenny Faulkner inthe Herald Express ('Action plea on empty shops', October 19). Councillor Faulkner calls on the council to consider reappointmentof a town centre manager and that is echoed in part by the writer ofthe Herald Express ...
Care must be taken with true servants
Nov 01, 2007 ... The current plans to restructure the make-up of posts at TorbayCouncil need to be undertaken with due care, rationality and commonsense, ('Contract out' revamp will shake up town hall', HeraldExpress, October 24). Chief executive Elizabeth Raikes and consultants Grant ...
Big guns play their part in Devon victory Scores (Devon first): Foursomes: S. Mason & P. Hendriksen bt R. Sadler & G. Lenaghan 3/1, R. Goodey & B. Austin bt N. Rogers & P. Turpin 6/5, C. Strange (Torquay) & A. Norman (Woolacombe & Ilfracombe) 2/1, A. Moon & I. Parker (RND) bt S. Richards & M. Arrowsmith 2/1, N. Cook & J. Langmead bt M. Edmunds & T. Pitts 7/6. Devon 5 Cornwall 0.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Scores (Devon first): Foursomes: S. Mason & P. Hendriksen bt R.Sadler & G. Lenaghan 3/1, R. Goodey & B. Austin bt N. Rogers & P.Turpin 6/5, C. Strange (Torquay) & A. Norman (Woolacombe &Ilfracombe) 2/1, A. Moon & I. Parker (RND) bt S. Richards & M.Arrowsmith 2/1, N. Cook & J. Langmead bt ...
Fans deserve success
Nov 01, 2007 ... I was invited by Bath City as a guest along with Richard Bourne(as two players who have played for both clubs) for Saturday's FA Cuptie at Twerton Park. The marvellous travelling army of Gulls fans could have beenforgiven for wondering who the hell we were, so we were ...
Travelodge would at least give an option to last-minute visitors
Nov 01, 2007 ... I think the proposed plan by Travelodge to build a new hotel onthe former Crest hotel site (Herald Express, Monday, October 29) is a splendid idea. As a taxi driver I am regularly asked to take passengers to ahotel late at night or in the early hours, by people who findthemselves ...
Please help solve family mystery
Nov 01, 2007 ... There is a gravestone in Brixham St Mary's churchyard with thefollowing inscription: John Reeves d23/8/1828 father John Reeves drowned off Lundy 28/7/1843 & two of his infant children & his wife Johanna d24/7/1868 AlsoThomas Taylor d21/11/1840 The Reeves family referred to ...
Solution to brightening up Bay is not black and white
Nov 01, 2007 ... Like many others, I grow tired of the wrangling that constantlyappears in the Herald Express between the THA and the TDA. Both these organisations have the interests of Torbay at heart; itis just that they don't have one united vision for the future, orbelieve in it as strongly as ...
Not totally united on pounds2 price rise Torquay United supporters would, of course, have preferred no increase at all.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Torquay United supporters would, of course, have preferred noincrease at all. And maybe a quid all round would have gone down OK. So an increase of pounds2 on all ticket prices for the forthcomingFA Cup-tie against Yeovil Town will have been a disappointment forGulls ...
Drivers are told: 'You are heroes' A driver kept in hospital overnight after he tackled the flames of a burning coach has told how he pulled frightened children to safety through an escape door.
Nov 01, 2007 ... A driver kept in hospital overnight after he tackled the flames ofa burning coach has told how he pulled frightened children to safetythrough an escape door. Darryl Sibbering, 43, of St Mary's Park, Collaton St Mary, used anextinguisher to tackle the fire in the coach at the side ...
Why not build down?
Nov 01, 2007 ... What an opportunity missed: 'Underground car park 'dream' gets theboot' (Herald Express, October 19). I don't understand why our market towns in Devon favour streetscluttered with parked cars ruining the charm of historic highstreets? If Brixham, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and ...
pounds52k to be recouped from cheat
Nov 01, 2007 ... Benefits officers are planning to recoup pounds52,000 from aTorquay mother of three. Exeter Crown Court heard that 44-year-old Diana Nicette made aseries of false claims between December 2001 and November 2003. She cheated the system by claiming allowances without telling ...
Fines threat to combat fireworks danger
Nov 01, 2007 ... Fines of pounds80 will be handed out by police for dangerousbehaviour with fireworks in a bid to drive down bonfire nightinjuries. The fire service is working with Torbay Council and the policeusing a combination of education and enforcement to reduce number ofinjuries caused by ...
Bowles comes out on top in the rain Results: October Stableford: 1 Nick Bowles (12) 33; 2 James Holliss (19) 29; 3 Alan Harkness (12) 28; 4 Mark Chapman (6) 21; 5 Scott Edmonds (10) 21; 6 Philip Laud (12) 8; 7 Wilf Cunningham (12) 7; 8 Mark Cunningham (17) 6.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Results: October Stableford: 1 Nick Bowles (12) 33; 2 JamesHolliss (19) 29; 3 Alan Harkness (12) 28; 4 Mark Chapman (6) 21; 5Scott Edmonds (10) 21; 6 Philip Laud (12) 8; 7 Wilf Cunningham (12)7; 8 Mark Cunningham (17) 6. Brave or just foolhardy ? Whatever your view, you have to ...
Adams is a silver star Continuing balmy weather provided Torquay ladies with a glorious autumnal day for this week's Stableford competition, although last Sunday's downpours had tempered some run on the ball (writes Diane Evitts).
Nov 01, 2007 ... Continuing balmy weather provided Torquay ladies with a gloriousautumnal day for this week's Stableford competition, although lastSunday's downpours had tempered some run on the ball (writes DianeEvitts). Indeed, Tuesday's scoring was indicative of the playingconditions, with 31 ...
Farley shines Last weekend's October Monthly Medal was both the last of the season and final qualifying competition for the Golfer of the Year at Dainton Park.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Last weekend's October Monthly Medal was both the last of theseason and final qualifying competition for the Golfer of the Year atDainton Park. In the circumstances, it was a crying shame that the horrendousweather conditions should reduce the initial 122 entries to 68, with26 of ...
Scooter rider appeals for crash witnesses
Nov 01, 2007 ... Scooter accident victim Jason Edwards is anxious to trace a couplewho witnessed his collision on the Gallow's Gate roundabout inTorquay this summer. The 40-year-old signwriter, who lives in Mill Lane, Torquay, wasriding his silver Vespa 125cc when it was in a collision with a ...
Graham's big issues in print A big-hearted Big Issue seller who has raised more than pounds60,000 for charity is now a published author.
Nov 01, 2007 ... A big-hearted Big Issue seller who has raised more thanpounds60,000 for charity is now a published author. Graham Walker, 52, has sold the magazine, which helps homelesspeople get back on their feet, in towns across South Devon. Graham is well-known for his tireless ...
Soccer snapshots
Nov 01, 2007 ... Thanks a LOT: New United Supporters' Trust chairman Hayden Joneswas delighted with the response to a half-time collection at the lasthome game against Stevenage. It raised pounds514.59p, and the moneywill go towards various Trust projects at Plainmoor, notably theplanned provision of a ...
Holders dip out of cup in first round Last year's winner and Locock Cup holder Torquay Squash A tumbled out of the competition at the first hurdle as they lost their first round match to Preston Cue F.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Last year's winner and Locock Cup holder Torquay Squash A tumbledout of the competition at the first hurdle as they lost their firstround match to Preston Cue F. Torquay Squash A came from behind as the last frame went down tothe final black of the evening, only for Squash's Doug ...
Sills doesn't get the credit he deserves "PROFESSIONAL" and "workmanlike" were two adjectives readily cast around to describe Torquay United's 2-0 win over Bath City in the FA Cup last Saturday. And rightly so.
Nov 01, 2007 ... "PROFESSIONAL" and "workmanlike" were two adjectives readily castaround to describe Torquay United's 2-0 win over Bath City in the FACup last Saturday. And rightly so. But on a day which started out as a potential banana-skin for theGulls and ended as a job well done, there were ...
'Thanks for all your support' Firefighters of Torbay would like to extend their thanks to everyone who supported their recent campaign to prevent the dual manning of the Bronto Skylift Hydraulic Platforms.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Firefighters of Torbay would like to extend their thanks toeveryone who supported their recent campaign to prevent the dualmanning of the Bronto Skylift Hydraulic Platforms. This backing saved 32 full-time firefighter posts across Devon,eight of which would have been from Torquay ...
Police alert over Halloween hassle Extra police patrols were drafted in across Torbay and the rest of South Devon last night to make sure Halloween's traditional trick or treating antics were kept in check.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Extra police patrols were drafted in across Torbay and the rest ofSouth Devon last night to make sure Halloween's traditional trick ortreating antics were kept in check. Senior officers identified a string of potential 'flashpoints' fortrouble based on previous 999 ...
Spa hotel has real four-star quality A south Hams hotel has joined the ranks of the AA four-stars after a pounds25million investment.
Nov 01, 2007 ... A south Hams hotel has joined the ranks of the AA four-stars aftera pounds25million investment. The 49 en-suite bedroomed Dart Marina Hotel and Spa in Dartmouth,which also has 12 apartments, says it is delighted and proud at theclassification, which it says is a first for the ...
pounds1.45m blow for library bid
Nov 01, 2007 ... Newton Abbot library has narrowly missed out on apounds1.45million major redevelopment project. The Big Lottery Fund announced Devon County Council had notsecured funding for the ambitious scheme, which would havetransformed the town's library and made Kingskerswell ...
It's not only for boxers
Nov 01, 2007 ... No, we're not getting our sports mixed up, but Apollo AmateurBoxing and Sports Club has spread its wings to form two juniorfootball teams this season. The two sports are kept apart inasmuch as they train at differenttimes, but Sean Philpott, chairman of the newly formed Apollo ...
My pick of the season
Nov 01, 2007 ... Just to emphasise how very odd this year's weather has been, Ipicked a small but perfect bunch of sweet peas on Saturday in mygarden. ...
We will be real winners of council cost-cutting move Until last May Torbay Council had been run by a Liberal Democrat administration for the last 17 years, except for a short break in 2000/2003.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Until last May Torbay Council had been run by a Liberal Democratadministration for the last 17 years, except for a short break in2000/2003. It was the same party that led the successful charge to become aunitary council. Alas at the time we became unitary it is apparent that ...
Mini-league success for Newton Abbot Newton Abbot Swimming Club have won the Exeter and East Devon Mini League after a cracking victory in the final gala of the series, which consolidated the healthy lead they had maintained after the first two rounds.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Newton Abbot Swimming Club have won the Exeter and East Devon MiniLeague after a cracking victory in the final gala of the series,which consolidated the healthy lead they had maintained after thefirst two rounds. Newton's team enjoyed some good results across the board and ...
Park is key to future
Nov 01, 2007 ... The decision over the new pounds35million business park plans forEdginswell could have a major bearing on the future prosperity ofTorbay. Developers have returned to the planning arena after theiroriginal scheme was thrown out 12 months ago. When the plans were refused last ...
Lighthouse tender's Bay stopover
Nov 01, 2007 ... Maritime fans in Torbay got an early glimpse of the latestTrinity House tender THV Galatea, named by the Queen on the Thamesonly a few days ago, as she towed a relief light vessel built atKingswear to the Scillies. The 84-metre THV Galatea, built in Poland and manned by 17 ...
Dramatic win for captain's team
Nov 01, 2007 ... It all came down to the final putt on the 18th green. But this narrowest of victories by Linda Green and Pat Welchensured that Angela Phillips ended her year as Churston's ladies'captain with a victory in the annual end of term lady captain v ladysecretary matchplay ...
Ace makes David the king of Hele New Hele Park member David Full must be wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to a hole-in-one.
Nov 01, 2007 ... New Hele Park member David Full must be wondering what all thefuss is about when it comes to a hole-in-one. Results: Juniors' Stableford: Division 1 - 1st Andy Steele (h'cap10) 43pts, 2nd Sam Dunn (14) 42, 3rd Josh Hewitt (21) 41; Division 2 -1st Tom Harwood (37) 43), 2nd Rory ...
Teen's 70mph terror drive A teenage motorist who drove at 70mph through dozens of narrow Brixham streets has been sent to a detention centre.
Nov 01, 2007 ... A teenage motorist who drove at 70mph through dozens of narrowBrixham streets has been sent to a detention centre. Police pursued the 17-year-old for 50 minutes along almost 50roads, and watched in horror as he jumped red lights, went the wrongway along one-way streets, swerved on ...
Mayor kicks off white rock development Work began yesterday on the new White Rock business park in Paignton, with Torbay mayor Nick Bye on hand to oversee progress.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Work began yesterday on the new White Rock business park inPaignton, with Torbay mayor Nick Bye on hand to oversee progress. The 40,000 square meters of offices at White Rock are expected tocreate 2,000 new jobs in the area, promoting much-needed economicgrowth in Torbay. Mr ...
Leon back after 12-year break More than a decade outside the ring comes to an end for Leon Adams tomorrow night when the Paignton ABC welterweight boxes in the first round of the Senior Novices Championship at Exmouth Pavilions.
Nov 01, 2007 ... More than a decade outside the ring comes to an end for Leon Adamstomorrow night when the Paignton ABC welterweight boxes in the firstround of the Senior Novices Championship at Exmouth Pavilions. It's 12 years in fact since the 30-year old plasterer last laced acompetitive pair of ...
Dog in rescue from river
Nov 01, 2007 ... Firefighters rescued a dog which had jumped over a 10 feet wallinto a river and become trapped. The dog, a black German Shepherd cross, had jumped over theconcrete wall in the car park of the Penn Inn pub at Newton Abbotwhere it was unable to get out of the shallow water of the ...