Herald Express (Torquay UK) back issues from December 2007:
Support group will help develop skills ; A new support group has been launched in response to the increasingly important role of non-executive directors.
Dec 01, 2007 ... A new support group has been launched in response to theincreasingly important role of non-executive directors. The move, by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Englandand Wales (ICAEW), reflects growing demand for non-executivedirectors by companies of all sizes. The ...
Judo and gymnastics join forces at Barton ; A new era got under way for Torquay Judokwai when the club opened its new headquarters at Parkfield Estate, opposite Barton Medical Centre on Barton Hill Road.
Dec 01, 2007 ... A new era got under way for Torquay Judokwai when the club openedits new headquarters at Parkfield Estate, opposite Barton MedicalCentre on Barton Hill Road. The club has joined forces with the Torbay Olympic GymnasticsClub at the centre, and will now conduct junior and senior ...
Cash support for swim star parker
Dec 01, 2007 ... Swimmer Grace Parker has been awarded a unique sportingscholarship as she aims to continue a flourishing coaching career. The 17-year-old A-Level student from Newton Abbot will receivefunding after winning a scholarship on the Believe to Achieve withKelly Holmes programme, a ...
Hele hits highest yet 80 ; Roger Hele of Barton CC Golds hit the highest individual score so far this season in the Torquay Skittles League with 80 on the Cricket Club alley.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Roger Hele of Barton CC Golds hit the highest individual score sofar this season in the Torquay Skittles League with 80 on theCricket Club alley. Results He started with a 23 spare and included three more spares asGolds routed Roadrunners in their Division 6 match by 403 pins ...
Kerry's key role as cavanna six cling on to top spot ; There was no change at the top of Division One of the Teignbridge Winter Netball League this week after leaders Castle Raiders and second-placed Boyce United both maintained their 100 per cent unbeaten records.
Dec 01, 2007 ... There was no change at the top of Division One of the TeignbridgeWinter Netball League this week after leaders Castle Raiders andsecond-placed Boyce United both maintained their 100 per centunbeaten records. Next Wednesday's Division Two fixtures: 7pm, Madwives v Nemos,Devils 'A' ...
Bees inflict stinging reverse on leaders ; Bovey Bees blew the Newton Abbot and District Skittles League Premier Division wide open with a crunching 444-400 demolition job on leaders Force 8 at Bovey Tracey FC.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Bovey Bees blew the Newton Abbot and District Skittles LeaguePremier Division wide open with a crunching 444-400 demolition jobon leaders Force 8 at Bovey Tracey FC. Results They had the defending champions on the rack from the start,taking a 21-pin advantage on the opening ...
Manor building march on despite losing sharon with finger injury ; Even an injury, when WD Sharon Jackson-Young, needed hospital treatment for a dislocated finger, failed to affect defending Division One champions Manor Building in this week's clash with Denbury Diesels in the Torbay Winter Netball League.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Even an injury, when WD Sharon Jackson-Young, needed hospitaltreatment for a dislocated finger, failed to affect defendingDivision One champions Manor Building in this week's clash withDenbury Diesels in the Torbay Winter Netball League. Next week's fixtures: They carried on ...
Seasonal gift for holiday placements ; Companies providing excellent work experience opportunities can add some seasonal sparkle to their entries for The National Council for Work Experience Awards as the entry deadline has been extended to January 4, 2008 to take account of the Christmas and New Year holidays - a peak time for work experience opportunities.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Companies providing excellent work experience opportunities canadd some seasonal sparkle to their entries for The National Councilfor Work Experience Awards as the entry deadline has been extendedto January 4, 2008 to take account of the Christmas and New Yearholidays - a peak time for ...
Adventure of a lifetime ; Explorer and TV presenter Ben Fogle and Matford Land Rover have teamed up to encourage budding adventurers in Exeter to apply for the Land Rover 'Go Beyond' bursary and the journey of a lifetime.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Explorer and TV presenter Ben Fogle and Matford Land Rover haveteamed up to encourage budding adventurers in Exeter to apply forthe Land Rover 'Go Beyond' bursary and the journey of a lifetime. Launched this week in partnership with the Royal GeographicalSociety with the IBG ...
Vital role of school business managers ; School business managers from the South West of England are bringing the latest in financial and commercial expertise to their roles after graduating with prestigious qualifications in school business management.
Dec 01, 2007 ... School business managers from the South West of England arebringing the latest in financial and commercial expertise to theirroles after graduating with prestigious qualifications in schoolbusiness management. Ten school business managers (SBMs) in South Devon have beenawarded ...
Crimp cuts a dash with 114 ; Steve Crimp of Offcuts was top scorer of the week in the Totnes Skittles League with 114 in a convincing win over the Wingers at the Rugby Club
Dec 01, 2007 ... Steve Crimp of Offcuts was top scorer of the week in the TotnesSkittles League with 114 in a convincing win over the Wingers at theRugby Club Results His score the only good one of the of the match however. the nexthighest being 79. The match between Fords & ...
Have you got the culinary X Factor? ; Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of Eyck Zimmer, Steve Love, Mark Sargeant and Gordon Ramsay?
Dec 01, 2007 ... Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of Eyck Zimmer, SteveLove, Mark Sargeant and Gordon Ramsay? The search for the KNORR National Chef of the Year 2008 isofficially underway and if you do have what it takes to be thewinner of this coveted title you could win the first prize ...
Newton springa shock in cup ; Second Division Newton Abbot upset First Division Torquay to win their Devon Ladies Cup quarter-final derby 3-2 at Marsh Road.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Second Division Newton Abbot upset First Division Torquay to wintheir Devon Ladies Cup quarter-final derby 3-2 at Marsh Road. The match turned on two key matches in mid-evening, which bothwent to the underdogs. Newton's Julie Stevens came from 2-0 down to beat Jo Barnes ...
Line manoeuvres make for exciting viewing ; After a week when racing was cancelled due to too much wind, Royal Torbay Yacht Club sailors were glad to be back on the water in better conditions.
Dec 01, 2007 ... After a week when racing was cancelled due to too much wind,Royal Torbay Yacht Club sailors were glad to be back on the water inbetter conditions. The wind was from the north and strong enough to keep the seaflat and provide exciting sailing without it becoming a ...
Van der vyver signs off with win
Dec 01, 2007 ... Junior Van Der Vyver bade farewell to Torquay Squash Club withhis unbeaten record this season intact, but his teammates couldn'tquite pull off a shock result against Devon League Premier Divisionleaders Devon & Exeter II at Barton Road this week. The popular Van Der Vyver leaves ...
Devon ladies storm to promotion ; Paignton's Kendal Brown and the Devon ladies' team swept all before them at the LTA Winter Indoor County Cup at Bolton to win promotion under new captain and former Wimbledon player Lucie Ahl.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Paignton's Kendal Brown and the Devon ladies' team swept allbefore them at the LTA Winter Indoor County Cup at Bolton to winpromotion under new captain and former Wimbledon player Lucie Ahl. While the men, also in action at Bolton, were relegated to GroupFour, the ladies were ...
Rivals queuing up at top of table
Dec 01, 2007 ... It could hardly be tighter at the top! Just two points cover the top-three in the Devon Squash LeaguePremier Division as the season heads into the Christmas break. And Torquay must take a bow for snatching five points off leadersDevon & Exeter II this week, while second-placed ...
Duggan's troops upset the odds
Dec 01, 2007 ... Devon u15 coach Steve Duggan (Torbay) was staggered almost beyondbelief as his side defied all the odds to qualify for the 2008National Team Challenge Finals at Luton after beating Cornwall (6-1), Guernsey (5-2), Wiltshire (7-2) and Somerset (5-2) at BathUniversity. With ...
Head in seven-up England squad ; South Devon schoolboy Liam Head celebrated with his international team-mates on Thursday after England U-16s beat Scotland 2-1 at Falkirk to claim their seventh Sky Sports Victory Shield title in a row.
Dec 01, 2007 ... South Devon schoolboy Liam Head celebrated with his internationalteam-mates on Thursday after England U-16s beat Scotland 2-1 atFalkirk to claim their seventh Sky Sports Victory Shield title in arow. The 15-year-old South Dartmoor Community student from BoveyTracey didn't score ...
Kings trumped by acorn aces ; Acorn's Jamie Samuel and Claire Turnstill were on top form in the Torbay & District mixed league where they led their side to a 13-5 victory over Division One rivals Kingsteignton at Torquay Boys' Grammar School.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Acorn's Jamie Samuel and Claire Turnstill were on top form in theTorbay & District mixed league where they led their side to a 13-5victory over Division One rivals Kingsteignton at Torquay Boys'Grammar School. Six of the best from Acorn's number one pair saw them ablysupported ...
Tickets goingfast for city ; Torquay United are heading for a quickfire 6,000 sell-out of their New Year's Day derby against local rivals Exeter City.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Torquay United are heading for a quickfire 6,000 sell-out oftheir New Year's Day derby against local rivals Exeter City. Even as Gulls fans prepared to urge their team on in today's FACup Second Round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion at Plainmoor,demand for the Blue Square ...
Sports quiz
Dec 01, 2007 ... 1 Name the former world bantamweight champion who returns to thering in his native Belfast this weekend. 2 For which Champions League football team does Samir Nasri play? 3 Which baseball club in America is owned by Liverpool co-ownerTom ...
On this day
Dec 01, 2007 ... 1973: Jack Nicklaus became the first golfer to win two million USdollars in prize money on the US PGA Tour. Nicklaus later became thefirst player to win three, four and five million. 1985: The Medway Bears beat the Richmond Raiders 48-1, a recordscore in the British Ice Hockey ...
Birthdays
Dec 01, 2007 ... Kenny Milne (rugby union) - Former Scotland hooker, born 1961. Mike Denness (cricket) - Scotland-born former England captain,born 1940. Sarfraz Nawaz (cricket) - Former Pakistan and Northamptonshirepaceman, born 1948. Lee ...
TV sport
Dec 01, 2007 ... Today SOCCER: Barclays Premier League, Chelsea v West Ham - Sky Sports1 1230; Aston Villa v Arsenal - Setanta Sports 1 1715; Coca-ColaChampionship, Watford v Bristol City - Sky Sports 1 1715; ClydesdaleBank Premier League, Hearts v Celtic - Setanta Sports 1 1130; LaLiga, Real ...
Vagrant spat in supermarket manager's face
Dec 01, 2007 ... Asbo vagrant Glenn Skinner has been ordered to pay pounds75compensation to a Torquay store manager after being convicted ofspitting in his face. Skinner, 36, who is banned from Torquay and Newton Abbot by anti-social behaviour orders, appeared at Torbay Magistrates court ...
'Driven to drink by brother's death' ; The brother of a cancer victim became drunk and rowdy in Newton Abbot, a magistrates court heard.
Dec 01, 2007 ... The brother of a cancer victim became drunk and rowdy in NewtonAbbot, a magistrates court heard. Matthew Lock, 28, of Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, pleadedguilty to a public order offence in the town on November 10, and abail offence of failing to surrender to court. He was ...
Police reshuffle sparks concern ; Torbay officials outlined their concerns to Chief Constable Stephen Otter about plans to remove South Devon police's power base, at a private meeting at Oldway Mansion.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Torbay officials outlined their concerns to Chief ConstableStephen Otter about plans to remove South Devon police's power base,at a private meeting at Oldway Mansion. The measure will see the Paignton-based command unit beingabsorbed into a county-wide division, when Devon and ...
Smoke ban blamed for pub fights ; Publicans in Chudleigh are blaming the national smoking ban for an increase in fights, rowdy behaviour and noise.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Publicans in Chudleigh are blaming the national smoking ban foran increase in fights, rowdy behaviour and noise. Since the ban forced pub customers outside to smoke, the twolandlords say they have seen more trouble and more calls for policehelp. The national ban, they claim, ...
Hope to spice up Saturday night ; Torquay's 'little star' Emily Biggs is hoping she will get her chance to shine tonight when she takes to the X-Factor stage to sing a solo in front of millions of viewers.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Torquay's 'little star' Emily Biggs is hoping she will get herchance to shine tonight when she takes to the X-Factor stage to singa solo in front of millions of viewers. The 17-year-old will share the limelight with fellow Hope membersas they bid to win the public's support with ...
Pubs who serve drunks could lose their licences ; Undercover police launched a pre-Christmas blitz last night on pubs and clubs in the Bay who serve drunks and fuel disorder in the resort.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Undercover police launched a pre-Christmas blitz last night onpubs and clubs in the Bay who serve drunks and fuel disorder in theresort. Officers were out and about checking licensed premises as part oftheir Responsible Alcohol Sales initiative across the three towns. They ...
Store armed robbery man charged
Dec 01, 2007 ... A homeless man has been charged with the armed robbery of aconvenience store in Paignton. Wayne Baker, 28, entered no plea to allegedly threatening staffand making off with pounds75 from the Carter's shop in Elm Park onOctober 27. He was also charged with three burglaries at ...
Widow's festive tribute to tragic husband Kevin ; A denbury woman is set to light up the night sky in memory of her husband who died last year.
Dec 01, 2007 ... A denbury woman is set to light up the night sky in memory of herhusband who died last year. Lyn Smith of Heathfield Road, Denbury is putting the finishingtouches to her festive lights display ready for the big switch-on at4.30pm today. It is in aid of Devon Air Ambulance, ...
Angels have wings clipped by red tape ; Little angels at a Paignton primary school will be flying without wings this nativity because of health and safety fears.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Little angels at a Paignton primary school will be flying withoutwings this nativity because of health and safety fears. Teachers at Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Cecil Road havebanned the wings because they could knock over church candles andset the costumes alight or hit ...
Tributes to blaze death woman ; A care worker is thought to have died after accidentally setting her nightclothes alight as she lit up a cigarette at her home in Torquay.
Dec 01, 2007 ... A care worker is thought to have died after accidentally settingher nightclothes alight as she lit up a cigarette at her home inTorquay. The death of 58-year-old home help Carol Allen is still beinginvestigated after she was found with up to 90 per cent burns at herground floor ...
Plea to reveal property under review ; Senior Tories have been accused of being 'secretive' about the 100 Torbay Council assets that have been identified for disposal to fund the authority's nightmare repair bill.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Senior Tories have been accused of being 'secretive' about the100 Torbay Council assets that have been identified for disposal tofund the authority's nightmare repair bill. Members demanded at the full council to know what property hasbeen short-listed for sale. Steve ...
Weather postpones roadworks
Dec 01, 2007 ... Road resurfacing works due to be carried out in Brixham towncentre this weekend have been cancelled. Torbay Council and contractors took the decision not to go aheadwith the resurfacing scheme because bad weather is forecast over theweekend. It would have meant a complete ...
Bay to get share of seaside millions ; Torbay is in line for a share of a pounds45million funding pot aimed at breathing new life into run-down seaside resorts.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Torbay is in line for a share of a pounds45million funding potaimed at breathing new life into run-down seaside resorts. The cash to be targeted at bringing improvements and economicbenefits to struggling coastal communities like the Bay wasannounced by Culture Secretary James ...
Robbed at knifepoint for sat-nav
Dec 01, 2007 ... A delivery driver was threatened at knifepoint and ordered tohand over his satellite navigation equipment to three hooded robbersin Torquay. The trio struck at the Somerfield supermarket in St MarychurchRoad before daybreak yesterday. They pounced on the Warburton's bread van ...
Late-night shopping in the bag for town visitors ; Totnes has Christmas in the bag with a series of late-night festival events it is hoped will bring thousands of festive shoppers pouring into the market town.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Totnes has Christmas in the bag with a series of late-nightfestival events it is hoped will bring thousands of festive shopperspouring into the market town. And part of the festival fun will be 1,000 specially-designedbags, complete with a distinctive festive logo, which will be ...
Nature's December cabaret ; Some people are surprised to see hazel catkins at this time of year. But it's not unusual.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Some people are surprised to see hazel catkins at this time ofyear. But it's not unusual. The small, greeny-grey male catkins dangle from the twigs, whilethe tiny female ones have red tassels at their tips. It's thefemales that ripen to nuts in the autumn. Later in the winter ...
VIP guest adds sparkle to day ; Youngsters at Ellacombe Primary School have been getting in the festive spirit for the Herald Express Christmas Greetings initiative.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Youngsters at Ellacombe Primary School have been getting in thefestive spirit for the Herald Express Christmas Greetingsinitiative. The creative class made colourful greetings for friends andfamily with the help of Torbay mayor Nick Bye. He praised the pupils' good behaviour ...
A question of habit
Dec 01, 2007 ... Every once in a while I receive comments about the content ofthis column. A few agree with my thinking. Some argue that mythoughts are adrift downwind and one or two are even more blunt intheir opinions. The other week I received an email from Terry Orchard, owner ofthe ...
Baggotts light up for hospice funds ; Crowds gathered when the Baggott family switched on their Christmas lights.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Crowds gathered when the Baggott family switched on theirChristmas lights. There were cheers and applause as John Baggott flicked the switchto light up some 250 sets of lights with thousands of individualbulbs. The Baggotts are the first entrants to the 2007 ...
Revealed: A design for life ; A massive development of hundreds of new homes in the heart of Torbay is going to plan according to Barratt Exeter's top boss.
Dec 01, 2007 ... A massive development of hundreds of new homes in the heart ofTorbay is going to plan according to Barratt Exeter's top boss. Tim Larner, managing director of the regional branch of Barrattgave an interview to the Herald Express to talk about how thedevelopment is transforming the ...
Probation skills pay off for melanie ; South Devon probation officer Melanie Nunn has been highly commended in the annual justice awards for her 'outstanding contribution to working with offenders'.
Dec 01, 2007 ... South Devon probation officer Melanie Nunn has been highlycommended in the annual justice awards for her 'outstandingcontribution to working with offenders'. Nariman Dubash, who leads the public protection team forprobation in South Devon, and is her manager, said: "Protecting ...
Sorry if access issues affected you
Dec 01, 2007 ... To the disabled people of Torbay and particularly to those livingwithin the Church of England Benefice of Brixham. I write this letter as a member of the Brixham Benefice, toapologise that the induction of the new rector for the BrixhamBenefice was held at, probably, the most ...
The unsung heroes who are the eyes on the sea ; My question to the North Sea pilot began: "Global Positioning Systems, anti-collision radars and ship recognition by computer... so how come there are still 'daft' collisions?"
Dec 01, 2007 ... My question to the North Sea pilot began: "Global PositioningSystems, anti-collision radars and ship recognition by computer ...so how come there are still 'daft' collisions?" His reply was: "Easy. Watch-keeping officers too busy studyingradar screens, GPS monitors and ...
The capacity to make decisions
Dec 01, 2007 ... In gilbert and Sullivan's light opera Iolanthe, the LordChancellor, in love with one of his wards, complained that he hadtwo capacities and they clashed. "Let us be thankful," came the reply from Lord Tolloller, "thatwe are persons of no capacity whatever." Over a century ...
Rock solid presents! ; The perfect gift is just a stone's throw away!
Dec 01, 2007 ... The perfect gift is just a stone's throw away! Stuck for ideas of what to buy, or fancy a pressie with adifference? Why not make something unique for a family member orpal? Pebble painting is great fun and a cool idea for a Christmasgift! Just go for a walk along ...
Game on review
Dec 01, 2007 ... The simpsons GAME Format:- Playstation 2 Priced from pounds39.99 It's finally here! Those crazy folk from Springfield are in a wicked new game! Allyour favourite characters make an appearance including my favourite -Santa's Little Helper the ...
What's new?
Dec 01, 2007 ... A Roboquad! This is no ordinary robot. It's a four-legged highly intelligent life form. A super robotwith many hidden talents! This guy is a real ...
Junior's fruity buns
Dec 01, 2007 ... You will NEED 4oz self raising flour 4oz of margarine or butter 4oz of caster sugar 2 eggs 3oz of sultanas 12 paper cake cases Kitchen scales Baking tray A large mixing bowl A fork and a teaspoon HOW TO ...
Watch the skies!
Dec 01, 2007 ... Did you KNOW? A UFO sighting occurs somewhere on the ...
What about my rights?
Dec 01, 2007 ... Brian payne seems to believe (Your Views, November 24) that Ishould be ashamed of his 'not in my back yard' accusation, which Imost certainly am not. I believe that in our democratic society I should be afforded thesame rights as anyone else. If a neighbour planned an ...
Tale of the travels of an old terrier ; After mentioning last week the GWR engine shed at Croes Newydd near Wrexham, I was looking for a picture that would illustrate the GWR practice of using a letter code on the side framing of an engine to denote its home location.
Dec 01, 2007 ... After mentioning last week the GWR engine shed at Croes Newyddnear Wrexham, I was looking for a picture that would illustrate theGWR practice of using a letter code on the side framing of an engineto denote its home location. This engine certainly has a shed code on its side ...
New salon for popular stylist
Dec 01, 2007 ... This side of Christmas look into Chantell's Hair Advice Centre,newly opened in the popular St Marychurch Precinct. Chantell Gunstone has moved from Brunswick Square in Torre tobigger premises in the area after her business outgrew its originalpremises. Stylist Jodi Hooton, ...
Marines' flying visit to college ; Royal Marines have made a flying visit to South Devon College.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Royal Marines have made a flying visit to South Devon College. Flight crew, headed by Major Jamie Roylance from the 847 NavalAir Squadron, landed a Lynx helicopter in the college grounds for apresentation on the aircraft and its role. It was part of the college's public ...
Recharge your senses
Dec 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 ofbespoke beauty and detox treatments will depend on your mood but allwill maximise nature's organic power to relax, rejuvenate andrecharge your ...
Open day at hospital's new cosmetic suite ; Due to the continued demand for both surgical, and non-surgical cosmetic treatments, Mount Stuart Hospital in Torquay has now opened a dedicated cosmetic suite.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Due to the continued demand for both surgical, and non-surgicalcosmetic treatments, Mount Stuart Hospital in Torquay has now openeda dedicated cosmetic suite. People will now be able to benefit from this unique facilitywhich has been designed to offer tranquil, discreet, clean ...
Tailor made treatment perfect for you ; Step into the Skin and Body Clinic this season.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Step into the Skin and Body Clinic this season. The Skin and Body Clinic has a delightful light relaxingtreatment room, you can park outside and will receive one to onepersonal attention from Helen the owner. The salon uses Dermalogica skin care range including face andbody ...
Set the mood for a dinner of your choice ; Christmas should be a fun time for everyone and with someone else catering for you, you are guaranteed to be on your merry way to having a really special celebration.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Christmas should be a fun time for everyone and with someone elsecatering for you, you are guaranteed to be on your merry way tohaving a really special celebration. Now is a perfect time to be thinking of ways to bring all thefamily together and it could be the perfect time to play ...
Perfect package ; In April 2009 we will experience the biggest change in our choice of television channels since the introduction of colour television in 1969.
Dec 01, 2007 ... In April 2009 we will experience the biggest change in our choiceof television channels since the introduction of colour televisionin 1969. In the South Devon area, fed by the Beacon Hill transmitter wewill lose the four traditional analogue TV channels and we mustprepare for ...
Switched on ; Electrowise, based in Union Street Newton Abbot, is celebrating 11 years in the business this year.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Electrowise, based in Union Street Newton Abbot, is celebrating11 years in the business this year. It has all the latest technology at hand and aims to provideexcellent customer service and support. With PCs built to customers' own specification, it is able tooffer advice and ...
In the picture ; A1 digital aims to provide the best in professional and discrete satellite television installations using only the best quality products on the market.
Dec 01, 2007 ... A1 digital aims to provide the best in professional and discretesatellite television installations using only the best qualityproducts on the market. Choose from a basic Sky or Freesat system to a fully motorisedsatellite system for the reception of broadcasts from around ...