Herald Express (Torquay UK) back issues from February 2008:
Delightful home with an ideal summer garden ; A single person or couple looking for a delightful, compact home that has everything including an attractive rear garden, will also find this property is in a very convenient location.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A single person or couple looking for a delightful, compact homethat has everything including an attractive rear garden, will alsofind this property is in a very convenient location. This is a lovely one bedroom house - a great alternative to aflat - which is in Glebeland Way of ...
Landlords appeal for a moratorium ; A leading association for professional landlords is appealing for a moratorium on the country's 'beleaguered' private rented homes sector.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A leading association for professional landlords is appealing fora moratorium on the country's 'beleaguered' private rented homessector. "We seem to have suffered a barrage of legislation and reviews inthe last couple of years and it's still not over yet," says LeeDribben, ...
Gateway to the moor ; Some of us are town dwellers, others dream of living in a sheltered country village, but for those who prefer the wide open spaces then the choice is coast or moorland.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Some of us are town dwellers, others dream of living in asheltered country village, but for those who prefer the wide openspaces then the choice is coast or moorland. And thanks to the huge growth in the private rented sector, thereare properties to let these days to suit every ...
Cottage in idyllic setting ; Full of charm and character and superbly renovated by the vendors, Bramble Cottage has plenty of wow factors to captivate viewers, and an idyllic rural location as well.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Full of charm and character and superbly renovated by thevendors, Bramble Cottage has plenty of wow factors to captivateviewers, and an idyllic rural location as well. The property, which enjoys far reaching countryside views, is alovely listed thatched semi, now combining original ...
'Ready and waiting for new owners' ; A contribution of two thirds of the stamp duty due on this modern house in the Cadewell area of Torquay, is the incentive for house- hunters to go along and view what is a superbly presented contemporary home, just ready and waiting for new owners.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A contribution of two thirds of the stamp duty due on this modernhouse in the Cadewell area of Torquay, is the incentive for house-hunters to go along and view what is a superbly presentedcontemporary home, just ready and waiting for new owners. The house is in Grosvenor Avenue, ...
Sea-side cottage ; Just a short walk from Goodrington beach, and offering considerable potential and scope for extension or development, this detached chalet bungalow is set within a large private garden at the end of a long driveway approach.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Just a short walk from Goodrington beach, and offeringconsiderable potential and scope for extension or development, thisdetached chalet bungalow is set within a large private garden at theend of a long driveway approach. Sea Cottage in Dartmouth Road is at Three Beaches, close to ...
Choice to satisfy all tenants ; A town centre pad or a family home in one of Torquay's desirable residential areas - a choice to satisfy the different needs of todays tenants.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A town centre pad or a family home in one of Torquay's desirableresidential areas - a choice to satisfy the different needs oftodays tenants. The first is at The Lighthouse in Park Hill Road, Torquay,something of a landmark building in the town. Built originally for the ...
Charming inside and out ; With character and appeal outside and in, this Torquay cottage also offers a great deal more space than it may appear from a roadside glance.
Feb 01, 2008 ... With character and appeal outside and in, this Torquay cottagealso offers a great deal more space than it may appear from aroadside glance. And the property in Trinity Hill is within just a few minutes'walking distance of the lively waterfront and harbour area, yet istucked away ...
Thousands sign against new hips law ; An online petition on the 10 Downing Street website calling on the government to allow homeowners to continue to put their property on the market before they have compiled a home information pack, has already attracted over 4,000 signatures.
Feb 01, 2008 ... An online petition on the 10 Downing Street website calling onthe government to allow homeowners to continue to put their propertyon the market before they have compiled a home information pack, hasalready attracted over 4,000 signatures. Pressure group Splinta - Sellers' Pack Law ...
First time opening for new homes ; An outstanding development of new homes in Brixham opens its doors to the public for the first time tomorrow.
Feb 01, 2008 ... An outstanding development of new homes in Brixham opens itsdoors to the public for the first time tomorrow. Just four high quality and individual cottage style homes havebeen created within a large building in Greenswood Road, now to beknown as Greenswood Court. However, ...
Modernised period property ; Rich, red sandstone is a stunning feature of homes in the Chelston area of Torquay in particular. And while there are villas made even more handsome thanks to its colour, terraces of period homes make for an especially appealing street scene.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Rich, red sandstone is a stunning feature of homes in theChelston area of Torquay in particular. And while there are villasmade even more handsome thanks to its colour, terraces of periodhomes make for an especially appealing street scene. And a period home in Walnut Road that is ...
Garden homes for those on a budget ; A starter home and a couple of other properties for those on a tight budget are on offer at Heathfield, near Newton Abbot.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A starter home and a couple of other properties for those on atight budget are on offer at Heathfield, near Newton Abbot. The first, at pounds119,950, is in Musket Road, with gas centralheating, allocated parking, a garden and no onward chain. It has a living room with ...
Mature property with extra valuable room ; Could the summerhouse become the new conservatory?
Feb 01, 2008 ... Could the summerhouse become the new conservatory? The latter has become a firm favourite with house-owners lookingto create that valuable extra room - square footage equals addedvalue on the asking price - but is far from the plant orientatedconservatory of the ...
Development leaves bungalows open to new market ; In the 1960s, the exclusive and individual detached homes that formed the exclusive Livermead area of Torquay found themselves with new neighbours as development stretched onwards and upwards towards the skyline and the backdrop of woodland.
Feb 01, 2008 ... In the 1960s, the exclusive and individual detached homes thatformed the exclusive Livermead area of Torquay found themselves withnew neighbours as development stretched onwards and upwards towardsthe skyline and the backdrop of woodland. At the very top, development was mainly ...
'Bit of a situation' landed man in court after row ; Police were called when a Totnes man refused to leave his ex- partner's house after drinking.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Police were called when a Totnes man refused to leave his ex-partner's house after drinking. Robert Grimes, 44, of Rush Way, became abusive, started swearingand had to be arrested, Teignbridge magistrates heard on Tuesday. He pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words ...
Building society has money to give away
Feb 01, 2008 ... Cash handouts of up to pounds25,000 are being offered by a highstreet building society to community groups, charities and schools. Britannia has pledged to invest one per cent of net profits undervarious schemes which offer support to community groups. The manager of Britannia ...
How to lose weight - on a plate
Feb 01, 2008 ... Forget the grunt and groan approach to toning up muscles saysBody Language, a ladies only toning and beauty centre in Hyde Road,Paignton. It already uses toning tables and now says it has introduced the exercise plate - known as the 'crazy plate' which vibrates at a ...
It's open sesame for students ; Tourism and hospitality students at South Devon College get the international dimension when Devon and Gibraltar MEP Giles Chichester pays a visit.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Tourism and hospitality students at South Devon College get theinternational dimension when Devon and Gibraltar MEP GilesChichester pays a visit. Today he will be unveiling the training and businessopportunities available under the EU's Sesame programme for smalland medium sized ...
Film helps put bag campaign in spotlight ; Teignmouth's 'no carrier bags' campaign gets a fast-forward with the free showing of a BBC film about the damage they do to the environment.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Teignmouth's 'no carrier bags' campaign gets a fast-forward withthe free showing of a BBC film about the damage they do to theenvironment. Campaigning councillor Alex Cross said the free showing ofMessage in the Waves will be at the Carlton Theatre on February 2.Doors open ...
The National Trust needs you... ; Young local volunteers are still being sought by the National Trust to take part in a wide variety of projects involving unique South Devon properties.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Young local volunteers are still being sought by the NationalTrust to take part in a wide variety of projects involving uniqueSouth Devon properties. Opportunities on offer for young people aged 16 to 25 yearsinclude taking part in the Great Create art festival, ...
Waterfall adventure will aid charity funds ; Abseilers who want to make a real splash for charity are being invited to zoom down Canonteign Falls in South Devon, England's highest waterfall at 220ft.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Abseilers who want to make a real splash for charity are beinginvited to zoom down Canonteign Falls in South Devon, England'shighest waterfall at 220ft. Fund-raisers for the Anthony Nolan Trust have set up the sportingchallenge in a bid to raise cash for the charity aiding those ...
New course helps parents handle stress ; Parents in South Devon are being offered free courses to help them and their children deal with the stresses and pace of modern childhood.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Parents in South Devon are being offered free courses to helpthem and their children deal with the stresses and pace of modernchildhood. The Tomorrow's Child course in Torquay is open to any parent ofunder-fives -mums or dads - and a free creche is provided withtrained ...
pounds2,500 trailer taken in raid
Feb 01, 2008 ... Thieves made off with a pounds2,500 Ivor Williams trailer in araid on a Dartmouth builders' merchant. The raiders broke into the industrial estate ...
Mystery man's pounds1,000 gift ; The generosity of a Newton Abbot businessman has been praised as a 'godsend' for helping orphans and widows living amid political conflict in Kenya.
Feb 01, 2008 ... The generosity of a Newton Abbot businessman has been praised asa 'godsend' for helping orphans and widows living amid politicalconflict in Kenya. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, has given pounds1,000 tothe Newton Abbot-based Bumala Trust, which is supporting ...
MP calls for probe into whaling ; A call for the Government to put pressure on the Japanese to stop so- called 'scientific' whaling has been made by Torbay MP Adrian Sanders.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A call for the Government to put pressure on the Japanese to stopso-called 'scientific' whaling has been made by Torbay MP AdrianSanders. He has written to the Secretary of State for the Environment,Food and Rural Affairs demanding that the Government raises thefindings of a ...
MP signs up for one more bank holiday ; Torbay mp Adrian Sanders has called on the Prime Minister to introduce a new Bank Holiday.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Torbay mp Adrian Sanders has called on the Prime Minister tointroduce a new Bank Holiday. Britain currently sits at the bottom of the European Bank Holidayleague with eight public holidays a year, compared to the EU averageof 11. Mr Sanders met staff and spoke to customers in ...
Man took his brother's car
Feb 01, 2008 ... A young man could offer no explanation for taking his brother'scar without his permission. He drove it for only a short distance and left it undamaged,Teignbridge magistrates heard on Tuesday. Mark Elliott, 20, of Cott Meadow House, Dartington, pleadedguilty to ...
Hospice is beacon for good business ; Rowcroft Hospice in Torquay has become the first hospice in the South West to be given Beacon status.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Rowcroft Hospice in Torquay has become the first hospice in theSouth West to be given Beacon status. It joins just nine other charities in the 200-strong networkwith the honour. Founded in 1982, Rowcroft Hospice has been a dedicated source ofcare for people with ...
Green volunteers give otters nice new home ; Dartington's otter families have a new home thanks to a hard working team of young volunteers.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Dartington's otter families have a new home thanks to a hardworking team of young volunteers. The 17-strong group of 16 to 25 year olds spent a weekend on theDartington Hall Estate coppicing woodlands, clearing brambles andbuilding an otter holt beside the River Dart for the shy ...
Warmth for the winter
Feb 01, 2008 ... Teignbridge residents could qualify for free home insulationunder the district council's new Warm4Winter scheme. Older residents and those on benefits can find out how batteningdown the hatches can save them cash under the initiative. Working in partnership with UK-wide ...
Bubblecar trip offers panoramic views ; Countryside lovers can enjoy the leisurely pace of a chugging single- carriage train as it passes through South Devon's picturesque landscape.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Countryside lovers can enjoy the leisurely pace of a chuggingsingle-carriage train as it passes through South Devon's picturesquelandscape. Starting on Sunday, South Devon Railway is introducing a newdiesel-powered observation coach service. The highly scenic seven-mile ...
Under fire trust looks for homes partnership ; Social landlords Riviera Housing could be working with a new partner by the end of the year, as it strives to make improvements, following recent criticism of the organisation.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Social landlords Riviera Housing could be working with a newpartner by the end of the year, as it strives to make improvements,following recent criticism of the organisation. It is now 'actively looking for a partner' to help drive downcosts and push forward its services for its ...
Social work under spotlight ; More than 150 delegates attended a social work conference hosted by Torbay's social work training team at the Riviera International Centre.
Feb 01, 2008 ... More than 150 delegates attended a social work conference hostedby Torbay's social work training team at the Riviera InternationalCentre. The event was opened by the council's chief executive ElizabethRaikes and Peter Colclough, the chief executive of the Torbay ...
Emma takes over wheel at cab ; Emma Handley is the new boss of the Citizens Advice Bureau in the South Hams.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Emma Handley is the new boss of the Citizens Advice Bureau in theSouth Hams. From March Emma (pictured left) is taking over as the CAB managerfrom Chris Hole, who has just taken on the job of business managerfor Citizens Advice. Emma is currently working as deputy manager at ...
'Quality' ball raises pounds9,500 for charity ; A glittering 'top drawer' charity ball held at Torquay's Grand Hotel has raised pounds9,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A glittering 'top drawer' charity ball held at Torquay's GrandHotel has raised pounds9,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The black tie event, the second organised by the Newton Abbot-based Wood's Estate Agents and Auctioneers, was a sell-out success. Wood's first ball in 2006 ...
Talk about hot air
Feb 01, 2008 ... A community theatre group is inviting audiences to debate climatechange. Dartmoor-based MED Theatre wants people to talk about climatechange by watching a community play called Hot Air. The play, written by local playwright Mark Beeson, focuses on howthe issues of climate ...
Highlighting human trafficking ; Totnes mp Anthony Steen is supporting a major national campaign to highlight the horror of human trafficking.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Totnes mp Anthony Steen is supporting a major national campaignto highlight the horror of human trafficking. The MP, who is chairman of the all-party group on trafficking ofwomen and children, is backing the Blue Blindfold Campaign initiatedby the UK Human Trafficking ...
Making a vital difference ; The Monitoring Group is an independent charity which provides a free information and advice service to support those who experience racist attacks, racial harassment and bullying, religious hatred and abuse.
Feb 01, 2008 ... The Monitoring Group is an independent charity which provides afree information and advice service to support those who experienceracist attacks, racial harassment and bullying, religious hatred andabuse. We recognise the sad reality that people living in Torbaysometimes face ...
Offenders get festive spirit as figures fall ; Crime in Torbay throughout the festive season in December was down by 24 per cent, 156 individual offences, compared to Christmas 2006.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Crime in Torbay throughout the festive season in December wasdown by 24 per cent, 156 individual offences, compared to Christmas2006. All types of crime showed impressive falls in levels: Vehicle crime fell by 42 per cent, 42 offences. Theft of cycles decreased by 34 ...
Homes plan hits opposition ; A scheme to develop a former village garage site with homes could go ahead despite strong local opposition.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A scheme to develop a former village garage site with homes couldgo ahead despite strong local opposition. Teignbridge planners on Monday are being recommended to approvean application for 10 houses and one flat at the old Denbury Dieselspremises. The business has now relocated to ...
It's a family affair for new book campaign
Feb 01, 2008 ... An innovative new project launched in Torbay to encourage booksharing and reading within families has been hailed a huge success. The national book-gifting scheme will see nine satellite librarycollections being made at children's centres and community venuesacross the ...
Get in the swim and help pool's finances ; You are invited to keep 'in the swim' at Brixham indoor pool as it will now stay open until Thursday, March 20, and your support and income until then will be greatly appreciated.
Feb 01, 2008 ... You are invited to keep 'in the swim' at Brixham indoor pool asit will now stay open until Thursday, March 20, and your support andincome until then will be greatly appreciated. This appeal comes from the pool's management team as it continuesto strive to complete the many ...
Your chance to have your say on community matters ; The shiphay and the Willows Community Partnership will be holding a public meeting on Monday, February 11 at the Farmhouse Tavern pub, Newton Road.
Feb 01, 2008 ... The shiphay and the Willows Community Partnership will be holdinga public meeting on Monday, February 11 at the Farmhouse Tavern pub,Newton Road. The partnership provides an opportunity for people who live orwork in the area to discuss issues of common concern. It acts as a ...
Let's transform theatre into a centre for arts ; Would you like to see more theatre and art events in Brixham? Are you aware we do have a theatre in Brixham?
Feb 01, 2008 ... Would you like to see more theatre and art events in Brixham? Areyou aware we do have a theatre in Brixham? Many folk, in fact, do not know we have a super theatre in thetown which is currently underused but with a bit of TLC could becomea thriving centre for the arts. A ...
College attack on mayor over Falmouth move ; Dartington College bosses have launched an attack on the Mayor of Totnes for supporting the battle to keep the troubled college campus in Dartington.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Dartington College bosses have launched an attack on the Mayorof Totnes for supporting the battle to keep the troubled collegecampus in Dartington. And they have warned Cllr David Horsburgh if he keeps it up hecould have a personal responsibility for the death of the collegeand ...
Summit proposal to steer regeneration ; A regeneration 'summit' in Brixham is needed to create a single driving force for the port's multi-million pound makeover.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A regeneration 'summit' in Brixham is needed to create a singledriving force for the port's multi-million pound makeover. Brixham Town Council chairman Vic Ellery is pushing hard for aset-up which represents the widest possible range of interests inthe port. A huge re-think ...
How to get to grips with hips
Feb 01, 2008 ... A property search seminar is being held to help South Hams homeowners, businesses and estate agents get to grips with the new HomeInformation Packs. The seminar at Plymouth City Council on February 14 is beinghosted jointly by South Hams, West Devon and Plymouth councils. It ...
Cream of England - with touch of the nile ; A festival to celebrate the Queen's Birthday, St George's Day, cream teas and everything English will be one of the highlights of the 2008 season in Torbay.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A festival to celebrate the Queen's Birthday, St George's Day,cream teas and everything English will be one of the highlights ofthe 2008 season in Torbay. From cricket to fish and chips, real ale to Morris Dancing, theEnglish Riviera Cream Tea Festival promises six days of ...
Rangers help to put port on heritage art trail ; More than pounds25,000 worth of public sculpture and artwork will be going on show in Brixham this year, based on the port's maritime and cultural history.
Feb 01, 2008 ... More than pounds25,000 worth of public sculpture and artwork willbe going on show in Brixham this year, based on the port's maritimeand cultural history. And another pounds80,000 commemorative waterfront piece is alsoin the pipeline. The latest sculpture is a tier of metal ...
Volunteers celebrate 10 years of helping ; Members of a voluntary patient support group in Paignton celebrated its 10th anniversary with a coffee morning.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Members of a voluntary patient support group in Paigntoncelebrated its 10th anniversary with a coffee morning. Volunteers of the Cherryaid Patient and Carer Support group werejoined by patients at Cherrybrook Medical Centre in Hookhills tomark the occasion. The event included ...
It's pay-to-park... Or up goes council tax ; As the late, great Tommy Cooper was famous for saying: "It's not the principle, it's the money."
Feb 01, 2008 ... As the late, great Tommy Cooper was famous for saying: "It's notthe principle, it's the money." Those who are unhappy with the savings I am having to find tobalance the council's books, also the increased parking charges (andthe proposal for on-street parking charges), need to ...
Dates for your diary
Feb 01, 2008 ... April 18 to 23 English Riviera Cream Tea Festival May 12 to 16 English Riviera Walking Festival May 23 to 26 Honda Powerboat Championship, Torquay May 24 to 31 Brixham Heritage Festival May 30 to June 6 English Riviera Dance Festival June 4 to 29 The Great ...
Stunning scenes unfold on this seaside stroll
Feb 01, 2008 ... This Sunday, we meet at The Strand Clock Tower, Torquay, for theseaside and park trail to Torre Abbey and back. About three miles. The route includes attractive architecture, great Bay views,close-ups of parkland wildlife cameos, and Torre Abbey beforeCorbyn's Head and the return ...
An attraction for all visitors
Feb 01, 2008 ... When the weather does hold off, there are some gardens alreadyopen in Devon that should help raise your spirits. Getting outdoors and seeing how plants are progressing,particularly after the mild weather we had during this month, shouldhelp us realise that Spring isn't that far ...
Winter doesn't stop the flowers blooming
Feb 01, 2008 ... What happened to the good old days when you could safely leavethe garden alone for a month or two while you retreated indoors fromthe worst of the winter weather? While they are forecasting a chilly weekend, wandering outsideduring last week's glorious sunshine, I realised the ...
Palatial stay in an oasis of the emirates
Feb 01, 2008 ... If you like treasure hunting and finding places new, then try R AK - Ras Al Khaimah, the most northerly of the seven emirates of theUAE and less than an hour away from Dubai. But others have beaten you to it and discovered this oasis of theEmirates which, without doubt, boasts the ...
Gospel choir shares passion for Africa
Feb 01, 2008 ... Grammy award winners The Soweto Gospel Choir are bringing theinspirational power of African gospel music to South Devon thismonth as part of their world tour. The 26-strong choir draws on the best talent from the manychurches in and around Soweto, South Africa, creating what ...
Talented chefs serve feast fit for a Queen
Feb 01, 2008 ... When a talented young South Devon chef tells you he wants to workat the Palace your first thought is to ask him which one, thePalace, Paignton, or the Palace, Torquay? After all, both are finehotels. But then he tells you: 'Not the hotel , THE Palace' and yourealise his ambition ...
Search for Oliver cast
Feb 01, 2008 ... The bbc aren't the only ones looking for a brand new cast for themusical Oliver. TOPS Musical Productions are hosting their first get together onTuesday for their version of the much-loved ...
Original idea for writers
Feb 01, 2008 ... 'LAZY writers' and 'kindred spirits' in Brixham are being soughtto join a new creative group. Obscure Originals, made up of fans of performance and writing,meet on the last Sunday of every month at 2pm at TQ5 on Fore Streetin Brixham. A spokesman said: "The Originals ...
Splash of comedy at dart festival
Feb 01, 2008 ... An eclectic mix of uproariously entertaining comedians have beenbooked to appear in Dartmouth next week for the sole purpose of youramusement and delight. Whether it's slapstick, stand-up, monologues or comedy poetry andmusic that tickles your fancy, there should be something for ...
Images reflect horrors of Holocaust
Feb 01, 2008 ... Drama students at a South Devon school have been using theirskills to remember victims of the Holocaust. Pupils from Westlands School, in Plainmoor, improvised tableauxbased on photographic images while others acted scenes from theDiary of Anne Frank and music worked with the score ...
Hot date with indie rockers
Feb 01, 2008 ... The kooks, one of Britain's hottest bands, are returning to Devonas part of a 10-date UK tour to promote their eagerly anticipatedalbum. Tickets go on sale today for the popular Indie rockers' gig atPlymouth Pavilions on Saturday, May 3. But news of the tour will be marred by ...
John's out to prove he's a sparkling diamond
Feb 01, 2008 ... If you've got it, flaunt it. And Neil Diamond tribute act JohnHylton does just that. Despite a career that has seen him play more than 3,000 shows toover 750,000 people, John says he often has difficulty convincing'loyal' Diamond fans that he is the real deal. "The fan base ...
Cavern unleashes '60s psychedelic pop treats
Feb 01, 2008 ... Rock band Yeti, led by former Libertine's member John Hassell,are performing their 'spontaneous, harmony-driven psychedelic pop'for free in Exeter next week. The group is big in London but is touring the country to bringits sound to a wider audience ahead of releasing its debut ...