Hull Daily Mail (UK) back issues from February 2008:
On-form Wests in widnes challenge ; On Present form West Hull should make it through to the next round of the Challenge Cup when they take on Widnes St Maries.
Feb 01, 2008 ... On Present form West Hull should make it through to the nextround of the Challenge Cup when they take on Widnes St Maries. Even though Maries are a First Division club who are not in thebest of form, they will still be a tough nut to crack. But for the first time this season ...
Tasty fare at heart of old town ; If you fancy enjoying a tasty Sunday roast in the heart of Hull's old town, why not visit Revolution?
Feb 01, 2008 ... If you fancy enjoying a tasty Sunday roast in the heart of Hull'sold town, why not visit Revolution? The bar, which is located in Lowgate, serves a delicious Sundaydinner for pounds7.95 and at the moment, you can buy two-for-the-price-of-one. For this, you get a topside of ...
Webster: We can spoil rhinos' party ; Jake Webster says Hull KR are prepared to go to Headingley and spoil the homecoming party of the defending champions Leeds Rhinos tomorrow evening.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Jake Webster says Hull KR are prepared to go to Headingley andspoil the homecoming party of the defending champions Leeds Rhinostomorrow evening. This will be the Rhinos' first competitive game after beating StHelens 33-6 to win last season's Grand Final at Old Trafford andthere ...
Walton wants ; At The age of 16, Simon Walton joined an elite group of Leeds United youngsters to have fame thrust upon them.
Feb 01, 2008 ... At The age of 16, Simon Walton joined an elite group of LeedsUnited youngsters to have fame thrust upon them. Like James Milner and Aaron Lennon before him, Walton made hisprofessional debut before he was even allowed behind the wheel of acar. England under-21 honours duly ...
Our big gamble ; The Hull and Humber Clipper is playing a tactical game with its competitors in the latest leg of the Clipper Round The World Race.
Feb 01, 2008 ... The Hull and Humber Clipper is playing a tactical game with itscompetitors in the latest leg of the Clipper Round The World Race. The Indonesian islands have split the fleet, with all teamshoping their tactics will pay off. Crews have been forced to gamble on the best way to ...
Campaign on track ; Train driver and former city councillor Gary Wareing has won the latest key nomination in Labour's Hull East Parliamentary selection battle.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Train driver and former city councillor Gary Wareing has won thelatest key nomination in Labour's Hull East Parliamentary selectionbattle. The result of the constituency party's women's section vote hasboosted Mr Wareing's chances of making the final shortlist. But it has ...
Council energy bill up ; Energy costs at Hull City Council have risen by an astonishing 78.5 per cent in the past six years, the Mail can reveal.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Energy costs at Hull City Council have risen by an astonishing78.5 per cent in the past six years, the Mail can reveal. The council's annual electricity bill now stands at a whoppingpounds4.1m, despite a 10 per cent reduction in energy consumption atthe authority since ...
Threat to tradition ; A CENTURIES-old tradition will be kept alive when the guardians of Beverley's common land are elected.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A CENTURIES-old tradition will be kept alive when the guardiansof Beverley's common land are elected. But the annual pasture masters election, on March 1, willhighlight concerns over the future of the group, which controls1,200 acres of common land. The pasture masters are ...
Sports centre set to reopen ; Plans have been revealed to reopen a Hull leisure centre devastated by the summer floods.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Plans have been revealed to reopen a Hull leisure centredevastated by the summer floods. About pounds750,000 of damage was caused to Woodford LeisureCentre in Holderness Road, east Hull. Vital equipment for sports groups, as well as the flooring andinternal structure of the ...
Murderer 'cruel and ferocious, but not sadistic' ; A Judge has ruled a murderer did intend to hurt his victim by stabbing her with pens.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A Judge has ruled a murderer did intend to hurt his victim bystabbing her with pens. But the honorary Recorder of Hull and the East Riding, JudgeMichael Mettyear, concluded in murdering Rebecca Love, Jason Websterwas not acting sadistically. He sentenced the 21-year-old, of ...
Brown: They can all write us off at their own peril ; Phil Brown is happy to see Hull City written-off in the race for the play-offs, but believes his unfancied side can still spring a major surprise come May.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Phil Brown is happy to see Hull City written-off in the race forthe play-offs, but believes his unfancied side can still spring amajor surprise come May. The Tigers travel to face Plymouth Argyle tomorrow looking toclose a three-point gap that currently separates them from the ...
Hit tv remote to plan your life on screen ; Vulnerable, older people in Hull are being offered exercise programmes, crime prevention advice and events listings - through their TV sets.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Vulnerable, older people in Hull are being offered exerciseprogrammes, crime prevention advice and events listings - throughtheir TV sets. It is part of pilot scheme that will see 100 homes fitted with afree set-top box that givesresidents access to a range of localauthority ...
More flood reliefcomes to region ; The region's two councils have been given an extra pounds628,000 by the Government to help flood-hit families still living in temporary accommodation.
Feb 01, 2008 ... The region's two councils have been given an extra pounds628,000by the Government to help flood-hit families still living intemporary accommodation. It is thought some of the money will go towards emerging mental health issues facing people who have spent the past seven ...
Does kc phones debate ring true with you? ; A Decision to remove many of the region's distinctive cream- coloured phone boxes has got users of the Mail's new site talking.
Feb 01, 2008 ... A Decision to remove many of the region's distinctive cream-coloured phone boxes has got users of the Mail's new site talking. Users of Your Mail have been posting content about the iconicphone boxes. The new site, launched by Mail News and Media, is the firstwebsite by a UK ...
Confidence of firms takes a hit in figures ; Figures released this week have revealed mixed results for the region's businesses in the final quarter of last year.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Figures released this week have revealed mixed results for theregion's businesses in the final quarter of last year. According to the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce's quarterlyeconomic survey, export sales from the region fell to their lowestin two-and-a-half years. The ...
'We cannot and never will forget' ; Traders on a city street synonymous with Hull's fishing industry are urging customers to join them in honouring those who lost their lives at sea.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Traders on a city street synonymous with Hull's fishing industryare urging customers to join them in honouring those who lost theirlives at sea. Businesses in Hessle Road have been putting posters in theirwindows urging shoppers to line the street alongside traders atnoon on ...
Children handed a chance to taste cup glory ; It Is the trophy Hull FC and Hull KR are dying to get their hands on.
Feb 01, 2008 ... It Is the trophy Hull FC and Hull KR are dying to get their handson. But these youngsters have beaten them to it, as they played hostto the Super League cup Children from St Andrew's Primary School in Grandale, SuttonPark, were all treated to a glimpse of the famous trophy, ...
Turbine battle in the wind again ; Controversial plans for 12 wind turbines near Beverley have resurfaced a year after being rejected by councillors.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Controversial plans for 12 wind turbines near Beverley haveresurfaced a year after being rejected by councillors. The Mail can today reveal developers behind the application forthe 100m high turbines have appealed to the Planning Inspectorate tooverturn East Riding Council's ...
200 lives put at risk by arsonist ; An Arsonist who put the lives of 200 people at risk by setting fire to a high-rise block of flats has been jailed for four years.
Feb 01, 2008 ... An Arsonist who put the lives of 200 people at risk by settingfire to a high-rise block of flats has been jailed for four years. Matthew Foster, 30, set fire to his flat in Highcourt, OrchardPark, after being told he was to be evicted by Hull City Council. Hull Crown Court ...
Berrigan: I'll get fit for the wolves ; Star signing Shaun Berrigan is confident he will be back in action for Hull FC's opening Super League game a week today.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Star signing Shaun Berrigan is confident he will be back inaction for Hull FC's opening Super League game a week today. The black and whites' hooker has been nursing an injured shoulderpicked up three weeks ago against Huddersfield, but is on course tobe fit for the trip to ...
Brown: We'll cope ; Hull City boss Phil Brown will put faith in his current crop of players to challenge for honours after deciding not to strengthen on transfer deadline day.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Hull City boss Phil Brown will put faith in his current crop ofplayers to challenge for honours after deciding not to strengthen ontransfer deadline day. The Tigers failed to add to their squad last night ahead of theirtrip to Plymouth Argyle tomorrow, despite allowing three ...
Help us continue our animal magic ; Caring volunteers have rescued and rehomed more than 18,000 animals in 25 years.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Caring volunteers have rescued and rehomed more than 18,000animals in 25 years. A team at Hull Animal Welfare Trust provide round-the-clock carefor dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals every day of the year. Now, the trust has been chosen as the Mail's charity of the yearfor ...
Indecency claims hit seat hopes ; Hull city councillor Steven Bayes' hopes of taking part in Labour's Hull East parliamentary selection contest are almost certainly over.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Hull city councillor Steven Bayes' hopes of taking part inLabour's Hull East parliamentary selection contest are almostcertainly over. The 45-year-old former police authority chairman and councilcabinet member had been regarded as one of the favourites to succeedcurrent MP John ...
School fells tree damaged by wind ; An Unstable tree overlooking a school playground was felled before it could crash down in high winds, after being spotted by an eagle- eyed pupil.
Feb 01, 2008 ... An Unstable tree overlooking a school playground was felledbefore it could crash down in high winds, after being spotted by aneagle-eyed pupil. The 40ft tree at Bilton Primary School was in danger of fallinginto the school, risking the lives of pupils, after strong gustscaused ...
Glowa: Making final's our goal ; Jeff Glowa hopes Knockout Cup success can rescue Excel Hull Stingrays' frustrating season.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Jeff Glowa hopes Knockout Cup success can rescue Excel HullStingrays' frustrating season. Stingrays have suffered a string of injuries which havecontinually hampered their efforts and now sit bottom of the EliteLeague. The wooden spoon beckons for Glowa's side after 12 ...
Countdown to flood plan ; Areas along the Humber where sea defences are set to be abandoned will be officially identified in March.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Areas along the Humber where sea defences are set to be abandonedwill be officially identified in March. The Environment Agency (EA) says the vast majority of peopleliving close to the estuary will continue to have their homesprotected by ongoing defence maintenance and improvement ...
Get a tune out of that! ; An Array of weird and wonderful instruments was on show as a travelling tuba workshop rolled into east Hull.
Feb 02, 2008 ... An Array of weird and wonderful instruments was on show as atravelling tuba workshop rolled into east Hull. Award-winning duo Chris Cranham and Stewart Death took theirTravelling By Tuba workshop to Marfleet Primary School in MarfleetLane, east Hull. The workshop was ...
My keys for fun and schoolwork ; A Charity that helps makes youngsters' dreams come true has given a boy battlinga brain tumour a laptop to keep up with his schoolwork.
Feb 02, 2008 ... A Charity that helps makes youngsters' dreams come true has givena boy battlinga brain tumour a laptop to keep up with hisschoolwork. Christopher Bastiman, 11, of Hilltop View, Coniston, wasdiagnosed in 2006 and has been treated with rigorous chemotherapy at St James's Hospital ...
Census takes flight ; It Is a daunting task, but it will show how well East Yorkshire's colonies of seabirds are doing.
Feb 02, 2008 ... It Is a daunting task, but it will show how well East Yorkshire'scolonies of seabirds are doing. Plans are being made to count more than 200,000 seabirds at theRSPB's Bempton Cliffs nature reserve near Bridlington. Thousands of bird watchers from across the world visit the ...
Hurry for race ; Runners are being urged to be under starter's orders in time for Beverley's annual 10K race.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Runners are being urged to be under starter's orders in time forBeverley's annual 10K race. Now in its 14th year, the race has become one of England's topranked competitions. This year's race has been restricted to 1,200 runners, who arebeing urged to book their places ...
A picture book of football memories ; From its hallowed terr-aces, fans watched some of Hull City's greatest games.
Feb 02, 2008 ... From its hallowed terr-aces, fans watched some of Hull City'sgreatest games. Now Boothferry Park is being demolished to make way for a housingdevelopment. But a Hull photographer is hoping to help keep the memories alivewith a book of pictures and thoughts on the ...
Cop a load of our new police idea ; Hull's pioneering cop shop scheme could be spreading to another part of the country.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Hull's pioneering cop shop scheme could be spreading to anotherpart of the country. A 15-strong delegation from Warrington visited one of the city'scommunity police stations yesterday. The visitors, including police officers and council members,spoke to Hull officers at a ...
Jail fear tragedy ; A Man who died after being hit by a train had talked about taking his life days earlier, an inquest was told.
Feb 02, 2008 ... A Man who died after being hit by a train had talked about takinghis life days earlier, an inquest was told. Shaun Assode Ullah was terrified of going to jail after beingcharged with assault. Shortly before his death, he warned his brother Karl: "If I go toprison, I will kill ...
Sign up and join your Mail family ; Keeping in touch with relatives on the other side of the world is now easier than ever.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Keeping in touch with relatives on the other side of the world isnow easier than ever. Your Mail, a groundbreaking new website devoted entirely to newsand views of its users, provides an easy platform for families tocreate an online community. Using the Your Family section of ...
'Cameras cutting speed and deaths' ; Safety camera officials today said accidents on a busy East Yorkshire bypass had fallen since they were installed.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Safety camera officials today said accidents on a busy EastYorkshire bypass had fallen since they were installed. Cameras fixed along the A1079 Beverley Bypass helped reduce thenumber of deaths and serious accidents in their first year inoperation. The details were released ...
We want a rugby club ... Not more houses ; Campaigners are to hand councillors a 1,000-name strong petition against plans to build 145 homes on one of Beverley's last remaining greenfield sites.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Campaigners are to hand councillors a 1,000-name strong petitionagainst plans to build 145 homes on one of Beverley's last remaininggreenfield sites. It comes on the back of planning officials recommending theapplication to build on the site of Beverley Rugby Club be ...
'Care needed on town's evolution' ; Expert retail analysts today warned against overdevelopment in East Yorkshire - saying it could badly affect current traders.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Expert retail analysts today warned against overdevelopment inEast Yorkshire - saying it could badly affect current traders. Ken Gunn, of leading market analysts CACI, said Beverley neededto tread carefully with proposals for the new pounds120m developmentin Flemingate. The ...
Store wars city v town ; Hull City Council is objecting to plans for a pounds120m retail and leisure development in Beverley, the Mail can reveal.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Hull City Council is objecting to plans for a pounds120m retailand leisure development in Beverley, the Mail can reveal. The authority fears a 16-acre retail and leisure developmentplanned for Flemingate could impact on its own plans to attractpeople to the city. Now, a ...
Biffy boys keep it intimate ; It's not as far as you'd think from the O2 to the Asylum. This time last week Scots band of the moment Biffy Clyro were rocking out in front of 20,000 people at the venue formerly known as the Millennium Dome, providing support to Californian nu-metallers Linkin Park.
Feb 04, 2008 ... It's not as far as you'd think from the O2 to the Asylum. Thistime last week Scots band of the moment Biffy Clyro were rocking outin front of 20,000 people at the venue formerly known as theMillennium Dome, providing support to Californian nu-metallersLinkin Park. Tomorrow ...
Are you a polo idol? ; Could you be the region's next Polo Idol?
Feb 04, 2008 ... Could you be the region's next Polo Idol? The search is on for six volunteers to take part in a challengethat would see them learning the "sport of kings" to a competitivestandard in just six months. No polo or riding experience is needed, just the determination tolearn ...
A brave new world awaits ; It Stands proud, but almost forgotten in a quiet backstreet.
Feb 04, 2008 ... It Stands proud, but almost forgotten in a quiet backstreet. Now one of Hull's few surviving 19th-century city centrewarehouses could be given a new lease of life. Braves Hall in Roper Street will be the only existing building inthe area to be retained in the proposed ...
Burglar caught after havinga drink of coke ; A Thirsty burglar who stole antiques and even emptied an entire house was caught after having a drink as he carried out the raids.
Feb 04, 2008 ... A Thirsty burglar who stole antiques and even emptied an entirehouse was caught after having a drink as he carried out the raids. Anthony Keith Ward, 30, planned his burglaries carefully,choosing his targets. But he was caught after carelessly having a drink in his ...
'No more wetlands' ; Flood-weary farmers say creating more wetlands to combat flooding is not the solution to a growing problem.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Flood-weary farmers say creating more wetlands to combat floodingis not the solution to a growing problem. East Yorkshire farmers have made their views known on thecontroversial issue at a Government committee. Their stance followed a call by conservation agency ...
Sizzling sales figures keep firm on track ; Hull-based food producer Cranswick has defied the credit squeeze by reporting impressive sales figures for the third quarter of last year.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Hull-based food producer Cranswick has defied the credit squeezeby reporting impressive sales figures for the third quarter of lastyear. Total sales for the company in the three months leading up toDecember 31 were pounds158m - an overall increase of 18 per cent onthe same period ...
Lifeline for village funds faces axe ; A Vital funding source for hundreds of village halls across the region is to be axed.
Feb 04, 2008 ... A Vital funding source for hundreds of village halls across theregion is to be axed. The Rural Social and Community Programme (RSCP) has helpedattract grants to help keep many East Yorkshire community hallsrunning. But now the programme is to be scrapped because of a lack ...
A study in generosity ; Generous Mail readers have come forward to help a teenage cancer suffer-er study for her exams.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Generous Mail readers have come forward to help a teenage cancersuffer-er study for her exams. Hayley Duplock, 16, of Hedon, was diagnosed with cancer lastSeptember. However, she is determined to continue with her GCSEs at SouthHolderness Technology College and study when ...
In Liam's memory ; A City primary school is helping to raise funds for meningitis research following the death of a popular pupil last year.
Feb 04, 2008 ... A City primary school is helping to raise funds for meningitisresearch following the death of a popular pupil last year. Six-year-old Liam Newman died from the condition last October. Now, pupils and staff at Fifth Avenue Primary, north Hull, aresupporting his family and ...
Go and pop the question, ladies ; An AGE-old tradition dictates it is men who propose to their fair ladies.
Feb 04, 2008 ... An AGE-old tradition dictates it is men who propose to their fairladies. But this year, Jaz Cafe Bar, in Hull and Beverley, is offeringladies the chance to take advantage of the leap year and pop the bigquestion in style. The bars in Lowgate, Hull, and in Saturday Market, ...
Rovers' cooke joins in the fun ; It Was forced to close after the June floods, and the devastating deluge caused about pounds200,000 of damage.
Feb 04, 2008 ... It Was forced to close after the June floods, and the devastatingdeluge caused about pounds200,000 of damage. But after months of hard work and renovation, children's indoorplay centre Playzone reopened its doors to the public this weekend. The venue in Bergen Way, Sutton ...
David just loves having his say ; Having a say on what is happening in Hull matters to David Charlton.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Having a say on what is happening in Hull matters to DavidCharlton. The city resident, of Orchard Park, is one of the most prolificposters on Your Mail. The new website is the first of its kind to be launched by aregional newspaper, allowing people to chat and debate about ...
Top Marks for village school ; A Tiny village primary has won praise for sending older pupils to a nearby junior school for lessons.
Feb 04, 2008 ... A Tiny village primary has won praise for sending older pupils toa nearby junior school for lessons. Falling rolls at the 28-pupil Langtoft Primary, near Driffield,raised questions over its future. But following a review by East Riding Council, a pilot scheme waslaunched to ...
Ferriby troops boost survival fight ; North Ferriby's quest for UniBond Premier Division survival was given a massive shot in the arm with a 3-2 win over high-flying Matlock Town.
Feb 04, 2008 ... North Ferriby's quest for UniBond Premier Division survival wasgiven a massive shot in the arm with a 3-2 win over high-flyingMatlock Town. Three second-half goals saw the Villagers come up with a greatwin after going behind to a goal with less than a minute gone. But Neil ...
Deano still has goal-den touch ; Gathered in the team hotel, Phil Brown spent Friday night stressing how close Hull City are to big things this season.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Gathered in the team hotel, Phil Brown spent Friday nightstressing how close Hull City are to big things this season. By Saturday evening, such a team-talk was unnecessary. In clinically dispatching Plymouth Argyle - their top-half rivalsin pursuit of the play-offs - the Tigers ...
Excess rose from pounds50 to pounds10,000 ; A Couple were told by insurers that excess on their possessions was to rise from pounds50 to pounds10,000 following last summer's floods.
Feb 04, 2008 ... A Couple were told by insurers that excess on their possessionswas to rise from pounds50 to pounds10,000 following last summer'sfloods. Sandra and John Halliday, of Borrowdale, Sutton Park, wereflooded in June, losing pounds6,000 of possessions. They recently received a ...
'These men are all still alive to the people that loved them most. Show them they haven't been forgotten' ; For 40 years, they have shouldered the desolation of grief with fortitude and quiet dignity.
Feb 04, 2008 ... For 40 years, they have shouldered the desolation of grief withfortitude and quiet dignity. But today, families of the victims of the Triple Trawler Tragedyappealed to Hull's people to unite in a minute's silence in memoryof their loved ones. At noon tomorrow, 40 years to ...
Sharp: I won't take any risks ; Coach Peter Sharp will not gamble by risking half-fit players in Hull FC's Super League opener at Warrington on Friday.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Coach Peter Sharp will not gamble by risking half-fit players inHull FC's Super League opener at Warrington on Friday. Pre-season injuries have decimated his squad, with up to nineplayers possibly sidelined against the Wolves. Most critically, Sharp will be without his ...
We've got it ; Hull Kr centre Jake Webster believes he has seen enough quality from his team to suggest Rovers will bounce back from their 20-12 opening defeat to Leeds by beating St Helens this weekend.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Hull Kr centre Jake Webster believes he has seen enough qualityfrom his team to suggest Rovers will bounce back from their 20-12opening defeat to Leeds by beating St Helens this weekend. Webster, who scored both Rovers' tries against the defendingchampions at Headingley on ...
Why older heads are key to city play-off dream ; The Tigers' 1-0 win at Plymouth really emphasised how much more maturity the team have as they continue their battle to make the play-offs.
Feb 04, 2008 ... The Tigers' 1-0 win at Plymouth really emphasised how much morematurity the team have as they continue their battle to make theplay-offs. City's line-up is now littered with experienced players, makingup the spine of the team and giving them a crucial platform forpotential ...
Our belief is growing ; Hull City are now united in the belief that the Championship play- offs can be reached, according to Wayne Brown.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Hull City are now united in the belief that the Championship play-offs can be reached, according to Wayne Brown. A Dean Windass goal was enough for the Tigers to secure adeserved 1-0 win at Plymouth Argyle on Saturday - their first awayvictory since November. Their second win ...
We'll unite in silent tribute ; At The stroke of noon tomorrow, tens of thousands of people will unite in silence to mark the 40th anniversary of the Triple Trawler Tragedy.
Feb 04, 2008 ... At The stroke of noon tomorrow, tens of thousands of people willunite in silence to mark the 40th anniversary of the Triple TrawlerTragedy. Tills will be silenced, office workers will switch off theircomputers, shops will close and factory production lines and schoollessons will ...
Plenty of grit, but possession so important ; Hull Kr sent a clear message to the rest of Super League with a performance full of grit and determination against the defending Super League champions.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Hull Kr sent a clear message to the rest of Super League with aperformance full of grit and determination against the defendingSuper League champions. However, if they take anything from Saturday's season opener,it's that they cannot afford to gift the opposition cheap ...
Your KO cup job is only half done ; Coach Rick Strachan has warned his Excel Hull Stingrays they have completed only half the job in their battle to reach the Knockout Cup final.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Coach Rick Strachan has warned his Excel Hull Stingrays they havecompleted only half the job in their battle to reach the KnockoutCup final. A late David Phillips goal secured Stingrays a 2-2 draw againstBasingstoke in Saturday's away leg. Theoretically, it's the most ...
Thousands to honour lost trawlermen ; The staff at these companies and organisations have pledged to honour the minute's silence at noon tomorrow
Feb 04, 2008 ... The staff at these companies and organisations have pledged tohonour the minute's silence at noon tomorrow Abbey, Prospect Centre ABEX Mobile Valeting Above and Below Dive Centre Academy Driving School Accessorize AFOS Alexandra Pub, Hessle ...
Breaking news: Cab driver attacked with stun gun ; A cab driver was electrocuted with a stun gun by a passenger.
Feb 04, 2008 ... A cab driver was electrocuted with a stun gun by a passenger. The 55-year-old was attacked after driving a man from Hall Roadin north Hull to the Hessle Road end of Pickering Road, in westHull. When the driver stopped the cab, he felt a sharp electrical painin his neck, ...
Communities lose their post offices ; East Yorkshire post offices were today closing their doors for the final time.
Feb 04, 2008 ... East Yorkshire post offices were today closing their doors forthe final time. Branches in Beverley, Skidby and Welton were among a dozenacross the region axed as part of a national shake-up of the PostOffice network. Today they served residents for the final time, as ...