Hull Daily Mail (UK) back issues from February 2009:
We've got tools to make a challenge ; Ever since he became chairman of Hull KR, Neil Hudgell has wanted his beloved Rovers team to get back to the successful days of the 1980s when trips to cup finals were the norm.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Ever since he became chairman of Hull KR, Neil Hudgell has wantedhis beloved Rovers team to get back to the successful days of the1980s when trips to cup finals were the norm. He has remained loyal through "thick and thick", as he puts it,in the hope that one day the Robins will ...
I wasn't wanted at Wigan - here I feel so valued ; It may only be a short car journey across the M62 from Wigan to Hull, but for Mark Calderwood the two couldn't be further apart.
Feb 02, 2009 ... It may only be a short car journey across the M62 from Wigan toHull, but for Mark Calderwood the two couldn't be further apart. Swapping a home where he felt unwanted for one which has welcomedhim with open arms, it has been a change to revitalise his life ...
Berro can proveto be Hull's ace in the pack ; If There's a man in the Hull FC squad who knows what it takes to be a winner, it has to be Australian hooker Shaun Berrigan.
Feb 02, 2009 ... If There's a man in the Hull FC squad who knows what it takes tobe a winner, it has to be Australian hooker Shaun Berrigan. A leader on the field for the Black and Whites, he will again bea key man in the club's ambitions of Super League glory in 2009. Quietly spoken, the man ...
The hard work is done - I expect us todeliver ; Turning a negative into a positive is one of those conjuring tricks everyone tries to do in any walk of life.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Turning a negative into a positive is one of those conjuringtricks everyone tries to do in any walk of life. Easier than pulling a rabbit out of a hat, it's all a matter ofperspective. It may be more comfortable for some to be the glass half fulltype, but a positive outlook, ...
Croker's last hurrah ; Anticipation may be high ahead of the new season with so many young stars on the precipice of a major breakthrough, yet Super League XIV looks like being dominated by a different group of players - the golden oldies.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Anticipation may be high ahead of the new season with so manyyoung stars on the precipice of a major breakthrough, yet SuperLeague XIV looks like being dominated by a different group ofplayers - the golden oldies. This year's competition will see the highest number of ...
Take us seriously ; After dipping their big toe into the choppy waters of Super League last season, 2008 new boys Castleford Tigers finally look ready to take the plunge.
Feb 02, 2009 ... After dipping their big toe into the choppy waters of SuperLeague last season, 2008 new boys Castleford Tigers finally lookready to take the plunge. Some clubs may have strengthened better but of last year's 12sides, none has brought in as many new faces as the Tigers. The ...
Luke needs a cool hand ; If any club can draw parallels with the troubles Hull FC encountered in 2008, it is Huddersfield Giants.
Feb 02, 2009 ... If any club can draw parallels with the troubles Hull FCencountered in 2008, it is Huddersfield Giants. Both struggled with injuries and a poor start to the season whichled to their coaches losing their jobs. Both set high targets at the start of the season, with theirlofty ...
Mcnamara: 2009 will be the year of the Bulls ; Bradford Bulls coach Steve McNamara believes 2009 is the year his side can return to winning trophies after a three-year drought.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Bradford Bulls coach Steve McNamara believes 2009 is the year hisside can return to winning trophies after a three-year drought. It seems a long time since Bradford beat Leeds 15-6 to win the2005 Grand Final after an incredible 12-game winning streak tofinish the season. The ...
Kear backs fox return ; When Peter Fox was called up for England's mid-season international in France, the cheers weren't just heard in east Hull.
Feb 02, 2009 ... When Peter Fox was called up for England's mid-seasoninternational in France, the cheers weren't just heard in east Hull. There was a moment of celebration from his former Wakefield coachJohn Kear, who took great delight in seeing the winger advance hiscareer to the international ...
Wilkin: It's our turn ; Jon Wilkin believes Mick Potter can lead St Helens to a Grand Final win in his first season as coach.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Jon Wilkin believes Mick Potter can lead St Helens to a GrandFinal win in his first season as coach. Wilkin has been pleased with Potter's impact after just threemonths in charge, having replaced the popular Daniel Anderson, whoreturned home to Australia at the end of last ...
Burrow: We will improve ; Rob Burrow has sent a chilling warning to the rest of Super League - Leeds Rhinos have a lot of improving to do in 2009.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Rob Burrow has sent a chilling warning to the rest of SuperLeague - Leeds Rhinos have a lot of improving to do in 2009. Having won the last two Grand Finals against all expectations,Burrow and co are hoping to make it a hat-trick this season. The Rhinos have always managed to ...
It's time to show what we've got ; Super League XIV may boast two new clubs, a new league structure and plenty of new players, but some traditions won't be lost.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Super League XIV may boast two new clubs, a new league structureand plenty of new players, but some traditions won't be lost. Like previous years, fans across the country will once again betipping Warrington Wolves to finally realise their potential and wina trophy. The ...
Surprise package? ; Danny Ward believes Harlequins can be the surprise team of 2009, citing their recruitment as one of the reasons why they should be taken seriously this year.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Danny Ward believes Harlequins can be the surprise team of 2009,citing their recruitment as one of the reasons why they should betaken seriously this year. Every year, Super League throws up a surprise package withCatalans fitting the bill last year and Ward has no reason to ...
Consistency needed ; Consistency is the hallmark of any good team and if there is one word which has dominated the pre-season talk at the JJB Stadium it is that of consistency.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Consistency is the hallmark of any good team and if there is oneword which has dominated the pre-season talk at the JJB Stadium itis that of consistency. Last season saw Wigan come within minutes of a first Grand Finalappearance in five years, as the Warriors' resurgence ...
I'm back in big time ; After helping Hull KR survive in their maiden season in Super League, David Tangata-Toa is back in the big time.
Feb 02, 2009 ... After helping Hull KR survive in their maiden season in SuperLeague, David Tangata-Toa is back in the big time. Last season he won his second promotion from National League One,this time with Celtic Crusaders as the Welsh side were handed athree-year licence by the RFL. While ...
Where they belong ; Robbie Paul, whose name is synonymous with Super League, is looking forward to being "whole again" after helping Salford reclaim their place among the game's elite.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Robbie Paul, whose name is synonymous with Super League, islooking forward to being "whole again" after helping Salford reclaimtheir place among the game's elite. The little New Zealander was in at the start of summer rugbyleague in 1996 with the pioneering Bradford Bulls, where he ...
Julian's love of music
Feb 02, 2009 ... His contention was that for "40 years of madness" - an era from1945 to the early '80s - "classical music turned its back on itsaudience" and had become increasingly austere and increasingly lessrelevant to the public. His prognosis these days is a lot better. "I felt that at ...
Creating the right expression
Feb 02, 2009 ... It's easy to lose yourself in the loops and swirls that make upJune Hammond's abstract art. And, funnily enough, that's just whatthis Pocklington-based artist aims for. Since relocating to the East Riding of Yorkshire during the late'70s, London-born June has been exploring the far ...
Retailer sees downturn hit performance ; East Yorkshire caravan company Discover Leisure has reported below- budget profit margins due to flagging consumer confidence and the ongoing financial crisis.
Feb 02, 2009 ... East Yorkshire caravan company Discover Leisure has reportedbelow-budget profit margins due to flagging consumer confidence andthe ongoing financial crisis. The North Newbald firm said trading in the first quarter of thefinancial year, to December 2008, remained at the low levels ...
Executive joins Hull forward ; Hull: A well-known East Yorkshire businesswoman has become the latest appointee to the board of Hull Forward.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hull: A well-known East Yorkshire businesswoman has become thelatest appointee to the board of Hull Forward. Carolyn Burgess, chief executive of Howden-based interpretingfirm Language Is Everything, will bring her knowledge of the privatesector to the 14-strong team of the economic ...
Seminar at hotel ; East Yorks: An international design seminar aimed at helping firms expand overseas is being held on Wednesday.
Feb 02, 2009 ... East Yorks: An international design seminar aimed at helpingfirms expand overseas is being held on Wednesday. Uk Trade & Investment in Yorkshire, the Humber and the north easthave joined forces with British Design Innovation and China BridgeInternational to host the seminar at ...
Slimmers shed even more pounds ; Baggy clothes, feeling fitter and an improved healthier lifestyle.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Baggy clothes, feeling fitter and an improved healthierlifestyle. These are just some of the side effects of joining the MailSlimmers website. Hundreds of men and women have signed up to the online communityto lose weight from the comfort of their own homes. Among ...
Young learners strike it lucky ; Youngsters from Estcourt Primary School enjoyed a morning of bowling and learning at Kingswood.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Youngsters from Estcourt Primary School enjoyed a morning ofbowling and learning at Kingswood. Hollywood Bowl hosted 35 youngsters from the east Hull school. The pupils took part in a series of activities that linked theKey Stage Two curriculum with the sport - followed by a ...
Piers could hold key to greener fuel ; Hull: Piers such as Hull's Victoria Pier could hold the secret to cleaner, greener alternatives to petrol.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hull: Piers such as Hull's Victoria Pier could hold the secret tocleaner, greener alternatives to petrol. Scientists are currently studying the guts of tiny, wood-boringcrustaceans that are eating Britain's piers. The crustaceans, called gribbles, are the size of ants and ...
Our pubs are in crisis ; Beer drinkers are being urged to support their local pubs after it emerged they are closing in record numbers across East Yorkshire.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Beer drinkers are being urged to support their local pubs afterit emerged they are closing in record numbers across East Yorkshire. Experts have said pub closures are at an all-time high acrossHull and the East Riding and the situation looks set to get worse. Latest research ...
Last resort for graves ; Hull City Council has been warned potentially dangerous gravestones should only be laid down as a last resort.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hull City Council has been warned potentially dangerousgravestones should only be laid down as a last resort. Justice minister Bridget Prentice has published new guidance,pointing out too many memorials are being laid down when they don'tpose a serious risk to the public. She ...
Model's star is rising in first successful year ; Beverley: A student who won an online competition to become a model has completed her first year in the business.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Beverley: A student who won an online competition to become amodel has completed her first year in the business. Catherine Boal, 17, of Beverley, was signed up by top agencyModels 1 a year ago, after winning a competition on the Internet.The student at Wyke College, Hull, said: "It ...
'I've been in the pub game for 40 years, but it has never been this bad' ; A Hull landlord is proving pints of passion and years of experience cannot protect against the factors that are putting community pubs at risk across the country.
Feb 02, 2009 ... A Hull landlord is proving pints of passion and years ofexperience cannot protect against the factors that are puttingcommunity pubs at risk across the country. Tony Dunbar has been at the Alexandra Hotel in Hessle Road, westHull, for almost 22 years. In total, he has four ...
I'm renting my drive out for cash ; Cash-strapped residents are renting out their driveways to earn some extra money during the credit crunch.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Cash-strapped residents are renting out their driveways to earnsome extra money during the credit crunch. Research has found residents in Hull could make up to pounds800 ayear from the scheme. In fact, online rent-a-drive firm Your Parking Space found thecity was the 33rd ...
Police warning to motorists about parking ; Police are warning motorists they risk a fine if they park illegally in Beverley's newly-paved Wednesday Market.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Police are warning motorists they risk a fine if they parkillegally in Beverley's newly-paved Wednesday Market. Parking bays were reorganised when the historic market place wasre-paved in a pounds1.85m scheme to make the town centre morepedestrian-friendly. The makeover also ...
Log cabins given go-ahead to develop wolds's tourism ; Pocklington: A scheme to help develop the Wolds as a tourist destination has been given the go-ahead.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Pocklington: A scheme to help develop the Wolds as a touristdestination has been given the go-ahead. East Riding Council has given the green light to plans to buildholiday log cabins at a popular fishing spot in Bishop Wilton, nearPocklington. The development involves four ...
Just one day to go to Disney DVD offer ; There is just one day to go before youngsters can get their hands on a free Disney DVD.
Feb 02, 2009 ... There is just one day to go before youngsters can get their handson a free Disney DVD. Together with Disney, the Mail is offering readers the chance tocollect 26 superb educational DVDs, accompanied by a fun-filledbooklet on the magical animal kingdom. The first DVD, given ...
Hull college achieves prestigious beacon status ; Hull College is officially one of the best in the UK.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hull College is officially one of the best in the UK. The city centre-based college is one of just 28 around thecountry to be awarded Beacon Status, meaning it is one of thecountry's top performers. Hull College learned about the achievement in a letter from SionSimon MP ...
Fresh objections lodged against garden centre ; Cottingham: Plans for a new garden centre close to Castle Hill hospital are being recommended for approval despite fresh objections from residents living nearby.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Cottingham: Plans for a new garden centre close to Castle Hillhospital are being recommended for approval despite fresh objectionsfrom residents living nearby. The scheme at Twinacre Nurseries in Castle Road already hasoutline planning permission that was granted on ...
Nurses shed spotlight on medicine management ; East Yorks: Two specialist nurses have joined a small but growing network of experts across the country putting the spotlight on medicine management in hospitals.
Feb 02, 2009 ... East Yorks: Two specialist nurses have joined a small but growingnetwork of experts across the country putting the spotlight onmedicine management in hospitals. Vanessa Tasker and Karen Day are the first advanced nursepractitioners in medicine management to be appointed at ...
Protest over parking charges plan ; Traders, residents and councillors in Anlaby have united to oppose the proposed introduction of parking charges.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Traders, residents and councillors in Anlaby have united tooppose the proposed introduction of parking charges. East Riding Council is proposing to introduce charges for thefirst time at 20 car parks it runs across the county. The proposals had been expected to go before senior ...
Newsletter raises female mental health issues ; East Yorks: A women's mental health group has produced a newsletter to raise awareness of issues affecting women with mental health problems in the region.
Feb 02, 2009 ... East Yorks: A women's mental health group has produced anewsletter to raise awareness of issues affecting women with mentalhealth problems in the region. The group came about as a result of women's mental healthworkshops held by Humber Mental Health Teaching NHS Trust's ...
Top horseman to gallop into town ; A Famous horseman is rising into East Yorkshire as part of his celebrated lecture tour.
Feb 02, 2009 ... A Famous horseman is rising into East Yorkshire as part of hiscelebrated lecture tour. World-class showjumper Tim Stockdale is making an appearance nextmonth at Bishop Burton College, near Beverley. The colourful equestrian personality will be passing on adviceand tips to ...
Act now to save the local pubs in crisis
Feb 02, 2009 ... Mr Canvess said there were a number of reasons for the closures. He said: "The majority of places are owned by pub groups, who arenot helping the licensees by taking money from them hand-over-fist. "Some, but not all, appear to be overcharging their landlords ...
Soldier son 'died doing job he loved' ; A Bridlington couple has paid tribute to their soldier son, who was killed in southern Afghanistan.
Feb 02, 2009 ... A Bridlington couple has paid tribute to their soldier son, whowas killed in southern Afghanistan. Corporal Daniel Nield, 31, of 1st Battalion (The Rifles), waskilled on Friday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed. Cpl Nield, of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, died from ...
We won't miss our date with history ; A Contractor has insisted a multi-million pound history centre for Hull will be completed on schedule, despite being hit by delays.
Feb 02, 2009 ... A Contractor has insisted a multi-million pound history centrefor Hull will be completed on schedule, despite being hit by delays. The Hull History Centre will house photographs and documents,including what the city regards as its jewel in the crown - theRoyal Charter of ...
More attempts at suicide from city bridges ; Hull: A rescue charity said today more people are trying to take their own lives by jumping from bridges over the River Hull.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hull: A rescue charity said today more people are trying to taketheir own lives by jumping from bridges over the River Hull. Dave Roberts, founder of Humber Rescue, said fewer suicidejumpers are choosing the Humber Bridge. Instead, the team is increasingly getting called to ...
'We've got a right to halt flood plan' ; People in Holderness are trying to mount a legal challenge to plans to allow their land to flood.
Feb 02, 2009 ... People in Holderness are trying to mount a legal challenge toplans to allow their land to flood. Some defences in the area will be left unprotected under theEnvironment Agency's Flood Risk Management Strategy, which willaffect areas such as Easington, Sunk Island, Hessle, North ...
Open verdict on man found hanged from tree ; East Yorks: A young man reported missing for a month was found hanging from a tree in a dyke, an inquest heard.
Feb 02, 2009 ... East Yorks: A young man reported missing for a month was foundhanging from a tree in a dyke, an inquest heard. Nicholas Bedford, 27, of Raikes Court, Welton, was holidayingwith girlfriend Catherine Damodaran at Sandholme Holiday Park inNewport. He was discovered by a gardener ...
Depleted champions Easts lose out to thornhill ; Thornhill winger Tom Marsden ripped East Hull apart, scoring four tries, as the champions came up second best, losing 36-20 against the division's bottom side.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Thornhill winger Tom Marsden ripped East Hull apart, scoring fourtries, as the champions came up second best, losing 36-20 againstthe division's bottom side. East Hull travelled with a scratch side, due to players droppingout prior to the game, and it meant they had a mix of ...
King reigns supreme over cup underdogs ; Hull Dockers' winger Gavin King tormented Ovenden to ensure the Division Two side didn't take a second Premier Division scalp in this season's Challenge Cup.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hull Dockers' winger Gavin King tormented Ovenden to ensure theDivision Two side didn't take a second Premier Division scalp inthis season's Challenge Cup. The 34-4 win for Dockers sees them make the long trip to Cumbriain two weeks' time to take on Wath Brow Hornets. It ...
Burnett's trick puts him into agar's thinking
Feb 02, 2009 ... Richard Agar says the impressive performances of Mike Burnett inHull FC's pre-season friendlies has left him with a selectionheadache. Burnett's performances have been one of the highlights of apositive pre-season for the Black and Whites. The 20-year-old second-rower capped ...
Skirlaugh power home with danville try hat-trick
Feb 02, 2009 ... The saying of 'men against boys' was all too evident as Skirlaughpowered into the last 16 of this season's National Cup with a 78-12thrashing of Pennine League Division Five side West Leeds. Centre Matty Danville showed all his experience by leading theway with a hat-trick of ...
Film stars have so much to talk about ; Sixteen-year-old Eleanor Tomlinson and 14-year-old Jemma McKenzie- Brown met only for the first time on Saturday.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Sixteen-year-old Eleanor Tomlinson and 14-year-old Jemma McKenzie-Brown met only for the first time on Saturday. One of the topics the globe-trotting pair chatted about over ahot chocolate in Beverley was a far cry away from the glamorousworld of film stars. Eleanor, who has ...
Planners back apartments bid despite objections ; Beverley: Planners are backing a new development in the town, despite strong objections.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Beverley: Planners are backing a new development in the town,despite strong objections. Planning permission is being recommended for a building withrestaurants and apartments on the Agriculture House site in NewWalkergate. The former East Riding National Farmers' Union ...
Dismal Hall Road pay for slip-shod defence ; Hall Road Rangers had another bad day at the office as they slipped to yet another dismal league defeat against a struggling Shirebrook.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hall Road Rangers had another bad day at the office as theyslipped to yet another dismal league defeat against a strugglingShirebrook. Rangers felt they should have had a penalty in the first fewminutes as Adam Walker was hacked down in the box, only for thereferee to wave away ...
Victory eases Beverley's relegation fears ; Beverley squeezed home 13-9 against Birkenhead Park in a hard- fought game thanks to their superior tackling and more effective backplay.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Beverley squeezed home 13-9 against Birkenhead Park in a hard-fought game thanks to their superior tackling and more effectivebackplay. For the third game in a row they kept their line intact and onceagain they prevented their opponents from ever really posing much ofa ...
Hornsea foiled
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hornsea again paid the price for failing to convert theirchances, going down 13-0 at home to Thornensians. It was a much-improved performance, but once again the pointswent begging. The Hollismen's first half was much improved from previous weeksas they stuck to coach Jon ...
Hullensians leave it so very late
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hullensians maintained their 100 per cent home record with a last-gasp 15-14 victory over relegation-haunted Aireborough. It was deep into injury-time before the league leaders got backin front to snatch the two points. Hullensians took the lead in the third minute when they ...
Win moves Ionians clear of drop zone ; Hull Ionians moved clear of the National Three North relegation zone with a 19-11 victory over Loughborough Students.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hull Ionians moved clear of the National Three North relegationzone with a 19-11 victory over Loughborough Students. Ionians forwards controlled the match up front putting theStudents under pressure in all phases of the game, restricting themto very little cohesive ...
Ferriby show their play-off credentials ; Callum Russell bagged a hat-trick as North Ferriby showed their promotion credentials with a 5-0 hammering of UniBond strugglers Prescot Cables at Church Road.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Callum Russell bagged a hat-trick as North Ferriby showed theirpromotion credentials with a 5-0 hammering of UniBond strugglersPrescot Cables at Church Road. His three goals were the highlight of what was almost thecomplete performance from Ferriby. They are now third in the ...
Morgan praise for young guns ; Hull Kr coach Justin Morgan praised his young side after they went down 14-12 to a determined York City Knights at Huntington Stadium.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hull Kr coach Justin Morgan praised his young side after theywent down 14-12 to a determined York City Knights at HuntingtonStadium. Morgan's 19-man squad was made up of mostly academy and reserveteam players and the coach said he was proud of the way theyperformed. The ...
Great display gives Hessle terrific win
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hessle produced arguably their best performance of the season todefeat second-placed Barnsley 5-3 at Livingstone Road and deservedlyget back on the winning trail after two successive losses. Defences were on top throughout, but Hessle always looked morelikely to score, particularly ...
Pocklington run out of steam
Feb 02, 2009 ... Pocklington looked the likelier side for the first 40 minutes atleague leaders Wheatley Hills, but ran out of steam in the secondhalf to lose 32-14. Pocklington took the lead in the 17th minute when the forwardscounter attacked from their own 22 to give Nathan Prosser a yard ...
Tigers pounce on league double over Hull ; Sheffield Tigers became the first side this season to do the double over Hull with a 5-3 victory.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Sheffield Tigers became the first side this season to do thedouble over Hull with a 5-3 victory. Hull remain second, level on points with Sheffield but with avastly superior points difference, and they are four points behindleaders Westoe. Hull were not helped by the loss of ...
Tigers won't take chance on Jimmy ; Hull City manager Phil Brown admits he is anxiously waiting for a specialist medical report on Jimmy Bullard's latest knee injury.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hull City manager Phil Brown admits he is anxiously waiting for aspecialist medical report on Jimmy Bullard's latest knee injury. The Tigers' club-record pounds5m signing was unable to make hishome debut against West Brom in the 2-2 draw on Saturday, havingjarred his knee in last ...
On-off panucci deal still on cards for city
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hull City were today hoping to complete the signing of veteranRoma defender Christian Panucci. With until 5pm today to strengthen his squad for the PremierLeague survival battle ahead, manager Phil Brown has been hoping toadd a defender and attacker to his options. In a ...
Snow covers the region ; East Yorkshire is this morning waking-up to a blanket of snow.
Feb 02, 2009 ... East Yorkshire is this morning waking-up to a blanket of snow. Commuters are facing treacherous driving conditions as ...
More snow on the way ; The Met Office issued a severe weather warning for the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Feb 02, 2009 ... The Met Office issued a severe weather warning for the Yorkshireand Humber region. Forecasters said there would be heavy and drifting snow in thearea today. Five to ten ...
Snow forces school closures ; A number of schools have been closed across the region due to the heavy snow.
Feb 02, 2009 ... A number of schools have been closed across the region due to theheavy snow. In Hull, the schools which are closed today include: Mount Pleasant Primary School Wilberforce Primary School In the East Riding the schools which are closed today are: Beverley ...