Hull Daily Mail (UK) back issues from March 2009:
Motorcyclist killed in Beverley road accident ; A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car.
Mar 01, 2009 ... A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car. Officers said the 36-year-old man was travelling along BeverleyRoad, city centre, when a car turned into the road from ...
11th-hour hope for port firms ; The battle to overturn ruinous backdated business rate charges on the region's port-based companies has been given a shot in the arm by the Conservative Party.
Mar 02, 2009 ... The battle to overturn ruinous backdated business rate charges onthe region's port-based companies has been given a shot in the armby the Conservative Party. At a meeting held in Immingham on Friday, Shadow Secretary ofState for Communities and Local Government Caroline ...
Hull playwright drops a bombshell
Mar 02, 2009 ... You can take the boy out of the city, but you can't take the cityout of the boy," said Alan Plater. The Hull-raised playwright now lives as an "exile" in London, butthe city where he spent his formative years continues to grip hisimagination. Not least, there's the climax to ...
Guitar whisperer heads to Beverley
Mar 02, 2009 ... Alongside the works by Spanish and South American composers,there will be Richard's own compositions and some slightly moresurprising combinations, such as Bach on the ukulele. In all, it's an eclectic mix that's linked into this ownfascination with the possibilities offered by the ...
Healthy result for youngsters ; Hull City will help schoolchildren across Hull and the East Riding get healthy.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Hull City will help schoolchildren across Hull and the EastRiding get healthy. The Premier League and Professional Football AssociationCommunity Fund has awarded almost pounds300,000 to the club'scharity arm. An additional pounds200,000 has been pledged by local ...
Exercise has paid dividends for me ; The Mail's slimming champions have lost almost five stone between them.
Mar 02, 2009 ... The Mail's slimming champions have lost almost five stone betweenthem. All five volunteers are losing weight through the help of theMail Slimmers website. And as the 13-week challenge continues, each has either lost astone or has almost reached their weight-loss ...
Leaders prove far too strong for Bridlington ; Bridlington Town's good run came to an end with a 4-1 defeat at league leaders Mickleover Sports.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Bridlington Town's good run came to an end with a 4-1 defeat atleague leaders Mickleover Sports. With Sports having scored 70 goals this season, and Brid 73, itwas always likely to be a high-scoring encounter. Mickleover failed to make the most of their early ...
Hessle lose out to Leeds
Mar 02, 2009 ... Hessle produced a late burst, but it was not enough to preventWest Park Leeds winning 15-11 victory in Yorkshire Division Three. Hessle twice got over the line in the last five minutes but wereunable to ground the ball. A 70-yard interception try from Tom Armstrong for West ...
Drew proves pock's hero
Mar 02, 2009 ... Dogged Pocklington grabbed a 29-25 Yorkshire Two victory at hometo Ripon in an end to end encounter. Scrum half Ben Rees blasted over after just two minutes for a trythat Nick Bennett converted, but Ripon hit back with a converted tryof their own to tie the scores at 7-7 in the ...
Lions' boden proves he's Ionians' tamer ; Hull Ionians dominated the first 20 minutes before losing 27-10 to Leicester Lions in National Three North.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Hull Ionians dominated the first 20 minutes before losing 27-10to Leicester Lions in National Three North. Ionians scored the opening try, but the Lions then took commandand had all the ball after the break. James Liddle put in a man-of-the-match performance with atremendous ...
Hullensians close in on Twickenham date ; Hullensians' coach Julian Barkworth is backing his players to "go all the way to Twickenham" after a stunning 22-18 victory over Leeds Metropolitan University in the EDF Energy Junior Vase quarter- final.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Hullensians' coach Julian Barkworth is backing his players to "goall the way to Twickenham" after a stunning 22-18 victory over LeedsMetropolitan University in the EDF Energy Junior Vase quarter-final. Leeds were red-hot favourites, given their side boasted playerswith National ...
Chance to see veteran funny man at book signing event ; Hull: Comedian Norman Collier will be signing copies of his new book at a city store.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Hull: Comedian Norman Collier will be signing copies of his newbook at a city store. The 84-year-old has penned his autobiography Just A Job, whichhas been serialised in the Mail over the past week. He will be meeting fans and signing copies of the book atWaterstone's in ...
Aaron helps obese contestants lose weight ; It Was a reality TV show that helped Aaron Howlett lose 10st in 19 weeks.
Mar 02, 2009 ... It Was a reality TV show that helped Aaron Howlett lose 10st in19 weeks. Now, the 33-year-old, of east Hull, will help others slim down ona new ITV1 show Britain's Biggest Loser. Mr Howlett, who became a professional personal trainer afterappearing on the Biggest Loser UK - a ...
Teen jailed for 'vicious' attack ; A teenager who kicked a man in the head while he lay unconscious on the floor has been jailed.
Mar 02, 2009 ... A teenager who kicked a man in the head while he lay unconsciouson the floor has been jailed. Anthony James Ulph, 19, of east Hull, kicked and stamped onvictim Paul Wilkinson during an attack in Greenwich Avenue, eastHull. Ulph was jailed for 21 months for the attack and ...
Community delighted at church reopening ; E Hull: A church that is mentioned in the Doomsday Book has been reopened by the Archbishop of York.
Mar 02, 2009 ... E Hull: A church that is mentioned in the Doomsday Book has beenreopened by the Archbishop of York. St Giles' Church in Marfleet - a grade two-listed listedbuilding - was closed for 17 months while it was given apounds450,000 make-over. The Archbishop of York, Dr John ...
Tradition continues to ride high in blustery corner of the wolds ; A Fluttering white handkerchief will herald the start of a tradition that has captured the imagination of sportsmen and women for almost 500 years.
Mar 02, 2009 ... A Fluttering white handkerchief will herald the start of atradition that has captured the imagination of sportsmen and womenfor almost 500 years. The symbolic piece of silk is used to set off runners and ridersin Britain's oldest horse race in a bleak and blustery corner of ...
United in protest against bridge tolls ; Campaigners against the Humber Bridge tolls staged a protest ahead of a public inquiry into proposed increases.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Campaigners against the Humber Bridge tolls staged a protestahead of a public inquiry into proposed increases. Groups from both banks of the River Humber marched across thebridge on Saturday morning, meeting in the middle. An inquiry will begin at the Willerby Manor Hotel ...
Pupils urged to join poverty fight ; City pupils are being urged to play a role in reducing poverty by establishing twinning programmes with schools in Nigeria.
Mar 02, 2009 ... City pupils are being urged to play a role in reducing povertyby establishing twinning programmes with schools in Nigeria. Ian Attfield, a former pupil of Bilton Grange High School who nowworks for the UK Government in Nigeria, says links with Britishschools can make a major ...
Daffodil is flowering again ; Beverley: The town's support group for Marie Curie Cancer Care has launched its annual Daffodil campaign, which last year raised pounds5,605.15.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Beverley: The town's support group for Marie Curie Cancer Carehas launched its annual Daffodil campaign, which last year raisedpounds5,605.15. The campaign kicked off with a tea party and sale of handmadejewellery at Molescroft, raising just over pounds205. Collections will ...
Net closes in on Millwall thugs ; Time is running out for the Millwall thugs who caused chaos at the KC Stadium.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Time is running out for the Millwall thugs who caused chaos atthe KC Stadium. Humberside Police officers were today making their way to Londonto track down those responsible for trouble at the side's FA Cupclash against Hull City in January. Three officers working on ...
Medals stripped from disgraced Alexander ; A Disgraced former police chief who brought shame on his force has been stripped of his awards.
Mar 02, 2009 ... A Disgraced former police chief who brought shame on his forcehas been stripped of his awards. Alec Alexander, who is currently serving a 10-year sentence forraping and abusing his daughter, has had his long-service and goodconduct awards snatched from him. The move was ...
Time is running out for Millwall hooligans
Mar 02, 2009 ... The years, so will be known to spotters. It is only a matter oftime before they are all named. "Any photos of offenders we can't identify will be put out to thepress to see if the public can help us." Once the offenders are identified, Humberside Police will workalongside the ...
Hopefuls are out to show our city's got talent ; A Mix of nerves and excitement can be felt around clubland as performers from across the region prepare to unleash their talents onto audiences around the city.
Mar 02, 2009 ... A Mix of nerves and excitement can be felt around clubland asperformers from across the region prepare to unleash their talentsonto audiences around the city. Tomorrow marks the first heat of the Mail's Talent Trail 2009competition and entrants are ready for battle at the Belmont ...
Royal Marine's arctic rescue mission ; A Commando from Hull helped rescue a man from the wreckage of a helicopter in the Arctic Circle.
Mar 02, 2009 ... A Commando from Hull helped rescue a man from the wreckage of ahelicopter in the Arctic Circle. Corporal Andy Firth was on board a Sea King helicopter when itwas ordered to help in a search and rescue mission. The Royal Marine, 31, of west Hull, and three others from ...
Public meeting to park the charges ; Pocklington: The revolt against parking charges is being stepped up with a public meeting in the town.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Pocklington: The revolt against parking charges is being steppedup with a public meeting in the town. The aim is to get more protesters on board amid fears the chargeswould affect everyone in Pocklington and not just shops andbusinesses. The meeting will be held in ...
Big Sam's relieved by away win
Mar 02, 2009 ... Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce felt relieved after seeing his drop-threatened side beat the Tigers in their six-point clash at the KC. City are now right in the thick of a relegation scrap afterRovers won an eventful Premier League survival tussle 2-1, withgoals from Stephen Warnock ...
Souths stand by as crocker waits on visa
Mar 02, 2009 ... Hull Fc could have to wait a further two weeks before hearing ifMichael Crocker's reapplication for a visa has been successful. The former Melbourne Storm player is nervously awaiting news ofhis second visa application after seeing his initial bid to enterthe country ...
Plans for pounds4m community centre ; A Reverend has spoken of his support for a project that will see a city church and a volunteer service join forces on a pounds4m venture to bring communities together under one roof.
Mar 02, 2009 ... A Reverend has spoken of his support for a project that will seea city church and a volunteer service join forces on a pounds4mventure to bring communities together under one roof. Hull Methodist Central Hall and Hull Community and VoluntaryServices (CVS) are working together on ...
Promoting our region's ingredients ; E Yorks: A regional food event is being held at Bishop Burton College, near Beverley.
Mar 02, 2009 ... E Yorks: A regional food event is being held at Bishop BurtonCollege, near Beverley. The Yorkshire and Humber Regional Food Group (RFG) event aims toshowcase businesses producing local food. Food and drink buyers looking to source ingredients in the regionare invited to the ...
Historic church set to go under the hammer ; An Iconic Hessle Road building is going under the hammer next month.
Mar 02, 2009 ... An Iconic Hessle Road building is going under the hammer nextmonth. The distinctive City Temple church will go to auction onWednesday, March 18. The landmark church, which has been derelict since 1984, is onthe city council's register of listed buildings at risk because ...
School pin-up posters' message of health ; East Hull: Colourful posters promoting healthy eating have been installed in the dining hall at Southcoates Primary School after receiving a grant from a women's magazine.
Mar 02, 2009 ... East Hull: Colourful posters promoting healthy eating have beeninstalled in the dining hall at Southcoates Primary School afterreceiving a grant from a women's magazine. The school in Southcoates Lane already has a policy that sayssweets and chocolates cannot be brought in by ...
Bike theft leaves disabled woman immobile ; A Sufferer of Parkinson's disease sufferer has spoken of her anger after her specialised bike was stolen.
Mar 02, 2009 ... A Sufferer of Parkinson's disease sufferer has spoken of heranger after her specialised bike was stolen. Christine Watkinson, 60, of west Hull, had cycled to Age Concernin Porter Street, Hull, for the Hull and East Yorkshire branch ofthe Parkinson's Disease Society weekly lunch ...
Plans to repair region's 'worst road' ; Bridlington: A road dubbed the worst in the East Riding could be repaired this year.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Bridlington: A road dubbed the worst in the East Riding could berepaired this year. The surface of St Aidan Road in Bridlington is so bad that busesstopped using the route. Bus company East Yorkshire Motor Services feared buses would bedamaged and passengers hurt by the ...
Gardiner stars as Beverley produce welcome win ; Beverley collected much-needed points with a 25-5 win over Clekheaton.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Beverley collected much-needed points with a 25-5 win overClekheaton. Cleckheaton got off to a cracking start with a try in the firstminute. From a lineout on their left the ball was moved quickly acrossthe backline to Ross Hayden who was tackled just short but reachedover ...
Strachan: Same again please guys ; Coach Rick Strachan wants "more of the same" after Excel Hull Stingrays beat Nottingham Panthers 6-4 in a thrilling encounter at Hull Arena.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Coach Rick Strachan wants "more of the same" after Excel HullStingrays beat Nottingham Panthers 6-4 in a thrilling encounter atHull Arena. Stingrays had to withstand a barrage of late pressure from big-budget Panthers before Konstantin Kalmikov's empty net goal insidethe last ...
Two arrested after death of motorcyclist ; Two people have been arrested following the death of a motorcyclist.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Two people have been arrested following the death of amotorcyclist. Peter Oldfield, 36, of Fifth Avenue, north Hull, died after themotorbike he was travelling on was in a collision with a car inBeverley Road, city centre at 8.09pm on Saturday night. Officers said Mr Oldfield ...
Man in court over attempted post office robbery ; A Man has appeared in court charged with the attempted robbery of Anlaby Park Post Office in Anlaby Road, west Hull.
Mar 02, 2009 ... A Man has appeared in court charged with the attempted robbery ofAnlaby Park Post Office in Anlaby Road, west Hull. James Medlam, 25, of East Park Avenue, east Hull, was chargedwith attempted robbery and attempting to escape custody. He appeared at Hull ...
Witness appeal after sexual assault on Brough train ; Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted while travelling on a train from Leeds to Hull last week.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexuallyassaulted while travelling on a train from Leeds to Hull last week. The alleged incident took place at around 2.15pm just before the1.38pm train arrived at Brough on Tuesday, February 24. The 48-year-old woman was ...
98 jobs to go at comet ; Hull-based electrical retailer Comet is make 98 redundancies in its city business centre, the Mail can reveal.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Hull-based electrical retailer Comet is make 98 redundancies inits city business centre, the Mail can reveal. The losses are part of wider measure to cut costs which has seenthe company going to consultation with a total of 280 of its officestaff. The company is also to close ...
Car crashes into wall in Cottingham ; A car has overturned on George Street in Cottingham causing disruption to traffic in the area.
Mar 02, 2009 ... A car has overturned on George Street in Cottingham causingdisruption to traffic in the area. Traffic was stopped from going between the Hallgate junction andthe Northgate junction while ...
Medium acorah heads to York
Mar 03, 2009 ... There's an old Jasper Carrott joke that goes something like this:"I read the other day that Glenn Hoddle's found God. Blimey, that'sone hell of a pass." But Hoddle isn't the only former footballer known for hisassociation with the other side. He may be best known now as ...
Respected volunteer retires ; East Riding: A presentation has been held to mark the retirement of a respected volunteer.
Mar 03, 2009 ... East Riding: A presentation has been held to mark the retirementof a respected volunteer. Pauline Kermode has stepped down from her role at the EastYorkshire Volunteer Centre, based in Morley's Yard, Beverley. Mrs Kermode, a volunteer development ...
Dealer is jailed for six years ; A Drug dealer from Goole has been jailed for six years.
Mar 03, 2009 ... A Drug dealer from Goole has been jailed for six years. Dean Raywood, 35, was caught in an undercover police sting. Officers were sold class A drugs by Raywood on 20 separateoccasions. The dealer pleaded guilty at Hull Crown Court to selling heroinon 13 occasions and ...
'We have forgiven burglars' ; A Vicar who described a burglary at his church as "an act of wickedness" says the congregation has finally forgiven those responsible .
Mar 03, 2009 ... A Vicar who described a burglary at his church as "an act ofwickedness" says the congregation has finally forgiven thoseresponsible . The Reverend David North, of Elim Pentecostal Church, in Hullcity centre, was shocked when burglars abseiled 20ft into thebuilding before fleeing ...
Paddles ready for courses ; West Hull: Kayak lessons begin at Albert Avenue Baths on Sunday, March 15.
Mar 03, 2009 ... West Hull: Kayak lessons begin at Albert Avenue Baths on Sunday,March 15. Kingston Kayak Club is running the weekly sessions for 14 to 19-year-olds. They are funded by Hull City Council Youth Development service. British Canoe Union (BCU) instructors teach the ...
Pupils' praise for educational film ; Bambi and his friends will help guide youngsters through the latest in the superb series of Disney's Magical World of Animals DVDs featuring deer.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Bambi and his friends will help guide youngsters through thelatest in the superb series of Disney's Magical World of AnimalsDVDs featuring deer. Focusing on the shy forest creatures, the next Disney MagicalWorld of Animals DVD has been praised by children at St NicholasPrimary ...
Salt dome to help keep roads clear ; East Yorkshire is preparing for the next cold snap with the opening of a new salt dome.
Mar 03, 2009 ... East Yorkshire is preparing for the next cold snap with theopening of a new salt dome. The new facility in Hedon will keep up to 1,600 tonnes of saltstored fresh, dry and protected from the elements. The pounds460,000 investment was officially unveiled yesterdayand is the ...
Tenants urged to have their say on housing ; East Riding: Tenants are being urged to have their say on a range of issues affecting their housing.
Mar 03, 2009 ... East Riding: Tenants are being urged to have their say on a rangeof issues affecting their housing. The move is part of the National Conversation, which was launchedin January and is aimed at helping the new Tenant ServicesAuthority draw up a set of national standards for all ...
Chance to 'try before you buy' ; A Pioneering initiative aimed at helping East Yorkshire companies afford commercial premises has been launched.
Mar 03, 2009 ... A Pioneering initiative aimed at helping East Yorkshire companiesafford commercial premises has been launched. The "try-before-you-buy" scheme is being offered by Sheffieldcompany Henry Boot Developments on its Priory Park-based developmentBanner Court. The scheme allows ...
We should have had more years ; A Young Hull mum died after going into hospital for elective surgery she hoped would eventually help her to have another baby.
Mar 03, 2009 ... A Young Hull mum died after going into hospital for electivesurgery she hoped would eventually help her to have another baby. Alexa Winter, 26, of Bridlington Avenue, city centre, chose tohave an operation on her colon, believing it would help ease thepain she was suffering with ...
Lecturers honoured at city and guilds awards ; E Riding: Lecturers Shirley Hebden and David Bernasconi, of East Riding College, have been highly commended in City and Guilds Medals For Excellence awards.
Mar 03, 2009 ... E Riding: Lecturers Shirley Hebden and David Bernasconi, of EastRiding College, have been highly commended in City and Guilds MedalsFor Excellence awards. The judges said the Skills For Life lecturers who teach Englishfor speakers of other languages courses, only narrowly missed ...
Tribute acts doing it for the kids ; Entertainers are gearing up for a night of live music and comedy in aid of the Mail's Charity Of The Year, the Echoes Foundation.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Entertainers are gearing up for a night of live music and comedyin aid of the Mail's Charity Of The Year, the Echoes Foundation. Acts - who are giving their time for free - are busy rehearsingfor the 1950s and 1960s tribute show taking place on Thursday, March12, at the Country ...
PCs donated to foundation's therapy centre ; A HULL-based solicitors has donated three computers to the Echoes Foundation.
Mar 03, 2009 ... A HULL-based solicitors has donated three computers to the EchoesFoundation. Steve Savage, IT manager at Gosschalks Solicitors, based inQueen's Gardens, city centre, said: "We saw the benefit thisequipment would provide when we visited the Echoes Foundation, whichwas selected ...
Nrl's loss is KR's gain
Mar 03, 2009 ... It seems bizarre that Michael Dobson hasn't been able to secure aregular place in an Australian NRL side after watching him performin Super League. His previous spells with Catalans and Wigan suggested he had theall-round game to do well. But Canberra allowed him to leave ...
Super-cool dobson has an eye for goal ; They say practice makes perfect - and Michael Dobson is living proof that it's true.
Mar 03, 2009 ... They say practice makes perfect - and Michael Dobson is livingproof that it's true. For all three of Hull KR's Super League points so far thisseason have been secured by his boot. A last minute drop-goal at Bradford meant KR left Odsal with avaluable point on the opening day ...
Former seafarers could find that it's good to talk ; Hull: Hundreds of former Merchant Navy and Royal Navy seafarers and fishermen could benefit from a telephone friendship project.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Hull: Hundreds of former Merchant Navy and Royal Navy seafarersand fishermen could benefit from a telephone friendship project. The service is run by CSV's Retired and Senior VolunteerProgramme and is designed to provide companionship and a listeningear. The new telephone scheme, ...
Beverley pasture masters elected ; One of the last bastions of male dominance in East Yorkshire could have had its final hour.
Mar 03, 2009 ... One of the last bastions of male dominance in East Yorkshire could have had its final hour. The election of pasture masters at Beverley's Guildhall yesterdaycould be the last time it is an all-male affair. It is an ancient tradition passed down from father to son,steeped in ...
Brown insists city will be in positive mood
Mar 03, 2009 ... Phil Brown maintains that Hull City's faltering run of form willnot stop them making the testing trip to Fulham in a positive frameof mind. Back-to-back Premier League defeats to Tottenham and Blackburn inthe last eight days have dragged the Tigers to within three pointsof the ...
Fortune-west set for home Ferriby debut ; Leo Fortune-West could make his home debut for North Ferriby against play-off rivals Hednesford Town at Church Road tonight (7.45pm).
Mar 03, 2009 ... Leo Fortune-West could make his home debut for North Ferribyagainst play-off rivals Hednesford Town at Church Road tonight(7.45pm). Promotion-chasing Ferriby have signed the much-travelled strikerto bolster their push for the UniBond Premier Division play-offs. The ...
Youngsters ready to kick off careers ; A New course designed to improve job prospects while boosting Hull's chances of weathering the economic storm has been kicked off at the KC Stadium.
Mar 03, 2009 ... A New course designed to improve job prospects while boostingHull's chances of weathering the economic storm has been kicked offat the KC Stadium. A group of unemployed youngsters teamed up with the Tigers tostart the week-long Get Started With Football course. Organised by ...
Human league to play city park ; East Hull: Some of the biggest pop acts of the 1980s are to take part in a concert in East Park in the summer.
Mar 03, 2009 ... East Hull: Some of the biggest pop acts of the 1980s are to takepart in a concert in East Park in the summer. The Human League, Belinda Carlisle and Bananarama will headlineBack To The 80s in the park on Saturday, June 27, at 7.30pm. The acts will all perform their top 10 hits ...
Vets' final parade to take in capital ; Normandy veterans will parade in London as well as on the beaches of France after a huge response to an appeal.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Normandy veterans will parade in London as well as on the beachesof France after a huge response to an appeal. The Normandy Veterans' Association (NCA) was left devastated whenthe Government refused to fund this year's homage on beaches inFrance. But since the Mail first ...
We're going into battle well armed to stop the toll hike ; Campaigners against the Humber Bridge toll have vowed to "give it their all" as a public inquiry begins into proposed increases.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Campaigners against the Humber Bridge toll have vowed to "give ittheir all" as a public inquiry begins into proposed increases. The independent inquiry, which gotunder way this morning at theWillerby Manor Hotel, will hear evidence about proposals by theHumber Bridge Board to ...
Charmer jailed for web of lies ; A SMOOTH-talking East Yorkshire conman who swindled thousands of pounds from women is beginning a four-year jail sentence.
Mar 03, 2009 ... A SMOOTH-talking East Yorkshire conman who swindled thousands ofpounds from women is beginning a four-year jail sentence. Jeremy Scott, 43, of Hull Road, Woodmansey, admitted fraudoffences totalling more than pounds220,000. Hull Crown Court heard he targeted vulnerable victims ...
Comet to cut office workforce in half ; Almost half the staff at Comet's Hull-based business centre are facing redundancy.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Almost half the staff at Comet's Hull-based business centre arefacing redundancy. The electrical specialist has announced it has entered into aconsultation process with part of its workforce. Of its 206 employees, 98 members of staff at the centre couldface losing their ...