Plymouth Evening Herald, The back issues from October 2008:
Woman in hospital after crash
Oct 01, 2008 ... A woman was taken to hospital with neck injuries after a crashwhich closed the A388 near Callington early yesterday. The 40-year-old had to be cut free from her Renault Clio byfirefighters following the accident, which also involved a van,about a mile south of the town at ...
Staff frustrated at ITV merger plan ; Television news journalists in Plymouth admitted they were 'between a rock and a hard place' yesterday, after they were given details of ITV's plans to close its Plympton news operation.
Oct 01, 2008; ... Television news journalists in Plymouth admitted they were'between a rock and a hard place' yesterday, after they were givendetails of ITV's plans to close its Plympton news operation. The studio will close by the middle of March next year, with theloss of almost all its 88 jobs, ...
Club review is adjourned
Oct 01, 2008 ... A hearing to debate the licence of a Barbican nightclub has beenadjourned. Plymouth City Council's licensing sub-committee was ...
Good Samaritan involved in five-car smash now stable
Oct 01, 2008 ... The condition of a 40-year-old man left fighting for his lifeafter a crash involving five cars on the A38 near South Brent onFriday night is now said to be stable. Police said Anthony Mapplebeck got out of his car on the busyExeter-bound carriageway to help after a minor accident ...
Hanging on
Oct 01, 2008 ... An article in The Herald was about a lady being afraid to go tothe dentist. It all depends on the dentist. My late husband and I had a wonderful dentist, Mr Ellyatt, ...
Triplication
Oct 01, 2008 ... Cancer is a disease that affects a large number of households inthe country and it is good that so much money is spent on researchto find cures. I find it strange, though, that there are three differentorganisations all collecting money for this research. There is AICR ...
Inquest date set for man in 'parking argument'
Oct 01, 2008 ... The date for an inquest into the death of a 93-year-old man whosuffered serious head injuries after a car park 'argument' has atlast been set following two previous adjournments. The hearing into the death of Alfred Lockhart has twice beenpostponed because a key witness was ...
Taking ona new challenge
Oct 01, 2008 ... Every town has a full-time protester, a champion of its abandoned buildings and its lost causes. They make waves. They fight against the tide. For Plymouth, Kevin Kelway was that man. Remember him?Extraordinary eyebrows and an unworldly amount of zeal. The ...
Card range will bring Christmas cheer to charity
Oct 01, 2008; ... Christmas has arrived on Plymstock Broadway extra-early thisyear. Local retailer Card Factory has launched its new Christmas cardpacks a full three months in advance - but it's all in aid ofcharity. The shop is offering the specially-designed cards to raise moneyfor ...
Nothing merry about Christmas
Oct 01, 2008 ... One of my grandchildren used the 'C' word for the first time thisweek. I at once responded with another choice word and wasimmediately the one in trouble: well, I'm older, and should know bynow that Christmas starts in July nowadays. It's not that I dislike Christmas; I hate it ....
Bad driving
Oct 01, 2008 ... With reference to D Mayes (September 25), I have no doubt excessspeeds do cause shunts when people are trying to turn into the sideroads of Outland Road. However, this is not always the case. I have nearly been involved in shunts a few times, not because ofspeeding, but because of ...
Buildings are lost, but mark's images remain
Oct 01, 2008 ... If i WEREN'T TALKING TO YOU, RIGHT NOW I'D BE ... Out looking for photo opportunities in the genre which I work in.I focus on the impact of decay on architecture and lost spaceswithin the city. OTHER THAN PHOTOGRAPHY, I'M GOOD AT.. Problem-solving, diplomacy and ...
Pssb reunion
Oct 01, 2008 ... Reunion reminder: PSSB '73-'78 meeting at the Britannia,Milehouse, at 7.30pm on ...
Plan to salvage NMA's fortunes ; Bosses at the National Marine Aquarium have unveiled an ambitious five- year plan to prevent the attraction from sinking into financial difficulties.
Oct 01, 2008; ... Bosses at the National Marine Aquarium have unveiled an ambitiousfive- year plan to prevent the attraction from sinking intofinancial difficulties. The move aims to maintain attendance figures which, had it notbeen for the wet August, would have left the NMA reeling, ...
Ruth's aquatic exploits caught on camera ; Memories came flooding back when Herald reader Ruth Barnicoat took a look into our archive of photographs.
Oct 01, 2008; ... Memories came flooding back when Herald reader Ruth Barnicoattook a look into our archive of photographs. For in a snap taken at the Tinside swimming gala held at MountWise in 1949, there in the middle was Ruth herself, aged 18. Ruth, now 77, said: "I opened the paper and ...
Yard reunion
Oct 01, 2008 ... All former Devonport Dockyard fitters and fitters' mates areinvited to a reunion at Stonehouse Creek Leisure and Social Club,Kings Road, on ...
Ernest chugg
Oct 01, 2008 ... Ernest chugg lives at 15 Haydon Grove, St Budeaux. His brotherhas died and the funeral is on Friday. We cannot contact him byphone or letter; please ...
Overpriced
Oct 01, 2008 ... In reply to Mr Bickell's letter (September 19) regarding air farepricing, my wife and I had a similar problem recently with Flybe. Oncomputer, the price for a trip from Exeter to Brest started atpounds9 each, but quickly shot up to pounds76 each with theinclusion of various charges and ...
Charlie was a hero to us too
Oct 01, 2008 ... As a follow-up to three recent letters in Your Say, concerningPlymouth-born Charlie Pugsley, I am one of his younger brothers(seven years younger). I admired my brother Charlie, whose favourite pastimes wereswimming and high-diving, particularly around the Hoe foreshore. Hebecame ...
A timebomb
Oct 01, 2008 ... I am writing to you regarding an article about HMS Campbeltownbeing refitted in Scotland and not in Devonport. Why? Because as I see it Babcock is trying its best to closeDevonport Dockyard and just use it for nuclear waste. Am I the onlyperson ...
Good value
Oct 01, 2008 ... In response to your reader (September 19) regarding the high costof some flights with Air Southwest, as with most airlines you mustbook early to obtain a reduced price. As a regular passenger with Air Southwest (I fly to Dublin everyyear; however, I must fly to Bristol and then ...
On the road to a lifetime interest
Oct 01, 2008 ... Things i wished I'd learned at Dads' School, volume 2, page 56:how to feign interest in things that enthral your kids. My lad loves football (check!), running around like an idiot(check!), making stupid noises (check!) and toilet jokes (check!):no issues there. But above and ...
Colleges provide a boost for economy ; South West colleges contribute almost pounds1billion a year to the region's economy, according to a report published today.
Oct 01, 2008; ... South West colleges contribute almost pounds1billion a year tothe region's economy, according to a report published today. The first study of its kind puts a combined figure on the moneycolleges bring into the region, the take-home pay they give their26,500 employees and the ...
Cutting the cost of playtime
Oct 01, 2008 ... Parents and childminders are being reminded they can make use oftoy libraries to borrow rather than buy games and toys foryoungsters. The Devon Child Minding Association (DCMA) has toy libraries inWeston Mill and Efford which are open to all childminders, parents,carers and ...
Month binge led to 'mindless violence' ; A teenager who went on a month-long drinking binge during which he attacked three sets of people has been detained for a year.
Oct 01, 2008; ... A teenager who went on a month-long drinking binge during whichhe attacked three sets of people has been detained for a year. Adam Sharp, aged 19, of Colin Campbell Court in Plymouth citycentre, appeared at Plymouth Crown Court charged with actual bodilyharm, common assault, and ...
Meeting modern needs
Oct 01, 2008 ... It is not often that wide-ranging, sweeping and revolutionaryinitiatives meet with universal approval from everyone involved, butwe believe that the 'bin shake-up' being introduced in Plymouth fromNovember 3 deserves to be welcomed by all. This massive revision of the collection ...
City troops leave for Afghanistan
Oct 01, 2008 ... Good luck boys. Be safe. Thinking of you and your families. XX Jules, Pennycross God speed to all our brave and honourable Royal Marines and safehome again to your proud and loyal family and friends. God bless youeveryone. Caz (Mum of serviceman ready to deploy to ...
Cannabis raids
Oct 01, 2008 ... A high proportion of younger and older people have been usingcannabis recreationally for decades. Why stop it? Molly, Sutton So has alcohol and a lot of other things. Do you suggest we allallow 'moonshine' factories or other kinds of sweatshops to ...
TV jobs axed
Oct 01, 2008 ... It's daft that ITV is being allowed to do this. All our localnews will just be about what is happening in Bristol. All the styleand charm of Westcountry News will be lost for ever. George, Plymouth Bring ...
Thank you for helping us hit target ; Ford Park Cemetery will get a new lease of life after securing vital funds for a pounds653,000 project which will transform the historical site.
Oct 01, 2008; ... Ford Park Cemetery will get a new lease of life after securingvital funds for a pounds653,000 project which will transform thehistorical site. The cemetery trust is celebrating after successfully completingits Rejuven8 appeal, launched to raise pounds60,000 in donationsfrom the ...
Sex assault near lido
Oct 01, 2008 ... Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was indecentlyassaulted near Tinside Pool. The 24-year-old was attacked by a man at around 8.15pm on Mondayevening. The assailant, who said he came from Turkey, began talking tothe woman and then indecently assaulted ...
Lucus Jon Brian gibbons
Oct 01, 2008 ... Name Lucus Jon Brian Gibbons BORN August 14, 2008 BIRTH WEIGHT 6lb 14oz PARENTS Kevin and Tracey Gibbons DESPITE being born four weeks early and spending the first threedays of his life in an incubator, Lucus Jon Brian Gibbons ...
Korey Daniel cawse
Oct 01, 2008 ... Name Korey Daniel Cawse BORN September 8, 2008 BIRTH WEIGHT 5lb 8oz PARENTS Samantha Tippin and Chris Cawse PLYMOUTH grandparents, Lyn and Gary Cawse, are pleased toannounce the birth of their first grandson, "gorgeous" Korey ...
New-look skyline as giant crane is dismantled ; The removal of what is believed to be the largest crane in western Europe from Plymouth's skyline marks the end of an era for the city.
Oct 01, 2008; ... The removal of what is believed to be the largest crane inwestern Europe from Plymouth's skyline marks the end of an era forthe city. Devonport Dockyard's landmark Royal Navy submarine refuellingcrane was brought to the ground in a major engineering projectcompleted on ...
Child sex allegations
Oct 01, 2008 ... A 25-year-old man who faces two charges of meeting a girl underthe age of 16 following sexual grooming has had his case committedto Plymouth Crown Court for trial. Jonathan Wilkins, of Connaught Avenue, Mutley Plain, is alsocharged with engaging in a sexual activity in the presence ...
Huge illegal net was danger to people as well as marine life
Oct 01, 2008 ... A massive illegal fishing net dangerous to swimmers has beenseized off Plymouth Hoe. The Environment Agency recovered the 1,000-yard-long net from apopular Plymouth Sound bathing spot on Monday after being alerted byMinistry of Defence Police. Made of monofilament, it was ...
Taxi fare cheat hit driver with metal pole
Oct 01, 2008 ... A plymouth taxi driver who ran after a passenger who left withoutpaying was attacked with a metal pole, city magistrates were told. James McLean, 19, was with another man in the taxi on the nightof August 31 when they both fled from the cab after it pulled up inthe St Budeaux ...
Seeds of hope as pupils mark UN peace day
Oct 01, 2008 ... Staff and students at Hele's School have marked a global day forpeace by planting a tree to start a major wildlife project. The Plympton school planted the crab apple on its grounds to markUnited Nations International Day of Peace. The day is marked across the world and last ...
Auditions for panto children
Oct 01, 2008 ... The search is on to find children to perform with the stars inPlymouth this Christmas. Twenty talented 'babes' will get to share the stage with LesleyJoseph and Matt Slack in Cinderella at the Theatre Royal. Auditions for the coveted parts will take place at TR2, theTheatre ...
New lease on central site
Oct 01, 2008 ... Stratton Creber Commercial (670700) has been appointed as jointagents with Allsop Matcham to dispose of the leasehold interest inthe ground floor retail unit at 8/9 Derry's Cross, Plymouth. The double-fronted retail premises offers accommodationcomprising of a front and rear ...
Police warning to off-road bikers
Oct 01, 2008 ... Police are warning motorcyclists to stop driving illegally inwoodland around Looe or face having their bikes confiscated. Officers said riders were causing a nuisance to residents anddamaging private property. Police are working with the Forestry Commission to stop ...
Bid to save post offices withdrawn ; Cornwall County Council has withdrawn its legal bid to save 59 post offices in the Duchy.
Oct 01, 2008; ... Cornwall County Council has withdrawn its legal bid to save 59post offices in the Duchy. Lawyers have told the authority there is no real chance itsjudicial review against Post Office Ltd's closure programme willsucceed. Political leaders from all the main parties have ...
New soundtracks for silent classics
Oct 01, 2008 ... Silence, please, for the launch of a season of classic films witha contemporary sound. Four movies from the pre-sound era are getting new music forspecial shows at the Jill Craigie Cinema on the University ofPlymouth campus. The season, the first at the new venue, starts ...
Reaching out to a wider audience
Oct 01, 2008 ... The Barbican Theatre recorded a bumper year last year, with itswork reaching 38,000 people at the venue and throughout Devon andCornwall. "More and more people are enjoying cultural activities andgetting involved in learning new skills. It's exciting to see somany new and ...
Conqueror of the pole
Oct 01, 2008; ... Business Reporter IT'S been called sleazy, raunchy and indecent. It's also been labelled as a craze which is soon to die. However, Sam Remmer reckons it's a fabulous way to keep fit, it'sgood, clean fun - and it will, she hopes, be around for a long, ...
Power station soars to great new heights ; The central tower of the pounds400million Langage Power Station can now be seen from high points within Plymouth.
Oct 01, 2008; ... The central tower of the pounds400million Langage Power Stationcan now be seen from high points within Plymouth. Construction of the gas-fired plant started in autumn 2006, andthere are now about 1,100 people working on the site. When complete,the power station will employ 40 ...
Learning about climate threat ; A plymouth Nobel prizewinner has been putting the next generation in the picture about the possible impact of climate change.
Oct 01, 2008; ... A plymouth Nobel prizewinner has been putting the next generationin the picture about the possible impact of climate change. Dr Carol Turley met Shirley Halse, 15, the South West's YoungClimate Change Champion, who was visiting the Plymouth MarineLaboratory. Shirley joined ...
Flexibility is key
Oct 01, 2008 ... In the current economic climate, it has never been more importantto take professional advice with respect to the marketing ofcommercial property assets. A proactive approach to owning andmanaging a property holding is the key to minimising holding costsand exposure to void ...
Bruce knows the nuts and bolts
Oct 01, 2008 ... A plymouth mechanic is celebrating two decades with the samegarage after starting as an apprentice on leaving school. Bruce Thompson from Keyham, now 38, has worked at Renault dealerMumfords of Plymouth since he was an 18-year-old apprentice in 1988. Since then he has worked ...
Snapshot: Sam remmer
Oct 01, 2008 ... Age: 32 Lives: Greenbank Family: Husband Sid, plus a growing menagerie of rescued animals Hobbies: Drinking real ale First Car: Ford Fiesta Current Car: My lovely Suzuki ...
Haines hoping for GB call-up ; Up and coming city mountainbiker Carla Haines is hoping for a Great Britain call-up after finishing as top junior in the country.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Up and coming city mountainbiker Carla Haines is hoping for aGreat Britain call-up after finishing as top junior in the country. Plymstock School student Haines (pictured left) racked up aseries of podiums in the National MTB Points Series in contestsaround the country. The ...
Reaching their goal ; Students from City College Plymouth have been honoured for learning useful new skills.
Oct 01, 2008; ... Students from City College Plymouth have been honoured forlearning useful new skills. More than a dozen students took part in the Entry to Employment(e2e) programme, a Government-funded initiative which offers youngpeople the chance to find a route into employment by learning ...
Junior rugby action ; Plymstock Albion Oaks' under eights played their first match of the season against Stonehouse Sharks at Stonehouse Creek.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Plymstock Albion Oaks' under eights played their first match ofthe season against Stonehouse Sharks at Stonehouse Creek. Albion Oaks U8 ...5 tries Stonehouse Sharks U8 ...1 try Oaks played with energy and enthusiasm and claimed an emphatic5-1 win. Matthew Gilbery ably ...
Parkside tea dances cancelled
Oct 01, 2008 ... Fortnightly tea dances held at Parkside Social Club in ErnesettleLane, will no longer take place due to unforeseen circumstances. Theregular event, ...
Wednesday, October 1
Oct 01, 2008 ... Today 7.30am FGS Brandenburg (German Tanker), NRP Alvares Cabral(Portuguese Frigate), Sound to sea. 7.45am HMS Gloucester (Type 42 Destroyer), sea to Sound o/c sea. 12.15pm FGS Brandenburg, sea to ...
Angling round-up
Oct 01, 2008 ... The round trip of 200 miles from Plymouth to Dorset's ChesilBeach certainly paid off for Plymouth rod Chris Tozer. A superplaice of 4lb 4oz, one of the heaviest of the year, took his baitlobbed into deep water from the steep shelving pebbles. A flattie of this quality is now quite ...
Bin collection revolution all set for launch ; The bins revolution that begins on November 3 is the end result of months of careful planning.
Oct 01, 2008; ... The bins revolution that begins on November 3 is the end resultof months of careful planning. Faced with a patchwork of rounds stitched together over the yearsas new homes were built, the council has been forced into a root andbranch review. At present refuse lorries often ...
New way of working 'much more efficient'
Oct 01, 2008 ... Marq EDWARDS, who drives a refuse lorry, praised the new fleetwith their rear-wheel steering, which he said made it easier to getinto tight places. "I hope this is going to raise the public's opinion of rubbishcollection. Being in the front line, we're often on the receivingend ...
Man is arrested after flat drug raid
Oct 01, 2008 ... Police arrested a man on suspicion of possession of amphetamineat an address in the city centre. Officers carried out a raid on a flat inside the property atRadnor Street shortly after 2pm yesterday. A ...
Five children rescued from flat fire ; Two families from Honicknowle, including five children, were rescued by firefighters from a balcony after they tried to escape a burning flat.
Oct 01, 2008; ... Two families from Honicknowle, including five children, wererescued by firefighters from a balcony after they tried to escape aburning flat. Firefighters from Crownhill station were tackling a chip-pan firein Boxhill Close at around 5.50pm yesterday when they noticed ...
Saltash aim to put one over former skipper bouch
Oct 01, 2008 ... Csaltash will be facing former skipper Tony Bouch when theytravel to Longross to take on a Dartmouth side smarting fromSaturday's first defeat of the season in the SWPL Premier tonight(7.30pm). Goalkeeper Martin Piper was playing for the reserves on Wednesdayto attain match ...
Vospers appoint charlick as boss ; Vospers Oak Villa chairman John Cooper has confirmed Peter Charlick is the club's new manager following Dave Cater's resignation last Saturday.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Vospers Oak Villa chairman John Cooper has confirmed PeterCharlick is the club's new manager following Dave Cater'sresignation last Saturday. Charlick, who has been mainly involved with junior football inPlymouth, will be assisted by Ryan Thomas, a qualified coach ...
City launches a bins blitz ; A revolution in Plymouth's rubbish collections will begin early next month.
Oct 01, 2008; ... A revolution in Plymouth's rubbish collections will begin earlynext month. Every household in the city will be affected as the bin menswitch to a four-day week. New team-working means whole areas of the city will be blitzed onthe same day. And street cleaners will work more ...
Luggy down but not out after city point ; Manager Paul Sturrock had mixed emotions after Plymouth Argyle's exciting 2-2 draw against Bristol City at Ashton Gate last night.
Oct 01, 2008; ... Manager Paul Sturrock had mixed emotions after Plymouth Argyle'sexciting 2-2 draw against Bristol City at Ashton Gate last night. The Pilgrims were denied a fourth consecutive Championshipvictory by an 88th minute equaliser from City substitute DavidNoble. Argyle had taken a ...
Argyle pegged back in thriller at Ashton gate ; The battle to be the 'Best in the West' ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Ashton Gate last night.
Oct 01, 2008 ... The battle to be the 'Best in the West' ended in a thrilling 2-2draw at Ashton Gate last night. Argyle, fresh from three consecutive Championship victories,raced into a two-goal lead inside 18 minutes. Winger Jamie Mackie opened the scoring in only the sixth minutewith a ...