Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK) back issues from September 2007:
A regular treat
Sep 01, 2007 ... Those of us at the cutting edge of cuisine are always pushing theboundaries to find new challenges for our taste buds. If a new chefis on the block, rest assured we are round the corner waiting to puthis culinary credentials under the microscope. In this never-ending search for new ...
Chester: Dig a little deeper
Sep 01, 2007 ... As I stared at the enormous lozenge diamond on my finger, I made amental note to guard the memory, it being highly unlikely that Iwould ever again wear a ring worth a staggering pounds400,000. The fact that I actually preferred one costing only a measlypounds4,000 didn't seem to ...
Safe coffee treats
Sep 01, 2007 ... Legions of caffeine fans know that coffee is so much more than adrink - it has a multitude of uses. It can be a lifesaver, kick-starting the day, plugging energygaps, reputedly helping sell houses with its homely aroma and, notleast, smoothing the way to romance via the age-old ...
Take your dog to work day
Sep 01, 2007 ... Television presenter Paul O'Grady, pictured, is lending hissupport to this year's Take Your Dog to Work Day. The chat-show host, who frequently shares the limelight with hisown dogs, Buster and Olga, is urging other owners to take their petsto work on Friday, September 14, and ...
Society is all set for Scottish animal week
Sep 01, 2007 ... As A senior inspector for the Scottish SPCA, Alison Simpson's workfrequently takes her into dangerous situations and requires her toconfront people who would rather she wasn't poking her nose intotheir business. So when she started out on the streets of Glasgow 10 years ago,her ...
Digital camera to be snapped up
Sep 01, 2007 ... Budding David Baileys are being invited to enter the PDSA YoungPhotographer of the Year competition. The contest, which appears in the August issue of the charity'schildren's club magazine, Animal Antics, features three categories -under-12 animal photograph; 12-18 animal ...
Glow like a new romantic
Sep 01, 2007 ... If You're freaked out by the zany colours and bold lines set fornext season's make-up, stick to a look that never fades out offashion. The romantic trend is timeless and flawless. Who says flattery will get you nowhere? Designed to emphasise ourbest features and create a prettier, ...
Food for fusspots
Sep 01, 2007 ... Persuading a child to eat healthy food at mealtimes can be morestressful than a hard day at the office. Recognising it's something most parents have to face at somestage, children's food guru Annabel Karmel has stepped in to helpout. She has written The Fussy Eaters Recipe ...
Something in the way she moves
Sep 01, 2007 ... Pattie Boyd was the archetypal rock chick, the blonde model andmuse of designers and rock stars alike, the "It girl" of the 1960s. Three of rock's most enduring songs were dedicated to her - TheBeatles' Something, Derek & The Dominos' Layla, and WonderfulTonight, by Eric ...
Pass the school health test
Sep 01, 2007 ... Now that children are well and truly back to school, parents needto get ready to try to repel a barrage of yucky attackers, from wormsto head lice, as well as coping with the inevitable sniffles andthroats and the "bug" that whips round the class. "Most parents can expect their ...
Sticking with summer
Sep 01, 2007 ... September is one of the best months for cooks. It should still bewarm and summery, but with a little hint of the change that is comingin the autumn. There is still plenty of summer produce at its peak, such astomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, juicy peaches and ...
Fashion goes green
Sep 01, 2007 ... Purple and grey may be the must-have colours for the upcomingseason, but style-savvy shoppers are tapping into the growing trendfor green fashion. With the likes of TV presenter Fearne Cotton fronting an organiccampaign for New Look, the high street's love affair with ...
Another side of sauvignon
Sep 01, 2007 ... I Am a self-confessed Sauvignon Blanc drinker. If it's destined togo with fish, I often plump for the more herbaceous, vegetalcharacters of Loire Valley Sauvignon such as Sancerre and PouillyFume. If I just fancy a drink, I opt for the fruitier passion fruit anduber-ripe ...
Robbie shepherd
Sep 01, 2007 ... It Wis far fae bein a caul Corgarff last Setterday as I set aff withe men o Lonach at aucht o'clock on fit wis ma thirty-sixth mairchan still the same pride as the first time I took the comman tae'shoulder pikes'. Oor thochts were wi oor patron, Major Sir Hamish Forbes of Newe ...
It began in Africa ...
Sep 01, 2007 ... The first time you see a giraffe in the wild it's breathtaking.OK, you've seen them on TV, you've even seen them in the zoo, buthere they are chewing on a tree, doing their own thing. You're theone that's out of place in this situation. And, of course, they're beautiful creatures - ...
End of the roadshow for Michael aspel
Sep 01, 2007 ... First off, let's get something absolutely clear: Michael Aspel isnot retiring. Yes, he is giving up his gig as the long-time host ofThe Antiques Roadshow, but the 74-year-old British small screenlegend is still very much open for business. "You only retire when the phone stops ...
NZ drama proved bit of a headache
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Man Who Lost His Head, STV, Sunday DURING the four years I spent in Australia I often consideredmaking a flying visit to New Zealand. To my everlasting regret Inever got around to it, but after sitting through The Man Who LostHis Head I feel that I have been there for at least ...
UK set for wettest summer since 1914
Sep 01, 2007 ... This summer is likely to be the wettest since UK rainfall recordsbegan in 1914, the Met Office said yesterday. Provisional rainfall figures up to August 28 show that 358.5mm(14in) of rain has fallen in the UK, just above the previous recordof 358.4mm in 1956. If the figure is ...
Lone Scot shaw ready to take on best in world
Sep 01, 2007 ... For Inverness trial rider Duncan Shaw next week's UCI worldmountain bike championships will offer a rare chance to compete onhome soil. The 19-year-old regularly travels to England for events and lastyear ventured as far as Singapore and Japan to test himself againstthe sport's ...
Dons have slim chance of glory
Sep 01, 2007 ... Six British clubs in the Champions League, the Dons sent todeepest Ukraine for their chance of European success and the lunacyof transfer deadline day, some week for football. More than pounds450million has been spent by English footballclubs since the end of last season, Sky's ...
UK troops 'are not failures'
Sep 01, 2007 ... Two British ministers yesterday denied that their country's forceshad failed in the mission to bring stability to southern Iraq. "Recent weeks have brought a lot of misplaced criticism of theUnited Kingdom's role in southern Iraq," said Foreign Secretary DavidMiliband and Defence ...
Football trip into the unknown
Sep 01, 2007 ... All the pre-draw talk was of old foes Bayern Munich but, in theevent, Aberdeen will be pitting their wits against the relativelyunknown Ukrainian side, Dnipro, when European football returns toPittodrie later this month. This trip into the unknown will be a hugedisappointment to ...
Prison service is on the verge of a crisis
Sep 01, 2007 ... The state of the prison service has been thrown into sharp focusagain this week for a number of reasons. The lightning strike byprison officers in England and Wales appeared to show they were atthe end of their tether over a list of grievances about their pay andconditions. In Scotland, ...
Crop protection course to be held again
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Scottish Agricultural College is to repeat its popularcertificate in crop protection course. It covers the effective use of pesticides taking full account ofenvironmental and operator safety. The first part of the course for those who lack field experienceand basic ...
Review of organic standards committee
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Government is to review the effectiveness of the independentcommittee that polices the organic sector and advises ministers onissues related to organic farming. The review of the Advisory Committee on Organic Standards wasannounced by Farming and Food Minister Lord Jeff ...
Major setback for beef-origin campaigners
Sep 01, 2007 ... Moves to force restaurants and caterers to compulsorily disclosethe country of origin of the beef they serve have suffered a majorsetback, the Press and Journal can reveal. The Scottish Executive has admitted it is now looking atintroducing a voluntary scheme as it is facing ...
Top award for rowett scientist
Sep 01, 2007 ... A Leading Scottish nutrition expert has been recognised by hisEuropean peers for his pioneering work in developing plant-basedproducts as supplements in animal feeds. John Wallace, a senior scientist at Aberdeen's Rowett ResearchInstitute, received the DSM nutrition award at the ...
Rightmove increases its stake in Scotland
Sep 01, 2007 ... Property website firm Rightmove said it had made good progress inScotland as it unveiled strong growth in first half profitsyesterday. Rightmove said the percentage of UK estate agents who wereregistered members of its website increased to around 88% from 74% ayear earlier, while ...
No joy for Thomas cook
Sep 01, 2007 ... Travel giant Thomas Cook said yesterday it had seen a weaker thanexpected recovery in its UK market for summer holidays despite badweather. But the German-owned group, which merged with MyTravel in June,said it believed its financial ...
Mackie out to break duck - or should that be canary?
Sep 01, 2007 ... Darren Mackie says that getting his first goal of the season forAberdeen willinspire him to bag more. The Dons forward has started all four league games so far thisseason but has yet to find the net. As he prepares to face Kilmarnock at Rugby Park today, the 25-year-old ...
Inverness firepower primed by cup goals
Sep 01, 2007 ... Russell Duncan believes Caley Thistle have the firepower to beatHibs at Easter Road today and notch their first SPL points of thisterm. Both Marius Niculae and Dennis Wyness netted their first strikesof the new season against Abroath in the League Cup in midweek andDuncan ...
Red Lichties are on the up, says striker tosh
Sep 01, 2007 ... Paul Tosh insists it will not be long before Arbroath arechallenging the Third Division leaders. The Red Lichties have yet to record a league victory, but the 33-year-old forward thinks it is only a matter of time before theGayfield Park side establishes itself as a promotion ...
Bank gives energy firms a buy rating
Sep 01, 2007 ... Abn Amro has begun coverage of the UK oil and gas exploration andproduction sector with an overweight recommendation. Analysts at the Dutch bank said a diverse range of investmentcases, strong fundamentals, and recent equity market declinescombined to offer an attractive entry ...
More new faces at BAA
Sep 01, 2007 ... Under-fire airports operator BAA announced further newappointments yesterday. Former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lord Stevens, 64, becomesa non-executive board director, while ex-Boots boss Sir Nigel Rudd isthe new non-executive ...
Baltacha reckons the Dons can stun wealthy dnipro
Sep 01, 2007 ... Sergei Baltacha believes Aberdeen can succeed where Hibs failedtwo years ago and beat Dnipro to a place in the Uefa Cup groupstages. Former Caley Thistle manager Baltacha was an international team-mate of the Ukrainian side's manager Oleg Protasov and he still keepsa close eye on ...
Morton swoop to snap up Russell
Sep 01, 2007 ... Morton last night beat the signing deadline to sign Brechin Citystriker Ian Russell for an undisclosed fee. Russell, last season's leading scorer, had formed a strongpartnership with new Brechin recruit Martin Johnston, but that hasbeen cut short. The Angus club's consolation ...
Footsie ends week with upward trend continuing
Sep 01, 2007 ... London's benchmark index closed the week comfortably in positiveterritory yesterday as the US Federal Reserve and President GeorgeBush teamed up to offer reassurance on America's sub-prime woes. The FTSE 100 Index closed up 91.3 points at 6,303.3 as investorstook heart in Fed ...
Collins could do without a consecutive dose of Brewster
Sep 01, 2007 ... Hibernian manager John Collins has urged his players to learn thelesson from their draw with Aberdeen last weekend. Collins does not want to see his side undone by Craig Brewster forthe second consecutive Saturday. Brewster scored twice in the 3-3draw at Easter Road before ...
France in the frame at Perth exhibition
Sep 01, 2007 ... A Seascape-centred exhibition by renowned Scottish Colourist JohnDuncan Fergusson goes on display in Perth today. Dark Sea and Red Sail showcases a selection of 30 seascapes andbeach scenes from throughout the artist's career. Many of the paintings reflect the coastal resorts ...
Murray is full of confidence
Sep 01, 2007 ... Andy Murray believes his lack of playing time this summer will nothinder his hopes of progressing into the second week of the US Open. Murray, 20, is set to face Korean Hyung-Taik Lee in the thirdround at Flushing Meadows having beaten veteran Swede Jonas Bjorkmanin a tough ...
String soloists find barn premiere venue
Sep 01, 2007 ... An Acclaimed group of string soloists performed in front of apacked audience at Banchory's Woodend Barn last night. The Scottish Ensemble visited the Barn as part of their 2007Highlands and Islands tour and premiered a new work by contemporarycomposer William Sweeney. The ...
Band reunite for cancer charity gig
Sep 01, 2007 ... A Reunion gig will raise cash for leukaemia research tonight inhonour of an inspirational north-east mother who fought the disease. Popular local band the Dreaming will take to the stage in Aberdeenfor the first time in more than 10 years to help drum up some cashfor ...
Tributes to 'generous and genuine' man found dead
Sep 01, 2007 ... The family of a man found dead in Aberdeen have paid tribute to agenerous and genuine person, who would have done anything for anyone. William Allison's body was found by a passer-by in a garden onGreat Northern Road on Thursday morning, only a few hundred yardsfrom where he was ...
French family favourite
Sep 01, 2007 ... Engines - A modest range, including the diesel and petrol units infamiliar sizes, awaits. For low-mileage town use it's rarely worthopting for diesel, but if you plan on racking up the miles, one ofPeugeot's very good oil burners is well worth it. Quieter thanprevious non-direct ...
Grower's wheat is top of crops
Sep 01, 2007 ... The top cereal crop in Angus Agricultural Association's annualcompetition was a 13-acre field of Alchemy winter wheat. The crop is being grown by Allan Greig, of D. and E. Greig, of NewMains, Tealing, near Dundee, who won the Henderson Salver. Mr Greig said the wheat had ...
Farmers urged to remain vigilant over livestock
Sep 01, 2007 ... Farmers are being urged to revise their biosecurity measures inthe wake of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Surrey. Scottish Agricultural College veterinary manager Brian Hosie saideven with the lifting of many of the movement restrictions associatedwith the outbreak farmers ...
Plea to farmers and gamekeepers to help save wild grey partridge
Sep 01, 2007 ... A call to the wild is being issued across Tayside in a bid to savethe wild grey partridge. Once common across the region, a sharp decline in numbers over thelast four decades means the wild grey partridge is rarely heard orindeed seen. The Game Conservancy Trust (GCT) last ...
Speed cameras warning
Sep 01, 2007 ... Mobile speed cameras will next week operate at sites in the north-east including: A952 between New Leeds and junction with A90 at Cortes; A90between bend at south of Leys and Bogbrae; A941 between 30mph atLossiemouth and 40mph at Elgin; A941 between Glassgreen andClackmarras ...
Former RAF base turns into tourist magnet
Sep 01, 2007 ... A former RAF base in Shetland has been transformed into a majornew tourist attraction by a Highland entrepreneur. Saxa Vord, at Unst, closed as a radar station last year, but isnow back in business, this time providing holidaymakers withsomewhere to relax. The resort, which ...
Child at centre of health scare is discharged
Sep 01, 2007 ... A north-east youngster at the centre of a diphtheria scare hasbeen discharged from hospital. The child, who is from Aberdeenshire, was transferred from DrGray's Hospital in Elgin to the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospitallast weekend with suspected diphtheria. Tests proved ...
Teenager and workmate shot dead four deer
Sep 01, 2007 ... A teenager and his workmate shot dead four deer which had beeneating turnips on his father's farm, a court heard yesterday. Lloyd Fowlie, 19, and Steven Wilson, 23, used a .22 semi-automatic rifle to kill the animals. Yesterday, at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, they were told they ...
Calls for tighter laws on demolition of buildings
Sep 01, 2007 ... An MSP and concerned villagers expressed fears last night thatdevelopers across the north-east are flouting council regulations anddemolishing historical buildings whenever they please. The claims came as the Press and Journal learned that a secondcottage in Aberdeenshire had been ...
Nurse, 39, dies after 10-year ms battle
Sep 01, 2007 ... A North-east nurse has died after a brave 10-year battle withmultiple sclerosis. Shona Marr, who was 39, died peacefully at home in Aberdeen. She was described by her family last night as vivacious anddevoted to helping others. When still at school in Ellon, she began ...
Top players attend chess conference
Sep 01, 2007 ... Leading chess players from around the world have gathered in thenorth-east for an international conference. Grand master Jonathan Rowson, a three-time British champion andformer pupil of Aberdeen Grammar School, will be among those takingpart in the event at Aberdeen ...
Diabetes centre opens doors to patients
Sep 01, 2007 ... A New centre aimed at treating the growing numbers of people beingdiagnosed with diabetes was officially opened in Dundee yesterday. The Dowager Countess of Strathmore cut the ribbon on thepounds800,000 Strathmore Diabetes Centre at Ninewells Hospital. In Tayside 15,900 people ...
Pupils hope for a healthy reward
Sep 01, 2007 ... A Mearns primary school has reached the final of a UK-widecompetition for its commitment to children's health and development. Glenbervie Primary, south of Stonehaven, is one of just threeschools selected to run for the personal and social health categoryprize at the 2007 Health ...
Warning over costs of fake goods
Sep 01, 2007 ... Counterfeiters are costing the Angus economy tens of thousands ofpounds a year, trading standards officials said yesterday. Officers in Angus have received complaints about people sellingfake goods such as DVDs and CDs in the workplace, in pubs and clubs,at car boot sales and from ...
Pupils go 'on strike'
Sep 01, 2007 ... Pupils at three primaries in Edinburgh took "strike action"yesterday over school closure plans. About 150 pupils protested outside Craigentinny Primary, whilearound 100 pupils at Bonnington Primary also staged a demonstration. A third protest took place outside Lismore Primary ...
Nightclub attacker is sentenced
Sep 01, 2007 ... A Man who repeatedly punched another on the head in an Aberdeennightclub was ordered to do 80 hours' community service yesterday. Lee Milne, 27, was also told by Sheriff Alexander Jessop that heshould find some work. Aberdeen Sheriff Court heard yesterday that the victim was ...
Maddy's parents launch legal action over 'lies'
Sep 01, 2007 ... The lawyer for Madeleine McCann's parents accused sections of themedia of "inhumane" scandal-mongering yesterday as the couplelaunched a defamation action against a Portuguese newspaper. Gerry McCann said he and his wife, Kate, were "deeply hurt" by afront-page story in Tal & Qual ...
Proposal to use guards at schools
Sep 01, 2007 ... Security guards could be drafted into north-east schools to helpprotect them from fire-raisers, it has emerged. Aberdeenshire Council is considering employing watchmen to guardprimaries and secondaries at problem hotspots, where there is aperceived risk they could be targeted by ...
Lockerbie bomber's family move out
Sep 01, 2007 ... The family of the Lockerbie bomber have moved out of theirScottish home and may be preparing to leave the country, it wasreported yesterday. The news has sparked renewed speculation that Abdelbaset AliMohmed al Megrahi may soon be transferred back to Libya. In May this year, ...
Erin's story will be used to give hope to parents of sick children
Sep 01, 2007 ... Twelve months of trauma, tears and triumph in the life of a youngliver-swap girl will be used to give hope and inspiration to familiesfacing a similar ordeal. A year ago, David Higgs and Linda Thom thought their daughter hadsurmounted the biggest hurdles life could put in her ...
Pledge to promote Scottish fare
Sep 01, 2007 ... Scotland's food is to be the subject of a "significant" publicdebate, a minister pledged yesterday. A debate in Holyrood, a paper to be discussed by ministers, and asummit of retailers are to take place. The pledge came from Secretary for Rural Affairs Richard Lochhead,who ...
OAP who took ill is carried down from mountain
Sep 01, 2007 ... A Pensioner had to be rescued yesterday after taking ill whilewalking in the Cairngorms. The 77-year-old woman was walking with family near CreagChoinnich, near Glenshee, when she became unwell at about 1pm. Arelative called emergency services and members of Braemar ...