Scarborough Evening News (Scarborough, England) back issues from June 2007:
Final curtain for top band.
Jun 01, 2007 ... WHEN this issue of the Evening News went to press, less than 100 tickets were left for tonight's concert by original X Factor band G4 at the Futurist Theatre. Other venues on the quartet's tour have presumably followed suit, which may or may not prompt them to change their minds ...
Badger the parents to take you!
Jun 01, 2007 ... IF YOU go down to the wood today you could find yourself at a special badgers' party! North Riding Badger Group has organised a special fun event at Dalby Forest's New Visitors' Centre to mark National Badger Day. A traditional band will provide the music and there ...
Grand donations from show.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A SHOW at Scarborough's YMCA Theatre raised [pounds sterling]2,400, to split between two charities. Scarborough and District Branch Parkinsons Disease Society and Scarborough YMCA each received [pounds sterling]1,200 from Charity ...
Celebrating progress on new centre.
Jun 01, 2007 ... WORK on a new Crea-tive Industries Centre in Scarborough's Wood End Museum is progressing so well that a special ceremony has been held to celebrate. A "topping out" ceremony, which is a tradition in the construction industry to celebrate the completion of the highest part of a ...
'Saved' store aims to get shoppers back.
Jun 01, 2007 ... BOSSES of Scarborough's Kwik Save supermarket say moves are underway to boost its depleted stock. Kwik Save this week decided to close 79 of its 147 branches but the outlet on Valley Bridge Road escaped the axe. However, trade at the shop has plummeted over the past ...
New finance chief for health trust.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A NEW finance chief has been appointed at Scarbor-ough health trust. Sandy Hogg will take over as director of finance at the trust and will also act as deputy chief executive. She replaces Bernard Flynn, the former finance boss, who was suspended with former chief ...
Diploma delight for college students.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A GROUP of young adults are on their way to university after successfully completing a course at a Scarborough college. The Access to Higher Education Diploma at Yorkshire Coast College gives students a chance to gain a new direction and take steps towards a new career. Steve ...
Space-age revamp for supermarket.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A FAMILY business which began life as a former foundry in Seamer now boasts space-age technology. The village's Proudfoot supermarket, opened in 1946, is undergoing a major refurbishment with many energy-saving measures. The facelift includes utra-thin insulation ...
Stables hope dashed.
Jun 01, 2007 ... MOVES to use some land in Scalby for some stables have fallen at the first hurdle. Scarborough Council planning officials have turned down an application from Norman Addison to put up a large U-shaped stable block opposite Barmoor House in Barmoor Lane. A handful of ...
New stickers put across the green message.
Jun 01, 2007 ... SHOPPERS are being urged to "go green" with environmentally friendly garden waste bags from Scarborough Council. Shops and outlets that stock the garden waste bags will now display bright yellow, circular logos in their windows that read "SBC Garden Waste Bags Sold Here" and ...
Plea for gala help.
Jun 01, 2007 ... ORGANISERS of this year's Seamer Gala have promised an event with "something for everyone". The fun kicks off at Seamer Sports Field, off Pasture Lane, at 1.30pm on Sunday June 24 when Tony Peers will perform the offical opening. New attractions have been brought in but old ...
Train operator faces court.
Jun 01, 2007 ... THE operator of Scarborough's land train has appeared before magistrates charged with harassment and criminal damage. Richard Lancaster, 38, is accused of damaging four bus headlights, worth [pounds sterling]200 belonging to Shoreline Suncruisers. He did ...
Man fined for scuffle with door staff.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A 20-YEAR-OLD Scarborough man has been fined for his part in a scuffle at the Barracuda bar. James Dutfield, of Ramshill Road, struggled with door staff when they tried to remove him from the premises at midnight on May 20 and was heard to say he was "going to come back and kill ...
Stars in Royal spin-off.
Jun 01, 2007 ... FORMER EastEnders actor Jack Ryder and Just Good Friends favourite Paul Nicholas will star in a spin-off of ITV series The Royal, to be filmed in Scarborough. The Royal Today, a new daytime drama, will be set at St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital (Red Court in Holbeck Road) and will ...
Beauty parlour pioneer Edna dies aged 94.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A PIONEER who opened Scarborough's first beauty parlour has died in hospital following a long illness. Edna Grant, 94, ran the eponymous shop in Northway and, latterly, St Thomas Street, after moving to the town in 1961. The business was latterly based at the Royal ...
Party time: what a set of characters!
Jun 01, 2007 ... YOUNGSTERS at the Rainbow Nursery brought their favourite cartoon characters to life when they held a themed party. Children from the nursery, in Fulford Road, dressed up as characters from Disney films for the party where they played games and ate party foods. The ...
Pub in storm over comedian.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A NATIONAL union leader has branded a Scarborough comedian's material as "racist" after a night out during a major conference. Adrian Lee was in the middle of one of his regular performances at seafront pub the Newcastle Packet when he targeted a member of ASLEF who was from an ...
Century-old tree may get the chop.
Jun 01, 2007 ... MORE than 200 villagers and councillors have signed a petition protesting against the felling of a 100-year-old tree. The tree has stood in Main Street, Irton, for a century but North Yorkshire County Council fears it could cost them thousands of pounds should it begin to damage ...
Eastfield test for Borough.
Jun 01, 2007 ... THE draw for the Scarborough and District Crown Green Bowling Association's Knockout Trophy resulted in Borough No 2 facing Eastfield No 1 and Dukes Park No 2 facing Westgate No 1 next Wednesday. On Wednesday June 13 Bridlington Bay No 1 will face Dukes Park No 1, Whitby No 1 ...
Champions Cliff too hot for Park.
Jun 01, 2007 ... SATURDAY LEAGUE division one champions North Cliff A powered to a 15-0 away win against Dukes Park B at Bridlington in an early season boost to their bid to retain the title. Contributing to Cliff's 252-149 aggregate advantage were four winners to single figures: John Cooper ...
Rickie hits fine form at Melperby.
Jun 01, 2007 ... THREE athletes from Scarborough Athletic Club took part in a 10K road race at Melmerby, near Ripon. The course was undulating but fast, however the runners had to contend with some cold, wet and windy weather. Rickie Wilson, who is still on the comeback trail, ...
Sheldon's win rounds off a knockout night.
Jun 01, 2007 ... THERE were some smashing fights on the card at the Westway Boxing Club's annual show at the Eastfield Community Centre. Topping the bill was former BBC Born to Win Contestant Sheldon Jopling and he was up against a man who beat him on the same show last year Tom Marcon of ...
Boxing results.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Westway Boxing annual show results: Cobi Johnson (Westway) bt Neil Younis (Unity, ABC), Brad Wilson (Westway) bt Tom Wray (Doncaster Plant), Danny Cawthorn (Westway) bt Liam Grey (Unity), George Rhodes (Westway) bt Dwayne Dyer (Kelly's ABC), Mohammed Shammer (Malthouse) bt Mike ...
Newlands AGm.
Jun 01, 2007 ... SATURDAY League side Newlands FC are holding their AGM this Sunday. The event takes place at the pub from ...
Roscoe nets top spot at Hunmanby.
Jun 01, 2007 ... TWO bowlers from Bridlington clubs put on a fine display of the crown green game when they featured in the final of the Hunmanby over-60s singles merit, on Friday. A total of 54 players took part in this annual competition on a fine running green in warm, sunny weather. ...
Maw races to Silpho success.
Jun 01, 2007 ... SCARBOROUGH Athletic Club held the first race in the popular Summer Handicap Series of races at Silpho Tops. The course which was over 4.5 miles of quiet roads, was a predominantly flat and fast out and back route, but some of the second half of the race was slightly uphill and ...
Harrington's premier joy.
Jun 01, 2007 ... THE Boyes Scarborough Junior Leagues - which are played on a rolling basis - have been decided again. In the premier division Tom Harrington was the winner for the second time running. The crunch game was between him and previous winner Rebecca George. Harrington won ...
Chris and Adam learn from stars.
Jun 01, 2007 ... IT was absolutely fantastic for both Chris Gilbert and then Adam Lyth to be on duty as 12th men for England during the second Test match against the West Indies at Headingley Carnegie. I have spoke to both the lads and they said it was a terrific experience to be around the ...
winning return for teen ace sean.
Jun 01, 2007 ... SEAN Ireland returned from a two-year break from boxing to claim a superb victory at the Westway club's knockout show at Eastfield Community Centre. The 17-year-old was up against Jason Cunningham of Doncaster Plant ABC and Ireland was soon back into his stride as he made an ...
New shop gets the go-ahead.
Jun 02, 2007 ... MOVES to provide a better shop at the Seamer Road Service Station on the outskirts of Scarborough have been given the go-ahead. Nearby residents had been concerned the station would open 24 hours, but the applicants, Dolphin Retail Ltd, has ruled that out. A report by ...
A world tour at People's Carnival.
Jun 02, 2007 ... ORGANISERS of this year's "People's Carnival" say it will give youngsters the chance to take a play tour of the world. Children will be given a passport to visit 40 different "countries" during the fun summer event. At each stop, they will take part in a game, sport, ...
Designs on the future.
Jun 02, 2007 ... SUE Weaver woke one morning when she was 40 and asked herself what she wanted to do with her life. Now she has just completed a degree course at the Westwood Campus of Yorkshire Coast College. The former holistic therapist from Kirkbymoorside is exhibiting her work ...
Lock-up plan.
Jun 02, 2007 ... SCALBY-BASED Thompson Homes has put forward plans to provide some new homes on the site of what is now a lock-up in Depot Lane, off Seamer Road. The company is seeking planning permission from Scarborough Council to ...
Guests will be bowled over.
Jun 02, 2007 ... FUN nights for all the family start tonight at Scarborough Bowls Centre and will take place every Saturday evening through the summer. Starting at 7pm, the entertainment will include a family bowls lotto and exhibition bowls. Spectators will be invited to choose one of the ...
Celia's flat search turns up no leads.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A SCARBOROUGH woman is at the end of her tether after trying to find a flat to rent that will accept her dog. Celia Orrell, 40, of North Marine Road, and her two-year-old cross breed dog, Tash, have been searching for a flat to rent for months without success. She ...
Incentive to saddle up for ride.
Jun 02, 2007 ... CYCLISTS in the Scarborough area are being encouraged to saddle up for the Dalby Forest Bike Ride this month to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation which is hoping to almost double the amount raised last year. And a company is providing an added incentive by giving away ...
Race baby has team of angels!
Jun 02, 2007 ... SCARBOROUGH'S youngest Race for Life entrant will be accompanied by her very own guardian angels. At just four weeks old, Aleisha Kay Buckroyd will join her mum, Kelly Beswick, family and friends who comprise the East Coast Angels. The team will raise money for Cancer ...
Simon and Alex are all fired up!
Jun 02, 2007 ... BROTHERS Simon and Alex Whittleton have always been fascinated by fire engines. Whenever they are out in a car they always look out for them and listen for the sirens. So when the Evening News fixed it for Simon, five and Alex, three, to spend time at the fire ...
Donkey owner in safety idea.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A DONKEY owner has put forward a solution to make sure Scarborough's donkeys reach the beach safely. Fears have been raised that the donkeys could be struck by cars while they being driven along Ramshill Road. Donkey owner Melanie Fisher says that, if the animals were ...
Leaflet promotes delights of Bar Street.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A SCARBOROUGH traders association has launched a leaflet to promote shops in a town centre street. The brochure features information about shops along Bar Street and the history of the street. It was created after the Bar Street Traders Association decided it wanted ...
College's awards ceremony.
Jun 02, 2007 ... YORKSHIRE Coast College is holding an awards ceremony to celebrate the special achievements of its students. The Higher Education Awards Ceremony 2007 will take place on Thursday June 21 at the Westwood Campus, Valley Bridge Parade. Marketing and Events Manager ...
Showtime auditions.
Jun 02, 2007 ... SCARBOROUGH'S YMCA Theatre is giving talented youngsters the chance to follow in the footsteps of performers Ben Ellis and Danny Rhodes. YMCA Productions will hold open auditions for its summer production Comedy Showtime, starring David Nicholson and special guests. ...
Danny gets set to dazzle.
Jun 02, 2007 ... SCARBOROUGH performer Danny Rhodes will make a special appearance at a performing arts school's annual show on Sunday. The Razzle Dazzle show by the Hatton School of Performing Arts helps raise funds for pupils at stage school, and this year proceeds will go to Charlotte Buxton, ...
Cameras system to be modernised.
Jun 02, 2007 ... IMPROVEMENTS are set to made to Scarborough's CCTV system because the equipment has failed to keep pace with modern technology. Scarborough was one of the first town centres in the country to install the spy cameras in the 1990s. The system has captured more 4,624 ...
Bees get insight into the recycling buzz-iness.
Jun 02, 2007 ... BARROWCLIFF Busy Bees youngsters are buzzing after learning how to help look after the environment. Members of the playgroup were taught about the importance of recycling during a visit to the Sure Start centre in Briercliff by Scarborough Council's recycling communications ...
Paternity row led to brutal assault.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A SCARBOROUGH man has escaped with a suspended prison sentence following a brutal attack on his uncle. John Sygrove, 28, of Quarry Mount, punched and kicked Colin Johnson after a drunken row over the identity of the accused's father. Mr Johnson sustained an eye injury ...
Pre-school's youngsters raise cash.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A SCARBOROUGH area pre-school has raised [pounds sterling]559 through various fundraising events. The pre-school, based at Hutton Buscel Village Hall, raised the money through three events. It will be used to fund new play and IT equipment. In March eight ...
Tragic Sophie: mum halfway on epic trek.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A MOTHER, who is currently taking part in a 1,100-mile sponsored walk in memory of her daughter Sophie who died of a brain tumour, has made it to the halfway mark of Scarborough. Carol Pollock stopped off in the town and spent time with her sister Lynne Woodyatt, 56, of Lyell ...
Charity sailors on way to Azores.
Jun 02, 2007 ... AND they're off! Two Scarborough sailors have set off across the Atlantic on a 2,500-mile race to the Azores. Pete McIntyre, of Green Park Road, Cay- ton, and Emma Nutt, of Ings House, Snainton, have raised more than [pounds sterling]7,000 for St Catherine's Hospice ...
Bloom group off to a flourishing start.
Jun 02, 2007 ... NEWBY and Scalby is set to start its own "In Bloom" group. A successful inaugural meeting showed there was enough interest to justify such a group and a second get-together is planned for Monday June 11. It will be held at Newby and Scalby Parish Council offices on ...
Sophia misses out on prize.
Jun 02, 2007 ... SCARBOROUGH'S favourite castaway has missed out on a big cash prize. Fans of the Channel Four programme Shipwrecked tuned in yesterday to see 19-year-old Sophia Wardman's team The Sharks lose out to The Tigers on the hit reality TV show. It was the final show of the ...
Man accused of burglary.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A MAN has appeared before Scarborough magistrates accused of burglary. Simon Mark Adams, 37, of Alga Terrace, Scarborough, denied the allegation which relates to an incident at a home in Swanhill ...
Venturing into the gardening 'Unknown'.
Jun 02, 2007 ... GREEN fingered villagers in Hunmanby are gearing up for a busy weekend. The village is staging its third Unknown Gardens Weekend on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1. The event, which raises cash for Hunmanby in Bloom, boasts the chance to look around 18 diverse ...
Farmer cultivates model youngsters.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A GAMEKEEPER from the Scarborough area is hoping to stop youngsters going off the rails by getting them interested in rural sports, conservation and the countryside. Terry Baker, 71, has already run a trial course and noticed a positive response from those who had taken part. ...
Spotlights and wheel trims stolen as Minis are targeted.
Jun 02, 2007 ... THIEVES have broken into a number of parked cars in Scarborough. The first incident involved spotlights, worth [pounds sterling]158, which were taken from a Mini hatchback parked in Columbus Ravine, causing damage to the grill. Thieves ...
Princess appeal.
Jun 02, 2007 ... ORGANISERS of Osgodby Carnival have made a final appeal to find a princess. Girls in the Scarborough area can be a princess for the day of the carnival on Sunday June 17 from 1.30pm at the Intake in Osgodby. This year's princess will be chosen on the day of the event. ...
Tributes as ex-landlord dies aged 77.(Obituary)
Jun 02, 2007 ... A FORMER landlord, whose family owned The Shepherds Arms in Staintondale for 64 years, has died at the age of 77. Richard Lockey, known as Dick to his friends and family, of Dale Rise, Burniston, ran the pub with his wife Mary, 77, for 43 years after taking it over from her ...
Was desert island Sophia a winner?
Jun 02, 2007 ... FANS of Channel Four's Shipwrecked can find out tomorrow if Scarborough teenager Sophia Wardman went home with part of the [pounds sterling]70,000 prize money. Sophia, 19, of Nelson Street, spent five months on a South Pacific Island last year filming the show and the programme ...
Go-ahead for church to erect security fencing.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A SCARBOROUGH church has been given permission to put up security fencing in a bid to stop youths causing trouble. Decorative fencing at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, which is opposite the sixth form college at the junction of Stepney Road and Stepney Drive, ...
'Cats will give us big exposure.
Jun 02, 2007 ... THUNDERCATS are go! The eagerly-anticipated powerboat world championships kick off in Scarborough's South Bay today and will be held in and around the town until Sunday June 10. More than 50 teams, representing countries from all over the globe, have signed up to ...
Boxer Danny apologises.
Jun 02, 2007 ... NEW clocks which are accurate to one second every 300,000 years have been put up in Scarborough to help the buses run on time. East Yorkshire Motor Services, which owns Scarborough and District Buses, has installed the radio-controlled clocks outside all its garages and offices ....
Sir Alan steps down as artistic director.
Jun 02, 2007 ... SCARBOROUGH'S Olympic boxing hopeful Danny Price has apologised after admitting taking a car without the owner's consent. Price, 21, of Ridgeway, Eastfield, was sentenced to 60 hours' community service by Scarborough magistrates following yesterday's hearing. He must also pay ...
Costa is tops with lotsa cash!
Jun 02, 2007 ... STAFF at Costa Coffee braved the pain for a sponsored leg wax to raise money for charity. The leg wax was carried out by Louise Marsh, of York House Beauty Salon, and raised [pounds sterling]45 for the Costa Foundation. It is in aid of three Third World countries to ...
Sir Alan steps down as artistic director.
Jun 02, 2007 ... PLAYWRIGHT Sir Alan Ayck-bourn will step down as artistic director of the Stephen Joseph Theatre next year. The announcement was made following a meeting of the SJT board. Chairman of the board Sue Truefitt said: "In the last couple of years, Sir Alan's day-to-day ...
Go for it, Ben.
Jun 02, 2007 ... TEENAGER Ben Ellis has urged his thousands of Scarborough fans to back tonight's bid for West End glory. Ben, 18, has made it through to the semi final of the hit BBC One show Any Dream Will Do, which could see the talented performer land the lead role in the upcoming production ...