Scarborough Evening News (Scarborough, England) back issues from September 2007:
Fuse box starts fire in house.
Sep 01, 2007 ... FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at a house in Claudius Grove, Crossgates. Crews from Scarborough and Filey used breathing apparatus, two pumps and a fan to extinguish the fire. A turntable ladder was taken to the incident but it did not have to be ...
Blue bins scheme is ready to roll.
Sep 01, 2007 ... SCARBOROUGH'S big bin shake-up is under way. as the town gears up for a new collections system. More than 20,000 recycling bins are now being distributed across the borough to enable householders to start sorting their rubbish. The bins will handed out over a ...
'As soon as she walked into a room all eyes focused on her'.
Sep 01, 2007 ... COUNCILLOR Tom Fox, leader of Scarborough Council, was a police chief inspector when he met Princess Diana. He said: "I met her a few times through organising Royal visits in the county, though she didn't come to Scarborough. It was an absolute delight to work with and for her ....
'Immediately, people were charmed by her'.
Sep 01, 2007 ... PRINCESS Diana Killed In Car Crash - that was the stark headline, with a solemn black border, of the Scarborough Evening News front page on Sunday August 31 1997. It was one of the few occasions when the paper published a special Sunday edition - a decision normally reserved for ...
Signalling safety message to drivers.
Sep 01, 2007 ... MOTORISTS travelling through two Scarborough villages will have noticed a new traffic sign - especially if they were going over the speed limit. The mobile speed matrix sign, placed outside Burniston and Cloughton Village Hall, flashes the speed limit to drivers who are ...
Cultural group's invitation to MP.
Sep 01, 2007 ... ARTS and festivals can boost the town's economy and help regenerate the Yorkshire coast, it was claimed today. Wendy Clews, director at Scarborough's Create which plays a lead role in developing arts and culture, has invited MP Robert Goodwill to be a guest at its next board ...
Downing Street prize for young campaigner.
Sep 01, 2007 ... CHILDREN in Scarborough could win a trip to Downing Street. Youngsters are encouraged to support School Aid's Bucket and Spade campaign which aims to urge the government to fulfil its Millennium Development Goal promise of providing education for all children across the world. ...
It's the Scout movement!
Sep 01, 2007 ... MEMBERS of the local Long Distance Walkers Association have teamed up with Scarborough and District Scout Council to organise a 27-mile walk. The "Fleur-de-lis" Challenge Hike on September 15 has been organised to help mark 100 years of the Scouting movement set up by Baden ...
Campaigners say 16,000 thanks.
Sep 01, 2007 ... CAMPAIGNERS have thanked everyone who helped during a special "action day" which saw 16,200 people sign a petition against cuts at Scarborough Hospital. The event was held on Bank Holiday Monday in three places around Scarborough as well as Whitby, Driffield, Bridlington, Filey, ...
Praise for charity who recovered lost pension.
Sep 01, 2007 ... A SCARBOROUGH couple has praised a charity for tracking down their missing pension. Colin and Kathleen Lee, of Trinity Gardens, spent two weeks trying to find their old age pension which they never received because of the postal strike. They contacted various post ...
PC brigade hypocrisy.
Sep 01, 2007 ... SO Adam Regis (Your Views, August 28) complains about "narrow-minded individuals" while bleating about shops selling golliwogs and the BNP being on the high street. I would challenge him as to who are the narrow-minded ones. Golliwogs have been sold for generations with no ...
Car damaged yet again.
Sep 01, 2007 ... POLICE are hunting vandals who scratched the bonnet of a blue Renault Laguna in Hoxton Road, Scarborough. A Scarborough police spokeswoman said: "This is the fourth ...
Promise of a 'wicket' day.
Sep 01, 2007 ... MUSTON Cricket Club is hosting a family fun and sports day from 1pm tomorrow at the cricket field, off Hunmanby Street. There will be children's and adult's races, ...
Man is rescued from castle cliff.
Sep 01, 2007 ... A 23-YEAR-OLD man was rescued by helicopter from cliffs near Scarborough Castle last night after a four-hour ordeal. The man, who is thought to be local, was seen clambering over rocks on the headland high above Hairy Bob's Cave and drinking from a can of lager. ...
It's all positive for Copalot youngsters.
Sep 01, 2007 ... YOUNG people put their green fingers to the test when they carried out a spot of planting around a Scarborough play centre. The volunteers, aged from 10 to 17, worked at Gallows Close play centre in Endcliff Crescent as part of a joint scheme called Positive Activities for Young ...
Special memorial to cancer victim Edith.
Sep 01, 2007 ... THE FAMILY of a Scarborough woman who died of ovarian cancer have launched a charity website to raise awareness about the "silent killer". Edith "Edie" Blagden, 62, who ran a wedding car and limousine service with her husband Eric, had suffered from the disease for four years. ...
Christians with fire in their bellies ...!
Sep 01, 2007 ... A CURRY night may not be the most obvious way for a group of Christians to meet up. Yet the Christian Curry Club, founded two years ago by members of the St Mary's with Holy Apostles' Church, has proved one of Scarborough's unlikely success stories. The brainchild of ...
From blind date to 50 happy years.
Sep 01, 2007 ... AN Eastfield couple, who met on a blind date, were today celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. John and Betty Pearson, of The Meads, Eastfield, were set up by some friends for their date in Scarborough and Mr Pearson, 71, fell for his future wife instantly. ...
Waste firm helps with hall revamp.
Sep 01, 2007 ... COMMUNITY groups have received an early winter warmer from waste chiefs. Crossgates Community Assoc- iation has been given a grant of [pounds sterling]6,330 from Yorventure through the Yorwaste Ltd Landfill Communities Fund. Yorwaste Ltd manages the Seamer Carr ...
Boxing stars join Ingle's corner.
Sep 01, 2007 ... TICKETS go on sale today for a benefit night for Scarbor-ough's former world boxing champion Paul Ingle. Organisers hope to raise more than [pounds sterling]100,000 for Ingle through the event at the Spa Complex on November 2, which will be attended by an array of stars from the ...
Heartfelt plea for volunteers.
Sep 01, 2007 ... A LEADING charity has appealed for more Scarborough volunteers. The British Heart Foundation, which has a shop at Newborough, says it would be unable to operate without the 27,000 man hours a week contributed by volunteers nationally. Shop manager Linda O'Brien said: ...
Lottery boost for disabled bowlers.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Scarborough Indoor Bowls Club is hoping to wheel in more disabled players after receiving a lottery grant for [pounds sterling]9,190. It means the club has been able to order five new bowling buggies. Chris Burton, finance director of the club in Peasholm Road, said: ...
Youngsters beavered away to raise [pounds sterling]300 for charity.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Derwent Valley Scout Group has raised [pounds sterling]300 towards a children's charity after a fundraising mission to mark its centenary celebrations. The Beaver section set itself a challenge to raise [pounds sterling]100 for the Candlelighters Children's Day Hospital in ...
Special memorial to Edith.
Sep 01, 2007 ... THE FAMILY of a Scarborough woman who died of ovarian cancer have launched a charity website to raise awareness about the "silent killer". Edith "Edie" Blagden, 62, who ran a wedding car and limousine service with her husband Eric, had suffered from the disease for four years. ...
Cliff side drama.
Sep 01, 2007 ... A 23-YEAR-OLD man was rescued by helicopter from cliffs near Scarborough Castle last night after a four-hour ordeal. The man, who is thought to be local, was seen clambering over rocks on the headland high above Hairy Bob's Cave and drinking from a can of lager. ...
France's Joe blow.
Sep 01, 2007 ... SCARBOROUGH Athletic boss Brian France has confirmed that striker Joe Lightowler will be out for some time. A scan has revealed that the former Brid man has fractured his knee, which could keep him out until the New Year. He will join attacker Martyn Ferrey on ...
Alec steps into Edgehill hot-seat.
Sep 01, 2007 ... ALEC Coulson is hoping to follow in dad Steve's footsteps after taking over into the managerial hot-seat at Edgehill. Coulson has moved up from managing the reserve team following the departure of Kev David and Dave Bowman, who are quitting due to work commitments. ...
Eastfield home in on success.
Sep 01, 2007 ... EASTFIELD Boxing Club are set to be a big hit in the new season after settling into their new home. The club moved from their old base on Marlborough Street to a brand new gym at Barry's Lane last month. And coach Paul Reavley has been delighted with the move as his ...
Paragon ace is Yorkshire champion.
Sep 01, 2007 ... JAMES Gullen is the Yorkshire Junior 10-mile time trial champion. The Scarborough Paragon star took the title when he recording an excellent time of 22.23mins at Selby against tough competition. This result followed on from a personal best 20.29mins at Hull which was ...
tommo calls for a big lift.
Sep 01, 2007 ... BORO midfielder Dave Thompson believes the 6-2 home drubbing at the hands of Barton Town Old Boys was a huge wake-up call. Former Edgehill ace Thompson was gutted by the Northern Counties East first division defeat but has vowed to work hard to put things right. He ...
Appeal for info on great uncle.
Sep 03, 2007 ... A MAN has launched an appeal for information about his great uncle. Paul Goddard, 50, of Rainham in Kent, thinks the man in this photo is his relative William Edward Benstead, who was born in Hinderwell, near Whitby. Mr Goddard believes his great uncle was a member ...
Paralympic champ to speak at school event.
Sep 03, 2007 ... PARALYMPIC swimming champ and BBC commentator Marc Woods will be guest speaker at a Scarborough school's presentation evening. Mr Woods, 38, from Manchester, who won four Paralympic gold medals, will be speaking at George Pindar Community Sports College's awards night on Monday ...
Fence rules leave hotelier bemused.
Sep 03, 2007 ... A SCARBOROUGH hotel owner was left baffled by planning regulations which resulted in her having to take down fencing from her garden wall and put it up on her neighbour's side. Jill Howe, of Jadella's Hotel in Columbus Ravine, was told by planning officials at Scarborough ...
A gala performance.
Sep 03, 2007 ... AYTON village gala was hailed a triumphant success - even though two of its scarecrows went missing. Blessed with sunshine, the gala attracted hundreds of people. Organisers hoped to raise money towards the [pounds sterling]180,000 needed to refurbish Ayton Village Hall. ...
Bounty sails past.
Sep 03, 2007 ... THE tall ship used in the 1960s Marlon Brando movie Mutiny on the Bounty is due to pass Scarborough at some stage today. The replica of the vessel made famous by the 1789 mutiny where Fletcher Christian and several members of the crew left Captain Blight in the South Pacific. ...
Edgehill battle back for Pier point.
Sep 03, 2007 ... West Pier 2 (Jenkinson, og) Edgehill 2 (Prosser, Provins) CHAMPIONS Edgehill had to fight back from two goals down to salvage an opening-day point. Under new boss Alec Coulson, the Edgehill lads showed their mettle, and they could well have gone on to grab both ...
Newlands lose out.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Edgehill Reserves 5 (Ramm 2, JP Watson 2, Sygrove) Newlands Park 4 (Smart, G Thomas, Makin, B Sheader) A STRONG Edgehill side came charging back from behind to edge out a youthful Newlands side. Newlands led 4-2 until 15 minutes from the end when Edgehill came back ...
Scalby sink Snainton.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Scalby 4 (Barker, Smith, Hartnett, Jack Perry) Snainton 1 (Bell) SNAINTON'S hopes of a winning start to their first-ever top flight campaign were hit by a nightmare 15-minute spell. The promoted side came charging out of the blocks in the opening stages, but four ...
Duo handed top honours.
Sep 03, 2007 ... TWO rugby league enthusiasts have been honoured for their efforts in front of a packed Wembley crowd. Emma Jenkinson and Beth Collin, who help run junior teams in the area and have served on the Scarborough Pirates ...
Brunskill and Ormerod net in Blues win.
Sep 03, 2007 ... WHITBY Town claimed a superb 2-0 win at Lincoln United in the Unibond League premier division. The Blues even had the luxury of missing a penalty after Anthony Ormerod had given them a sixth-minute lead with a cracking 20-yard shot after fine work from Danny Brunskill. ...
Ricky stars in Fisherlads' shock victory.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Whitby Fisherlads 3 (D Winspear, Usher, R Winspear) Sherburn 2 aet THE Fisherlads edged their way through from round one of the cup with a shock win against first division Sherburn. A last-gasp goal in extra time from debut-boy Ricky Winspear booked the ...
Skelton shines in Westover success.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Snainton Reserves 0 Westover 5 (Cairns 2, Skelton 2, Hanham) WESTOVER gave new side Snainton Reserves the run-around in their first-ever game. Former Edgehill Reserves frontman Keith Skelton was the star of the show, netting a brace for the Westover ...
Pickering secure premier division safety.
Sep 03, 2007 ... After hovering just above the premier division relegation zone for much of the season, Pickering finally ensured safety as they moved into seventh place with a comfortable victory over Thirsk. Only Des Wyrill with 26 and James Almond, 30, made a show with the bat as Thirsk were ...
Lyth and Tennant prove too strong for United.
Sep 03, 2007 ... SPINNER Simon Tennant and batsman Adam Lyth were the stars of the show as Scarborough cruised to a six-wicket home win against Sheffield United. The visitors made a solid start thanks to opener John Trower, 37, and James Bentley, 44, but Tennant then cast his spell, claiming a ...
Lyth brothers star in KO semi victory.
Sep 03, 2007 ... BROTHERS Adam and Ashley Lyth steered Scarborough into the Yorkshire League KO Cup final yesterday, a superb batting display beating champions York by seven wickets. Darren Harland's team will now take on Yorkshire Academy at North Marine Road in the KO final on Sunday, 12noon ...
Deeply happy.
Sep 04, 2007 ... A HUNMANBY firm has been given permission to carry out alterations to create a new first floor office area. ...
Bishop gift.
Sep 04, 2007 ... A SPECIAL collection is being organised throughout Roman Catholic churches in Scarborough and Ryedale to provide a leaving gift for the Rt Rev John Crowley who recently resigned as Bishop of the Middlesbrough Diocese which covers those areas. ...
MP backing doorstep campaign.
Sep 04, 2007 ... SCARBOROUGH MP Robert Goodwill has backed a campaign to warn householders of the dangers of rogue door-to-door traders. The "Beware the Summer Doorknockers" awareness scheme has been launched by the Federation of Master Builders and Trading Standards. Mr Goodwill ...
Minor rally for Morris mad Marflitts.
Sep 04, 2007 ... A SCARBOROUGH couple are geared up in preparation for their fourth Morris Minor rally next month. Allan and Pauline Marflitt, of Greylands Park Road, have signed up for the classic cars event which involves driving from Morecambe back to Scarborough in their 1963 Morris Minor. ...
Royal helps tourism go with a bang ...
Sep 04, 2007 ... FILMS and television programmes shot in Scarborough have brought a major boost to the area's tourism trade, a new report has revealed. It focuses on how British tourism has enjoyed a rise in visits to film and TV show locations across the country. ITV's popular series ...
TV presenter to be key speaker at conference.
Sep 04, 2007 ... BBC television presenter Declan Curry will be the keynote speaker at a conference being organised by Scarborough Business Assoc-iation. "The Art of Business" event is being held on September 28 at the Stephen Joseph Theatre. Organisers say they are delighted to have ...
Euro MPs support Coronia's owner.
Sep 04, 2007 ... TWO local Euro MPs have come out in support of the owner of a pleasure boat based in Scarborough who is locked in a battle against Euro red tape. The MV Coronia, which helped with the Dunkirk evacuation during the Second World War, has been stopped from sailing to Whitby because ...
Cadets are gunning for financial success.
Sep 04, 2007 ... STRENGTH and endurance were tested during the Scar-borough Sea Cadets charity gun pull. The group of 14 cadets cheered as they set of on the heavy 13-mile challenge to Ravenscar. As the cadets pulled the 10 stone gun and carriage along Foreshore Road and Marine Drive ...
Festival cash.
Sep 04, 2007 ... THE annual seaside music festival at the Salvation Army Citadel raised almost [pounds sterling]500 for the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust. The ...
Sing for supper.
Sep 04, 2007 ... ST MARTIN'S Church in Seamer will be holding a Harvest Festival service followed by supper and ...
Chris all shook up by Graceland trip.
Sep 04, 2007 ... CHRIS Kitching has just returned from a dream trip where she commemorated the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley at a candlelit vigil. The 53-year-old post office manager was given the trip of a lifetime to Graceland - the home of Elvis Presley - after her husband ...
Rain delay is no knockout blow.
Sep 04, 2007 ... FUNDRAISERS are hoping for a knockout response to an event delayed by July's freak weather. The annual It's A Knockout event is in aid of St Catherine's Hospice and will take place at Yorkshire Coast College on Sunday. The competition sees teams of between eight and ...
Fish gear stolen.
Sep 04, 2007 ... BURGLARS stole fishing gear and a mountain bike from a garden shed in Main Street, Cayton. The culprits removed the padlock from an outhouse and took [pounds sterling]800 of fishing gear including two eleven foot feeder rods, a ...
Poster could fetch [pounds sterling]700.
Sep 04, 2007 ... A STRIKING 1950s railway poster of Scarborough is expected to fetch up to [pounds sterling]700 when it is auctioned at Christie's this month. It was designed by Frank Henry Mason who spent some of his life in Scarborough after serving in World War One. Mason was a ...
Table top.
Sep 04, 2007 ... A TABLE top sale is taking place at the Glaves Close Com-munity Centre, in Carr Lane, East Ayton, on ...
Death of dental surgeon aged 60.
Sep 04, 2007 ... A FORMER dental surgeon, who set up a successful East Ayton practice, has died at the age of 60. Stewart Walker, of Hutton Buscel, converted the outbuildings at his then home into the surgery and sold it 10 years ago. He was diagnosed with bowel cancer 11 years ago ...
Barbara gives air ambulance [pounds sterling]200 lift.
Sep 04, 2007 ... A SCARBOROUGH woman, airlifted to hospital by Yorkshire Air Ambulance, has donated [pounds sterling]200 to the organisation. Barbara Raginia, 65, of Overdale, was taken ill at home in July with severe stomach pains, which turned out to be a tear in the wall of her abdomen. She ...
Crackdown on illegal cigarettes.
Sep 04, 2007 ... CUSTOMS officers have warned they are cracking down on illegal cigarette trading after arresting a 42-year-old man from the Scarborough area. More than 12,000 illegal cigarettes were seized from the suspect's vehicle in Queen Street, Filey, last week and further searches in ...
A designer habitat for newt colony.
Sep 04, 2007 ... A NEW designer home has been specially created in Scarborough for a group of endangered great crested newts. The newts, which currently live in a Kinderland pond, are unable to stay there due to the start of construction work. Kinderland has now closed for business to ...
Treadmill challenge for charity slimmers.
Sep 04, 2007 ... FOUR Scarborough women are pounding the treadmill to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Sue Adamson, Rachel Bowman, Sue Moseley and Tina Woodhead are taking part in a sponsored slim and will be working out at the Crown Spa Hotel's gym. The ladies hope to raise ...