Scarborough Evening News (Scarborough, England) back issues from January 2008:
Keeper suffers bad injury.
Jan 01, 2008 ... STAR Reserves' goalkeeper Steve Marsh was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg during his side's McCain Cup tie with Heslerton. The former Filey Town keeper suffered the injury during a 50/50 clash with a Heslerton player and the game was delayed for about 30 minutes ...
RAIDER COOK's happy times.
Jan 01, 2008 ... FORMER Boro defender Carl Cook is enjoying a warm New Year Down Under. The full-back has been in Australia since the end of last term and he has already made his mark at Super League club Adelaide Raiders. He has been following the progress of Scarborough Athletic ...
Blacksmiths in an away romp.
Jan 01, 2008 ... BLACKSMITHS got the better of Scholars 5-2 away from home in a thrilling encounter. And there were plenty of good goals on display in a match which was locked at 2-2 at the break. Shaun Pinder curled in a superlative free-kick past Blacksmiths keeper Scott Wardman, ...
Sygrove's star role.
Jan 01, 2008 ... THREE former Scarborough League stars steered Old Malton St Mary's to an 8-3 home York League premier division win against Dunnington. Gareth Sygrove, who started the season with Filey Town, scored once and had a hand in several ...
Hall sparks Strong spree.
Jan 01, 2008 ... STRIKER Eric Hall blasted in a hat-trick as table-toppers Strongwood beat West Pier 5-0. Hall was a constant threat to the Pier backline in a surprisingly one-sided match against a Pier side who have title ambitions of their own. Full-back Karl Cooper and midfielder ...
Mancrief hits double in Newlands victory.
Jan 01, 2008 ... MIDFIELD ace Paddy Mancrief bagged two as his Newlands side came from a goal behind to defeat hosts Burniston and Cloughton 4-2. The hosts were a goal to the good early on but Newlands were level on 35 minutes when Nicky Kitto scored from the edge of the box. ...
May the hero in Star Reserves' shoot-out.
Jan 01, 2008 ... STAR Reserves needed a penalty shoot-out to get the better of Heslerton in a classic McCain Cup tie. It was all-square at 4-4 after extra-time of their group match in a pulsating encounter, with Star Reserves' Kile May bagging the crucial penalty in a 4-3 shoot-out success. ...
Special event for carers.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A SPECIAL event for carers of people with a learning disability will take place in Scarborough next week. The Learning Disability Partnership Board is hosting a Carer Forum at Basics Plus, in Salisbury Street, from 10am to 2pm next Wednesday. Topics will include ...
Friends of victim chase bag thief.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A MAN grabbed a 66-year-old woman's handbag as she walked down a Scarborough street with friends. The woman from Oldham was walking down Belmont Road when the thief snatched the bag from her shoulder. He managed to run away despite being chased by her friends. ...
Weekend games and tables.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Evening News Scarborough and District Saturday League Division One: Cayton Corinthians v McCains (Andy Smith), Snainton v Edgehill (Bill Burns), Filey Town v Scalby (Les Ramm), West Pier v Hunmanby Utd (David Hudghton), Fishburn Park v Eastfield St James (Paul ...
It's victory at last for the West!
Jan 02, 2008 ... WEST Ayton triumphed for the first time in six years by beating East Ayton in the annual village tug of war. Despite heavy rain around 200 spectators gathered on the banks of the River Derwent yesterday to watch the teams battle it out. Ye Olde Forge Valley Inn represented West ...
It's dip-dip-hooray!
Jan 02, 2008 ... RAIN failed to dampen the enthusiasm of volunteers in fancy dress who braved the icy North Sea for the 16th annual Scarborough Lions New Year's Day Dip. The mayor of Scarborough, Cllr Janet Jefferson, who was dressed as Dick Whittington, said that once she was in the water it ...
Nigel tunes up for Capello's England dream.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A SCARBOROUGH man will be blowing his own trumpet for Fabio Capello's first game in charge of England. Nigel Wood, 47, who is the band master of the Scarborough Salvation Army, joined the supporters' band for England's ill-fated European Championship qualifier with Croatia in ...
Wintry alert.
Jan 02, 2008 ... WEATHER experts predict that Scarborough could be turned into a winter wonderland on Friday. They say snow could land in large parts of Britain tomorrow with falls spreading to the East Coast the following day. ...
MAN'S TESCO BOMB HOAX - COMMENT ON THIS STORY.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A HOAXER phoned a Scarborough supermarket to say a bomb would explode after being thrown out of the store, a court heard. Gavin Clancy, 22, of Pavilion Terrace, Scarborough, claimed to have taken an overdose of paracetamol tablets before his appearance at Scarborough Magistrates' Court ...
Shut Box.
Jan 02, 2008 ... THE Stationery Box shop in the Brunswick centre is expected to close down towards the end of the month. ...
Society warns of looming cash crisis.
Jan 02, 2008 ... CHARITIES in Scarborough could lose out to the tune of several thousands of pounds during the year because of changes to the gift aid system. Taxpayers who donate money to charities can top up the sum by signing a gift aid form. In the past this meant the charity received 28p ...
Electrical fault sparks blaze.
Jan 02, 2008 ... FIREFIGHTERS from Snainton were called out to deal with a LandRover which had caught fire in Penniston ...
Pensioner returns to find lounge on fire.
Jan 02, 2008 ... FIRE chiefs have urged flat owners to make sure they have smoke detectors on the staircase after a 78-year-old woman returned to her home in Westwood to discover a blaze in her lounge. Paramedics treated the pensioner for smoke inhalation, but she did not need hospital ...
Crash call-out.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A HEAVY goods vehicle and a car were involved in a late night collision. Firefighters were called to the accident at the junction of Seamer ...
New mum's not nappy at bin rota.
Jan 03, 2008 ... A SCARBOROUGH mum, who gave birth only a few weeks ago, fears uncollected "dirty nappies" could become a health hazard. Jackie Fisher, 24 also claims her street was left in a "disgusting" state after the binmen had come to empty the bins. Miss Fisher, of Norwood ...
Pikes wait for decision over Vase reprieve.
Jan 03, 2008 ... PICKERING Town could be re-instated in the FA Vase. Winterton Rangers have been accused of fielding an ineligible player in their third round clash with the Pikes, which the Humberside outfit edged 2-1. The Football Association are currently investigating the matter ...
Organisation set for palace date.
Jan 03, 2008 ... A SCHEME to protect the victims of domestic abuse in Scarborough and Ryedale has gained national recognition. Bosses behind the "Making Safe" initiative have been given a 'Butler Award for their public protection work. The Butler Awards recognise and honour exceptionally ...
Burglars strike again.
Jan 03, 2008 ... BURGLARS have struck for the second time within two days at separate properties in Cherry Tree Avenue in the Woodlands area of Scarborough. In the latest raid intruders stole gadgets including a [pounds sterling]1,350 Sony laptop, a [pounds sterling]250 Sony camera and a Sony ...
Flat plan bid.
Jan 03, 2008 ... PLANS have been approved to alter two houses in Filey into five flats. Scarborough Council planning officials have given the go-ahead to Mr H ...
Council attacked in highways row.
Jan 03, 2008 ... HIGHWAYS chiefs have been accused of ignoring the wishes of local people and acting in an "extremely unprofessional" manner by local councillors in a strongly worded letter. Members of North Yorkshire County Council's executive committee are expected to "pull the plug" next week ...
Talk by historians.
Jan 03, 2008 ... HISTORIANS Anne and Paul Bayliss will be giving a talk on book illustrators of 19th Century Scarborough at the town's main library on Saturday. The talk forms part of the year's first meeting of Friends of Scarborough Library which starts at 11.15am. The Baylisses ...
Smokers' terrace at pub gets the OK.
Jan 03, 2008 ... DRINKERS at the Rosette pub at Newby will soon be able to light up in a new area for smokers. Mitchells & Butler, which runs the pub at the junction of Hackness Road and Scalby Road, has been given the go-ahead to provide a covered terrace area close to the side entrance to the ...
Man hurled Christmas tree through window.
Jan 03, 2008 ... A SCARBOROUGH man threw a Christmas tree through his girlfriend's window after she locked him out following a row, a court heard. Andrew Pledger, 45, of North Marine Road, was given a conditional discharge by Scarborough magistrates after admitting criminal damage. ...
'Slow down' plea to speeding drivers - COMMENT ON THIS STORY.
Jan 03, 2008 ... A SCARBOROUGH woman fears that speeding drivers in Avenue Road are putting lives at risk and has made a plea for them to slow down. The Avenue Road resident, who did not wish to be named, contacted the Evening News after seeing a cat get run over and killed. She said she had ...
Beck has to shuffle pack for Brid trip.
Jan 03, 2008 ... COACH Dave Beck will be shuffling the pack ahead of Saturday's Yorkshire One trip to Bridlington. The Newby men have already defeated Brid in both the Vase and the league this campaign. Beck said: "We are short of a full squad as Josh Bullen has not yet returned so ...
TUPAI MOVES on to take beverley role.
Jan 03, 2008 ... JUNIOR Tupai has left Scarborough to play for Beverley. The New Zealand back-row ace will make his debut for his new club - where he will also be the assistant coach - at home to Darlington in National Three North on Saturday. The 32-year-old came to England in 2005 ...
Whitby to quit Beckett League.
Jan 03, 2008 ... WHITBY Cricket Club are quitting the Readers Scarborough Beckett League after this summer. The club's first team had their highest-ever placing when runners-up to Staxton in last season's premier division. It was a less happy campaign for Whitby 2nds who were ...
New rural business centre gets go-ahead.
Jan 03, 2008 ... DOZENS of new jobs will be created when a new rural business centre opens near Scarborough on land owned by the Queen. Planning officers with Scarborough Council have given the Duchy of Lancaster permission to convert a former dairy and farm at Scalby Lodge, to the east of ...
Death at 73 of one of our top cricketers.(Obituary)
Jan 03, 2008 ... ONE of Scarborough's most successful cricketers, Ken Stockwell, has died aged 73. The hard-hitting left-handed opening batsman played for Scarborough Cricket Club from 1949-79, appearing in two of the club's cup-final winning sides at Lord's. Mr Stockwell was with ...
Man exposed himself from his window to passers-by.
Jan 03, 2008 ... A 26-YEAR-OLD Scarborough sportsman exposed himself to passers-by at his house window, a court heard. Neil Heritage, of Prospect Road, admitted indecent exposure when he appeared before Scarborough Magistrates' Court, and was given a 24-month community order and ordered to take ...
Gritters are on standby after snow forecast - COMMENT ON THIS STORY.
Jan 03, 2008 ... WORKERS at Scarborough Council's depot in Dean Road are on standby to pre-grit main routes in the town centre area today because snow has been forecast. Nigel Wintringham, the council's highways services manager, said: "We are ready to respond and have plenty of salt in the ...
Woman braves kenya violence.
Jan 03, 2008 ... A SCARBOROUGH woman is risking her life after flying into Kenya where escalating violence has brought the country to the brink of civil war. Suzanne Mehmet was determined to go ahead with her visit to Africa to check on the progress of a school project, originated in ...
Lorry jack-knives.
Jan 03, 2008 ... A LORRY jack-knifed on the A64 near Scarborough this morning following the icy-cold conditions which have hit the region. The incident, which took place half-a-mile outside ...
First snow fall of year.
Jan 03, 2008 ... SNOW hit Scarborough today causing accidents and delays on the roads. A lorry jack-knifed on the A64 at Staxton closing the road for a few hours. The cold ...
What would visitors like?
Jan 03, 2008 ... PEOPLE interested in tourism are being asked what they would like first-time visitors to Scarborough to see, at a meeting to discuss the future of the industry in the town. The Forum for Tourism, part of Scarborough's urban renaissance ...
Car Left On Its Roof - CAN YOU SOLVE THE MYSTERY?
Jan 03, 2008 ... MYSTERY surrounds this overturned car left abandoned off Burniston Road. The Alfa Romeo has been left on its roof opposite the Burnside Caravan Park. Staff at the caravan park said an accident took place on Sunday night. Warden Malcolm Brunt said: "A man ...
Ian is back from Afghanistan.
Jan 03, 2008 ... NEWSMAN Ian Duncan is back in the UK after spending Christmas and New Year with 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire ...
Just another day for Helmand troops.
Jan 04, 2008 ... CHRISTMAS was just another day for Scarborough soldiers serving in Afghanistan with military duties carried out as normal in the notorious Helmand province. Soldiers tried to make the day special by salvaging festive food from their ration packs and welfare parcels or prepared ...
Icy blast hits area.
Jan 04, 2008 ... A LORRY jack-knifed on the A64 near Scarborough as the cold snap took hold in the region. The accident happened half-a-mile outside Staxton Village, at around 6.50am yesterday. No-one was injured but road conditions remained "extremely bad" as the heavy goods ...
Renewed bid for restaurant after refusal.
Jan 04, 2008 ... NEW moves are being made to open a Chinese restaurant at the Avocet Centre, in Curlew Drive, Crossgates. A similar application was turned down in July 2006, but supporters of the restaurant plan say Government planning guidance has since changed. Mr KL Lau has ...
Duo playing a big part in top panto.
Jan 04, 2008 ... ONE of the country's biggest pantomimes features two men who have links with Scarborough. Cinderella, at The Opera House in Manchester, stars Steve Luck, who lives in the town, and is produced by Kevin Wood, who began his career with Scarborough playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn. ...
Hayley shows value of learning.
Jan 04, 2008 ... A SCARBOROUGH shopworker has taken part in a film which has been produced to highlight the importance of workers getting back into education. Tesco employee Hayley Pickles is a trade union learning representative (ULR) and a member of shopworkers' union USDAW. The ...
Society award for RAF sergeant Alan.
Jan 04, 2008 ... A SCARBOROUGH RAF sergeant has received a top award for his work in Iraq. Alan Reeves, 45, was awarded a bronze medal at the Royal Aeronautical Society's presentation of awards for his contribution in aerospace which directly saved lives. Sgt Reeves, who works as a ...
Merits kick off at Park.
Jan 04, 2008 ... THE opening crown green winter merit competition of the new year will be staged at Dukes Park, Bridlington, on Sunday, 9.30am start. This is a consequence of the last merit of 2007 - being scheduled for Dukes Park - being cancelled. All the remaining winter merits ...
Home aces rule roost in festive triples event.
Jan 04, 2008 ... EIGHTY-FOUR hopefuls in 14 teams took part in the GT Garages-sponsored Christmas triples tournament at Scarborough Bowls Centre. Although some talented players from clubs in other parts of the country came to chase the prize-money, the four teams in the finals play-offs were ...
Newby men aiming to sink derby rivals.
Jan 04, 2008 ... Tomorrow Scarborough travel the short distance south for the first league game of 2008 with Bridlington. The Newby men will look to continue their good form against the men from Dukes Park having won 8-3 on their last visit in the EDF Energy Senior Vase on October 13 and running ...
Keighley switch causes chaos.
Jan 04, 2008 ... After a brief Christmas break Scarborough rugby club gets back to action tomorrow on what is the first Saturday of a historic last year at Newby for the club. 2007 ended on a sour note when officials at Newby reacted with fury at the Rugby Football Union's (RFU) botched attempt ...
Ribblesdale trip in Shield.
Jan 04, 2008 ... Scarborough has been drawn away from home at Yorkshire Two club North Ribblesdale in the first round of the Yorkshire Challenge Shield on Saturday January 12. Based in Settle, North Ribblesdale is the Yorkshire ...
Tierney lands Westland treble.
Jan 04, 2008 ... IT was a case of fished three won three over the Christmas period for Terry Tierney after he triumphed in both Westland AC's Friday fixtures at Primrose Valley and Westlands Horseshoe Lakes and also on Christmas Eve at Brooklands. His endeavours in the 10 peg GB Angling open ...
Champions Edgehill face Snainton test.
Jan 04, 2008 ... EDGEHILL will be looking to get straight back to defending their top flight crown when the Saturday League first division returns to action this weekend. Alec Coulson's charges are away to mid-table Snainton while second division West Pier host the improving Hunmanby United. ...
Wood returns for Barton revenge bid.
Jan 04, 2008 ... SCARBOROUGH Athletic boss Brian France is hoping to have defender Carl Wood back in the side for tomorrow's trip to NCE first division outfit Barton Town Old Boys. And the Boro chief will be on a revenge mission after the early season 6-2 home defeat at the hands of the ...
Barmby approved France's switch.
Jan 04, 2008 ... BRIAN France was persuaded to take the Scarborough Athletic job by former England international Nick Barmby. France, who has led Boro to fourth in the NCE League first division, was having a coffee with Barmby when the newly-formed club made their approach for his services. ...
Kath kicking up a stink about bombs - COMMENT ON THIS STORY.
Jan 04, 2008 ... A LEADING pub landlady in Scarborough has called for joke shops to call time on selling stink bombs. Kath Duffy, who runs the Newcastle Packet in Sandside, said the nasty smelling devices had spoilt the festive season for many of her customers. Mrs Duffy, who is also ...
Getting your views on crime - COMMENT ON THIS STORY.
Jan 04, 2008 ... SCARBOROUGH Council is urging residents to express their concerns about crime and disorder in the area. The Safer Communities Partnership is launching a consultation on crime, disorder and substance misuse in the town and is asking the public to fill in a questionnaire about how ...
College boss resigns.
Jan 04, 2008 ... THE boss of Yorkshire Coast College, which has been branded as "inadequate" in a damning report by an education watchdog, has resigned from her post on health grounds. In a statement to college governors, Ruth Durbridge said: "After nearly four years of loyal and dedicated ...
Pensioner's murderer inreview hope.
Jan 04, 2008 ... A WORKER at McCain Foods, who murdered a pensioner in a quiet country lane, is making another attempt to clear his name. Former soldier Derek Christian, 45, has asked the independent Criminal Cases Review Commission to re-examine the case. Christian was convicted of ...
Man, 27, found dead in room.
Jan 04, 2008 ... A 27-year-old Scarborough man, who suffered from mental health problems, was found dead in his bedroom on New Year's Day. An inquest opened yesterday into the death of David Phillip Short who lived at the Trafalgar Square Respite Unit. Police said they were not ...
Marine engineers' plan.
Jan 04, 2008 ... PERMISSION has been granted to create a new staff room at Scarborough Marine Engineers in Sandside. Scarborough ...
New boss for NHS trust.
Jan 04, 2008 ... The NHS trust which looks after the mental health of people living in Scarborough has appointed a new boss. The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust, which manages Cross Lane Hospital, has given the job of chief executive to Martin Barkley, ...