Wakefield Express (Wakefield, England) back issues from November 2007:
Veterans honoured at ceremony.
Nov 01, 2007 ... WAR veterans from Wakefield were honoured with special awards at a ceremony last week. The Veterans Badge award was launched in 2004 and now includes all veterans who enlisted before December 31, 1994. A ceremony was held at Wrenthorpe Methodist Church, where around ...
Musicians are honoured.
Nov 01, 2007 ... TALENTED young musicians from Wakefield have been rewarded for their efforts. The annual prize-giving concert for the Wakefield Centre of the London College of Music took place at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School earlier ...
Bassett joins United.
Nov 01, 2007 ... LEEDS United have appointed Dave Bassett as assistant manager. He will take up the position as Dennis Wise's right-hand man in time for Saturday's trip to Carlisle. Bassett's role will run until the end of the season. The ...
Wildcats confirm Vikings' captures.
Nov 01, 2007 ... WILDCATS have secured the signings of Widnes Vikings duo Oliver Wilkes and Scott Grix. The pair have ended weeks of speculation linking them with a move to Wakefield by putting pen to paper on two-year deals. Wilkes and Grix were named in the 2007 National League One ...
On the track of coal exhibition.
Nov 01, 2007 ... A NEW exhibition at the National Coal Mining Museum for England is charting the journey of the black stuff in Coals To Calder Grove. Based around the story of the Caphouse mineral railway, much of the research for the exhibition was originally carried out by local historians, ...
Old boy boost in Wildcats' backroom shake-up.
Nov 01, 2007 ... TWO former Wildcats favourites have returned to Belle Vue amid sweeping changes to the club's management structure. Former England internationals Nigel Wright and Francis Stephenson were unveiled as new members of staff at the Wildcats' press conference on Thursday. ...
Offenders help give school a makeover.
Nov 02, 2007 ... A WAKEFIELD school was given a facelift by probationers who were putting something back into the community. Lawefield Primary School contacted West Yorkshire Probation's unpaid work division for assistance with interior and exterior refurbishments Offenders sentenced ...
Offices scheme brings 400 jobs.
Nov 02, 2007 ... WORK on a [pounds sterling]1m office complex in Wakefield will bring 400 new jobs to the area. Kingfisher House at Calder business park, on Denby Dale Road, is a flagship two-storey building that will consist of a legal and contact centre, associated access, parking and ...
End of a nightmare year.
Nov 02, 2007 ... A MOTHER who was seven months pregnant when she fought off a drug-addict robber can put her 'nightmare year' behind her now he has been locked-up. Beauty salon owner Victoria Vickers, 33, fractured her pelvis and faced a potentially life-threatening birth after Ian Millard, 31, ...
Justice at last for Stephanie Hammill.
Nov 02, 2007 ... A SIMPLE message left at the spot where a young woman was killed marks the end of the four-year quest for justice for Stephanie Hammill. During that time her name has lived in the hearts and minds of the people of Wakefield since the tragic events of November 29, 2003. ...
Union officials slam 'inept' council.
Nov 02, 2007 ... ANGRY union officials have blasted the council's 'inept' handling of surplus places in schools. Members of the Wakefield branch of the National Association of Headteachers, who gave the council a vote of no confidence earlier this year, said headteachers, governors and parents ...
Consultation to try and find solutions.
Nov 02, 2007 ... A CONSULTATION to solve the problem of half-empty schools has been given the green light. Council leader Peter Box has warned the consultation will not necessarily find a solution to keep everyone happy, At a meeting of Wakefield Council cabinet on Tuesday Coun Box ...
Mergers or closures?
Nov 02, 2007 ... STRONG reactions have been expressed by parents and headteachers in light of the news that half-empty schools might be forced to close. Last week the Express revealed there were thousands of unfilled primary school places across the district because of a drastic fall in the ...
MP launches scheme to beat guns and drugs.
Nov 02, 2007 ... CHILDREN'S minister Ed Balls will be launching a new safety programme to teach kids the dangers of guns, knives and drugs in an Altofts school next week. The missdorothy.com programme is being supported by the parents of murdered schoolboy Rhys Jones and helps to deliver crucial ...
'I was not responsible'.
Nov 02, 2007 ... THE taxi driver who ran over Stephanie Hammill after she jumped from her kidnapper's moving car has spoken for the first time about the case. Banned cabbie Mohammed Ashiq said: "I can never find the words to express how sorry I am that Stephanie Hammill has died. But everyone ...
Cyclist badly injured in traffic accident.
Nov 02, 2007 ... A CYCLIST was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Wakefield last night. Police said a Peugeot 205 travelling west onto the junction of Ings Road and Denby Dale Road collided with a cyclist travelling south ...
Campaign for action on bogus cabbies.
Nov 02, 2007 ... A FORMER city councillor who campaigned against bogus cabbies after the Stephanie Hammill tragedy would like the "keep safe" message to go out again. Dr Hazel Chowcat, of Newmillerdam, was applauded in Wakefield's council chamber in 2004 for kick-starting an awareness campaign ...
Attacker found guilty.
Nov 02, 2007 ... A VICIOUS would-be-robber who attacked a hotel night manager with a claw hammer and a knife was found guilty at Leeds Crown Court today (Friday). Robert Mulholland, 32, of Flanshaw Crescent, Wakefield, was found guilty of attempted robbery and wounding with intent. ...
Cats boss dismisses Brough rumours.
Nov 03, 2007 ... CHAIRMAN Ted Richardson this week laughed off the latest round of unsettling rumours involving the Wildcats. Forum fervour has had new recruit Danny Brough crying off in favour of sticking with Cas' but Richardson rubbished this kind of rumour as 'nonsense'. There's ...
Wakefield bow out of FA Trophy.
Nov 03, 2007 ... WAKEFIELD FC's hopes of playing at Wembley were ended by a strong Buxton side at College Grove on Saturday. Goals in either half saw the UniBond Premier Division side through in the Second Qualifying Round with a comfortable 2-0 victory against Ronnie Glavin's men. ...
Teen burglar woke OAP.
Nov 05, 2007 ... A PENSIONER awoke to find a teenage burglar crawling through his bedroom window. Two teenage boys attempted to get into the bungalow in Queensway, Normanton, on October 27 at 7.20am. One kept lookout as the other tried to ...
Bike-mad Lilly races up to 104.
Nov 05, 2007 ... AN 'independent' woman who loved nothing more than riding pillion on a motorcycle to Scarborough has celebrated her 104th birthday. Lilly Snowden, who lived in Stanley for most of her life, was thrown a party at Wharfedale House at the West Ridings nursing home in Lofthouse, ...
Scheme for high homes.
Nov 05, 2007 ... A GRAND multi-million pound scheme to transform Wakefield city centre into high-rise living will start at the end of the month. Developers TMP Associates, designers of the Wakefield Waterside 84-apartment block, will build 53 one and two-bedroom residences on George Street at a ...
Raising cash is no obstacle.
Nov 05, 2007 ... TOTS in Kirkhamgate have been on the move - raising cash for their pre-school through a sponsored obstacle course. The tots, who are all aged between three and four, crawled through tunnels and balanced their way across beams to raise money for Kirkhamgate Pre-school on Brandy ...
Football thugs sentenced over city centre brawl.
Nov 05, 2007 ... TEENAGE football hooligans have been sentenced for their parts in an alcohol-fuelled battle organised on the internet. Shoppers were forced to run for cover as rival groups of supporters clashed in a city centre battle on Saturday, March 24, Wakefield Youth Court heard last ...
Tributes paid to the 'Sheriff of Agbrigg'.
Nov 05, 2007 ... STANDING almost seven feet tall in his police issued boots and helmet and with an impressive handlebar moustache, Constable Malcolm Winfield cut a striking figure while out on the beat. Known as the Sheriff of Agbrigg, Mr Winfield was well-liked and respected by not only those ...
Getting to bottom of ghostly goings-on.
Nov 05, 2007 ... A HAUNTED farmhouse at the centre of a failed exorcism is still shrouded in mystery - and the man whose family was terrorised by the ghosts is determined to solve it. Folly Hall Farm stood on Leeds Road, Outwood, until around 20 years ago. Stories have circulated for ...
Little devils on dance floor.
Nov 05, 2007 ... KIDS from across the district took part in spooky events to mark this year's Hallowe'en. At the National Coal Mining Museum children and families were treated to spooky stories from living history performer Maureen Parkinson. There were opportunities for children to ...
Court hears how man licked woman's neck.
Nov 05, 2007 ... A MAN who licked a woman's neck and hair after following her when she got off the bus pleaded guilty to sexual assault at Wakefield Magistrates' Court last Thursday. Craig MaCaulay followed a 24-year-old woman as she got off the bus everyday in Normanton. Diane ...
Metal thefts go through the roofing.
Nov 05, 2007 ... EVEN more of Wakefield's buildings have been targeted as the city's lead theft epidemic spirals out of control. Recently the Express reported how police have put the onus on homeowners to protect their properties, but burglar alarms, locked gates and even CCTV do not seem to be ...
In a flap over missing parrot.
Nov 05, 2007 ... The worried owners of a rare talking parrot are in a flap after their prize pet flew the coop. Dipsy, an African grey parrot with a red tail, escaped from his home in Flanshaw on October 19. Owner, Claire Hoggart, 25, said seven-year-old Dipsy's musical skills, vocal ...
Town draw away in FA Trophy.
Nov 05, 2007 ... OSSETT Town face a trip to Rushall Olympic or Clitheroe in the FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round. Steve Kittrick's men swept aside Workington Town 3-0 in the Second Qualifying Round at the weekend to bag a place in the hat for the draw, and bag [pounds sterling]2,000 in prize ...
Wildcats play starring roles in World Cup qualification.
Nov 05, 2007 ... SEVEN Wildcats have played a significant role in guiding Scotland and Ireland to World Cup qualification glory. Neither side could muster a victory in their crucial matches but the results were good enough to book their places in next year's finals in Australia. ...
Worries over centre for problem kids.
Nov 06, 2007 ... CONCERNED residents raised their grievances about a controversial education centre for problem pupils at a meeting on Thursday, November 1. A 20 person-strong action group met with Coun Trevor Izon, portfolio holder for children and young people, to discuss the new impact ...
Fight for new club goes on.
Nov 06, 2007 ... BOSSES behind the bid to create an Oceana superclub on Westgate are taking their fight to the High Court to overturn a decision which halted their plans. Luminar Leisure Ltd has lodged a high-level appeal against the ruling made by district judge Jonathan Bennett which blocked ...
Driver took sleeping pills.
Nov 06, 2007 ... A WOMAN who took sleeping pills before going on the school run was arrested by an off-duty police chief for driving erratically, a court heard. Mother-of-four Carolyn Barker, 36, of The Court Yard, Lupset, was arrested by the assistant chief constable of West Yorkshire, Jawaid ...
In the pink for business.
Nov 06, 2007 ... A SHOCKING pink taxi is gearing up to hit the streets of Wakefield and aims to take the merrie city's business brains into the Dragons' Den. During Enterprise Week, November 12 to 18, a bright pink hackney cab will offer free journeys to passengers who come up with a great ...
Gun fire scare at house.
Nov 06, 2007 ... A GUN was fired through a letterbox at a house in Rothwell last night. (Monday.) Three people were in the house, on Queensway, at the time the gun was fired at about 9pm At first it was thought the damage had been caused by a firework. Police have sealed ...
More jobs could go.
Nov 06, 2007 ... EVEN more jobs could be axed from a cash strapped council department which is in millions of pounds worth of debt. Plans have been put forward to the council's cabinet to shed 42 posts in building services, a section within Wakefield Council's neighbourhood services, which has ...
Albion look for seaside success.
Nov 06, 2007 ... OSSETT Alboion will be hoping to progress to the next round of the Presidents Cup tonight when they travel to Bridlington Town. Eric Gilchrist's men have had mixed fortunes in their cup exploits so far this season, having been knocked out of the FA Trophy, FA Cup and Challenge ...
Happiness is the key to school's success.
Nov 07, 2007 ... HAPPY children are the key to Rook's Nest J&I School's success, according to Ofsted inspectors who gave it top marks this week. An inspection report published earlier this month said: "This successful school combines outstanding achievement and standards with extremely high ...
Drinkers turn charity fundraisers.
Nov 07, 2007 ... A SPONSORED pub crawl of 23 watering holes asked drinkers to raise their glasses, and some money, for charity. Lead by Caroline Carter, 23, the band of 13 fundraisers collected cash donations for Meningitis UK from people drinking in many of the pubs and bars on Westgate. ...
Skate park dream finally comes true.
Nov 07, 2007 ... THE long-awaited Wakefield skate park will finally be built next spring after bosses signed up a company to help realise their dream. After four years of planning, project leaders Wakefield Skate have given Gravity Engineering Ltd the task of building the [pounds ...
Burglars hit electrics firm.
Nov 07, 2007 ... OPPORTUNIST thieves stole [pounds sterling]5,000 worth of equipment from an Ossett business during daylight last week. Generators, welders and grinders were among the goods taken from Electrogate Ltd, on the Ahed Trading Estate on Dewsbury Road at 11.15am on Thursday. ...
Man arrested in gun incident.
Nov 07, 2007 ... A MAN has been arrested in connection with an incident in Rothwell where a gun was fired through the letter box of a house. Police arrested the 36-year-old man in Leeds city centre at about 2pm yesterday (Tuesday) on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger ...
Bentley steers Albion to cup cheer.
Nov 07, 2007 ... JASON Bentley netted a late winner to send Ossett Albion through to the third round of the Presidents Cup in a five-goal thriller with Bridlington Town on Tuesday night. Two goals in as many minutes from Michael Senior annd Darrel Jenkinson had given Eric Gilchrist's men a ...
Grants inspiring local businesses.
Nov 07, 2007 ... IMPROVEMENT grants from Wakefield Council for shop and business front revamps are still available following [pounds sterling]90,000 in handouts in the past year. Rob Matley, service manager for the council's urban centres management team, which distributes the grants, urged ...
Connor thrilled with swim suit donation.
Nov 07, 2007 ... A BRAVE youngster is floating on cloud nine thanks to a Wakefield businessman who has lent a helping hand. Nine-year-old Connor Sylvester, of Rose Avenue, has a rare brain condition - polymicrogyri/perasilvian syndrome - which means that his body cannot regulate its temperature ....
Lottery card theft.
Nov 08, 2007 ... POLICE are asking people to be on the look-out after a box of Lottery scratchcards were stolen. The cards, which are void, were taken from a Renault Megane on Snydale Road, Normanton, on October 26. Police believe the thief could ...
THE SCIENCE OF LIFESAVING: Students taking part in the RAF mission.
Nov 08, 2007 ... CLASSROOMS were transformed to give pupils a flying start in learning how science works in daily life. The Royal Air Force visited Outwood Grange School, Wakefield, to illustrate to science students aged between 12 and 14 how the subject relates to real-life jobs in the service ....
'All our dreams were shattered'.
Nov 08, 2007 ... FAMILY and friends of carbon monoxide victims Christi and Bobby Shepherd celebrated their lives at a memorial service on Sunday. More than 200 people packed into St John's Church for the service, which took place a year on from deaths during a half-term holiday in Cyprus. ...
Ed Balls tops MPs' expenses table.
Nov 08, 2007 ... THE new children's minister and Normanton MP Ed Balls claimed the most for expenses out of the local representatives during the past financial year. The MP, pictured, who was promoted into prime minister Gordon Brown's cabinet in the latest reshuffle, spent [pounds ...
Claims reach all-time high.
Nov 08, 2007 ... COUNCILLORS' expenses reached an all-time high at almost [pounds sterling]1m for the past financial year, figures revealed. The 63 elected members who make up Wakefield Council claimed a total of [pounds sterling]997,109 - more than [pounds sterling]60,000 up on last year. ...
Cubs set shining example.
Nov 08, 2007 ... SHINY shoes will be the order of the day tomorrow when cubs come to the Ridings shopping centre. The 10th Wakefield Cub Pack will be in the shopping centre for their annual charity shoe-shine in aid of Martin House Hospice and Candlelighters. ...
Chanelle targeted in bottle attack.
Nov 08, 2007 ... MIDDLESTOWN Big Brother star Chanelle Hayes was attacked during a nightclub appearance. The 19-year-old was on stage at Jumpin' Jaks in Halifax when a beer bottle was thrown at her. Bodyguards rushed the star off the stage and bouncers threw out the attacker. ...
Thieves foiled.
Nov 08, 2007 ... A GROUP of men were forced to flee after being caught attempting to steal a dumper truck and horse box from a field in Sharlston. The men had started to move the equipment worth [pounds sterling]4,000 from the Weeland Road farm but made off ...
Star is back with old pals.
Nov 08, 2007 ... ANY Dream Will Do star Rob McVeigh will finally be starring as Joseph in a new Wakefield production by the drama group which helped him find fame. Wakefield West Riding Operatic Society is bringing a production of Cabaret In The Park, featuring songs from The Rocky Horror ...
Tractor stolen.
Nov 08, 2007 ... A TRACTOR worth [pounds sterling]900 was stolen from a field in Ossett last week. The cream coloured David Brown tri-star tractor with an attached grass cutter was ...
Students of the stone age.
Nov 08, 2007 ... CAVEMEN were roaming St Michael's Primary School when children helped bring the prehistoric past to life. Youngsters from across the city found themselves in another world when they took part in the 'In Search of Cavemen' event last week. Run by the Barnsley-based ...
Man chased by black car.
Nov 08, 2007 ... POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was chased by a car in Newmillerdam. They want to talk to anyone who was sitting outside The Dam Inn Toby Carvery on Sunday at around 3pm, where a man was chased by a black Honda car. Police say the man was forced to ...
School burned to the ground, but kids' spirits were sky-high.
Nov 08, 2007 ... FIREFIGHTERS might have let Silcoates School burn to the ground in 1904 but it was soon rising from the ashes when the rebuilding started 100 years ago today. Mystery still surrounds the cause of the blaze which broke out during the Easter holidays on Wednesday, April 13, when ...
Brothel-running trio sentenced.
Nov 08, 2007 ... A TRIO who ran a brothel from an up-market city apartment have been sentenced. Michael Benjamin Beeby, 26, Rozena Linettei Harland, 35, and Tina Sweetmore, 35, appeared at Leeds Crown Court yesterday after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing to various charges in relation to ...
Rovers complete Pryce signing.
Nov 08, 2007 ... FORMER Wildcats' winger Waine Pryce has completed a move to National League One newcomers Featherstone Rovers. As reported in Express Sport last week, the 26-year-old former Castleford Tigers player will join up with the National League Two Grand Final winners for the start of ...
Blanch eager for action.
Nov 08, 2007 ... NEW Wildcats signing Damien Blanch is aiming for a regular first-team spot in a Wakefield team he believes is on the way up. Blanch was the first of three Widnes Vikings players to make the switch to Belle Vue during the close season and is keen to seize the opportunity of ...
Cycle smash.
Nov 09, 2007 ... A CYCLIST was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Wakefield last Thursday. Police said a Peugeot 205 travelling west onto the junction of Ings Road and Denby Dale Road was in a collision with a cyclist travelling south onto the ...