Western Daily Press (Bristol UK) back issues from July 2008:
Pay back time for water firm ; The Wessex Water website released the company's most recent profit figures on Friday, June 13, illustrating that every day is a black Friday if you happen to be a customer.
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Wessex Water website released the company's most recentprofit figures on Friday, June 13, illustrating that every day is ablack Friday if you happen to be a customer. With help from Ofwat, the ineffective water regulator, WessexWater has in three years increased profits after ...
Education seems to go round in circles ; It is now suggested that we have super surgeries, not long after all the wonderful cottage hospitals have been shut down. What's the difference?
Jul 01, 2008 ... It is now suggested that we have super surgeries, not long afterall the wonderful cottage hospitals have been shut down. What's thedifference? Close smaller hospitals down to save cash? Bigger hospitals arenot only more remote to the users but also cost enormous sums torun, with ...
Doctors should not dispense ; I Read in last Saturday's Western Daily Press that a branch doctor's surgery at Midsomer Norton is in danger of closure due to new government proposals preventing them dispensing drugs prescribed by the doctors' partnership.
Jul 01, 2008 ... I Read in last Saturday's Western Daily Press that a branchdoctor's surgery at Midsomer Norton is in danger of closure due tonew government proposals preventing them dispensing drugs prescribedby the doctors' partnership. Quite right too! There is absolutely no need for any ...
We need the pay rise, not MPs ; I Was appalled and angry over the article which stated that MPs could be in line for a pay rise of about pounds40,000 per annum in return for scrapping their controversial second homes allowance.
Jul 01, 2008 ... I Was appalled and angry over the article which stated that MPscould be in line for a pay rise of about pounds40,000 per annum inreturn for scrapping their controversial second homes allowance. Who do they think they are to bargain with our money? If we didnot pay the high taxes we ...
Parliament breaks its own laws ; We now have a Govern-ment that is guilty of "crimes" which its members constantly tell us to avoid - namely, racial and sexual discrimination.
Jul 01, 2008 ... We now have a Govern-ment that is guilty of "crimes" which itsmembers constantly tell us to avoid - namely, racial and sexualdiscrimination. The new Bill presented by Harriet Harman, Leader of the Commons,specifically encourages employers to discriminate against men and infavour ...
pounds225 just for getting out of bed ; No wonder politicians - and not just those at Westminster - are probably despised more than are those in virtually any other trade.
Jul 01, 2008 ... No wonder politicians - and not just those at Westminster - areprobably despised more than are those in virtually any other trade. A German television crew has discovered some MEPs arrive at theEuropean Parliament at 7am, pick up their pounds225 daily attendanceallowance, and ...
Get your own house in order ; Tory MP Nadine Dorries writes in her blog about journalists being paid "huge sums of money with vast liquid expense accounts".
Jul 01, 2008 ... Tory MP Nadine Dorries writes in her blog about journalists beingpaid "huge sums of money with vast liquid expense accounts". Let us look at the facts. Even the most insignificant ofbackbenchers at Westminster receive (I nearly wrote "earn") farmore (before perks are even ...
'Nasty party' is lost without Kennedy ; All the headlines after the Henley by-election focused on Labour's lost deposit. But this was also a very bad result for the Liberal Democrats. They should have put up a far better performance.
Jul 01, 2008 ... All the headlines after the Henley by-election focused onLabour's lost deposit. But this was also a very bad result for theLiberal Democrats. They should have put up a far better performance. So much for the Lib Dems' famed record at by-elections. LastThursday's result showed a ...
EU's Kiwi ruling is simply bananas ; Haven't our European Union "masters" got better things to do than to meddle with the business of a Bristol market trader in a way which will cost him about pounds1,000 over something so trivial it would be laughable if it were not so serious?
Jul 01, 2008 ... Haven't our European Union "masters" got better things to do thanto meddle with the business of a Bristol market trader in a waywhich will cost him about pounds1,000 over something so trivial itwould be laughable if it were not so serious? These interfering busybodies discovered a ...
Devon are champions ; Wiltshire Federation of Young Farmers' Club hosted the South West Area Young Farmers' summer competitions day at Lackham College, Lacock, when competitors from all six South West counties met to do battle for a place in the national finals.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Wiltshire Federation of Young Farmers' Club hosted the South WestArea Young Farmers' summer competitions day at Lackham College,Lacock, when competitors from all six South West counties met to dobattle for a place in the national finals. Results were: Fence erecting - Dorset; ...
Growers are all for five-a-day ; Farming leaders have thrown their weight behind the Government's healthy eating campaign - with a call for consumers to eat more British fruit and vegetables.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Farming leaders have thrown their weight behind the Government'shealthy eating campaign - with a call for consumers to eat moreBritish fruit and vegetables. The initiative, aimed at raising sales in the nation'shorticulture sector, will be launched at London's New Covent Gardenby ...
Limousins hold on to No1 slot ; Limousins have maintained their position as Britain's number one beef breed.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Limousins have maintained their position as Britain's number onebeef breed. There are currently 640,000 Limousin-sired cattle in the country,a 35 per cent share of all annual beef-sired registrations. It'sthe 12th year in a row Limousins have topped the poll and in thatperiod ...
Madness of the money go-round ; Confused? Dotty? Completely! Three words that could sum up the European Union and all that goes with it.
Jul 01, 2008; ... Confused? Dotty? Completely! Three words that could sum up theEuropean Union and all that goes with it. Firstly, we read last week about the kiwi fruits being just ateeny weeny bit too small. Secondly, the Common Agricultural Policy is having a 'healthcheck'. And thirdly, ...
Farming editor's view...Park must do more to lure visitors ; Twenty-five years ago, the newly-formed Exmoor Tourist Association issued a dire warning. The national park, it said, was in danger of becoming the forgotten corner of Britain.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Twenty-five years ago, the newly-formed Exmoor TouristAssociation issued a dire warning. The national park, it said, wasin danger of becoming the forgotten corner of Britain. Although tourism was then worth pounds30 million a year to theregion, the lack of promotion, it said, could ...
pounds3m mission to save Hill farms ; Apounds3 Million rescue package has been unveiled to save upland farming in the South West.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Apounds3 Million rescue package has been unveiled to save uplandfarming in the South West. It will be launched in late summer, with project officersappointed to co-ordinate schemes aimed at reversing the loss ofincome and support on hundreds of hill farms on Exmoor, Dartmoor ...
Action group goes on the attack ; National Farmers' Union dairy board chairman Gwyn Jones has come under fire from Farmers For Action after apparently suggesting the days of rising milk prices were over.
Jul 01, 2008 ... National Farmers' Union dairy board chairman Gwyn Jones has comeunder fire from Farmers For Action after apparently suggesting thedays of rising milk prices were over. Now the campaigning group has called on him to clarify hisremarks - and to say whether he will or will not be ...
Shepherds are warned: Do not gamble on lamb ; Despite one of the best spring lamb seasons in recent years, British producers need to do their sums very carefully before putting ewes to the tup for early lambing this summer.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Despite one of the best spring lamb seasons in recent years,British producers need to do their sums very carefully beforeputting ewes to the tup for early lambing this summer. That's the advice from English Beef and Lamb Executive Ltd, theindustry body for beef and lamb ...
Kiwi experience ; More Uk students and farm workers are using their skills to get paid to work and travel New Zealand, where farming is the backbone of the economy.
Jul 01, 2008 ... More Uk students and farm workers are using their skills to getpaid to work and travel New Zealand, where farming is the backboneof the economy. Intern Options has a range of positions available for those withUK farming experience to ...
It's time to meet your new family ; So your search for your family's history is going to bring you into contact with relatives you've never met before - people you quite possibly didn't know existed until a short while ago.
Jul 01, 2008 ... So your search for your family's history is going to bring youinto contact with relatives you've never met before - people youquite possibly didn't know existed until a short while ago. Maybe they live some distance away, so the journey will add tothe feeling this is a special ...
How to get the best out of archives ; The vast green edifice of the National Archives in Kew looks very imposing to first-time visitors.
Jul 01, 2008 ... The vast green edifice of the National Archives in Kew looksvery imposing to first-time visitors. Built in 1977, the building was extended in the early Ninetiesand has just undergone massive refurbishment. The National Archives contain more than 9.5 million records ...
You know you're a family historian when...
Jul 01, 2008 ... 1. You buy a year's subscription to a family history website -and get your money's worth by going on every day. 2. You get more excited about the thought of visiting the gravesof your great-grandparents than seeing your living relatives. 3. You don't need a map to find the ...
The spy who haunted me ; The links between a legendary World War II heroine and a house in a quiet Herefordshire village might not seem great. But Rosemary Rigby, who lives there, says she is constantly aware of Violette Szabo's presence, and is devoting her life to keeping her memory alive.
Jul 01, 2008; ... The links between a legendary World War II heroine and a house ina quiet Herefordshire village might not seem great. But RosemaryRigby, who lives there, says she is constantly aware of VioletteSzabo's presence, and is devoting her life to keeping her memoryalive. Eight years ago, ...
Notes on a plum writing career ; For 30 years or more, Humphrey Phelps has been one of this region's most reliably entertaining writers about the countryside and, at the age of 81, he is still regaling readers of The Countryman with his forthright views every month.
Jul 01, 2008; ... For 30 years or more, Humphrey Phelps has been one of thisregion's most reliably entertaining writers about the countrysideand, at the age of 81, he is still regaling readers of TheCountryman with his forthright views every month. A farmer beside the Severn in West ...
A quirky emporium of beauty ; Ken Stradling sits on a see- through chair surrounded by Eero Aarnio puppies and Ron Arad's body-shaped loungers.
Jul 01, 2008; ... Ken Stradling sits on a see- through chair surrounded by EeroAarnio puppies and Ron Arad's body-shaped loungers. It is a scene that begs for Yoko Ono - but Yoko's not here, andinstead, Bristol Guild's guardian of style pats a red dog and talksenthusiastically about future plans for ...
10,000 fans scream out for Wurzels
Jul 01, 2008 ... What a day Saturday was for the Wurzels, playing at Glastonburyto some 10,000 magnificent fans of all ages - especially as webelieved that after we pulled out of last year's festival, we wouldnever be offered the chance to play there again. The atmosphere was red hot, and it seemed ...
Fly away to beat the winter blues ; Whether you want to test your sea legs on a Caribbean cruise, laze on a beach in the Canary Islands, or go exploring in Africa, we've got every option covered
Jul 01, 2008 ... Whether you want to test your sea legs on a Caribbean cruise,laze on a beach in the Canary Islands, or go exploring in Africa,we've got every option covered When the nights start drawing in, it's nice to know you have awinter break booked. Day-dreams of sun, sea and sand ...
New eco rules hit West pig breeders ; The cost of meeting new regulations is eating into the cash pig farmers have available for improving efficiency, a new survey has warned.
Jul 01, 2008 ... The cost of meeting new regulations is eating into the cash pigfarmers have available for improving efficiency, a new survey haswarned. It paints a picture of deepening gloom in the pig sector, whereprices remain low and returns well below those required to cope withdoubled feed ...
Don't be in a rush with new cowsheds
Jul 01, 2008 ... They were delighted with my arrival as this coincided withtorrential downpours. Northern Ireland has very long winters. Cows are housed fromOctober to May due to the (normally) heavy rainfall. Many of the dairy units were put up about 30 years ago when cowswere smaller, and ...
We're looking good in friesian ; A Dairy herd on a Somerset farm has provided the inspiration for a new range of baby towels and bibs.
Jul 01, 2008 ... A Dairy herd on a Somerset farm has provided the inspiration fora new range of baby towels and bibs. Friends Helen Wooldridge and Helen Bristol, who run baby productcompanies Cuddledry and Skibz, decided it was time to takediversification to a new level. So they set out with ...
Prize breeder ; Devon breeder David Darke has been presented with the National Sheep Association's George Hedley Memorial Award for 2007.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Devon breeder David Darke has been presented with the NationalSheep Association's George Hedley Memorial Award for 2007. It was presented by Sustainable Farming and Food ...
So many good things about this country are vanishing ; At 69, I have seen the steady erosion of things that made this country what it is, such as our engineering and factories that sent our expertise all over the world.
Jul 01, 2008 ... At 69, I have seen the steady erosion of things that made thiscountry what it is, such as our engineering and factories that sentour expertise all over the world. My home town sat astride England's then main road - the A1 Londonto Edinburgh route - and our post offices and ...
Charity put desperate mum on her feet ; When Christine Nagudi's marriage broke down, she and her three children were left desperate.
Jul 01, 2008 ... When Christine Nagudi's marriage broke down, she and her threechildren were left desperate. They had to return to her parents in eastern Uganda and Christineearned a little money through making handicrafts, but feeding thefamily remained a struggle. Their soils were poor, and they ...
Give our kids a sporting chance ; I'm showing my age a bit here, but come sports day at school I was aping the likes of Steve Cram, Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett as I tried my hardest in the middle-distance events.
Jul 01, 2008 ... I'm showing my age a bit here, but come sports day at school Iwas aping the likes of Steve Cram, Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett asI tried my hardest in the middle-distance events. They instilled emulation. We seemed on the crest of an athleticwave, doping and scandal a million miles ...
New threat to water wildlife ; Campaigners who won the support of 35,000 people in their battle to halt a controversial green field development yesterday pledged to fight on after the scheme was dramatically revived.
Jul 01, 2008; ... Campaigners who won the support of 35,000 people in their battleto halt a controversial green field development yesterday pledged tofight on after the scheme was dramatically revived. The pounds500 million Gateway project on the edge of Swindon isnow up and running again following ...
Help keep up the pressure ; Keith Likeman's letter "Elderly get a bad deal" (Your Say, June 23) is a gross understatement. Britain's 12 million pensioners have simply not been regarded as having any worth to society whatsoever since the Thatcher government broke the state pensions link with national average earnings in 1980, 27 years ago.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Keith Likeman's letter "Elderly get a bad deal" (Your Say, June23) is a gross understatement. Britain's 12 million pensioners havesimply not been regarded as having any worth to society whatsoeversince the Thatcher government broke the state pensions link withnational average earnings in ...
A law in need of changing ; Regarding Russell Norton's recent letter ("This cannot be breaking the law", Your Say, June 23), I can fully understand his disbelief at the content of the Hunting Act.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Regarding Russell Norton's recent letter ("This cannot bebreaking the law", Your Say, June 23), I can fully understand hisdisbelief at the content of the Hunting Act. However, I can assure him that the Hunting Act does ban allflushing out unless no more than two dogs are used and ...
Stop arson bid ; Firefighters are urging people to help them stop arsonists in south Bristol.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Firefighters are urging people to help them stop arsonists insouth Bristol. In a summer campaign, officers from Avon Fire and Rescue will beout and about in areas where car ...
School bus driver uninsured ; A school bus driver who escaped a driving ban despite accumulating 14 points on his licence, has been allowed to continue his business.
Jul 01, 2008; ... A school bus driver who escaped a driving ban despiteaccumulating 14 points on his licence, has been allowed to continuehis business. At a public inquiry held yesterday Anthony Langson, of ColeridgeVale Road, Clevedon, was told his public passenger licence would notbe revoked ...
Irene, 86, adds to carnival history ; Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival has written another chapter in its long and distinguished history by appointing its first female committee life member.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival has written another chapter inits long and distinguished history by appointing its first femalecommittee life member. Irene Hooper, 86, has been awarded the prestigious accolade inrecognition of her work for Bridgwater Carnival Committee over ...
Lineupforpizzarecord ; The world record for the longest line of pizzas has been well and truly smashed, and it happened here in the West, with a lot of help from the Italian community.
Jul 01, 2008 ... The world record for the longest line of pizzas has been well andtruly smashed, and it happened here in the West, with a lot of helpfrom the Italian community. The old record, set in Italy, was 186.3 metres, set in 2006. Ian Budd, Yeovil town centre manager, reckoned an ...
New priest ; Rev Christine Judson, curate at St John's Parish Church, in Highbridge, Somerset, was ordained priest on Saturday by the Bishop of Taunton.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Rev Christine Judson, curate at St John's Parish Church, inHighbridge, Somerset, was ordained priest on Saturday by the Bishopof Taunton. Ms Judson came ...
School party to mark 150 years ; More than 100 guests joined teachers and pupils at a garden party yesterday to celebrate Badminton School's 150th anniversary.
Jul 01, 2008 ... More than 100 guests joined teachers and pupils at a gardenparty yesterday to celebrate Badminton School's 150th anniversary. Visitors enjoyed a tour of the Bristol school, a visit to theart gallery, some hands-on science, as well as music and dramaperformed by pupils. An ...
Farewell to miles ; Villagers rubbed shoulders with celebrities as they bade farewell to writer and broadcaster Miles Kington.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Villagers rubbed shoulders with celebrities as they bade farewell to writer and broadcaster Miles Kington. The 66-year-old, who lived at Limpley Stoke, near Bath, lost hisbattle with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. A memorial service was held at St Martin-in-the-Fields ...
Spinal injury ; A woman was taken to hospital with spinal injuries after a road crash in Portishead, near Bristol, on Sunday night.
Jul 01, 2008 ... A woman was taken to hospital with spinal injuries after a roadcrash in Portishead, near Bristol, on Sunday night. The incident happened at 8pm in Nore Road and ...
Brides left in the lurch as wedding firm shuts up shop ; It is supposed to be the happiest day of your life where every little thing is just perfect, but for scores of West brides their wedding dreams have been dashed as a Wiltshire dress shop faces liquidation.
Jul 01, 2008; ... It is supposed to be the happiest day of your life where everylittle thing is just perfect, but for scores of West brides theirwedding dreams have been dashed as a Wiltshire dress shop facesliquidation. Arvella Bridal Wear, also known as The Wedding Outlet, inBradford on Avon, ...
Kitchen blaze ; Firefighters were called to Knowle West, in Bristol, on Sunday night after reports of a kitchen fire.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Firefighters were called to Knowle West, in Bristol, on Sundaynight after reports of a kitchen fire. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in Tallis Grove. The ...
Correction ; In our report of Veterans Day in yesterday's Western Daily Press we incorrectly stated that the Lord Mayor of Bristol was Cllr Royston Griffey, who is in fact the former mayor.
Jul 01, 2008 ... In our report of Veterans Day in yesterday's Western Daily Presswe incorrectly stated that the Lord Mayor of Bristol was ...
Gallery show ; Atkinson Gallery in Somerset is holding its 20th annual summer show next week.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Atkinson Gallery in Somerset is holding its 20th annual summershow next week. The painting, sculpture and mixed media event takes place fromJuly 7 ...
Home loans slump to the lowest for 15 years ; Housing market woes continued yesterday as a leading housebuilder admitted it needed major investment to offset losses in land value and figures showed mortgage approvals at a record low.
Jul 01, 2008; ... Housing market woes continued yesterday as a leadinghousebuilder admitted it needed major investment to offset losses inland value and figures showed mortgage approvals at a record low. The number of mortgages approved sunk to a new record low duringMay official figures showed ...
Beale's expects war on the high street ; After revealing a jump in profits yesterday despite the high street slowdown, the West's leading independent department store is now gearing up for a price war with its national rivals.
Jul 01, 2008; ... After revealing a jump in profits yesterday despite the highstreet slowdown, the West's leading independent department store isnow gearing up for a price war with its national rivals. Dorset-based retail chain Beale returned a small increase in pre-tax profits even though ...
Acid attack on delicatessen ; Police are appealing for witnesses to an acid attack on a Polish delicatessen that led to a main road in Yeovil being closed for more than five hours.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Police are appealing for witnesses to an acid attack on a Polishdelicatessen that led to a main road in Yeovil being closed for morethan five hours. The co-owner of the business, Joanna Gorczyca, and her brother-in-law, were taken to Yeovil Hospital with breathing problems ...
Turtles flown back to warmer sea ; Two loggerhead turtles washed up on the UK coast this winter have been flown to Gran Canaria and released back into the sea.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Two loggerhead turtles washed up on the UK coast this winter havebeen flown to Gran Canaria and released back into the sea. The two animals - Dink and James - were the only survivors of 23turtles washed up on the British and Irish coast this year - arecord number. The pair ...
Post office showdown ; A public meeting on Friday will give hundreds of residents the chance to question Post Office officials about their controversial proposals to close a Somerset village post office.
Jul 01, 2008 ... A public meeting on Friday will give hundreds of residents thechance to question Post Office officials about their controversialproposals to close a Somerset village post office. Post Office Ltd's proposal to close the office in the villagestore at Hinton St George, near Crewkerne, ...
Meehan looks to the mentors
Jul 01, 2008; ... Joe Maddock, Michael Lipman and Danny Grewcock are among thesenior players at Bath who will be expected to fulfil roles asmentors to the club's promising youngsters this season. With Steve Borthwick and Olly Barkley having left the club, headcoach Steve Meehan wants to see the ...
Body in tent ; The body of a man has been found in a tent at a beauty spot near Exeter, police said.
Jul 01, 2008 ... The body of a man has been found in a tent at a beauty spot nearExeter, police said. The discovery of the man, thought to be a 56-year-old local tothe area, was discovered in Stoke ...
No more jumpers for goalposts as footie in the street gets ASBO red card ; Jumpers for goalposts could become a thing of the past after youngsters were told yesterday they could be slapped with Asbos for playing football in the street.
Jul 01, 2008; ... Jumpers for goalposts could become a thing of the past afteryoungsters were told yesterday they could be slapped with Asbos forplaying football in the street. Stunned parents have received letters telling them their childrencould face legal action unless they stop kicking a ball ...
Historic gardens recreate authentic Chinese features ; When magnificent Hestercombe Gardens wanted to recreate a historic Chinese feature from its past it knew just where to get help.
Jul 01, 2008; ... When magnificent Hestercombe Gardens wanted to recreate a historic Chinese feature from its past it knew just where to gethelp. The Chinese Somerset Association offered expert guidance on thefeng shui - the practice of correctly positioning objects tobalance their special ...
Hallelujah! Busker gets pounds1 from a legend ; Disappointed at missing out on a sunny Glastonbury Festival, one Bathbased musician decided to go busking for the first time.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Disappointed at missing out on a sunny Glastonbury Festival, oneBathbased musician decided to go busking for the first time. And he was gobsmacked to then receive one donation fromlegendary 74year-old crooner Leonard Cohen - who was on his way tohis gig at Glastonbury. Justin ...
Payphones get wires crossed ; Consultations over a threat to 77 payphones in South Somerset must start again, after district council officers and parish councils spotted an error in BT's process.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Consultations over a threat to 77 payphones in South Somersetmust start again, after district council officers and parishcouncils spotted an error in BT's process. Bt published a list of the payphones facing potential removal andgave notice of a period within which residents and ...
A ghost in the fields ; They are one of the more mysterious parts of what has been an enigma for two decades... the weird, ghost crop circles have divided the enthusiasts and baffled experts.
Jul 01, 2008; ... They are one of the more mysterious parts of what has been anenigma for two decades ... the weird, ghost crop circles havedivided the enthusiasts and baffled experts. For many they are added proof that there is more going on in thefields of Wiltshire than the nocturnal activities ...
Verytimely switchaids 1pm loans ; Financier 1pm is celebrating the timely move out of high-risk loans market which led to a huge turnaround in results for 2007/08.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Financier 1pm is celebrating the timely move out of high-riskloans market which led to a huge turnaround in results for 2007/08. In February 2007 the Bath lender moved out of the subprime marketwhich was to collapse a few months later sparking the credit crunch. The firm ...
More time to quiz suspect ; Magistrates yesterday granted police more time to question a man on suspicion of murder as a Wiltshire town tried to come to terms with another violent death.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Magistrates yesterday granted police more time to question a manon suspicion of murder as a Wiltshire town tried to come to termswith another violent death. The 32-year-old, who has not been named, remained in custodyafter he was arrested late on Friday night as police investigated ...
Maxima now in the premier league ; It specialist Maxima Holdings has bought a London rival, customers of which include the FA Premier League.
Jul 01, 2008 ... It specialist Maxima Holdings has bought a London rival, customers of which include the FA Premier League. Dxi Networks has 50 staff in London and a further 30 in Hyderabadin India, and generated turnover of over pounds14 million in theyear to March 31. Maxima, of ...
Mum'sfight over video game safety ; A mother whose 10-year-old son suffered an epileptic fit while playing a video game will today have her fears raised in the House of Commons.
Jul 01, 2008 ... A mother whose 10-year-old son suffered an epileptic fit whileplaying a video game will today have her fears raised in the Houseof Commons. Gaye Herford has fought to ban epilepsy-inducing games since May2007 after her son suffered a sudden fit while playing on hishandheld ...
Hammerattack ; A middle-aged woman was found unconscious and covered in blood in a Gloucestershire bookshop.
Jul 01, 2008 ... A middle-aged woman was found unconscious and covered in blood ina Gloucestershire bookshop. It is believed the 49-year-old was attacked with a hammer ...