Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK) back issues from January 2009:
B&b demand may drive letting unit conversion
Jan 01, 2009 ... A WELL-established village freehouse in a prominent crossroadsposition in Devon is for sale for the first time in 20 years. The Mount Pleasant Inn at Nomansland, near Tiverton, draws itscustom from a wide area and has built up an excellent reputation asa good quality local's ...
Fish and chip suppers worth coach detours ; A WELL-known family fish and chip shop business in Cornwall has been sold to local couple.
Jan 01, 2009 ... A WELL-known family fish and chip shop business in Cornwall hasbeen sold to local couple. The Welcome Stranger, in the centre of the village of Lanivet,near Bodmin, is housed in a former Wesleyan Chapel with lateradditions, including a conservatory to the front facade. The ...
Multi-million-pound deals announced as staff laid off
Jan 01, 2009 ... January A S the year began, Government plans to continue with a widelyopposed scheme to cut empty property rate relief were slammed by theproperty industry. The British Property Federation warned theadditional cost, risk and uncertainty caused by the abolition oflong-term relief ...
String of new contracts for sausage maker ; A devon sausage maker has secured a string of new contracts, by establishing export links to the Far East.
Jan 01, 2009 ... A devon sausage maker has secured a string of new contracts, byestablishing export links to the Far East. Westaways has broken into the South East Asian market, bysecuring contracts to supply supermarkets and food outlets in HongKong. The company estimates that these latest deals ...
Shop local to boost rural economy ; The most pressing issue for small businesses in 2009 will be access to affordable finance.
Jan 01, 2009 ... The most pressing issue for small businesses in 2009 will beaccess to affordable finance. One-in-three Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) members hasseen access to finance diminish and the cost increase, while over 60per cent have seen trade decrease in the last two months ...
Lights will not go out on Cornish economy ; When i was a teenager in Australia I remember some very tough years after my father's untimely death. Yet no matter how hard things were my mother always looked to the future - my future. Her mantra was to respect others and to get the best education you can. Work hard and believe in yourself. Be ready to take any opportunity when it arrives in your life.
Jan 01, 2009 ... When i was a teenager in Australia I remember some very toughyears after my father's untimely death. Yet no matter how hardthings were my mother always looked to the future - my future. Hermantra was to respect others and to get the best education you can.Work hard and believe in ...
South West well-placed to ride out the storm
Jan 01, 2009 ... I DOUBT if there are any business leaders across the South Westor even the UK who deny the reality that we are facing a deeprecession. As the Ernst & Young ITEM Club predicted in October, the economywill contract for three further quarters before bottoming out in thesecond half ...
Testing times for the legal sector ; 2009 promises to be a year to remember for the South West's legal sector.
Jan 01, 2009 ... 2009 promises to be a year to remember for the South West's legalsector. For the larger players a wide range of services, supported by astrong client base, is key - but the strength of the counter-cyclical areas at the end of the growth cycle will be an importantfactor ....
Region must be ready to exploit the upturn
Jan 01, 2009 ... B usinesses and economic commentators alike are markedly morepessimistic now than they were last summer. The banking crisis has rippled around the world and is nowaffecting the South West directly, and the economic downturn lookslike being more severe than many first thought ....
Big wins if Plymouth can overcome its obstacles ; Conventional wisdom says that 2009 could be grim. Very grim. With the unprecedented turmoil in the financial markets over the past 12 months there will inevitably be seriously adverse pressure on the real economy. Already we have seen some evidence of this locally with significant declines in sales in some sectors resulting in sharp increases in unemployment and failing businesses.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Conventional wisdom says that 2009 could be grim. Very grim. With the unprecedented turmoil in the financial markets over thepast 12 months there will inevitably be seriously adverse pressureon the real economy. Already we have seen some evidence of thislocally with significant declines ...
Major role to be played by core support services ; The last year has been a tremendously busy one for Business Link, just as it has for so many excellent businesses throughout the South West who are now peering anxiously at economic forecasts and market stability.
Jan 01, 2009 ... The last year has been a tremendously busy one for Business Link,just as it has for so many excellent businesses throughout the SouthWest who are now peering anxiously at economic forecasts and marketstability. While we naturally share the concerns of so many other observersand ...
Bleak year ahead but recovery will come
Jan 01, 2009; ... O ne of the toughest years on record awaits businesses across theSouth West - but the region is "better placed" than many businesscentres to ride the economic storm, according to the region's topaccountant. Writing for the Western Morning News today, Stuart Crebo, whoheads up the ...
More banking on food aid
Jan 01, 2009; ... Emergency food parcels may be more commonly associated with war-torn Third World countries - but every day across the UK they arehanded to families and individuals going through a period of crisis. With three more food banks recently opened in the Westcountry,families are clearly ...
Readers reaping the rewards ; Two lucky readers celebrated an unexpectedly prosperous Christmas after winning a Western Morning News competition run in conjunction with Cornwall Farmers country stores.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Two lucky readers celebrated an unexpectedly prosperous Christmasafter winning a Western Morning News competition run in conjunctionwith Cornwall Farmers country stores. Peter White, from Bude, won the first prize of pounds300 in giftvouchers to spend at any of the Cornwall ...
Fire, water and heroic acts in sport and on front line ; Fire and water wreaked havoc in parts of the Westcountry in the second half of 2008.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Fire and water wreaked havoc in parts of the Westcountry in thesecond half of 2008. The concluding half of this eventful year also saw scandalsurrounding the chief executive of a hospital trust, a pioneeringscheme to keep youths off the streets and the sentencing of theExeter ...
The art of Dick twinney
Jan 01, 2009 ... Stronghold of Legend - Peregrine SOME years ago, just after Christmas, I decided on a trip toTintagel, a place I had not been to for some time. The day broke to one of those beautiful clear mornings that wesometimes have at this time of year and, although the roads ...
Time to dig ourselves out of this ; Et another year goes by without a white Christmas occurring here in the balmy Westcountry. It's been a bit nippy, but not anything like the ice-bound winter wonderlands that used to chill and thrill our end-of-year festivities.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Et another year goes by without a white Christmas occurring herein the balmy Westcountry. It's been a bit nippy, but not anythinglike the ice-bound winter wonderlands that used to chill and thrillour end-of-year festivities. So is global warming taking a hold? I almost hesitate to ...
RNLI lifeguard makes an instant impact down under ; A devon lifeguard who has travelled to Australia as part of an exchange programme has performed two rescues within days of arriving Down Under.
Jan 01, 2009 ... A devon lifeguard who has travelled to Australia as part of anexchange programme has performed two rescues within days of arrivingDown Under. Jordan Reed, who normally patrols Croyde, Woolacombe and WestwardHo! beaches, put his lifesaving skills to use on his second day ...
Scallop fishermen hit by trawler ban
Jan 01, 2009; ... Westcountry fishermen have been forced to sail as far as SouthWales in search of their catch because of the closure of a primeinshore area in the English Channel. The Devon Sea Fisheries Committee (DSFC), which is responsiblefor policing the seas around Lyme Bay, says the closure ...
Firms offered credit crunch advice by MP ; Business leaders in Camborne and Falmouth have been invited to attend a special New Year credit crunching advice surgery with MP Julia Goldsworthy.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Business leaders in Camborne and Falmouth have been invited toattend a special New Year credit crunching advice surgery with MPJulia Goldsworthy. The surgery will take place at Redruth Community Centre onThursday, January 8 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The MP said she hoped it ...
Finalists ready to show their love for Devon
Jan 01, 2009; ... Excitement is mounting among three sets of contestants who arecompeting to win pounds10,000 by promoting Devon throughout January. The finalists of the Lovemydevon competition, which is supportedby the WMN, will each take a very different approach to sharingtheir passion for the ...
Hopes and fears for year ahead ; Farming had a better 2008 than many in the industry would have predicted at the year's start. After something of a roller coaster ride, agriculture has broadly emerged earning more for its produce than it is spending on production, which is the basis on which any industry must operate. For that, we can all give thanks, here in the rural Westcountry.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Farming had a better 2008 than many in the industry would havepredicted at the year's start. After something of a roller coasterride, agriculture has broadly emerged earning more for its producethan it is spending on production, which is the basis on which anyindustry must operate. For ...
Casper given all clear after successful heart surgery ; Police dog Casper has been given the all clear after undergoing heart surgery.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Police dog Casper has been given the all clear after undergoingheart surgery. The poorly pup was diagnosed as having a heart defect at sixmonths old and underwent specialist surgery. The jet black German Shepherd has been nursed back to health byhis keepers Alec and Carla ...
84 motorists arrested for drink-driving in police blitz
Jan 01, 2009 ... Eighty-four motorists in Somerset face being banned from the roadafter being arrested for drink-driving in December. Police have been carrying out high-visibility roadside checksacross known drink-drive hot spots throughout the county sincelaunching their Christmas awareness ...
Car sale and leaseback is answer to credit crunch ; Cash-strapped businesses are selling off their company car fleets and then hiring them back.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Cash-strapped businesses are selling off their company car fleetsand then hiring them back. Lloyds TSB subsidiary Autolease (LTSBA) says it has boughtpounds10 million worth of business vehicles in the past two months.Firms across the country have been offloading cars, vans and ...
Bishop setting out on journey of discovery
Jan 01, 2009 ... I send you greetings as we enter a new year and as I move toCornwall, and look forward to working as Bishop of Truro in thiswonderful and special part of the Westcountry. It is good to havethis opportunity to greet you, albeit at such a difficult time ofyear. In churches, it is a ...
Hope for future after mixed year
Jan 01, 2009 ... What highs and lows we experienced during 2008. A stunningOlympic Games in China, with fantastic achievements for Team GB. Anexciting presidential race captured the imagination of not just theUSA, but the entire world. Bombings in Mumbai raised the spectre ofterrorism across Asia. And ...
Battlefield brought to a computer near you ; A westcountry company is behind a new Internet TV channel dedicated to bringing the past back to life.
Jan 01, 2009 ... A westcountry company is behind a new Internet TV channeldedicated to bringing the past back to life. Plymouth-based digital marketing agency Numo Group created the view- on-demand website broadcast service for Battlefield History TV(BHTV). Containing a wide variety of ...
Residents still throw away recyclables - and money ; People in Cornwall are still throwing away large amounts of waste that can be recycled, according to new figures.
Jan 01, 2009 ... People in Cornwall are still throwing away large amounts of waste that can be recycled, according to new figures. The Waste Compositional Analysis survey found in the past year,22,000 tonnes of cooked meat and fish and 21,000 tonnes of rawfruit and vegetables were thrown ...
War babies invited back to birthplace ; Babies born at a stately home in the Tamar Valley are being invited to a reunion at their birthplace in May.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Babies born at a stately home in the Tamar Valley are beinginvited to a reunion at their birthplace in May. Pentillie Castle's south wing was pressed into service by theAlexandra Nursing Home in Devonport while the bombs were falling onPlymouth during the Second World ...
Unitary council a big white elephant ; One thing which has struck me in the 15 years I have lived in Mawgan, near Helston, is that our local district council, Kerrier, has become increasingly "officer-led" rather than "elected councillor-led", which is demanded by democracy.
Jan 01, 2009 ... One thing which has struck me in the 15 years I have lived inMawgan, near Helston, is that our local district council, Kerrier,has become increasingly "officer-led" rather than "electedcouncillor-led", which is demanded by democracy. So the Conservatives now wish to reinvent ...
Sultry and sensuous ; I WAS saddened to hear of the death of Eartha Kitt at the age of 81 from cancer.
Jan 01, 2009 ... I WAS saddened to hear of the death of Eartha Kitt at the age of81 from cancer. Ms Kitt was an all-round performer, having delighted audienceswith her live shows as well as her film roles. Her sultry voice andsensuous movements raised many a male's blood pressure. From ...
Bid to reunite savers with forgotten accounts ; Forgotten savings could be sitting in accounts across the Westcountry, according to a building society which is trying to reunite savers with their money.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Forgotten savings could be sitting in accounts across theWestcountry, according to a building society which is trying toreunite savers with their money. Britannia Building Society is writing to anyone it believes hasan account with a balance of pounds25 or more and which has not ...
Service charge for flat is increasing ; Q: Two years ago I bought a one-bedroom flat in a block of four. The problem is the service charge is increasing, and now runs at pounds50 a month. I am a pensioner and am finding it impossible to manage. They are now saying the ground rent is going up, from pounds10 a year to pounds108 a year. Do I have to pay these charges?
Jan 01, 2009 ... Q: Two years ago I bought a one-bedroom flat in a block of four.The problem is the service charge is increasing, and now runs atpounds50 a month. I am a pensioner and am finding it impossible tomanage. They are now saying the ground rent is going up, frompounds10 a year to pounds108 a ...
Everything must go - including empty shelves ; The January sales are unique this year. There are bargains at the shops - and the shops are bargains, too.
Jan 01, 2009 ... The January sales are unique this year. There are bargains at theshops - and the shops are bargains, too. If you've got some spare cash left over from Christmas, you canbuy a whole retail chain. There's no need to hurry. You're too late to snap up Woolworthsbut if the doom ...
Paramedic sets up bone marrow clinic ; An ambulance paramedic inspired by his friend who was diagnosed with leukaemia has set up a bone marrow donation clinic to help people diagnosed with the disease.
Jan 01, 2009 ... An ambulance paramedic inspired by his friend who was diagnosedwith leukaemia has set up a bone marrow donation clinic to helppeople diagnosed with the disease. Paramedics Paul Down and Colin Bolsom have worked together formany years for South Western Ambulance Service in North ...
Region's smes performing well, despite recession ; More than three quarters of SMEs in the South West maintained or increased sales in 2008, according to research.
Jan 01, 2009; ... More than three quarters of SMEs in the South West maintained orincreased sales in 2008, according to research. Findings suggest that 77 per cent of small and medium businessesin the region were keeping their heads above water as the recessionbit in November, although the outlook ...
Farm output 'under pressure' ; Production from farms in the Westcountry could plummet this year, even though the industry is better placed to weather the storm of recession than many others.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Production from farms in the Westcountry could plummet this year,even though the industry is better placed to weather the storm ofrecession than many others. Milk, lamb supplies and cereal stocks might well come underpressure. The warning comes from the country's top farming ...
Beef prices on the rise ; Beef farming faces a better 2009 than many other farming sectors, according to Mark Thomas, the Cornish producer who is chairman of the National Beef Association in the South West.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Beef farming faces a better 2009 than many other farming sectors,according to Mark Thomas, the Cornish producer who is chairman ofthe National Beef Association in the South West. "British consumers are spending more every week on beef - so Ican't fail but be optimistic," said Mr ...
A magical mystery tour of the past ; Tony Robinson loves a good mystery. We are accustomed to him digging up fascinating facts on archaeological sites with Time Team but this week he changed tack slightly to investigate three extraordinary mysteries with a paranormal flavour. Right up my street.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Tony Robinson loves a good mystery. We are accustomed to himdigging up fascinating facts on archaeological sites with Time Teambut this week he changed tack slightly to investigate threeextraordinary mysteries with a paranormal flavour. Right up mystreet. He began on Tuesday ...
Forget the arctic - rare snowbird wings its way toCornwall ; Keen birdwatcher Janet Davies has travelled to the Arctic Circle to catch a glimpse of rare birds like the snow bunting.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Keen birdwatcher Janet Davies has travelled to the Arctic Circleto catch a glimpse of rare birds like the snow bunting. But after only seeing the white feathers of one of the tinybird's snowy white feathers on its home territory in Northernmostreaches of Norway, she was bowled over ...
Call to restore link between pensions and earnings
Jan 01, 2009 ... Union leaders have called on the Government to restore the linkbetween pensions and earnings so that pensioners receive a"reasonable increase" in their state handout. In a message to mark the centenary of state pensions, the TUCsaid that, despite inflation now resting close to ...
Jobs boost for health sector ; The Westcountry is poised to become home to a world-leading institute which will investigate how the environment affects human health.
Jan 01, 2009; ... The Westcountry is poised to become home to a world-leadinginstitute which will investigate how the environment affects humanhealth. National Park and the Cornish coast. The centre's sprawling remitcould include establishing the science behind why cross-countrywalks are a more ...
Summerfield relishes test against the best ; Luke Summerfield is preparing for what will be the biggest game in his burgeoning career - and he wants to have many more tastes of the big time with Plymouth Argyle.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Luke Summerfield is preparing for what will be the biggest gamein his burgeoning career - and he wants to have many more tastes ofthe big time with Plymouth Argyle. The 21-year-old midfielder is all set to take his place at theheart of the Pilgrims' midfield in Saturday's glamorous ...
Exeter ready to focus on big day of hurdles ; Exeter will stage an all hurdle card on its popular New Year's Day meeting, with the chases abandoned on Tuesday due to frost on parts of the course.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Exeter will stage an all hurdle card on its popular New Year'sDay meeting, with the chases abandoned on Tuesday due to frost onparts of the course. An inspection has been called for 8am and if the course passesmuster, there are seven competitive races in prospect. Tataniano ...
Hadfield encourages more young bowlers to give game a try ; Josh Hadfield, a lively 18-year-old from East Budleigh, is in the front line of a last-ditch attempt to rescue the beleaguered English Bowls Players Association, which faced closure in Bournemouth at the weekend.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Josh Hadfield, a lively 18-year-old from East Budleigh, is in thefront line of a last-ditch attempt to rescue the beleaguered EnglishBowls Players Association, which faced closure in Bournemouth at theweekend. While EBPA members did battle in what was expected to be ...
Specimens in short supply on the Teign ; Only one specimen-rated fish reached the scales following the annual RNLI Charity Match fished from the shoreline of the Teign estuary, and a total of 18 were registered by the 100 or so competitors.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Only one specimen-rated fish reached the scales following theannual RNLI Charity Match fished from the shoreline of the Teignestuary, and a total of 18 were registered by the 100 or socompetitors. Roger Barge of the promoting club, Torbay & Babbacombe ASA caughtthe 3lb 5oz 6drm ...
Raiders' crowds on the increase ; Airwaves Plymouth Raiders attendances are bucking the national trend, club officials have revealed.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Airwaves Plymouth Raiders attendances are bucking the nationaltrend, club officials have revealed. The club was forced to turn fans away from its Pavilions venuefor only the third time in its recent history on Sunday. Raiders won their vital match with BBL leaders Everton in ...
Tisdale starts planning for the future ; Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has taken a significant step towards shaping his squad for next season after five players signed new contracts.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has taken a significant steptowards shaping his squad for next season after five players signednew contracts. Rob Edwards and Steve Tully signed one-year extensions to theircurrent deals, while Ben Watson, Chris Shephard and Neil Saundersall penned ...
Increased firepower at Tiverton ; Tiverton Town manager Martyn Rogers has swooped for Clevedon Town striker Lewis Powell on the eve of today's British Gas Business Southern League Premier Division clash at Chippenham.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Tiverton Town manager Martyn Rogers has swooped for Clevedon Townstriker Lewis Powell on the eve of today's British Gas BusinessSouthern League Premier Division clash at Chippenham. Tivvy kick off the New Year on a high following an unbeatenDecember and three wins in their last ...
Argyle hopeful ; Paul Sturrock is hoping that Plymouth Argyle's top scorer Paul Gallagher will be available to play in Saturday's FA Cup third- round tie away to Arsenal - because he is convinced that the Pilgrims' top scorer would relish the opportunity to show off his ability on the grand stage of the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Paul Sturrock is hoping that Plymouth Argyle's top scorer PaulGallagher will be available to play in Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie away to Arsenal - because he is convinced that thePilgrims' top scorer would relish the opportunity to show off hisability on the grand stage of the ...
Albion buoyed by return of experienced Owen ; Hooker James Owen could get the go-ahead to return to action this week after missing Plymouth Albion's last four matches due to blurred vision.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Hooker James Owen could get the go-ahead to return to action thisweek after missing Plymouth Albion's last four matches due toblurred vision. The experienced forward (pictured), who combines playing withworking as the club's fitness and conditioning coach, took a knockagainst his ...
Whatling confident of pirates delivering ; Cornish Pirates fly-half Simon Whatling insists he and his team- mates have banished the disappointment of last week's defeat to Exeter Chiefs to the back of their minds and are now fully focused on the task of defeating visiting Otley this Saturday.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Cornish Pirates fly-half Simon Whatling insists he and his team-mates have banished the disappointment of last week's defeat toExeter Chiefs to the back of their minds and are now fully focusedon the task of defeating visiting Otley this Saturday. Having been well in the game for ...
Cidermen set targets for fresh campaign ; Somerset will start the New Year with their focus on the new season and improving on their impressive efforts in the 2008 campaign.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Somerset will start the New Year with their focus on the newseason and improving on their impressive efforts in the 2008campaign. For readers who are now counting the days to the start of theseason, there are just over 100 remaining until the Cidermen kickoff their kick off ...
Rennie in for trip to moseley ; Exeter Chiefs have made two changes to their line-up ahead of Saturday's National League One trip to Moseley.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Exeter Chiefs have made two changes to their line-up ahead ofSaturday's National League One trip to Moseley. Despite seeing off the Cornish Pirates in a stylish six-tryshowing at Sandy Park last Saturday, the Devon club have tinkeredwith their winning formation. An injury to ...
Innovative centre would benefit west and wider world ; Many instinctively believe living in the Westcountry, with all its rustic and coastal glory, must be good for their health. But Prof Michael Depledge wants to prove it.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Many instinctively believe living in the Westcountry, with allits rustic and coastal glory, must be good for their health. ButProf Michael Depledge wants to prove it. From the craggy Cornwall coastline to Dartmoor's untamed beauty,the region boasts some of the country's most prized ...
Nursed to health, a Roe deer runs for freedom ; A door is opened and light floods into the dark crate transporting a roe deer to freedom.
Jan 01, 2009 ... A door is opened and light floods into the dark cratetransporting a roe deer to freedom. Unsure and nervous at first, the deer takes a sniff of the air,then needs no second bidding as she gracefully bounds off into thedistance. This was the happy ending for the adult female ...
Brussels plan to limit sea anglers ; Bureaucrats in Brussels are looking to impose limits on line fishermen who fish for fun from private pleasure boats, canoes, or even the edge of a pier, according to the National Federation of Sea Anglers (NFSA).
Jan 01, 2009; ... Bureaucrats in Brussels are looking to impose limits on line fishermen who fish for fun from private pleasure boats, canoes, oreven the edge of a pier, according to the National Federation ofSea Anglers (NFSA). Under the proposed scheme, thousands of ocean-going ...
Reunited: Land girls who left their mark ; They are celebrated as playing a quiet but vital role in helping Britain survive the Second World War.
Jan 01, 2009; ... They are celebrated as playing a quiet but vital role in helpingBritain survive the Second World War. The Land Girls, more properly known as members of the Women'sLand Army, tended to crops, shovelled manure, planted potatoes andmilked cows, making their mark on war-time and ...
Big chill to continue intonew year weekend ; The New Year will get off to a chilly start in the Westcountry with temperatures dropping below zero at times, forecasters have said.
Jan 01, 2009 ... The New Year will get off to a chilly start in the Westcountrywith temperatures dropping below zero at times, forecasters havesaid. Last month saw the coldest start to December for more than adecade and the frosty temperatures have returned this week. Between 5am and 6am on ...
Teen dies after bike accident ; A teenager has died after crashing his motorbike in St Austell.
Jan 01, 2009 ... A teenager has died after crashing his motorbike in St Austell. Stefan Trudgion suffered serious injuries in the single vehicleaccident in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The 17-year-old, who was riding a 125cc Yamaha motorbike, wastaken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital at ...
Alex's brother leaves hospital ; The baby brother of a popular schoolboy killed in a crash four days before Christmas has left hospital.
Jan 01, 2009 ... The baby brother of a popular schoolboy killed in a crash fourdays before Christmas has left hospital. Alex Demetriou, 10, died in his mother's arms after the horrificcollision on the A30 at Mitchell, near Newquay. His 11-month-old brother suffered a fractured skull in the ...
Tributes paid to 'lovely' valerie after fatal crash ; Tributes have been paid to the "lovely generous woman" killed in a road smash when her car collided with a bus less than a mile from her home.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Tributes have been paid to the "lovely generous woman" killed ina road smash when her car collided with a bus less than a mile fromher home. Valerie Clarabut, 72, had lived with her husband at their home ona quiet cul de sac at Hartland View Road, Woolacombe, for the pastseven ...
Revellers see in 2009 in icy style ; Despite sub-zero temperatures, thousands of people wrapped up in their woollen coats, hats and scarves across the region to welcome in the New Year with celebrations continuing into the early hours of this morning.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Despite sub-zero temperatures, thousands of people wrapped up intheir woollen coats, hats and scarves across the region to welcomein the New Year with celebrations continuing into the early hours ofthis morning. Last year was one of mixed fortunes for the South West. Theregion's ...
Jazz trumpeter influenced a whole generation ; Freddie Hubbard, a jazz trumpeter who dazzled audiences and critics alike with his virtuosity, his melodicism and his infectious energy, died on Monday in Sherman Oaks, California. He was 70.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Freddie Hubbard, a jazz trumpeter who dazzled audiences andcritics alike with his virtuosity, his melodicism and his infectiousenergy, died on Monday in Sherman Oaks, California. He was 70. Over a career that began in the late 1950s, Mr Hubbard earnedboth critical praise and ...