Whitby Gazette (Whitby, England) back issues from April 2008:
Mum tells of grief for Damian.
Apr 01, 2008 ... THE mother of a Whitby soldier killed in Afghanistan has told of her heartache that her heroic son has not returned home with the rest of his comrades. In an exclusive interview with the Whitby Gazette, Alison Lawrence said it still hurts to think of life without Corporal Damian ...
Relay runners break course record - twice.
Apr 01, 2008 ... RELAY runners from Loftus and Whitby Athletics' Clubs broke the course record twice in one run the Haigh Hall Relays at Wigan. It was a cold and overcast afternoon as the relays got under way. First for Loftus and Whitby - the North Yorkshire and South Durham senior ...
Join the Bears for some high speed thrills.
Apr 01, 2008 ... SPEEDWAY fans in the Whitby district are being invited to sample some hi-speed thrills and spills as the Redcar Bears' fixtures for the season are now under way. Speedway racing involves two riders from each team racing over four laps of the 272 metre shale circuit in less than ...
'Give endurance riding a try'.
Apr 01, 2008 ... PEOPLE from Whitby and the Esk Valley are being invited to give endurance riding a go. Liz Worthy, PR rep for the North and East Yorkshire Group of Endurance GB, is trying to encourage more riders to try the sport and explains why she choose to get into it. "Well, ...
Bell heroics edge Blues closer to safety.
Apr 01, 2008 ... A VALIANT rearguard display and some heroics from keeper Mark Bell edged Whitby Town a point closer to premier division safety on Monday night. Joint boss Graeme Clark said the spirit and determination of his side won the point, despite Hednesford enjoying the Lion's share of ...
Fusco's fund-raising award.
Apr 01, 2008 ... A WHITBY chip shop and restaurant business has been rewarded for its dedicated efforts in collecting the most money in the North of England for a charity which helps support fishermen and their families. Fusco Ltd, which runs Royal Fisheries in Baxtergate, and Quayside and Bar 7 ...
Pie in the face for the head.
Apr 01, 2008 ... BOUNCING boys and girls at Oakridge Primary School in Hinderwell aimed at raising cash for new play equipment. The youngsters held a sponsored Big Bounce and also held a fund-raising Easter fair when the children ran their own stalls as well as a raffle and face painting. ...
Work to prevent Bay water issues.
Apr 01, 2008 ... A PROBLEM water main which left Robin Hood's Bay and Fylingthorpe residents without a supply for 24 hours is to be replaced to the tune of [pounds sterling]30,000. The work is currently being scheduled as a matter of priority by Yorkshire Water to replace 250 metres of pipework ...
Safety first results in award for caravan park.
Apr 01, 2008 ... SAFETY comes first at a Whitby caravan site which has been commended in a recent awards ceremony. Staff at Whitby Holiday Park in Saltwick Bay got the award after maintenance staff learnt how to safely move, site and de-site a caravan. The Safe Siting commendation awards are run ...
[pounds sterling]10,000 Land Rover stolen.
Apr 01, 2008 ... POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a Land Rover Freelander worth [pounds sterling]10,000 was stolen from outside a property in Lealholm. ...
Bus pass challenge.
Apr 01, 2008 ... PEOPLE aged over 60 are being encouraged to take part in the Bus Pass Challenge. From today, everyone over 60 who has a bus pass will be able to take advantage of free off-peak travel on local buses throughout England. The Bus Pass Challenge invites over 60s to take ...
Whitby's cheapest and dearest streets.
Apr 02, 2008 ... THE CHEAPEST houses in the Whitby area are still [pounds sterling]30,000 more expensive than those down the coast in Scarborough. The survey by Mouseprice.com lists the cheapest and most expensive places to live in the town and surrounding area, based on an average of prices ...
Festival organisers fear washout.
Apr 02, 2008 ... ORGANISERS of Whitby's spring angling festival fear they may only see two days of action - out of a total of 14. The first two days of the popular event, which began on Tuesday and runs for a total of 14 days, were called off although organisers were keeping their fingers ...
Monument is set for conversion to home.
Apr 03, 2008 ... AN ANCIENT monument on the Whitby Abbey headland could be transformed into a detached two-bedroom home. The Grade I listed building called the Brewhouse is near Abbey House and inside the town's conservation area but over the years its condition has worsened. A top ...
Clowns in town for charity cash.
Apr 03, 2008 ... TWO kind-hearted clowns will be laughing all the way to the bank tomorrow in a bid to raise cash for two worthy causes. Jane Hall and her husband Geoff, from Sandsend, will be wearing their wacky outfits while collecting money around Whitby Town Centre. They have ...
Mystery over fall.
Apr 03, 2008 ... MYSTERY surrounds the circumstances which led to a woman in her 40s being taken to hospital by helicopter after a fall in Whitby. The incident happened just after 4pm in Mulgrave Road on Wednesday. Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) confirmed it had been called to a report of a ...
Paul Nicholas opens town's acting school.
Apr 03, 2008 ... A FAMOUS star of stage and screen was in Whitby on Wednesday to launch a new acting school for the town's youngsters. Paul Nicholas was at Whitby Pavilion to promote his eponymous school for children and the Just Good Friends actor thrilled the children by doing a turn on the ...
Go-ahead for houses.
Apr 03, 2008 ... a controversial scheme to build 10 houses on the Old Boatyard in Sandsend has been given the go-ahead. The Government's Planning Inspectorate has overturned a ban by Scarborough Council on developing the properties in East Row despite residents' fierce objections it would have a ...
Lakeland trip could boost survival hopes.
Apr 03, 2008 ... WHITBY Town's penultimate away trip takes them cross-country to the scenic Lake District for a battle with relegation rivals Kendal Town tomorrow. The Cumbrian side have a good record at their Lakeland Radio Stadium home, with just one defeat there in all competitions since ...
Scarborough's demise could spare the Blues.
Apr 03, 2008 ... WHITBY Town could be spared relegation from the UniBond Premier - thanks to now defunct east coast neighbours Scarborough. Normally, four clubs are demoted from the league's top flight into the first division north and south. But this season, only three will go down. ...
Champion heads to Barbados for rally race.
Apr 03, 2008 ... RYAN Champion took a superb class win and a strong third overall in last Saturday's Whitby-based North Humberside Forest Rally. Driving a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution supported by Netting Services, Champion took a comfortable class victory in his local North Yorkshire Forests, ...
Lyth strikes the clincher.
Apr 03, 2008 ... WHITBY'S Adam Lyth hit the winning run for Yorkshire Carnegie as they beat the United Arab Emirates by four wickets. The UAE won the toss in Abu Dhabi and got off to a rapid start with the bat, although the Tykes restricted them to 190 all out. Yorkshire realised they ...
Surf kayaker retains World Cup gold.
Apr 03, 2008 ... A WHITBY man retained his gold medal at the opening World Cup Series surf kayaking event of the year in California. Chris Harvey (28), one of the top surf kayakers in the world, grabbed top place on the podium for the second year running. He took gold ahead of the ...
Parents launch [pounds sterling]10,000 vest appeal for Laura.
Apr 04, 2008 ... WEARING a special [pounds sterling]10,000 vest could help give a Whitby schoolgirl who suffers from a life-threatening illness a new lease of life. Laura Shaw (13) of St Andrew's Road has Cystic Fibrosis (CF) which causes the lungs to become clogged with thick sticky mucus, ...
Kevin's ling leads the way.
Apr 04, 2008 ... A SEVEN pound ling leads the way in Whitby's spring angling festival. The fish was caught by visitor Kevin Anderson, from Hull, from the boat Trot On yesterday (Thursday 3 April). Paul Kilpatrick, chairman of Whitby Charter Skippers' Association which runs the event, ...
Sign bid for business.
Apr 07, 2008 ... THE owners of Esk Hall in Coach Road, Sleights have submitted an application for the display of two ...
Appeal lodged on caravan decision.
Apr 07, 2008 ... AN appeal has been lodged against a decision by Scarborough Council's planning committee to restrict a caravan site to only five berths. The applicants Mr and Mrs M Morley ...
Bottle damage to car.
Apr 07, 2008 ... YOBS caused [pounds sterling]150 of damage after hurling an alcopops bottle through the back ...
Change for police number.
Apr 07, 2008 ... FUTURE non-emergency calls to Whitby Police could be made using a new number if it proves to be better value for money. The possible change comes after it has been revealed that some callers are being charged more than local rates and it is costing North Yorkshire Police [pounds ...
Town is ready to relive Spirit of the 40s again.
Apr 07, 2008 ... PREPARATIONS are well underway for a hugely popular event which will see thousands of people step back in time to recreate the spirit of the 40s. The third annual Spirit of the 40s Weekend takes place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April. Whitby and District Tourism ...
Cpl Lawrence admired for outstanding courage.
Apr 07, 2008 ... "A PERSON who is admired for their courage or outstanding achievements" - that's the dictionary definition of hero. Never has the phrase been more fitting than to describe Whitby soldier Corporal Damian Lawrence, who was killed following an explosion in Afghanistan earlier this ...
Find out Enigma wartime secrets.
Apr 07, 2008 ... PEOPLE who were not lucky enough to get a ticket first time around can get another opportunity to discover the secrets of the Enigma machine - and find out how it was used during the second World War to encrypt and decipher messages. Staff from the top secret communications ...
Moors railway to host LNER festival.
Apr 07, 2008 ... WHETHER you are a rail enthusiast or simply wanting a fun day out for all the family take a trip over the moors to Pickering this weekend. Railway mania is hitting the town with two events - a Giant Model Railfest at Pickering Showground tomorrow and Sunday and North Yorkshire ...
Cricket development meeting.
Apr 07, 2008 ... THE next meeting of the Whitby and District Cricket Development Group will be held at Mulgrave Community Cricket Club on Tuesday at 7pm. All local clubs are encouraged to attend as the format is to help identify clubs' requirements for ...
Bus passes hit by a national delay.
Apr 07, 2008 ... TWO thousand residents, including many in the Whitby area, are being kept waiting for their new national concessionary bus passes. As many as 10% of people eligible for the bus passes are still waiting for their cards to arrive, meaning until they do, they will have to pay for ...
Half-hour hat-trick hits Blues revival.
Apr 07, 2008 ... A TIRED second half display from the Blues cost them the points in Cumbria on Saturday, as rivals Kendal Town took a giant leap towards safety. Whitby welcomed back defender Ashley Lyth in place of Danny Newby, but the Seasiders' injury jinx continued when goalkeeper Mark Bell, ...
Winifred gets season started.
Apr 07, 2008 ... WHITBY Crown Green Bowling Club officially marked the start of the 2008 summer season. A coffee morning was extremely well attended, with team captains in attendance recruiting members for their various teams. The sale of cakes and a small raffle helped to raise funds ...
Mottram on winning side in drawn merit.
Apr 07, 2008 ... WHITBY bowler Tom Mottram was on the winning team in the recent Drawn Triples Merit. Forty-eight bowlers from as far afield as Halifax, descended upon Whitby to compete in the Crown Green Bowling Club's first merit of the summer season. The Drawn Triples Competition, ...
Win eases relegation fears for Fisherlads.
Apr 07, 2008 ... FISHERLADS pulled off a vital win which they needed as there was only goal difference separating the two sides before kick-off. Both sides made an edgy start but Fisherlads made the better chances but failed to convert any until the keeper could only parry a shot and Mitch Lund ...
Motorists stranded as snow showers hit.
Apr 07, 2008 ... IN case you were wondering it IS officially summer time. Snow showers gripped the north east coast on Sunday, covering the North York Moors in a blanket of white and causing chaos on the roads. More than 100 motorists were stranded for more than two hours at Birk Brow ...
Bloom judges arrive.
Apr 07, 2008 ... WHITBY was bracing itself for the visit of the people who will judge the horticultural highlight of the season. The Yorkshire in Bloom judges are in town this morning to have a look round Pannett Park. Apart from the floral aspect, judges are looking for ...
Police appeal to find church theft items.
Apr 07, 2008 ... NORTH Yorkshire Police are appealing for information to help return more than 70 items believed to have been stolen from churches and cemeteries over a number of years. The items, which include a variety of crosses, goblets, urns, vases, candle holders and photographs, were ...
Children offered a chance to sing.
Apr 07, 2008 ... CHILDREN in Whitby are being encouraged to get involved with a new project and have a go at singing. The North Yorkshire Music Action Zone (NYMAZ) has joined forces with local organisation Musicport to give young people the opportunity to sing. The lessons which ...
Move for council offices under fire.
Apr 07, 2008 ... THE consultation on moving Scarborough Council offices from Whitby's Skinner Street to the Tourist Information Centre has been slammed by town councillors. The process of canvassing public opinion on moving the offices into the vacant extension in the TIC has just finished but ...
Walkers wanted for Rotary event.
Apr 07, 2008 ... PEOPLE are being urged to pull on their walking boots and stretch their legs to help charities from the Whitby and Scarborough area. The Rotary Club of Scarborough are organising the Rotary Crown Tavern Challenge Charity Walk from Hawsker to Scarborough along the old railway ...
Hockey AGM.
Apr 08, 2008 ... WHITBY Hockey Club's AGM is at Whitby Rugby Club on Tuesday 22 April, 7pm. And ...
Utility room plans backed.
Apr 08, 2008 ... WHITBY Town Councillors gave their backing to an application to increase the height of a utility room and to install a new double garage ...
[pounds sterling]500k handout going to council.
Apr 08, 2008 ... SCARBOROUGH Council is in line to receive a Government handout of nearly [pounds sterling]500,000. The money is part of [pounds sterling]32 million being dished out to councils in Yorkshire and the Humber for promoting business and economic growth in their areas. The ...
'Slap in face' for town firm.
Apr 08, 2008 ... A WHITBY business has fought back after Scarborough Council overlooked it in its recent annual design awards. Whitby Holiday Cottages was nominated along with others in the borough in the best shop front category. But on the night of the awards the judges decided none ...
Access worries may end project.
Apr 08, 2008 ... AN application to build a new dwelling to the rear of Cliff Street has been recommended for refusal by Whitby town councillors. The councillors heard the applicant, a Mrs J Malcolm of Stockton-on-Tees, already had planning permission to build on the site. "She has ...
Take a chance to reduce your fuel bills.
Apr 08, 2008 ... WITH few signs of summer approaching, Whitby people are being reminded to pick up a hot offer this spring and apply for energy efficiency grants which could help cut fuel bills. Under the Government-funded Warm Front Scheme, which is funded by the Department for the Environment, ...
Nominations sought for new country work awards.
Apr 08, 2008 ... THE hunt is on for Yorkshire's longest-serving gamekeepers, river keepers and ghillies following the launch of the 2008 CLA Long Service Awards. The organisation, which represents farmers and landowners in Whitby, is looking for individuals who have dedicated a lifetime to ...
Brainboxes bring home the trophy.
Apr 08, 2008 ... YOUNG brainboxes from Whitby have been battling it out to help raise [pounds sterling]400 for St Catherine's Hospice. For the past four years, two mixed teams from Caedmon, Eskdale and Whitby Community College have competed in the annual Battle of the Schools quiz to raise funds ...
Chef in district for new cookery show.
Apr 08, 2008 ... A NEW television series is set to feature Whitby and the surrounding area as it explores the array of fresh produce available in Yorkshire. Coastal Kitchen will be shown on ITV Yorkshire next Sunday and features award-winning chef Chris Coubrough as he travels across the region ...
Snow, wind and rain hamper competitors.
Apr 08, 2008 ... Lockwood Beck WHAT a week - snow, rain and winds of up to 50mph made for some difficult fishing conditions. But this failed to prevent some anglers catching a lot of fish at the beginning of the week but things did get harder towards the end of it. John ...
Awards for indoor league.
Apr 08, 2008 ... Whitby Rifle Club Indoor Quoits section End of season statistics and presentation night. THE quoits section presentation night was held at the Rifle Club. A well attended event following a highly successful season. The evening was compered by ...
Town fight back from three down.
Apr 08, 2008 ... Cumby Rovers U15s 3 Whitby Town 7 A TERRIFIC second half fightback saw Town bag all three points. Cumby took the lead after 10 minutes and they went two up with a well taken free-kick. Whitby pulled one back with Hodgson's rifling right foot ...
Anderson's ling leading festival.
Apr 08, 2008 ... A SEVEN pound ling leads the way in Whitby's spring angling festival. The fish was caught by visitor Kevin Anderson, from Hull, from the boat Trot On on Thursday. Paul Kilpatrick, chairman of Whitby Charter Skippers' Association which runs the event, said results ...
treble hits survival bid.
Apr 08, 2008 ... Kendal Town 3 Whitby Town 2 A TIRED second half display from Whitby cost them the points in Cumbria on Saturday. Whitby's injury jinx continued when keeper Mark Bell, outstanding at Hednesford last Monday, tweaked a calf muscle in the warm-up. Regular ...
Centre's tools taken.
Apr 08, 2008 ... POWER tools valued at [pounds sterling]750 were stolen from an office at the Green Lane Centre in Whitby overnight between 1 and 2 April. The thieves forced the locked ...
Man is arrested.
Apr 08, 2008 ... A MAN was arrested after he was thrown out of a bar in Wellington Road and caused damage to the premises' front door on 29 March. Door staff reported an altercation taking place at ...
The most precarious car park in the country?
Apr 08, 2008 ... IS this the most precarious car park in Britain? A rambler snapped this Mitsubishi 4x4 parked perilously close to the edge of the cliff at Cowbar in Staithes last month. As it turned out the car had been stolen from Hinderwell on 11 March and the thieves had abandoned ...
Police warning to shopkeepers.
Apr 08, 2008 ... POLICE are warning shops about a scam called 'ringing the changes' which con artists have been using in Whitby. A number of off-licences have so far been targeted by the scam which has seen two women enter a premises to get a clerk to change a [pounds sterling]20 note into pound ...
Controversial housing project gets green light - HAVE YOUR SAY.
Apr 08, 2008 ... FRUSTRATED objectors to a controversial housing development in Sandsend have lost their fight after a planning inspector gave it the go-ahead. Scarborough Council refused planning permission to build 10 houses on the Old Boatyard last year. But applicant MJ Hartley ...
Escort damage.
Apr 08, 2008 ... A FORD Escort car parked in Well Close Square, Whitby, was targeted by vandals. The culprits smashed its front windscreen, ...