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Children's food bill support.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Cornish Liberal Democrat MP Julia Goldsworthy has called on her Westcountry Parliamentary colleagues to support the second reading of the Children's Food Bill in the Commons this week. The Bill calls on the...

Health and social care trust seeks non-executive directors.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) A devon health and social care trust is seeking four people to play a major role in shaping the future of the service. Torbay Care Trust is looking for new non-executive directors to work closely with the...

Islanders face introduction of mot tests for vehicles.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Tougher vehicle testing could be on the way for motorists on the Isles of Scilly, where the MoT test has never applied. Checks on cars, lorries and buses on the Scillies, 28 miles west of Land's End, are...

Sailor's GBP120,000 donation.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) A woman sailor has bought the RNLI a new lifeboat. Anne Bache, 76, a retired director of an engineering company, is paying about GBP120,000 to provide the first of the new Atlantic 85 inshore rescue boats,...

'Family farms are vital to rural life'.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Prince Charles championed Westcountry farmers yesterday when he praised small traditional farms as a "vital part" of life in the countryside. The heir to the throne said family farms maintained the...

Scrivener is ready to make Redruth return.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Redruth's travelling supporters could enjoy a rare double tomorrow. The Cornishmen travel to Halifax seeking their first league victory away from home this season, but more importantly, the game could mark the...

Chiefs look for answers after Quins' mauling.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) As those across the Atlantic look to piece together their lives after Hurricane Wilma ripped through their homeland, a similar kind of approach has been adopted by that of the Exeter Chiefs this past week. ...

A land of contrasts in rich Dickens drama.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) I should really watch Bleak House again without punctuating the action with cries of recognition as a stellar cast of the best British actors populate Charles Dickens' dark depiction of Victorian London. ...

Rosenior has no intention of quitting gulls.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Torquay United boss Leroy Rosenior has reaffirmed his commitment to the Gulls' cause despite being given the week off by chairman Mike Bateson to "recharge his batteries". Rosenior's side, who were...

High Court threat to scuba divers.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Potential changes to the law regarding wartime wrecks round the British coast would severely damage the region's scuba diving industry, according to diving companies. A case being heard in the High Court in...

Police appeal after girl, 14, goes missing.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Police are appealing for information about a 14-year-old girl last seen at her home in Plymouth on Tuesday last week. Lacee Danncorr, from the Derriford area of the city, may be staying with someone who is...

Pupils design new war memorial.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Schoolchildren will join war veterans on Remembrance Day for the dedication of a new war memorial they designed. The red granite memorial is in memory of all students of Launceston College, Launceston, North...

Pritchard poised to make Pirates debut.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Mark Stevens at Kenwyn The Cornish Pirates have raided Guinness Premiership club Bristol for a second time this season after they agreed to bring in experienced centre Jon Pritchard on a month's loan. The...

Thompson frustrated by clearance ruling.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Yeovil Town boss Steve Thompson has been left frustrated in his attempts to bolster his playing squad. The Glovers chief was keen to run the rule over 17-year-old Bermudan midfielder Charles Frisk in the...

Bailey honoured by university.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) David Bailey, photographer of the world's most beautiful women, has received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the University of Plymouth. Eminent international theatre director Eugenio Barba was also...

The one horsepower surfboard.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Stunt rider Daniel Fowler-Prime is leading the charge of the wakeboard brigade in a wacky new sport known as horse-drawn surfing. Extreme sports enthusiast Mr Fowler-Prime unveiled his pursuit at...

Iran: 'Wipe Israel off the map'.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Tony Blair last night issued a stark warning to Iran's leaders that the world would not allow them to undermine international peace and security. TONY Blair last night issued a stark warning to Iran's...

Burglary rate clear-up shock.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Burglars are getting away with an increasing number of offences in the Westcountry because of pressure on Devon and Cornwall Police to tackle a string of high-profile crimes. In a detailed report on the...

Ayton wins through to quarter-finals.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Somerset's Natalie Ayton stormed into the quarter-finals of the ladies' singles at the British Tour event at the Taunton Tennis Centre after county team-mate and number three seed Thaddea Lock took leave of...

Riot vans unused.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) New riot vans bought by Devon and Cornwall Police are too big to negotiate many of the region's town centres. A report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary yesterday highlighted "communication"...

Tourists enjoy 'summer' weather.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Beach scenes in the Westcountry were more reminiscent of high summer as half-term visitors to the region enjoyed unusually balmy weather. Pascal Vos , manager of Saunton Sands Cafe Bar, in North Devon,...

Burglar's ASBO quashed but jail sentence stands.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) A prolific burglar banned from entering two towns, as well as areas of private property in Wales and England - unless he had permission - yesterday had his five-year ASBO quashed by top judges. London's...

Colts get chance to shine for borough.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Penryn have been forced into a series of changes ahead of tomorrow's tough South West One clash with league leaders Chinnor at the Memorial Ground. Jason Jago, Chris Mann and Andy Hymans are all carrying...

Force could have avoided job dispute.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Devon and Cornwall Police has been urged to take a "more positive" approach to employment procedures to rebuild relations with staff after a damaging industrial dispute earlier this year. A report by Her...

Smoking ban 'unworkable'.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt's plans for a partial ban on smoking received a mixed reaction in the Westcountry yesterday. Her Bill, planned to come into effect from summer 2007, states that restaurants...

Barnstaple lock kept out by ban.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Barnstaple go into tomorrow's clash at Paignton without second rower James Lewis who has received a two-week club ban for his dismissal in the win over Sidmouth, pending a Devon RFU decision. Prop Mark Berry...

South molton cannot afford defeat at Tiverton.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Having won 20-16 at Honiton last week, Cornwall & Devon League leaders Tiverton face another testing afternoon tomorrow when they entertain third-placed South Molton. The visitors, who won 23-3 at home to...

Region's MPs have highest expenses.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Expenses claims filed by Westcountry MPs were among the highest in the country last year, according to new figures published yesterday. The annual table of Parliamentary expenses showed that just two of the...

Archaeologist developed way to read texts.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Robert h Johnston, an archaeologist who helped develop a way to read ancient texts blackened or faded by time, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, has died. He was 77. Mr Johnston, who for two decades was a...

Farmer's passion for Torquay United.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Dennis Cork, who died at Exeter Hospiscare after a long illness, aged 73, was from a well-known farming family in East Devon. He was born at Honiton and spent his early years there until his parents moved...

Cyclist a popular member of club.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Tributes have been paid to Brenda Kerry, an experienced cyclist who died in a collision with a tractor. Mrs Kerry was one of the most popular and experienced members of Exeter Cyclists' Touring Club. ...

Home return gives Albion reason to be optimistic.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Plymouth Albion return to home soil tomorrow aiming to build on last weekend's victory over Coventry. Having been away from their Brickfields base for the past four weeks, Graham Dawe's side will not only...

Israeli attack kills jihad militants.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) A leading Islamic Jihad militant, Shadi Mohanna, was among five killed when Israeli forces fired missiles in a Gaza refugee camp after nightfall yesterday. Witnesses said the target was a white Subaru car in...

Remains of London bomb suspect buried.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) The remains of one of the suspected London suicide bombers were buried in a remote village of Pakistan yesterday, hours after his coffin arrived in the Islamic nation from Britain, police officials said. ...

Miers' supreme court bid abandoned by bush.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Under withering attack from conservatives, US President George Bush yesterday abandoned his push to put loyalist Harriet Miers on the Supreme Court and promised a quick replacement. Democrats accused him of...

Charles fears views too easily dismissed.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) The Prince of Wales has revealed that the most difficult part of his job is "being relevant." He said: "What I've tried to do is to put my money where my mouth is." In his first US television interview...

'Global warming should be taken more seriously'.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) The Government's chief scientist has endorsed a new warning from the Prince of Wales yesterday about the dangers of global warming. The heir to the throne said the issue should be taken more seriously for...

Hunting ban will be lifted says labour MP.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) A labour MP yesterday said she believed the Hunting Act would be repealed. Kate Hoey, who took over the chairmanship of the pro-hunting Countryside Alliance last week, told Horse and Hound magazine: "We...

Drivers win speed camera case.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Hundreds of drivers could be reimbursed their fines and have speeding points dropped, thanks to Devon campaigners. Five motorists have successfully challenged their speeding charges and had their cases...

Postal worker on theft charge.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) A suspended postal worker appeared in court yesterday accused of stealing more than 8,000 letters and packets. Lisa Jane Harvey, 31, did not enter pleas to three charges relating to the disappearance of...

Storm surges could destroy vital rail link.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) An increase in storm surges caused by global warming could lead to the permanent loss of the Westcountry's main rail link at Dawlish, according to a marine expert. The stretch of track that hugs the South...

PC in court on hunt protest assault charge.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) A police officer is to appear in court accused of assaulting a protester during last September's massive pro-hunt demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament. PC Barry Jenkins, a Metropolitan Police...

Harrison targets glory.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) Whilst the likes of Montgomerie, Garcia, Olazabal and Poulter battle it out for success in this weekend's Volvo Masters at Valderrama, local golfer Jan Harrison is also looking for success in Spain. A...

Casual notes make fascinating reading.
October 28, 2005... (From Western Daily Press) A friend who keeps a diary of nature notes made living next to a farm finds it gives him vivid recall of events and sightings enjoyed at the time but hidden in the mists of memory. It also gives the clear...

Putting effort into pleasing tourists.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) It Does not take much to ruin a holiday or business trip. Bad service can often linger in the mind for longer than the good things which happened and it sours the memory. This very issue is now...

Milking the Westminster cash cow.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) There are so many questions raised by the publication of the latest list of MPs' expenses that the difficulty is knowing where to start. A staggering total of GBP80million was claimed by the 659 people...

Learning a lesson from cannibals.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Here's a cautionary tale inspired by a survey showing how much guzzling of snacks affects our health and productivity. It comes courtesy of a former commercial insurance man in Aberdeen, David...

MSP keen to ease burden on rural food producers.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Msp Eleanor Scott is pressing ahead with her campaign for more rural abattoirs in the Highlands and Islands by convening a panel of speakers at a food event. The Green MSP will be talking about...

North Sea producers fear fiscal impact of Brown's pre-budget plans.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Chancellor Gordon Brown has again been warned about the danger of increasing taxes paid by North Sea oil and gas producers. Steve Harris, communications director with UK Offshore Operators'...

In a flap over bird flu.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) We Must not be complacent about the threat which bird flu poses, but surely we should be striving for the middle ground somewhere closer to calm and reason than a state of blind panic. Hard on the...

Graham's laps up smaller Scots processor.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Scotland's largest independently owned milk processor has bought one of its rivals at a discount price. Scottish Milk Dairies (SMD) had been expected to be bought for GBP900,000 by Robert Wiseman...

Barr's share price loses some fizz.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) A Dramatic leap in the share price of Irn-Bru maker AG Barr on Wednesday afternoon was the result of a programmed buy-up of shares on behalf of an American investor, sources said yesterday. It is...

Outstanding sale of charolais bulls at Perth lifts the gloom.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) The gloom in the British beef industry was swept aside yesterday as commercial cattlemen put their faith in Charolais bulls to deliver future profits. An outstanding sale at Perth confirmed the...

Scots fishers demand probe into fuel subsidies for Spanish boats.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Scots fishing leaders have demanded action to investigate extra fuel subsidies being offered to Spanish fishermen. Industry leaders were furious following a decision by Spain's fisheries...

Mey brand gets cash boost from executive.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) A Marketing scheme endorsed by the Prince of Wales to boost returns to farmers in the north of Scotland has been given GBP71,000 in Government support. The Scottish Executive is ploughing the cash...

Music, lights, bin liners!
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Performers and a stage crew who are used to preparing shows for almost a thousand people in the comfort of Eden Court theatre are currently out on the road, touring venues such as village halls, during...

Kintore engineer in trouble.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) A North-east engineering company has gone into administration with the loss of 28 jobs, it emerged yesterday. Joint administrator Blair Nimmo, of professional services firm KPMG, said...

Radical shift on hospitals raises fears for services.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Fears were expressed that specialist hospital services in the north and north-east could be lost as Health Minister Andy Kerr laid out his 10-year vision for the NHS yesterday. Mr Kerr signalled a...

Bentley back on road thanks to AA man.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) An Ageing Bentley which started life in Aberdeen in 1954 is still purring along roads in the west Highlands - thanks to a resourceful AA patrolman. Mickey Miller, 56, from Banavie, near Fort...

Real nappies project scoops a top environmental prize.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) A Project to encourage new mums in Perthshire to use real nappies has scooped a top environmental award. Perth and Kinross Real Nappy Network was highly commended at the recent Women's...

Delight as software company safeguards and creates Dundee jobs.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) A Leading healthcare software developer is to expand its Dundee operation, creating 25 jobs and safeguarding another 21. In Practice Systems Ltd (InPS), part of the French group Cegedim, will...

Video editor, 23, drove at 110mph to get to workplace.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) A Video editor has been disqualified from driving for six months after speeding at 110mph near Brechin. David Snowdon, 23, of Laurelbank in Strathaven, admitted exceeding the 70mph limit on the...

Designers make a dramatic mark for panto.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Opera fans will be able to enjoy a lavish new production of a well-loved classic by one of Tayside's leading amateur companies later this month, thanks to students at Dundee College. About 45...

Colleges back initiative to tackle tourism industry skills gap.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Skills shortages in the Perthshire tourism sector will be tackled in a pioneering initiative backed by local colleges. The Tayside Tourism Development Centre, based at Perth College, will open...

Man attacked in Dundee.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Police in Dundee are hunting a man who carried out an unprovoked assault in a city street. Detectives are appealing for information after a 38-year-old local man was left with cuts and bruises to...

Orkney recovery mission.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Orkney aim to get their championship challenge back on track tomorrow after being brought crashing down to earth at St Andrews at the weekend. The islanders fell to a 64-7 defeat against the...

Matthew and moodie chase the cash in South Korea tourney.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Scotland's Catriona Matthew continues her bid to record her best season in 11 years on the LPGA Tour at the Sports Today Classic at Nine Bridges in Ceju Island, South Korea. The North Berwick...

Principal's last ceremony.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Perth College students will be encouraged to look both forward and back as they graduate today at the city's concert hall. A ceremony for more than 300 degree, HNC and HND students will be held...

Offshore windfarm developers consult public over proposals.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Public consultation on a potential Aberdeen offshore wind farm will begin next week. The Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group and windfarm developers Amec are holding a series of exhibitions about the...

Drink-driving builder banned for two years.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) A Builder has been banned from the roads for two years after he drove home while almost four times over the alcohol limit. Fiscal Brian Bell told Forfar Sheriff Court yesterday that Kevin Meek's...

Panto season nears with star cast line-up.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Singer and actress Marti Webb and former Big Brother winner Cameron Stout were clinging to the branches of a giant beanstalk yesterday in preparation for this year's panto season. The pair form...

Pedal success.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) The North Sea's answer to the Tour De France has rolled to an end after three weeks of furious pedalling by oil and gas industry workers - including two who cycled on the sea bed. The Cornerstone...

Student gets nine months for Forfar crutch attack.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) A Student who struck a teenager with a crutch and broke his jaw outside a leisure centre has been jailed for nine months at Forfar Sheriff Court. James Robb, 21, was recovering from a broken leg...

Fun cash to aid children.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Vulnerable children in the north-east will benefit from a donation of more than GBP3,000 raised at a fun day held by staff at energy firm Total E&P UK. All the proceeds from the event were given...

'Rhino' challenge for Queen's new minister.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) The Queen's new minister on Deeside took up his charge last night - after a blessing likening his work to leading a pack of religious rhinos. The Rev Ken MacKenzie swapped a preaching post in...

Breeders await news on top show.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Budgerigar breeders and enthusiasts in the north-east were yesterday waiting with bated breath to find out if the biggest event on this year's show calendar will be cancelled. Although Ross...

Touch of tartan line-up takes the spotlight.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Organisers took the wraps off one of the most eagerly awaited social events of the year yesterday. The programme for this year's Touch of Tartan Ball in aid of the charity Children 1st was...

Ban on Scots bird events announced.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Bird shows, fairs and markets are to be banned in Scotland as a precaution against the spread of avian flu. Minister for Environment and Rural Development Ross Finnie yesterday announced the ban,...

Caley Thistle cash bonanza.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Caley Thistle have signalled their intent to become a top-six side in the SPL with the news the Inverness club will get a cash injection and a new chairman at next month's annual meeting. Ken...

Brewster: Juanjo will return when he's ready.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Craig Brewster has defended his decision not to hand Spanish winger Juanjo a first-team recall at Caley Thistle. The Inverness player-manager noted supporter David Sutherland's comments in...

Caley chief calls it a day.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Inverness Caley Thistle chairman Ken Mackie is to stand down - but his replacement, housebuilder David Sutherland, has promised a GBP400,000 investment for new players. Although he is to give up...

Smith's Dutch of class.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Jimmy Calderwood believes choosing a move to Holland in favour of a transfer to Aberdeen was the making of Jamie Smith's Dons career. The Pittodrie manager tried to sign Smith 17 months ago but the...

Women waiting longer to find out smear test results.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) Women in Scotland are having to wait longer to find out the results of cervical smear tests, the health service admitted yesterday. In some areas, including Highland, the time taken for patients to...

Number of anti-social behaviour orders up by 42% in 12 months.
October 28, 2005... (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) The number of anti-social behaviour orders granted in Scotland has risen by 42% in the last year. A total of 210 Asbos were issued in 2004/2005, compared with 148 the year before and just 26 in...