Europe Intelligence Wire articles from September 2010, page 9

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Bailiffs can act over 'disgraceful' debts.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) BAILIFFS have been granted powers to seize goods for more than 250 people and 13 businesses which owe money to a council. The cash was owed to Amber Valley Borough Council and liability orders were granted by...

Op to straighten curve in little Harriet's spine a step in right direction.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: CAROLINE JONES A LITTLE girl whose mystery condition has sparked a worldwide search for answers has undergone 11 hours of life-saving surgery on her spine. Harriet Gregory was yesterday in...

Christmas tree is 'like a traffic cone'.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) CRITICS say an artificial Christmas tree used in Ripley looks like a "traffic cone". The comment was made in an e-mail sent to the town council by a resident but the authority said using a real tree could...

Gun-club friend of killer is told to forfeit GBP3,100.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) A FRIEND of murderer Colin Cheetham must forfeit GBP3,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Andrew Brough's hearing took place at Chesterfield Magistrates' Court yesterday, when GBP3,100 was ordered to be...

Heart-attack patients 'being denied life-saving operation'.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: KATE LIPTROT HEART attack HEART attack patients in Derby are being denied potentially life-saving surgery which is widely available elsewhere in the country, according to a new report. Figures,...

Two pile-ups within minutes bring chaos to A52 in rush hour.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) DRIVERS faced traffic chaos on the A52 in yesterday morning's rush-hour after two accidents in half-an-hour. The first was at 7.20am on the Derby-bound carriageway, near the Ockbrook turn, involving one lorry...

Businesses to boost Lewis Mighty fund.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) A BUSINESS networking organisation is hoping to boost the Lewis Mighty Fund nearer to its GBP300,000 target with a black-tie event. Business on Toast is holding the event to celebrate its first birthday at...

Rowe triumphs with top weight at Stoppo's Lake.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) SHAUN Rowe is the winner of the Bill Tomlinson Memorial Match at Stoppo's Lake. Rowe used meat and corn off the usually quiet peg 11 on the feeder for a 22lb 11oz net of carp and bream. Weights were below...

Club's hard work pays off as Butterley welcomes anglers for top charity event.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: ANGLING BY KERRY GANLY ANGLERS were able to see for themselves the culmination of more than a year's hard work as Butterley Reservoir staged the final Carping for Cancer event of the year. Twenty...

Derby pair aiming to become the top boxers in region.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: BOXING BY MARK EKLID BY the end of Saturday night, Clifton Mitchell's Derby gym could have two Midlands Area champions. Dave Ryan is already the holder of the welterweight belt and will defend it...

Title sponsor boost for organisers of national championships in city.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ORGANISERS of the National Cyclo-cross Championships are celebrating after securing a title sponsor for the event, which is to be held in Derby for the first time. Warrington-based cycle equipment importer...

COMMONWEALTH GAMES LATEST: FIRST IMPRESSIONS FROM CHRIS, KATIE.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) DERBY weightlifter Chris Freebury has arrived in Delhi for the Commonwealth Games - and says the accommodation in the athletes' village is just fine. Freebury landed in India yesterday and travelled straight...

Approve of this choice at Newmarket.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) TOUGH and consistent, Approve has lots going for him in the Shadwell Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket tomorrow. To say he has been busy is an understatement and he has not had much time to rest on his laurels,...

Long way to go just for the experience but Katie will be back.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: KERRY GANLY KATIE Long's Commonwealth Games experience will be a little shorter than everyone else's - but that has only made her more determined to earn a place in the 2012 Olympic Games. Long,...

Freebury sees Delhi as a stepping stone as he bids to follow in Martin's footsteps.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: KERRY GANLY THIS year has been pretty busy for Chris Freebury. Not only has the 21-year-old just graduated from Loughborough University but he's also travelled to Delhi as one of 10 English...

Honours are shared as champs attract healthy entry list.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) THE honours were shared around at the 2010 Derbyshire County Badminton Restricted Championships. All five events were extremely closely contested at Rolls-Royce Sports Hall in Allenton, with an impressive...

Council's consultation into adult care changes were 'too complicated'.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: CHRIS MALLETT AND JONNY BIRKIN A PUBLIC consultation into controversial changes proposed for adult care in Derbyshire has been criticised for "going through the motions" and asking loaded questions....

Fraudster flees as GBP6,000 cash bid fails.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) BANK staff stopped a fraudster from cashing a cheque for GBP6,000. Workers at the Royal Bank of Scotland, in High Street, Long Eaton, became suspicious even though the man produced a driving licence. ...

Ex-lather boy Jack celebrates 102nd birthday.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) JACK Holland, once Derbyshire's oldest barber, will celebrate his 102nd birthday today. The great-grandfather, who was born in Kimberley, only stopped cutting hair less than three years ago and is now...

New hospitals' chief executive named.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: KATE LIPTROT THE new chief executive of Derby's hospitals has been announced. Sue James will move from a smaller hospital in the West Midlands to take on the challenge of managing Royal Derby...

Disabled woman's first job in 10 years via Work Choice.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) A DISABLED Derby woman is among those to welcome news that a charity will now be able to help three times as many people find work. Employment charity Shaw Trust has been given a contract by the Department of...

Tragic soldier's bravery in war earns him top military honour.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) A DERBYSHIRE soldier who was killed in Afghanistan has been recognised posthumously for his bravery. Lance Sergeant Dave Greenhalgh, from Ilkeston, received a Mention in Dispatches. The 25-year-old died...

Alcohol 'clearly played part' in fatal road smash.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) A ROAD collision which killed a Derby man near Scunthorpe was an accident, an inquest has found. Ryan Hamilton, 31, died in the early hours of February 27 after the car he was driving left the carriageway and...

Expats' delight at Pride Park's big game.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: PAUL WHYATT FOOTBALL is coming home for Brazilians and Ukrainians living in Derby - and they could scarcely be more excited. Five-time World Cup winners Brazil will meet Ukraine at Pride Park...

Venue may change for food festival.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) A LAST-MINUTE change of plan could lead to Hardwick Hall being the venue for the 2011 Derbyshire Food and Drink Festival. County councillors are being asked to approve the change after a report revealed the...

Hopefuls flock to jobs fair as 300 positions go up for grabs.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: ED HILL THOUSANDS of jobseekers queued for details of 300 parttime jobs in Derby's Westfield shopping centre. Ten major high street retailers, including Marks and Spencer, Next and Debenhams,...

Big support claimed for fight against spend cuts.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) CAMPAIGNERS have been rallying in Derby city centre against public spending cuts. Members of Derby Area Trades Union Council, public service union Unison and the People's Charter were among those handing out...

Barlow: Aldridge game our best chance.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) TIM Barlow says this weekend's home fixture against Aldridge is Belper Ladies' best chance to open their points tally in the EHL Conference North this season. The Nailers are still searching for their first win,...

Big win over Barford Tigers is the purr-fect tonic for Belper.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) COACH Graham Joyce believes his Belper side are far from the finished article - despite beating Barford Tigers 7-1 in EHL Conference North. A hat-trick from Tom Sherratt was the highlight as the Nailers...

Fearn gets the rub of the green as leaders go clear.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) MARK Fearn led Division One leaders Littleover to a good win as they moved clear at the top. Fearn won 21-9 in the singles at Marehay, who are fourth. Two poor scores mean that Henhurst have slipped down...

Dad's frustration at murder trial delay.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) THE father of a Derbyshire solider killed in Iraq seven years ago says he is frustrated the trial of two people accused of his son's murder has been adjourned. Hamza Hateer and Mussa Ismael al Fartusi were...

Hundreds flock to see television show dance group.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) BRITAIN'S Got Talent dance group Flawless were the latest celebrities to appear at a Derby supermarket. More than 300 people turned up to see the troupe, which includes Paul "Steady" Steadman, from Derby, who...

COURTS.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Stole perfume set ADAM Stephen Clifford, 29, of Normanton Road, Derby, given a community order until August 5, 2011, 12 months' supervision and ordered to pay GBP26.94 compensation and GBP80 costs for theft of...

Perfect delivery at prize day from Francesca, 13.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) A PUPIL at Derby High School was put on the spot when she was unexpectedly asked to read out part of the head's speech at the annual prize-giving day. Francesca Hannay, 13, was word perfect after being...

Chef Shirley cooks up another royal appointment.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: ZENA HAWLEY A DERBY College employee has been continuing a tradition of cooking for the Royal Family by baking a cake for next week's visit of the Princess Royal. Shirley Sweeney, executive head...

Future of projects is in doubt as cash dries up.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: CHRIS MALLETT THE people behind a GBP42m scheme to improve a deprived area of Derby say it is missing out on its final GBP3.75m of funding because of Government time-wasting. The 10-year New Deal...

Rare wartime diary sold for over GBP9,000.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) A RARE illustrated diary written by a soldier on the front line during the First World War has sold for more than triple the amount it was expected to fetch - to a buyer from Singapore. The diary of...

Astronomer's star atlas bought by city.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: ZENA HAWLEY A HISTORIC star atlas "of tremendous value and significance" published by Derby's famous 17th-century astronomer, John Flamsteed, has been bought by the city for over GBP12,000. The...

A&E nurse failed to wash her hands after sneezing.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) RECENTLY, I took my daughter to accident and emergency in excruciating pain at 3am on a Saturday. A nurse tending my daughter sneezed into her hands and then wiped her nose on the back of her hand. This...

Why life in the Fogey tribe may turn out to be simply purr-fect.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: Pete Pheasant I NEVER thought I'd say this but I was grateful to a Rastafarian after I dropped my trousers in a car park in Bristol. Let me explain, and then I'll reveal a breakthrough in the study...

Soapbox Mike Lake: The Pope should not be expecting taxpayers to subsidise his pontifications.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) THE Pope has made headlines but perhaps we can now set the record straight. An atheist is someone who does not need a god to answer the big questions of life - but there is no set of beliefs called "atheism"....

It is time for a clear-out of anti-women clergy.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) IN the wake of the Holy Father's successful and most welcome visit to his dwindling flock in the UK, is it not time for the Archbishop of Canterbury to financially incentivise the wholesale removal of his...

Festival to have plenty of ordinary-strength beers.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) JON Turner advocates the promotion and sensible drinking of ordinary strength beer, ie, less than four per cent alcohol by volume ("The bitter truth? It's time for sober reflection on beer's show of strength",...

Fame Factor is a new low for the Assembly Rooms.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) THE recent Derby's version of X Factor, Fame Factor, was yet another example of how much power and manipulation the likes of Simon Cowell have when it comes to controlling the entertainment world. Our...

Accident highlights need for safety in pole dancing.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) I AM writing regarding Debbie Plowman's pole-dancing accident, as reported in the national press recently. I run the The Flying Studio, based in Darley Abbey, and would like to respond to stories about Debbie...

Viv Wigley, of Mackworth, took [...].
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Viv Wigley, of Mackworth, took this picture of the sunrise from the Pride Parkway railway bridge, last week. If you would like your picture of Derbyshire to be considered for publication, e-mail it with your...

Smile in the face of adversity.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) IT'S good to see such a cheery smile on the face of Sue James on Page 15. She has been named as the next chief executive of Derby Hospitals, taking over in the new year, and it's plain that she will need all...

That little extra will be resented.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) THERE are many people who like to handle their financial matters in cash rather than plastic. A lot of them, but by no means all, are in the older age categories and simply prefer to deal with their bills in...

'Door is always open for David' says new leader.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) LABOUR leader Ed Miliband has left the door open for brother David to return to the party's front line after the ex-Foreign Secretary dramatically announced he was quitting the shadow cabinet. David Miliband...

Another council makes card charge.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ANOTHER Derbyshire council has revealed that people who pay for its services with credit cards are charged extra to do so. Yesterday the Derby Telegraph reported that Derby City Council charges an extra 1.9%...

Police investigate alleged 'assault' by county councillor.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) A CABINET member at Derbyshire County Council has been seen by police about an allegation that he assaulted a woman at a meeting. Councillor Charles Jones, cabinet member for adult care, said there had been an...

Hospital teams rewarded for work set to help thousands.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: KATE LIPTROT IMPROVED hospital services which look set to benefit thousands of Derby patients every year, including those with diabetes, terminal illnesses and HIV, have been recognised at an award...

Roads close for all the fun of the fair.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ROADS will be closed and bus routes changed next week during Burton Statutes Fair. The annual event will be opened in the Market Place at noon on Monday by Mayor of East Staffordshire David Leese. Rides...

Top businessman is guest of honour.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ONE of the country's most successful businessmen was guest of honour at a ceremony for graduating higher education students at Burton College. Edmund Wallis, who studied engineering in the 1950s at the...

Hard work of villagers pays off as colourful displays scoop award.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: JONNY BIRKIN HANGING baskets bursting with colour and hundreds of vibrant flower beds helped Spondon scoop the silver medal in the Britain in Bloom competition. The village was one of 66 areas...

Moore is ready to step up for start.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: STEVE NICHOLSON LUKE Moore will be handed his first start for Derby County on Saturday as the Rams look to stretch their unbeaten run to four matches. The striker is on a month's loan from West...

Amari 'would have moved' to save Ilkeston.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) FORMER Ilkeston Town striker Amari Morgan-Smith says he would have been delighted if his GBP15,000 transfer value had saved the club from financial collapse. The striker has now joined Luton Town free of...

Hall will switch things round for Leicester return.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: DERBY COUNTY LADIES BY KERRY GANLY MANAGER Steve Hall will ring the changes as his side prepare to face Leicester City for the second week running. Last Sunday, Hall's side beat the Foxes 2-1 in a...

FOOTBALL IN BRIEF.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) BARNET have signed former Derby County, MK Dons and Charlton Athletic striker Izale McLeod. The 25-year-old is looking to reignite his career after being released from The Valley at the end of last season....

Head master Barker shows why he can be goal threat for Clough's men.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: STEVE NICHOLSON SHAUN Barker has been tipped to score more goals for Derby County after the central defender opened his account against Middlesbrough. Barker was the Rams' second highest scorer...

Sav back in his stride with a commanding display for the Rams against Middlesbrough.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: STEVE NICHOLSON NIGEL Clough believes Derby County skipper Robbie Savage's performance in the victory over Middlesbrough showed that the experienced midfielder has rediscovered what he does best. ...

Karl's winner for 10-man Sports.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) MICKLEOVER SPORTS 3 STEWARTS & LLOYDS 2 (a.e.t; 2-2 after 90 mins) KARL Ashton last night booked Mickleover Sports' place in the FA Cup third qualifying round. They face a home tie against Newcastle Town...

Neighbour is charged with murders at block of flats.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) THE neighbour of two men found dead inside a block in flats in Chaddesden has been charged with their murder. Andrew Dawson, 48, appeared before Derby magistrates yesterday morning and spoke only to confirm...

'Evil' knifeman goes on run during outing in city.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) A KNIFEMAN locked up indefinitely for robbing three taxi drivers is on the run after fleeing from psychiatric staff during a supervised walk in Derby. Wayne Birkinshaw - a selfconfessed "evil, nasty...

Derbys chools start to freeze jobs as union warns of cuts.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: ZENA HAWLEY DERBY'S schools have begun to freeze jobs as a teaching union warned that cuts in education budgets would lead to extensive redundancies. Dave Wilkinson, Derby branch secretary of the...

Hospital wage scale shake-up plans progressing.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) PLANS which hospital staff fear could result in some of them losing thousands of pounds in wages each year have taken a step forward. In July it was revealed that hospital chiefs had proposed moving about 150...

20,000 Chatsworth treasures to go in great sale of the century.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: SUE WILLIAMS THE then Prince of Wales would have been mortified to know that his secret was out. A hidden door at the back of a bookcase which he used to slip through to visit his mistress is now...

Supermarket plans are delayed due to 'complex situation'.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) PLANS to build a huge supermarket in Belper will not be submitted as soon as had been hoped. Tesco has announced it is not yet ready to hand in an application to build the controversial development in Derwent...

Police confirm no children have been abducted in county.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) POLICE have denied child abduction rumours circulating in Ockbrook and Long Eaton. While they admit there have been three incidents concerning children in the areas, they say they are not thought to be...

Alvaston GBP109,950.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ADDRESS: 62 Burnside Street, Alvaston TYPE: Two-bedroomed terraced PRICE: GBP109,950 AGENT: IMS Residential PHONE: 01332 664545 THE AGENT SAYS: This deceptively spacious, two-bedroomed corner terraced property...

Borrowash GBP179,950.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ADDRESS: 8 Princess Drive, Borrowash TYPE: Three-bedroomed semi PRICE: GBP179,950 AGENT: Hall and Benson PHONE: 01332 607000 THE AGENT SAYS: This threebedroomed semi-detached property has gas central heating and...

Oakwood GBP143,950.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ADDRESS: 5 Thoresby Close, Oakwood TYPE: Three-bedroomed semidetached PRICE: GBP143,950 AGENT: Raybould and sons PHONE: 01332 280072 THE AGENT SAYS: This threebedroomed semi-detached property is situated in a...

Ockbrook O/a GBP375,000.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ADDRESS: 78 Green Lane, Ockbrook TYPE: Three/four-bedroomed detached farmhouse PRICE: Offers around GBP375,000 AGENT: Scargill Mann PHONE: 01332 207720 THE AGENT SAYS: This threebedroomed detached farmhouse...

Marston Montgomery GBP765,000.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ADDRESS: High Knighton Farm, Marston Montgomery TYPE: Four-bedroomed farmhouse PRICE: GBP765,000 AGENT: John German PHONE: 01889 567444 THE AGENT SAYS: This fourbedroomed property has potential for equestrian...

Mackworth GBP174,995.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ADDRESS: 4 Sevenoaks Avenue, Mackworth TYPE: Three-bedroomed detached bungalow PRICE: GBP174,995 AGENT: Hannells PHONE: 01332 540522 THE AGENT SAYS: This threebedroomed detached bungalow is offered for sale with...

Allestree GBP459,950.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ADDRESS: 371 Duffield Road, Allestree TYPE: Three-bedroomed detached PRICE: GBP459,950 AGENT: Boxall Brown and Jones PHONE: 01332 553838 THE AGENT SAYS: This threebedroomed detached family property has been the...

Oakwood GBP325,000.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ADDRESS: 205 Morley Road, Oakwood TYPE: Four-bedroomed detached PRICE: GBP325,000 AGENT: Graham Penny Estates PHONE: 01332 242880 THE AGENT SAYS: This is a deceptively spacious and well-appointed four-bedroomed...

Head down to your local office and take advantage of society's offers.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) LOCAL mutual, Loughborough Building Society, with offices in Derby and Long Eaton, has launched a twoyear discount product for residential loans with a pay rate of just 2.69 per cent. This is in addition to...

Hard work and dedication pay off at a traditional home brimming with charm.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: SUE ROBINSON PENDLETON Cottage, Alderwasley, so good they named it twice, or is that three times? It is home to Lisa and Alan Plaza along with their three Lhasa Apso dogs, Panda, Dora and Charlie. ...

Chellaston letting agent Acquire now sells houses.
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) ONE of the area's newest independently-owned letting agents is expanding into property sales, offering a bespoke service to landlords, vendors and purchasers. Situated in Chellaston, Acquire Properties is at the...

WHAT'S IT WORTH?
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Is it worth? a) GBP159,950 b) GBP169,950 c) GBP179,950 Property valuation by IMS Residential Sales IMS Residential offers for sale a spacious three-bedroomed detached home on a quiet cul-de-sac. It is on the...

WHAT'S IT WORTH?
September 30, 2010... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Is it worth? a) GBP219,950 b) GBP229,950 c) GBP239,950 Property valuation by Alison Brain, of Hannells HANNELLS Estate Agents is offering for sale a wellpresented four bedroom detached property in a cul-desac...

Home ownership desires.
September 30, 2010... (From Essex Chronicle Series) It's official. Despite all the doom and gloom in the national press, more people than ever eventually want to own their own home. This is one of the key findings in a consumer opinion survey undertaken by top...

It pays to invest at Invito.
September 30, 2010... (From Essex Chronicle Series) Savvy investors are snapping up stylish ready-to-rent apartments at George Wimpey's popular development in Essex. Rental yields of over 7% and great potential for a rise in property values over the next few...