Aug
2008
Articles from 9th Aug 2008
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At home in shadow of famous TV mast
Aug 09 2008 | Express and Chronicle
THE disappointments of last year were forgotten last Saturday when Emley Show went ‘home’. Read
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Paying tributes to value of volunteers
Aug 09 2008 | Express and Chronicle
VOLUNTEERS have saved the community of Denby Dale well over £1m, councillors say. Read
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Historical treasures on show
Aug 09 2008 | Express and Chronicle
THE latest in a popular series of valley village historical exhibitions opened today. Read
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‘No’ to huge hillside estate
Aug 09 2008 | Express and Chronicle
PLANS for a huge housing development on a Colne Valley hillside were thrown out. Read
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Another show stopper
Aug 09 2008 | Express and Chronicle
AN eleventh hour bid to save the Penistone Recreation Ground from developers has hit a major setback after it emerged conservation rules could block the now popular agricultural show. Read
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Grub and games on menu at festival
Aug 09 2008 | Business News
FUN and games will also be on the menu when the eighth Huddersfield Food and Drink festival gets under way next week. Read
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All the tea in China
Aug 09 2008 | Hilarie Stelfox
‘We have long believed that there is little in life that can’t be put right with a ‘nice cup of tea’’ Read
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Lessons for Ofsted in the comic cuts of yesteryear
Aug 09 2008 | Reader Letters
DENIS Kilcommons’ excellent article (Monday, August 4), marking the 70th anniversary of the Beano will have stirred much grey matter. Read
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Way with words
Aug 09 2008 | Comment
TEACHERS from bygone days would be spinning in their graves if they knew about an academic’s suggestion that commonly misspelt words should not be corrected but accepted into everyday usage. Read
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Acoustic Guitar Hero wanted
Aug 09 2008 | Hilarie Stelfox
IT’S not difficult to see how neighbours could be irritated by budding Guitar Heroes. Read
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Contractors congratulated
Aug 09 2008 | Reader Letters
I WOULD like to convey my impressions on the recent road resurfacing which has taken place from Edgerton up to Ainley Top. Read
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Sweet nothings
Aug 09 2008 | Reader Letters
Have I done something wrong? Read
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MMR is a must!
Aug 09 2008 | Comment
IT IS EXTREMELY worrying that, as we report today, many children are missing out on a vital vaccine which can protect them against diseases like measles, mumps and rubella. Read
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How to make friends with the vigorous (and tasty) courgette
Aug 09 2008 | Gardening Tips
MANY people don’t like courgettes because the fruit is a little bland if just eaten as a steamed or even boiled item. Read
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Pie-maker meets top official
Aug 09 2008 | Business News
A PIE-MAKER based in Denby Dale – home of the world’s biggest pies – has just met a senior Government official. Read
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Town share birthday with some of the best
Aug 09 2008 | Huddersfield Town News
TOWN are in good company as they go into their centenary season. Read
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England to defend title – at last!
Aug 09 2008 | Golf News
MARK ENGLAND defends the PS Cockroft Trophy tomorrow – at the second attempt. Read
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It's that time of year again!
Aug 09 2008 | Huddersfield Giants News
DOES the arrival at the Giants next year of hooker Scott Moore on a season-long loan from St Helens mean Ryan Hudson is definitely on his way back to Castleford Tigers? Read
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THE last player to play full international football while with Town was striker Junior Mendes.
Aug 09 2008 | Huddersfield Town News
He turned out for the Caribbean island of Montserrat in CONCACAF Gold Cup games against St Kitts and Antigua in 2004. Read
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Harry celebrates big day
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
COLNE Valley man Harry Hallas has just celebrated his 100th birthday. Read
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Eyre's top job
Aug 09 2008 | Golf News
THERE may be a credit crunch in some quarters, but it has not affected Woodsome Hall, where the historic Fenay Bridge-based golf club is currently enjoying a real upturn. Read
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Showdowns on the cards
Aug 09 2008 | Bowls News
FORMER Yorkshire Cup winners Lower Hopton will be aiming to win back the prized silverware when they take on Thongsbridge in this year’s prestigious final. Read
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Three of a kind
Aug 09 2008 | Huddersfield Town News
BILL HAYES became Town’s first Republic of Ireland international in 1946 – after making four appearances for Northern Ireland earlier in his career. Read
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Florrie goes on train trip to mark her 100th birthday
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD woman Florrie Smith has just celebrated her 100th birthday. Read
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Magic Marsden
Aug 09 2008 | Other Sports
MARSDEN Tennis Club have just cause to celebrate as this season’s Huddersfield Tennis League draws to a climax. Read
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Pride at stake
Aug 09 2008 | Bowls News
MANAGER Graham Radcliffe (inset) is eyeing one last chance for silverware when Yorkshire Juniors, packed with a host of Huddersfield bowlers, compete in the Supplementary Cup final tomorrow. Read
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Collins' Ireland ambition
Aug 09 2008 | Huddersfield Town News
MICHAEL COLLINS’ focus is firmly on Huddersfield Town. Read
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Councillor hits out in scooter row
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TRAIN company which ordered a disabled man off a train is “way behind” says a councillor. Read
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‘Police station' in town centre bar
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MEMBERS of Huddersfield’s gay community can report crimes to police at a bar. Read
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Cream of the awards!
Aug 09 2008 | Business News
AN ice cream business is celebrating cool success. Read
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We’re leading the way on MMR jab
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES has more children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella than anywhere else in Yorkshire. Read
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A suitable case for £26m treatment!
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MULTI-million-pound scheme to upgrade a water treatment works in Huddersfield is well under way. Read
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Whoooo dares to try this?
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FRIGHT night is being held in aid of the Laura Crane Trust. Read
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Police kick off with warning to football fans
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SOCCER fans are being warned to behave by British Transport Police. Read
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He should have been found by now
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE mystery surrounding the disappearance of a Golcar man has deepened after more details emerged about the search for him. Read
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Still no sign of teens
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO 14-year- olds are still missing. Read
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Graduate lands spot on TV sketch show
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
FORMER Huddersfield Technical College student James Britton has landed a part in a Channel 4 sketch show. Read
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MP wins apology from national newspaper
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NATIONAL newspaper has apologised to Huddersfield’s MP over an article about a trip to Thailand. Read
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Grouse shooting to begin
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHOOTERS will be out in the moors around Holmfirth and Meltham as the grouse season gets under way. Read
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‘We’re totally devastated’
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TRAGIC dad Stephen Rushworth was just going home for a shower when he died alongside his 15-year-old daughter Shannen in a horror crash. Read
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More council chiefs with £50k salaries
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SURGE in the number of Kirklees Council employees earning more than £50,000 has been revealed. Read
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STEAMING AHEAD
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE age of steam is back. Read
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Townville task awaits
Aug 09 2008 | Cricket News
HONLEY tackle Townville away on Sunday, August 17 in the second semi-final of the Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions’ Trophy. Read
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New boys ready to do battle
Aug 09 2008 | Cricket News
TWO of the Drakes League’s newest clubs will battle it out tomorrow to get their hands on the historic Sykes Cup for the first time. Read
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So who will be tops in tournament?
Aug 09 2008 | Cricket News
THE popular Sellers Junior League Under 15 End-of-Season tournament gets under way on Monday when, for the first time, 35-overs-a-side matches will be played over two days. Read
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Sykes soaring
Aug 09 2008 | Cricket News
BARKISLAND’S Daniel Sykes has 38 League victims in the Drakes League Second Elevens and needs just two more to win the race to the Examiner’s £50 prize for the first bowler to reach the 40 target. Read
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Boyband with the Sex Factor
Aug 09 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BOYBAND Futureproof has followed up their TV talent show X-Factor appearance last year with Sex Factor. Read
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Whatuira has an extra incentive
Aug 09 2008 | Huddersfield Giants News
EXPECT a big game from Giants centre Paul Whatuira at Hull tomorrow! Read
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Robbo: I owe it to the team
Aug 09 2008 | Huddersfield Giants News
LUKE ROBINSON has heaped praise on his Giants teammates for helping him discover his best form of the season. Read
