Dec
2008
Articles from 23rd Dec 2008
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Amateur football: All out attack pays off
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
NEW to the RCD League this season, Ravensthorpe have made a solid start, but their challenge to stay among the promotion places came under serious threat for much of their Division IVB encounter at Westend. Read
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Amateur football: Wharam hat trick blitz
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
THERE was near darkness at Hawkroyd Bank where Netherton maintained their grip at the top of the Under 18 table with a 4-1 victory over Norfolk. Read
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Amateur football: RCD Junior tables
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
Tables. Read
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Amateur football: West Riding FA
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
Results. Read
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And a merry Christmas to all; read Denis Kilcommons’s festive family story
Dec 23 2008 | Denis Kilcommons
‘We might have to sell the house and live in a tent. As someone once said, it will be a close-run thing’ Read
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Driver wins two-year parking ticket battle against Kirklees Council
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DELIVERY driver has won a two-year parking ticket battle with Kirklees Council. Read
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Council fails to show up
Dec 23 2008 | Comment
DELIVERY driver John Crapper is celebrating after winning a two-year battle over a £60 parking fine. Read
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One happy Christmas
Dec 23 2008 | Comment
PARENTS Sam Lee and Simon Walker have every right to feel especially proud of their daughter Niamh. Read
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Expert view: Is there life beyond our solar system?
Dec 23 2008 | Unsorted
The detection of life beyond our solar system would be the most profound scientific discovery in history. DR PAUL ELLIOTT, a lecturer in the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Huddersfield, looks at how close we are to such a discovery Read
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Obituary: Brian Jenkinson
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BRIAN Jenkinson, who has died at the age of 86, lived life to the full. Read
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Man cut free after car crash
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN had to be cut from the wreckage of his car after a crash on the M62. Read
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House for sale as Graham plans move to Portugal
Dec 23 2008 | Unsorted
AS a builder with years of experience in the trade there was only one option for Graham Laherty when it came to his next home; to build it himself. Read
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Table manners; Make your table the star of the Christmas show
Dec 23 2008 | Unsorted
MOST of the year you may pay little regard to your table as long as there's a decent meal on it or even just have dinner on a tray in front of the TV. Read
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RU: Committed display offers bags of hope
Dec 23 2008 | Rugby Union News
THE 35-11 scoreline would suggest that YMCA were well beaten by Castleford, but it was hardly a fair reflection of the game in what was an entertaining clash with some excellent rugby on both sides. Read
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Athletics: Hever strong at the finish
Dec 23 2008 | Athletics News
LONGWOOD Harriers’ Under 13 boys finished third in the final West Yorkshire Cross Country League meeting at Wakefield and third overall for the season. Read
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Obituary: Albert Whittaker
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE was the man with a permanent smile on his face. Read
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Going crackers: ‘Test driving’ festive specials
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
No festive table is complete without crackers. EMMA DAVISON tested some of the most stylish looking ones available on the high street to see which offered the best value for money. Read
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Obituary: Sydney Boothroyd
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SYDNEY BOOTHROYD was known and respected worldwide as an Olympic diving judge, but he was also a class act as a family man. Read
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Obituary: Robert Naismith
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN who was a GP in Slaithwaite for more than 28 years has died in Canada. Read
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Super show for panto lovers
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
IF you want a traditional panto you’ll have to go some to top this. Read
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Amateur football: Works League
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
Tables, Read
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Amateur football: Huddersfield FA Sunday Challenge Cup
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
Third round results. Read
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Amateur football: West Riding County Amateur League
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
Premier Division tables and more. Read
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Amateur football: Sheffield FA
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
Junior challenge cup fourth round Read
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Latest from the Liberal Clubs Winter Games League
Dec 23 2008 | Other Sports
Latest results. Read
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Amateur football: District League
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
League tables. Read
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Amateur football: Sunday League
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
League tables. Read
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Amateur football: West Riding County FA
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
Challenege Cup third round results and more. Read
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Giants' Jacko firing on all cylinders
Dec 23 2008 | Huddersfield Giants News
GIANTS prop Paul Jackson has been given the all-clear after having pins removed from his injured hand. Read
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Clark to work Huddersfield Town players on Xmas Day
Dec 23 2008 | Huddersfield Town News
LEE CLARK says rest will be as important as training as he prepares his Town players for two crucial League I games in three days. Read
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Billiards: Huddersfield Sunday School League
Dec 23 2008 | Other Sports
Results. Read
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Amateur football: Kirklees Sunday League
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
Inter-divisional results and more. Read
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Athletics: Dewhirst’s cup as Pierson races in!
Dec 23 2008 | Athletics News
ROAD captain Matthew Pierson was first home in Holmfirth Harriers’ prestigious Tinker Cup race, but the handicap silverware went to debutant Matthew Dewhirst. Read
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Town Ladies beaten by Blades
Dec 23 2008 | Other Sports
TOWN Ladies crashed out of the Sheffield & Hallamshire Women’s County Challenge Cup, beaten 4-1 by Sheffield United Ladies. Read
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Golcar Mens Domino League
Dec 23 2008 | Other Sports
Section A Read
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Emley: Northern Counties East League
Dec 23 2008 | Football News
League tables Read
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Double shooting woman was trying to break-up argument
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN who was shot as she tried to break up a violent clash in Huddersfield was praised for her bravery today. Read
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Firm fined for blood and offal in stream
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A KIRKLEES firm has been fined after polluting a dyke with poultry blood and offal. Read
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Charities bid for supermarket help
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD supermarket is looking for a charity to support. Read
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Sport fund for women
Dec 23 2008 | Business News
WOMEN working in the leisure industry are getting more help to become sports officials. Read
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Theft hit church will cost £750,000 to repair
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE repair bill for a church damaged by thieves is set to top £750,000. Read
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Firm is flying high with six-figure deal
Dec 23 2008 | Business News
A KIRKLEES firm has completed a six-figure order to install and commission industrial cleaning machines for a firm servicing aircraft around the world. Read
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Church mourns for road death couple
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHURCH officials have paid tribute to a Huddersfield couple, killed in a crash tragedy. Read
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Christmas Wish: Parents’ devotion to son
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DEVOTED parents Becky and Stephen Ellis rarely get time to themselves. Read
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New banking team invests in Bradley
Dec 23 2008 | Business News
SWEDISH Bank Handelsbanken has opened offices in Huddersfield to target potential corporate and private clients. Read
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No anti-teen device in yob behaviour hot-spot
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS have vetoed plans to fit a controversial Mosquito device at a village’s anti-social behaviour hotspot. Read
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Last-minute dash for presents
Dec 23 2008 | Business News
SHOPPERS in Huddersfield have shrugged off the recession to embark on a last-minute Christmas spending spree. Read
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Designs on safety
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 14-YEAR-OLD Holmfirth High pupil rose to the challenge to design an eye-catching road safety poster. Read
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What a mixture! Have a look at our readers’ letters
Dec 23 2008 | Reader Letters
IT’S about time something was done to improve the traffic congestion at the Firth Street/St Andrew’s Road/Wakefield Road crossroads at Aspley. Read
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The pound and the euro: what our posters think
Dec 23 2008 | Unsorted
WHAT do Nigeria and the Devil have in common? Read
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Travellers angry at Colne Valley rail service cut
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN angry rail passenger has criticised a train company for cutting its service to his village. Read
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Boy’s phone is snatched in town centre
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy had his phone snatched as he walked through Huddersfield town centre with a friend. Read
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The best gift ever: Family’s joy for heart op tot
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHRISTMAS has come early for little Niamh Walker – in the shape of a new heart. Read
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Witness plea after crash
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN suffered serious head injuries following a collision between a car and a taxi in Sowerby Bridge. Read
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Willow advent art is church crowning glory
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUGE advent crown made of willow has been unveiled at a New Mill church. Read
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Laws and Miller get nod for next two Huddersfield Town matches
Dec 23 2008 | Huddersfield Town News
EXPERIENCED referees Graham Laws and Nigel Miller will take charge of Town’s next two matches. Read
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Boxing Day for Town and Carlisle is 100 year reunion
Dec 23 2008 | Huddersfield Town News
CARLISLE United were Town’s first-ever Boxing Day opponents – 100 years ago. Read
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Midfielders are in for a treat says Clark
Dec 23 2008 | Huddersfield Town News
LEE CLARK says every Town player will benefit from the arrival of Terry McDermott – but especially the midfielders. Read
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Mirfin is optimistic of Galpharm return
Dec 23 2008 | Huddersfield Town News
FORMER Town defender David Mirfin is hoping to be available for a Galpharm return with Scunthorpe on Sunday. Read
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HTSA: Chance to meet boss
Dec 23 2008 | Huddersfield Town News
FIRSTLY, a last call for Town fans travelling to Carlisle on Boxing Day. Read
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Awwwww! Click here for our nativity pictures!
Dec 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
WHETHER they are Mary, Joseph or a sheep, we know you are proud of them! Read
