Apr
2009
Articles from 13th Apr 2009
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Local band Loose Wires win place in next round of national talent contest Live and Unsigned
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
WEST Yorkshire band The Loose Wires have made it to the next round of talent competition Live and Unsigned. Read
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Huddersfield Town's Pilko: Time to put on a show!
Apr 13 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
ANTHONY PILKINGTON says Town have a point to prove to the Galpharm faithful when Carlisle come to the stadium this afternoon. Read
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New boy Fulton set to play stand-off for Giants
Apr 13 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
NEW Australian signing Liam Fulton has been named at stand-off as the Giants look to continue their excellent start to Super League with victory at Hull KR today (2.00). Read
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Garden lovers make a ‘Bee-line’ to view
Apr 13 2009 | Arts News
Review Read
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Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Fund notches up £3m in donations during its 10th anniversary
Apr 13 2009 | Business News
A CHARITY fund which has donated more than £62,000 to good causes in Huddersfield has reached a milestone. Read
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Adviser’s secrets for retirement success
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER Elland Grammar School student has unveiled her secrets for a successful retirement. Read
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Huddersfield Library to host first Manga conference
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S a craze with its roots in the Far East. Read
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Huddersfield meeting invite
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE have been urged to attend a council meeting later this month. Read
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Alcohol talks for students
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SERIES of lectures on alcohol awareness have been held at a Huddersfield college. Read
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Do you think Huddersfield University’s masterplan will keep local businesses afloat?
Apr 13 2009 | Reader Letters
Yes 60% Read
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When a child loses out on a vital choice
Apr 13 2009 | Reader Letters
MY granddaughter is one of the unlucky four-year-olds in Kirklees who will not be attending her local first choice school. Read
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Have the giant utilities lost the human touch? Vote on line now at...
Apr 13 2009 | Reader Letters
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Your top stories
Apr 13 2009 | Unsorted
HERE ARE the most viewed stories on www.examiner.co.uk last week: Read
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Huddersfield cancer event attracts support
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CANCER patients and survivors will perform an opening lap of honour at a Huddersfield charity event. Read
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Huddersfield's Matt Roberts now BBC Moto GP star
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BIKER nuts must envy Matt Roberts. The former Huddersfield student has landed a dream job – presenting BBC TV coverage of this season’s tremendous MotoGP race programme. Read
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Kirsty on the run for tragic couple
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIRST time runner Kirsty Walker put on her running shoes in memory of a couple she knew. Read
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Huddersfield survey show business optimism
Apr 13 2009 | Business News
A BUSINESS group based in Huddersfield today voiced “very cautious optimism” for the economy following a new survey. Read
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BT set to shed 10,000 jobs
Apr 13 2009 | Business News
TELECOMS group BT is poised to axe another 10,000 jobs. Read
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Survey shows popularity of online banking
Apr 13 2009 | Business News
HALF of people who use the internet now bank online, with many saying it is their preferred way of managing their finances, a survey showed today Read
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Scrap payment idea could boost car market
Apr 13 2009 | Business News
A NEW bid to revitalise Britain’s ailing car market is expected shortly. Read
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Supermarket firm cuts online charges
Apr 13 2009 | Business News
SUPERMARKET chain Waitrose has scrapped delivery charges for groceries ordered online. Read
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Laser pen crimes to be targeted
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
LASER louts who threaten the safety of airplanes and helicopters will be targeted in a new campaign. Read
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Huddersfield University prizes for hard-working staff
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
STAFF who have gone the extra mile to make the road smoother for students at the University of Huddersfield have scooped awards. Read
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Cash for Golcar ginnel plaques
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
GOLCAR Lily Day has benefited from a £600 hand-out. Read
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Hospital superbug infections down in Huddersfield
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOSPITAL infection rates have been slashed in Huddersfield, but health bosses vow to continue the bug blitz. Read
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Jean Fisher retires from Kaye’s First and Nursery School
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CARETAKER has retired after being associated with a Clayton West school for 41 years. Read
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Calendar cash for charities
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
STOCKSMOOR’S Calendar Girls have raised more than £2,000 for charity. Read
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Forensic lessons for high school students
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THIRTY students at Honley High School got a taste of what life is like for crime scene investigators. Read
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Moor fire a lesson
Apr 13 2009 | Comment
WE all know we live in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. Read
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Village council to start award to recognise achievement and talent
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN AWARD ceremony to recognise village talent and achievement could be coming to Meltham. Read
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Aerobics boost for charity
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
Yorkshire’s biggest aerobics event, the Aerobathon ’09, was a great success. Read
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Planners’ bad sums
Apr 13 2009 | Comment
KIRKLEES planners and councillors are insisting that Castle Hall School can be closed and its pupils relocated at Mirfield Free Grammar, a mile away. Read
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Easter fun for happy families
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
EASTER brought out the sun and the fun for Huddersfield families. Read
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Newsome healthy living project draws to a close
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HEALTHY living group is celebrating five years of success. Read
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Grandad's gas woes at big bills bungle
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY sent him a £1,500 bill for gas he’d never used, apologised for their error and promised never to send him any more letters. Read
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70 fire fighters tackle moorland blaze - pictures
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIRE crews from two counties battled a blaze which destroyed one square kilometre of moorland this weekend. Read
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Site for health centre in Brighouse
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW health centre for Brighouse could be built close to the town’s sports club. Read
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Swim4free project starts with splash
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHILDREN dived into a swimming pool full of water dyed pink to launch a free swimming project. Read
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King James year seven cross-curricular day
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
STUDENTS at King James School in Almondbury got a taste of other cultures during a special day. Read
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RAF man from Meltham takes part in Macmillan Cancer Support Etape Caledonia
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN RAF serviceman will cycle 81 miles through the Scottish Highlands for charity. Read
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Safe Anchor Trust to take delivery of new boat
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHARITY running canal boat trips for disabled people has received a brand new barge. Read
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Molly the donkey’s Easter visits to Marsden church
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOLLY the donkey visited children for the start of Holy Week. Read
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Police renew plea for help after gun murder
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
DETECTIVES have renewed their appeal for help in tracking down the masked gunman who shot dead a Huddersfield man. Read
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Andrew Jones vow after pie factory explosion
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BUSINESS rocked by tragedy has vowed to carry on. Read
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Dalton student Joe Mulkerrin’s 28-inch hair chopped for cancer patients - pictures
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DALTON student had 20 inches of his hair chopped off – to help children with cancer. Read
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A clean look for ‘Fields’
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save a local beauty spot have been hard at work. Read
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New campaign launched to protect the elderly in care
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to ensure dignity in care for the elderly. Read
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Safety top priority in Halifax Road plan
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAJOR scheme to replace old gas mains on one of Huddersfield’s busiest roads starts tomorrow. Read
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Golf: Parnell’s stint is over
Apr 13 2009 | Golf News
BRADLEY PARK head professional Parnell Reilly stepped down last week from his two-year stint as captain of the PGA at the annual meeting at The Belfry Read
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Kirklees Council claims Mirfield’s school-age population will fall – despite plans for hundreds of new homes
Apr 13 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCIL officials insist a town’s school-age population will drop – despite plans to build up to 1,400 new homes. Read
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Hull KR coach believes grit can be key
Apr 13 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
HULL KR coach Justin Morgan believes the spirit shown by his side to hang on for a thrilling 18-14 victory at rivals Hull FC on Good Friday could hold the key to their Super League success. Read
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Denis: Leave Twitter for the birds
Apr 13 2009 | Denis Kilcommons
I WAS reading about this new internet sensation called Twitter. Apparently anybody who is anybody is twittering. Read
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Denis: Love and laughs with my best man Lennie
Apr 13 2009 | Barry Gibson
I WAS sad to hear that comedian Lennie Bennett had died. Read
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Denis: I’m open to offer for sponsorships
Apr 13 2009 | Denis Kilcommons
A ROMANIAN chap is selling advertising space on his wedding tie. Read
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Huddersfield band The Scaramanga Six release new album Songs of Prey this month
Apr 13 2009 | Huddersfield music news
SELF-STYLED ‘evil pop’ group The Scaramanga Six are set to release their latest album this month. Read
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Fresh: CD reviews April 13 2009
Apr 13 2009 | Huddersfield music news
All the latest reviews, including The View, Jason Mraz, Doves and Flo Rida. Read
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Skate punk pioneers Agent Orange to play at the Parish in Huddersfield
Apr 13 2009 | Huddersfield music news
THEY are known to many as pioneers of the skate-punk music scene – and now Agent Orange are heading to Huddersfield. Read
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Amateur football: 'Keeper scores
Apr 13 2009 | Football News
AFC EMLEY scored a 3-0 win at Glasshoughton MW and had goalkeeper Jamie Green on thescoresheet, but they remain sixth in the Northern Counties East League Division I. Read
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Amateur football: Entertainment on final agenda
Apr 13 2009 | Football News
TWO teams who love to attack go head to head in tomorrow’s Hoyle Cup final at the Galpharm Stadium (7pm). Read
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100 years of Huddersfield Town in new book
Apr 13 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
THE RECENT experiences of English clubs and their supporters in Italy has led to concerns being raised over the award of this year’s Champions League final to Rome. Read
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Giants' opposition guide: Hull KR
Apr 13 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
The lowdown on who to watch out for in today's clash. Read
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RU: Hudds U19s are Yorkshire champions
Apr 13 2009 | Rugby Union News
HUDDERSFIELD Rugby Union Club’s Under 19s have been crowned Yorkshire League Division II champions! Read
