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2009
Articles from 23rd Jun 2009
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Huddersfield Town versus Newcastle United and Coventry City is top quality build-up
Jun 23 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
NIGEL CLIBBENS reckons Town’s pre-season clashes with leading Championship duo Newcastle and Coventry will provide the perfect tune-up for players, officials and fans. Read
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Ex-Huddersfield Town man Cads on Dundee United Europe aim
Jun 23 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
DANNY CADAMARTERI did his fair share of homework before signing for Dundee United. Read
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TUES AM: Reports of Huddersfield Town's £1m+ bid for Championship striker
Jun 23 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
NEWSPAPER reports have linked Huddersfield Town with an outrageous bid for Peterborough United striker Craig Mackail-Smith. Read
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TUES AM: Shahid Malik 'claimed £1,000 extra for council tax in expenses'
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
DEWSBURY MP Shahid Malik claimed more than £1,000 too much for council tax on his second home expenses, it was reported today. Read
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Huddersfield drug addict stalked parents for son's £10k wedding cash
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUPLE who saved for 26 years to pay for their son's wedding were left devastated and shocked when a Huddersfield drug addict mugged them and stole the £10,000 they had just withdrawn from the bank. Read
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Joiner victim of violent unprovoked assault in Moldgreen
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THUGS armed with a ratchet and a cosh beat a joiner unconscious and left him bleeding in the street in a random attack. Read
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Vandals wreak havoc at Shepley Cricket Club
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LEADING cricket club is at war – with local vandals. Read
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Giants' Luke Robinson on Salford City Reds clash
Jun 23 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
HUDDERSFIELD scrum half Luke Robinson is expecting some special attention from Salford as the Giants look to get back to winning ways in Super League on Friday night. Read
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Danny Cadamarteri set for new challenge at Dundee United
Jun 23 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
DANNY CADAMARTERI did his fair share of homework before signing for Dundee United. Read
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Examiner Community Awards: Emergency Services Personality - Roy Whitehead
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BRAVERY is not part of the job specification for paramedics. But Roy Whitehead has certainly proved that he is more than qualified in that respect during his 35 years in the role. Read
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Examiner Community Awards: Achievement Award - Kiran Bali
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRAN Bali flew thousands of miles to accept the top award at last night’s glittering Examiner Community Awards. Read
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Examiner Community Award: Young Personality, Courage Award, Arts Award
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TEENAGER Andrew Winterbottom does not think hes done anything special. Read
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Examiner Community Awards: Sports Personality, Sports Team of the Year, Teacher of the Year
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BILL Dance is the unsung hero of athletics. Read
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Examiner Community Awards: Services to the Community, Community Event, Services to Charity
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
REMARKABLE Laurie Minney is nominated for his service to local scouting. Read
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Kirklees Council defends decision to ban bees from Huddersfield allotment
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ALLOTMENT bosses have defended the decision to order a Huddersfield bee keeper to move his hives Read
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Examiner Community Awards: Friend of the Year, Community Project of the Year
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
WHEN women face the terrifying prospect of a forced marriage there is one woman they can turn to for help. Read
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Swine flu claims second Calderdale victim
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SECOND case of swine flu has been confirmed in Calderdale. Read
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Skelmanthorpe actress Jodi Whittaker wows them in Africa
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHE was brought up in the quiet domesticity of Skelmanthorpe. Read
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Junior cricket: Six-wicket star ends up losing!
Jun 23 2009 | Cricket News
HARRY COOPER was a six-wicket star for Thongsbridge – and still finished on the losing side! Read
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Junior cricket: Romida Philip Oldfield Trophy Second round
Jun 23 2009 | Cricket News
Armitage Bridge 109-9 (S Bashir 53no; T Brook 3-35, J Wood 4-24) Scholes 113-4 (L Sykes 35, M Floyd 28no; F Shabbir 3-14). Read
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Junior cricket: Under 15
Jun 23 2009 | Cricket News
Area B Marsden 93-7 Read
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Junior cricket: Dawson Cup Second Round scores
Jun 23 2009 | Cricket News
Dawson Cup Second Round Upperthong 339-5 (299) (E Clowes 23no, B Earnshaw 20no, Read
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Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation calls for action
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW study by the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation shows England is among the worst countries in Europe for lifesaving care. Read
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Expansion plan!
Jun 23 2009 | Business News
A SAFETY equipment retailer has opened a store in Huddersfield – as the first step in a trans-Pennine expansion plan. Read
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Meeting will discuss cycling issues in Kirklees
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CYCLING enthusiasts in Kirklees are being invited to a public meeting to discuss biking issues and latest developments in the district. Read
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Batley residents celebrate neighbours's flat closure
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
RESIDENTS in part of Kirklees are celebrating after new legislation rescued them from a neighbour’s antisocial behaviour. Read
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Obituary: Meltham cricketer Harry Stead
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE last of Meltham’s cricketing brothers has died. Read
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Call for books
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Samaritans are planning another charity book sale in Huddersfield. Read
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Obituary: Sportsman Jack Firth
Jun 23 2009 | Golf News
HUDDERSFIELD lost one its real sporting gentlemen last week with the passing of Netherton’s Jack Firth, at the age of 87. Read
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Council with a busy bee in its bonnet
Jun 23 2009 | Reader Letters
I JUST have to reply to the bee article in Saturday's Examiner. Read
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Scammonden Water Sailing Club plans family fun day
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SAILING family fun day is being held at Scammonden Water next Sunday. Read
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Bowls: Victory takes vets to top of the table
Jun 23 2009 | Bowls News
THE Huddersfield veterans team scored an emphatic victory in their latest outing. Read
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Youngsters go Wild for the cup
Jun 23 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
PUPILS at Gilthwaites Junior School, Denby Dale, had a treat with the visit of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. Read
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Golf: Chance to rub shoulders with Ryder Cup stars
Jun 23 2009 | Golf News
LOCAL golfers are invited to walk the fairways with Ryder Cup heroes by acting as caddies at Moortown on Monday, June 29. Read
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Bowls: Holmes lands title
Jun 23 2009 | Bowls News
LOWER Hopton WMC’s Les Holmes won the Elland Bowling Association’s men’s merit title. Read
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Bowls: Big guns on show at Sowerby Bridge
Jun 23 2009 | Bowls News
NETHERTON’S big guns Paul Sigsworth and Ashley Daykin are in the running to qualify from Saturday’s Clifford Crawshaw Memorial Classic at Hill Crest BC, Sowerby Bridge. Read
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Amateur RL: Winger Richard Aka whips up a Storm
Jun 23 2009 | Amateur Rugby League
A HAT-TRICK of tries from Richard Aka put Huddersfield Underbank Rangers on their way to a convincing 44-14 win over Gateshead Storm in the Co-operative National Conference. Read
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Athletics: Freeman springs surprise
Jun 23 2009 | Athletics News
MIRFIELD sprinter Emily Freeman produced a surprise with victory for Great Britain in the 100m at the European Team Championships in Leiria, Portugal. Read
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Two-car crash on Lindley Moor Road
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CAR smash left two people with minor injuries. The incident outside the Wappy Springs Inn on Lindley Moor Road happened around 5.30 yesterday evening. Two cars, one a blue Audi A5, were involved in a collision. The incident created long queues of traffic from Ainley Top roundabout stretching down Halifax Road Read
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Huddersfield youngsters set to have a ball at Sports Centres
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD sport and activity centre, The Zone, will host an array of football courses to keep local children active this summer. Read
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Cricket: Broad Oak aiming to set up thriller
Jun 23 2009 | Cricket News
SEVEN teams have their unbeaten records on the line tonight in round four of the Romida Twenty/20 Trophy. Read
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Animal branch in town
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE National Animal Sanctuaries Support League is opening a new branch in Huddersfield. Read
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Dalton gun shots pair are bailed
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO men arrested over a shooting in Huddersfield have been released on bail. The 21-year-old and 25-year-old were held after shots were fired on North Carr in Dalton last Wednesday morning. No-one was hurt in the shooting. The pair were arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm. A black Peugeot 206 – later found burnt out on Coach Road in Meltham – is believed to have been connected to the incident. Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to call police on 01484 436664 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111. Read
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Aussie Rules: History in making as Aussie Rules arrives
Jun 23 2009 | Other Sports
AUSSIE Rules comes to Huddersfield for the first time on Saturday – and Neil Morrison can’t wait. Read
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Consumer lender Cattles hopes for debt extension
Jun 23 2009 | Business News
STRUGGLING consumer lender Cattles said it was in "constructive" talks with its creditors in a bid to win more breathing space over its debts. Read
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Kirkheaton recycling business committed to Bradford Crown Court
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A RECYCLING firm charged with exposing employees to a dangerous chemical will be committed to Bradford Crown Court next month. Read
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English Heritage launches campaign to save at risk conservation areas – including five in Kirklees
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
English Heritage launches campaign to save at risk conservation areas – including five in Kirklees. Read
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UK troops in major Afghan operation
Jun 23 2009 | National News
British troops in Afghanistan have carried out one of the biggest air operations of modern times, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Huddersfield soldier Tom Sykes clears mines in Kenya
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YOUNG soldier from Huddersfield is proving a saviour. Read
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Huddersfield GBH father to battle jail term
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FATHER who admitted inflicting injuries that left his baby son brain damaged and blind for life is appealing against his prison sentence. Read
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Talks in bid to solve refinery row
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Talks between unions and employers involved in the Lindsey Oil Refinery dispute are to be held to try to resolve the dispute. Read
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Denis: Be careful, it’s a jungle out there!
Jun 23 2009 | Denis Kilcommons
REMEMBER I was having trouble finding shorts that fit in the old fashioned way? Read
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Denis: The headache of multi media
Jun 23 2009 | Denis Kilcommons
I STARTED trying to check out the alternative merits of Sky or Virgin as a provider of TV, telephone and broadband. And it has given me a headache. Read
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Denis: Anyone except me for tennis?
Jun 23 2009 | Denis Kilcommons
I KNEW a lady who would book the same two weeks holiday in June each year and then spend it in front of her television set. Read
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Mortgage approvals at 13-month high
Jun 23 2009 | National News
The number of mortgages approved for house purchase rose to a 13-month high in May as buyers continued to return to the property market. Read
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TUES AM: Number of mortgage approvals rises in May
Jun 23 2009 | Business News
THE number of mortgages approved for house purchase rose to a 13-month high in May as buyers continued to return to the property market, figures showed today. Read
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Attack Romanians to quit N Ireland
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Up to 100 Romanians are to quit Northern Ireland after a series of racist attacks. Read
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Charles given more taxpayers' cash
Jun 23 2009 | National News
The Prince of Wales's funding from the taxpayer rose by almost a quarter last year, Clarence House accounts show. Read
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Becks wins payout over model claims
Jun 23 2009 | National News
David Beckham has accepted substantial undisclosed libel damages over a newspaper claim that he "made a play" for model Mariann Fogarasy. Read
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No second home allowance for Bercow
Jun 23 2009 | National News
The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, has revealed that he will not claim the parliamentary second home allowance while in the post. Read
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Wimbledon players' kit goes missing
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Police are investigating the theft of a lorry load of sportswear which was en route to players at Wimbledon. Read
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BNP may face membership injunction
Jun 23 2009 | National News
The BNP could face a legal injunction over a potential breach of race discrimination law relating to its membership policies. Read
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Nurse quits job over crucifix ban
Jun 23 2009 | National News
A Christian hospital worker who was ordered to remove a crucifix "which could harbour infection" has left her job in protest. Read
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Seven dead in US subway train crash
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Seven people have been killed after two Metro trains collided in Washington DC. Read
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Man denies murder of missing teen
Jun 23 2009 | National News
A man has gone on trial accused of murdering a teenager who disappeared 18 years ago. Read
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Council anger at rubbish 'mountain'
Jun 23 2009 | National News
A council has threatened to stop a waste collection service after residents created a 20-tonne rubbish mountain in the street. Read
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TUES PM: Setanta Sport goes into administration
Jun 23 2009 | Business News
STRUGGLING sports broadcaster Setanta Sport called in administrators today after efforts to rescue the business failed. Read
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Iranian diplomats expelled from UK
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Britain is to expel two Iranian diplomats in the wake of the street protests that followed the country's controversial election, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced. Read
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Setanta slides into administration
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Struggling sports broadcaster Setanta Sports has called in administrators after efforts to rescue the business failed. Read
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Soca seized £1 for every £15 spent
Jun 23 2009 | National News
The agency in charge of recovering the proceeds of crime was has been criticised by MPs after it emerged £1 was seized from gangs for every £15 in its budget. Read
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Murder accused is convicted killer
Jun 23 2009 | National News
A man accused of murdering a teenager in 1991 has convictions for the murder of another young woman and sex attacks on two schoolgirls, a court has been told. Read
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Friends pay tribute to Danny La Rue
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Showbiz stars including Barbara Windsor, Ronnie Corbett and Roy Hudd have gathered to say farewell to Danny La Rue. Read
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MPs face charges in expenses reform
Jun 23 2009 | National News
MPs who make false allowances claims could face criminal charges under new measures announced by Commons Leader Harriet Harman. Read
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Attacked immigrants flee N Ireland
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Up to 100 Romanians who fled their homes after a series of racist attacks are quitting Northern Ireland altogether, it has emerged. Read
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Murray wins opening Wimbledon match
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Andy Murray has won his opening game at this year's Wimbledon tennis championships with a four-set victory over American Robert Kendrick on Centre Court. Read
