Jul
2009
Articles from 3rd Jul 2009
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Roundhill Inn pub plans to improve car parking
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
The Roundhill Inn, at Clough Lane, has applied to Calderdale Council’s planning department for permission to build a new car park with barriers and lighting on land opposite the pub. Read
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Christmas trees not cones left by students
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FORGET traffic cones and road signs! Read
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Special beer for ‘legend’ Andy Booth
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SOCCER legend Andy Booth will be honoured tomorrow with his own beer. Read
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Canton Chinese Takeaway at Old Wakefield Road wins healthy eating award
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TAKEAWAY owner has said all fast food isn’t bad for you after he won a top healthy eating award. Read
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Books: Writer Mark Hayhurst launches new book at The Cotton Factory, Huddersfield
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
WEB designer, musician and now an increasingly successful author – Mark Hayhurst certainly has plenty of strings to his bow. Read
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Choral: Cordiality choir to sing at Huddersfield Cancer Support concert
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
THE charity Huddersfield Cancer Support celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer – with music. Read
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Brass: Hepworth Band second in Preston championship
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
HEPWORTH Cookson Homes Band had a good weekend, taking second place at the ChampionshipŠat the Guild Hall, Preston. Read
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Music: Opera North orchestra in partnership with concert-goers
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
OPERA North likes to keep its audiences in the picture about its music and its musicians. Read
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Installation: Anthony Gormley’s Fourth Plinth diversity project
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
THE first three participants for Anthony Gormley’s One And Other installation have been chosen. Read
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Arts: Batley Art Gallery North Kirklees arts and crafts show
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
A BIG summer arts and crafts exhibition at Batley Art Gallery will showcase the work of artists from North Kirklees. Read
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Music: Holmfirth Music Festival changes
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
GORDON Stewart swaps the organ console for adjudicating duties at this year’s Holmfirth Music Festival. Read
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Choral: Chance to sing in Albert Hall music event
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
IF YOU want to sing on stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall, this could be your chance. Read
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ART: How to paint with textiles – Sue Clay
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
DESPITE the current economic climate, organisers of Holmfirth Artweek 2009 are optimistic that this year’s big event will raise a very good sum for Macmillan Cancer Support. Read
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Music: accordion players in New Mill concert for Chernobyl families
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
AN AWARD-winning pair of musicians based in the Ukraine return to New Mill next weekend to play a concert which will raise money for families still suffering from the Chernobyl disaster. Read
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Brass: Calling all cornet players – Vintage Brass needs you!
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
CALLING all cornet players – Vintage Brass needs you. Read
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Brass: Lindley Band’s Summer Proms, Huddersfield Town Hall
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
IT WAS a sunny Sunday afternoon but there were still few better places you could have spent it than in Huddersfield Town Hall. Read
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Brass: Skelmanthorpe Band Independence Day concert in Park Field, Shelley
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
ANYONE for a picnic in the park? If the sunny weather holds there can be no better way to spend a Saturday evening than out in the fresh air listening to music. Read
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Art: 30 artists show work in Holmfirth Methodist Church
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
HUNDREDS of works by more than 30 artists will go on show in Holmfirth Methodist Church at one of the biggest fringe shows in Holmfirth Art Week. Read
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Books: David Lockwood’s review of Jackie Stewart’s autobiography
Jul 03 2009 | Motorsport News
YOU would think winning the Formula One Grand Prix Championship on an amazing THREE occasions, being an international class shooter, as well as a renowned businessman, would be enough to satisfy anyone. Read
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DVDs: Latest reviews including Marley and Me
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
Marley & Me (Cert PG, 110 mins, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Family/Drama/Comedy/Romance £19.99/Blu-ray £28.99) Read
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Dance: A World Apart, Dewsbury dance event, July 19
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
DANCING just got easier and a lot more fun. Read
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Books: Review of Brian Eno’s life, by Chris Burgess
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
On Some Faraway Beach – The Life And Times Of Brian EnoDavid Sheppard, Orion, £12.99 Read
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Books: A Choice of Enemies, reviewed by Chris Burgess
Jul 03 2009 | Arts News
A Choice Of Enemies, Lawrence Freedman/Phoenix, £12.99 Read
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Motorsport: Tom Tunstall ready for Scottish trip
Jul 03 2009 | Motorsport News
DENBY Dale’s Tom Tunstall insists the trip to Scotland for this weekend’s latest round of ViSK British Superbike action is well worth it – despite the distance. Read
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Athletics: Abigail Haywood’s crucial trials
Jul 03 2009 | Other Sports
ATHLETE Abigail Haywood is building up to a crucial weekend of action. Read
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Brett Hodgson column: We have to carry on winning
Jul 03 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
IT’S good to be heading into Sunday’s game against Wakefield having just returned to winning ways. Read
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Leader: Mindless madness
Jul 03 2009 | Comment
CAR owners in Newsome have been left facing huge repair bills after vandals went on a spree in Towngate. Read
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Leader: New hope for library
Jul 03 2009 | Comment
THE fate of New Mill Library is to be reconsidered. Read
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Huddersfield Town sign former Watford, Southend United and Hereford United striker Theo Robinson
Jul 03 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
DELIGHTED Lee Clark today welcomed powerful striker Theo Robinson to Town on a three-year contract and promised: “He’ll give us real menace!” Read
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Webforum: Easy to remember passwords, online diets and a five-minute wonder
Jul 03 2009 | Forums
The most annoying thing about computer passwords is remembering them all. Read
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Give us back our Huddersfield name
Jul 03 2009 | Reader Letters
DESPITE being burdened by the same afflictions as any other UK town or city in the 21st century – poor roads, grotesque architecture, high street dereliction, a growing criminal class and litter louts – the good folk of Huddersfield quite rightly hold a deep and enduring affection for their home town. Read
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Cathedral House book shop named retailer of the year
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHURCH book shop has been named among the best in the country. Read
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Amateur RL: Home rule is target
Jul 03 2009 | Amateur Rugby League
UNDERBANK Rangers return home tomorrow determined to maintain one of their top pre-season targets. Read
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Interview with Huddersfield Town signing Theo Robinson
Jul 03 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
THEO ROBINSON wasted no time in outlining his plans to give a rampaging sharp edge to Town’s attack this coming season. Read
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Bowls: Paddock change open day date
Jul 03 2009 | Bowls News
PADDOCK I&C have rearranged their club open day. Read
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Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman celebrates poetry in Holmfirth
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD MP Barry Sheerman is teaming up with a Kirklees literary expert to present a poetry evening in Holmfirth tonight. Read
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Lazarus Mobility boss is a winner in the 2009 Barclays Trading Places Awards
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DISABLED businessman supplying mobility aids has been named one of the UK’s top entrepreneurs. Read
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‘Stop the leak in Marsh’ plea to Yorkshire water company
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT began as a trickle. Read
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Swimming: Flanagan leads club in charge for medals
Jul 03 2009 | Other Sports
RYAN FLANAGAN was in strong form in the ASA’s North East regional BAGCAT Championships’ opening gala. Read
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Hudds LEA Schools Swimming Championships 2009
Jul 03 2009 | Other Sports
RESULTS Read
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Swimming: Kirklees youngsters get in the swim
Jul 03 2009 | Other Sports
Pictured are competitors from Reinwood Junior, Paddock and Moldgreen Community Primary schools who were competing in the gala held at Huddersfield Sports Centre. Read
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Bowls: Jack veterans bowling results
Jul 03 2009 | Bowls News
THE latest scores and standings in the Huddersfield and District Veterans Bowling League are: Read
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Two accused of carrying theft items
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO men have been charged with carrying equipment used in connection with theft. Read
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Cricket: All ready for U13s final day
Jul 03 2009 | Cricket News
UPPER HOPTON is the setting for the Huddersfield Junior Under 13 Finals day for the Romida Examiner Salver on Sunday. Read
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Cricket: Old mates facing Cup showdown
Jul 03 2009 | Cricket News
THE two most successful sides in the history of the Sykes Cup face each on Sunday in the first semi-final of this year’s Romida-backed knockout competition. Read
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England rugby league coach Tony Smith at Beech Early Years, Infant and Junior School, Golcar
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ENGLAND and Warrington rugby league coach Tony Smith had some trying questions to tackle during his visit to a Huddersfield school. Read
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‘Iron’ lady set for big challenge
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ATHLETE Claire Hebblethwaite (pictured) will be undertaking one of the toughest sports challenges this weekend as she tackles the Ironman Austria event. Read
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New Mill Library given stay of execution
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A VILLAGE library could be saved after councillors ordered its closure to be reconsidered. Read
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Marsh Co-op workers clock up 300 years’ service
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
STAFF at a Huddersfield foodstore have reached a major landmark. Read
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Offer for £2.5m ‘half-price’ historic house
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BUYER is in the wings for one of Huddersfield’s most prestigious properties. Read
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Clr Khizar Iqbal launches bid for Parliament
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUNCILLOR has launched a bid to become Dewsbury’s next MP. Read
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College construction centre unveiled in Ossett
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW construction studies centre for Kirklees College has opened. Read
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Pupils from All Saints Catholic College at Bradley Bar work with Opera North team
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
STUDENTS have been getting a taste of opera at All Saints Catholic College. Read
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Plans to demolish Holmfirth drug den on ice
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PROPOSAL to knock down a shelter used for drug-fuelled teen parties has been put on ice. Read
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‘Accidental death’ verdict on Holmfirth man crushed by baler
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
WOOL firm bosses were ordered to tighten safety measures after a member of staff was crushed to death by a machine, an inquest heard. Read
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Tennis: Serving up the Sellers
Jul 03 2009 | Other Sports
HUDDERSFIELD Lawn Tennis and Squash Club’s annual tennis tournament gets under way tomorrow at their Cemetery Road headquarters, in Edgerton. Read
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Newsome vandals attack 20 cars in same street
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THUGS scratched 20 cars in the same Newsome street on the same night, running up a damage bill of many thousands of pounds. Read
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Birkby man faces delay in fake barrister case
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A UNIVERSITY student who is facing a prison sentence after posing as a barrister in court has had his case adjourned until next month. Read
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Second Moldgreen crime house closed after antisocial behaviour
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHUTTERS have gone up at a second Moldgreen house where its tenants fuelled antisocial behaviour. Read
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Red Arrows treat at Scissett school
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT WAS over in seconds. Read
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McFly to headline Dewsbury concert - pictures
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TOP pop band McFly are heading to Kirklees. Read
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Changes to way swine flu handled in Kirklees
Jul 03 2009 | Swine Flu Latest
MAJOR CHANGES in the way swine flu is managed in Kirklees have been announced today. Read
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Bankers warned over risk taking
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has promised tighter regulation of the financial system as he warned that bankers who return to excessive risk-taking will be "brought back to Earth". Read
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Scrap Trident, urges union leader
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Billions of pounds could be spent on public services and helping hard-working people through the recession if the Government scrapped Trident and ID cards, a union leader will declare. Read
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Dementia risk higher for singletons
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Middle-aged people who live alone have double the risk of dementia compared with those who are married or have a partner, researchers have said. Read
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Plans for Jackson memorial revealed
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A public memorial will be held to mourn Michael Jackson at the venue of the singer's final rehearsals. Read
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RAF mourns Tornado crash crew
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The RAF has been mourning the loss of two air crew after their Tornado fighter jet crashed near a beauty spot. Read
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Mandelson urged to save van jobs
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson will be urged to help save thousands of jobs when he visits one of the UK's last remaining van factories. Read
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RAF mourning crew of Tornado crash
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The RAF has been mourning the loss of two air crew after their Tornado fighter jet crashed near a beauty spot. Read
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UK to freshen up as heatwave ends
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Britain's hottest spell in years came to an end as a cool front moved in, lowering the mercury across the country. Read
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Custody battle for Jackson children
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A custody battle over Michael Jackson's children could pit a grandmother's bond against a mother's biological link. Read
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Murray battles for Wimbledon final
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Andy Murray will battle to become the first British man to reach a Wimbledon final since 1938. Read
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Peer facing probe into expenses
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Scotland Yard is investigating a Conservative peer who claimed tens of thousands of pounds in overnight allowances despite living just 46 miles from Westminster, it was reported. Read
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Commanding officer dies in Helmand
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The most senior British serviceman to be killed in action in Afghanistan has been described as "a superb commanding officer" who was "destined for greatness". Read
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Murray boxes clever in Andys battle
Jul 03 2009 | National News
It is billed as the "Battle of the Andys" as millions prepare for to see Andy Murray take on American Andy Roddick on Wimbledon's Centre Court. Read
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Plans for Jackson memorial unveiled
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A public memorial will be held to mourn Michael Jackson at the venue of the singer's final rehearsals. Read
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School 'false address' case dropped
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A council which was the first to try to prosecute a mother for using a false address to get her son into a popular state school has dropped its case. Read
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Bankers are warned over risk taking
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has promised tighter regulation of the financial system as he warned that bankers who return to excessive risk-taking will be "brought back to Earth". Read
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UK to 'freshen up' as heatwave ends
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Britain's hottest spell in years has come to an end as a cool front moved in, lowering the mercury across the country. Read
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Peer is facing probe into expenses
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Scotland Yard is investigating a Conservative peer who claimed tens of thousands of pounds in overnight allowances despite living just 46 miles from Westminster, it was reported. Read
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Wakefield Wildcats Rooney's misses Giants clash
Jul 03 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
WAKEFIELD have allowed Jamie Rooney to join Barrow on loan until the end of the season because of their healthy number of half-back options. Read
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Warning over online flu drug panic
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The Government's Chief Medical Officer has warned the public to avoid panic-buying "counterfeit" anti-swine flu drugs online after it was revealed the number of new cases could reach 100,000 per day. Read
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Giants Opposition Guide: Wakefield
Jul 03 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
BEFORE the start of the season, many pundits were predicting Wakefield would struggle to make a meaningful Super League contribution. Read
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Giants win over Wakefield is key platform for coach Brown
Jul 03 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
GIANTS coach Nathan Brown admits his club is about to embark on the most important stage of their season. Read
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Praise as Giant Wild hits century
Jul 03 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
STEPHEN WILD will make his 100th Giants appearance against Wakefield with head coach Nathan Brown hailing the role of one of his star Huddersfield men. Read
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FRI AM: Man beaten and robbed in Paddock
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN was beaten and robbed of his phone as he walked home from a Paddock party. Read
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Air crew go naked for safety video
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A national airline has adopted a cheeky way to encourage passengers to watch its in-flight safety video: the cabin crew's uniforms are nothing but body paint. Read
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Bodies of missing swimmers found
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The bodies of two swimmers who went missing last week have both been found and identified. Read
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Disappearing cow on M1 causes crash
Jul 03 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A STRAY cow caused a car crash on the M1 last night. Read
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Summer scorcher ending with storms
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Britain's hottest spell in years has been washed away in thunderous style as a raft of summer storms swept across the country. Read
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Denis: I look like a Toby jug or Ricky Tomlinson
Jul 03 2009 | Denis Kilcommons
I ALWAYS take the photographs in our house. I rate myself as a bit artistic and have umpteen views of Castle Hill and the front doors of people I don’t know. Read
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Denis: fortune at the flip of a 20p piece
Jul 03 2009 | Denis Kilcommons
DID you search your loose change for rare 20p pieces that are worth £300? Read
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Denis: on when to pull your potatoes
Jul 03 2009 | Denis Kilcommons
FOR the next few weeks I will be feeling my potatoes on a regular basis. Read
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Baby Peter council 'still failing'
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The council criticised over the Baby Peter tragedy is still failing to protect all vulnerable children adequately, a report has said. Read
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Embassy staff in Iran 'to be tried'
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Some of the British Embassy's Iranian staff held in Tehran will be put on trial, ruling clerics have said. Read
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Judge revokes 'terror exile' ruling
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A Government decision to "exile" a terrorism suspect from London on the basis of secret evidence must be revoked, the High Court has ruled. Read
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Top soldier spoke of war 'progress'
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The most senior British Army officer to be killed in action for 27 years had said he was sure progress in the Afghanistan campaign was going in the "right direction" just weeks before his death. Read
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Swine flu death toll rises to four
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A 19-year-old has been confirmed as the first person in London to die after contracting swine flu. Read
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Charles in tribute to dead soldiers
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Prince Charles has paid tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, the most senior British officer killed in Afghanistan. Read
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Woman may have lain dead for years
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The body of a pensioner may have lain undiscovered for five years in an Edinburgh city centre flat. Read
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Boxing legend Ali set to visit UK
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Sporting legend Muhammad Ali is to make what could be his last visit to the UK. Read
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Restaurant review: Salvia, Mirfield
Jul 03 2009 | Huddersfield Restaurant Reviews
Salvia Restaurant Read
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Stephen Jackson recipe: Rabbit Rillettes
Jul 03 2009 | Recipes
AS I drove back to the restaurant on Tuesday, all ready to launch into the new menu, I marvelled at quite how lovely our corner of the planet is, especially at this time of year. Read
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Restaurant Review: Asha, Linthwaite
Jul 03 2009 | Food & Drink
ASHA is new. So new in fact that there were still good luck cards in the window when we visited. Read
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Wine column: 03/07/09
Jul 03 2009 | Food & Drink
Fancy a drink? Lucy Corry raises her glass to the week’s best buys. Read
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Swine flu hits Romania trip pupils
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Eight British schoolchildren have been taken to hospital in Romania with swine flu. Read
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Murray wished good luck by Beckham
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Andy Murray received a boost ahead of his Wimbledon semi-final clash - a good luck message from David Beckham. Read
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Body found in plane's undercarriage
Jul 03 2009 | National News
An investigation is under way following the discovery of a man's body in the undercarriage of a plane after it arrived from Africa, police have said. Read
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Boyfriend jailed for car fire death
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A man whose girlfriend burnt to death in a car after he crashed into a tree while drunk has been jailed for six years. Read
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'Double jeopardy' killer is jailed
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A violent footballer has been given two life sentences after he admitted killing his ex-girlfriend seven years after being cleared of the crime. Read
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Jilted partner strangled high-flyer
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A jealous martial arts expert who strangled his partner after learning she planned to leave him for another man has been found guilty of murder. Read
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Murray is knocked out of Wimbledon
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Andy Murray has been beaten by Andy Roddick in the men's singles semi-final at Wimbledon. Read
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Brits barred from Jackson memorial
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The clamour for tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial has begun - but the singer's British fans will be left disappointed. Read
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People feared trapped in flats fire
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Around 25 people are feared trapped in a block of flats after a fire swept through the building. Read
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I'll be back, says defeated Murray
Jul 03 2009 | National News
British hopes for a home-grown Wimbledon champion have been crushed after Andy Murray crashed out of the tournament. Read
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Children killed in tower block fire
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Two children have died after a fire ripped through a tower block in south London, emergency services have said. Read
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Three children dead in flats blaze
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A fire in a block of flats left has six people dead, including three children. Read
