Dec
2009
Articles from 5th Dec 2009
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Spate of raids on vehicles
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
THERE has been a series of incidents involving damage to vehicles in the district area. Read
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Thieves target two pubs in the district
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
BURGLARYThree Horseshoes, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe. Intruders got into former pub – being renovated – by unknown means and stole lead tiles. Golden Cock Inn, The Village, Farnley Tyas, Nov 24. Sneak thief got into pub through unlocked back kitchen door and made his way through pub upstairs to living quarters. Intruder escaped through an upper window on to a flat roof. Highburton, Nov 19. Sneak thief got in through unlocked front door and picked up car keys from kitchen. Alarm on door disturbed victim who saw two suspects standing by his car and gave chase. Suspects ran off and threw car keys back at victim before escaping on foot. Suspects: two white males, 15 to 22 yrs, 5ft 10ins, medium build, short brown hair. Castle Hill, Almondbury, Nov 29. Intruder got into home by jemmying kitchen window with screwdriver. He reached in to open second window and climb in. Handbag containing car keys stolen and thief made off through front door stealing property and then victim’s car which was later found abandoned Moldgreen, Nov 25. Europrofile lock snapped on rear UPVC door to get in and steal car keys on key hooks in lounge. Thieves then made off in victim’s vehicle and tried to take second vehicle which was parked on the roadside outside house. Electrical goods, jewellery and keys stolen. Waterloo, Nov 28 Suspect unscrewed outer door handle casing then smash window with it. He then reached in, released bolt and unlocked door with key left in lock. Not yet known if property was stolen. Sun Inn, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Nov 23. Suspect climbed on to extension and pulled open unlocked sash window, but was heard by witness who shouted at him. Suspect then made off. Shepley, Nov 23. Attempt made to get into house by forcing rear door. Kirkburton CoE First School. Intruder got in through unlocked front door and went into reception classroom and stole laptop computer and CD player. He escaped through a locked back door which he forced open. Read
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News and views from your district
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
BROCKHOLES Read
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Latest results in Colne Valley Quiz League
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
RESULTS from the November 23 Colne Valley Quiz League fixtures on Monday, November 23 we as follows: Read
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First step to art fame for Denby Dale youngster with peace poster contest win
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
A PEACE loving student has started on the path to international art fame. Read
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Derelict dyeworks targeted
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
CRIMINAL DAMAGELongfield Dyeworks, Manchester Road, Linthwaite, November 25. Front boundary boarding of derelict mill damaged. Longfield Dyeworks, Manchester Road, Linthwaite, November 28. Suspects approach derelict mill and got in through roof. Not yet known if anything was stolen. Read
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CAD group reaching out to get Christmas off to a flying start
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
GOODWILL from all directions overflowed on Tuesday afternoon, November 24 as the local Community Action Development (CAD) stretched its wings and got Christmas off to a flying start with a ‘Shopping and Afternoon Tea’ event at Armitages garden centre at Birchencliffe. Read
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Band strikes up for Christmas
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
TONIGHT sees the start of a busy festive period for the Hepworth Band with its first Christmas concert of the season at Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury. Read
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Horse and hares stolen in Honley
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
THEFTWood Nook, Honley. Horse tied to a fence ready for shoeing stolen. Black Cobb – 14 hands high. Honley, Nov 29. Yorkshire stone stolen from back patio. Sita Waste Disposal site at Bent Ley Road, Meltham, Nov 26. Thief climbed into compound and stole car battery activating alarm. Sita Waste site Bent Ley Road, Meltham, Nov 30. Suspect forced metal fence panel at site to get in and stole battery. Meltham November 26. Wheeled bin stolen from back garden of house. Read
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Centre shop is ‘utter disgrace’
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
VALLEY councillors have expressed their frustration over an empty Holmfirth shop. Read
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CROSLAND MOOR
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
Members of the Crosland Moor branch of the Mothers’ Union from St Barnabas’ Church were joined by members of the Linthwaite Mothers' Union from Christ Church for their Christmas meeting and Christmas Lunch. The morning commenced with a celebration of Holy Communion in St. Barnabas’ Church. The celebrant was the Rev Julian Perkins and readings were given by Joyce Rawlinson. Read
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Flockton First School pupils dress up for a Victorian Christmas
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
PUPILS and teachers dressed up in Victorian style clothing to learn about Christmas. Read
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News and views from your district
Dec 05 2009 | Express and Chronicle
BIRDSEDGE Read
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EasyJet reports take-off for bookings
Dec 05 2009 | Business News
LOW-COST airline easyJet said bookings rose by more than 12% for November. Read
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Marks & Spencr-bound Morrisons boss leaves early
Dec 05 2009 | Business News
THE new boss of Marks & Spencer has left his post as chief executive of supermarket Morrisons – two months earlier than expected. Read
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Primark owner reports “encouraging” trading
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE owner of budget clothing chain Primark said trading in the two months to September 13 was “encouraging and ahead of our expectations”. Read
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A KEY figure in the 2007 merger of George Wimpey and Taylor Woodrow is to stand down as chairman of the combined group.
Dec 05 2009 | Kirklees Business News
Norman Askew became chairman of Taylor Woodrow in July, 2003, and took up the same role following the creation of Taylor Wimpey. He will quit the board by the end of next year. Read
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Fourth year for Kirkheaton’s Mexican Christmas
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DONKEY and a sheep will lead a nativity cast’s Christmas carol procession around Kirkheaton. Read
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Ruddi Waterworth-Jones set for life-changing journey
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG cancer sufferer Ruddi Waterworth-Jones sets off tomorrow on the trip that could change his life. Read
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Former loan man Martin Kelly’s praise for Huddersfield Town
Dec 05 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
MARTIN KELLY has described Town as “a League I Arsenal”. Read
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Golf: Ladies day at Dewsbury
Dec 05 2009 | Golf News
DEWSBURY Golf Club’s Ladies held their annual dinner and prize presentation evening at the clubhouse which was hosted by the lady president Marie Franks and captain Joy Wilkinson. Read
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Golf: Examiner’s Overseas Golf Challenge presentation dinner
Dec 05 2009 | Golf News
DENIS WALTERS and Julie Padgett were the toast of the Examiner’s Overseas Golf Challenge presentation dinner, held at Meltham Golf Club. Read
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Batley Bulldogs fans secure deal for young Huddersfield Giants Super League stars
Dec 05 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
FUNDING from the fans has enabled Batley Bulldogs to sign young Giants trio Josh Griffin, Alex Brown and Kyle Wood on dual contracts. Read
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West Bromwich Albion clash appeals to Huddersfield Town skipper Clarke
Dec 05 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
TOWN might have missed out on the prize of Premier League opposition in the third round of the FA Cup. Read
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Golf: Fixby centre stage
Dec 05 2009 | Golf News
PROFESSIONALS from Yorkshire and their amateur teams will be in action at Fixby on Monday in the West Yorkshire Alliance Christmas Texas Scramble. Read
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Golf: Edward Battye delighted to secure Alwoodley
Dec 05 2009 | Golf News
DEWSBURY Golf Club member Edward Battye, the man behind the new Yorkshire Matchplay championship to be launched next season, has announced the Grand Final will be at Alwoodley. Read
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Nathan Mill takes over as head physio of Super League Huddersfield Giants
Dec 05 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
HUDDERSFIELD Giants have appointed Nathan Mill as their new head physiotherapist. Read
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Memorials at Elland church to be replaced after theft
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN eagle-eyed scrap metal worker helped catch a thief who stole memorial plaques – and then helped the church that had been the thief’s target. Read
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Snow White at LBT...and how many dwarfs did you say?
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SNOW White takes to the stage in Huddersfield tomorrow in the company of not seven dwarfs – but 28. Read
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Examiner’s concert of carols is on move
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
GET in the mood with some festive songs and raise some money for a great cause with the Examiner. Read
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Ella’s Christmas crime message for households
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CARD designed by a Rawthorpe school pupil is urging people to take measures to combat Christmas crime. Read
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Student digs plan for Huddersfield pub destroyed by fire
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PUB ravaged by fire last year could be resurrected as student digs. Read
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Kirklees College students return to reading
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GROUP of students from Kirklees College have improved their reading skills with the help of two local authors. Read
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Turkey naming contest at Hepworth Christmas Fair
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TURKEY naming contest and a cooking demo with the Yorkshire chef of the year are two events coming to Hepworth this month. Read
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Leeds United v Huddersfield Town: Policing will be ‘firm but friendly’
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
EXTRA police patrols will be in place in Huddersfield town centre following Town’s game at Leeds United this lunchtime. Read
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Wilf Lunn: Hair today and gone tomorrow
Dec 05 2009 | Wilf Lunn
IN Northamptonshire they were puzzled by a shoplifter who only stole Marmite. Read
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Travel: Avie-more than just a skire's paradise
Dec 05 2009 | Travel Deals
From late November to April, the mountains have some of the best snow-holding records in Scotland and the pistes are filled with winter sports enthusiasts. Read
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Lancaster University backs cheerleader Faye
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
GRADUATE Faye Hewitson is bringing a touch of American razzmatazz to the grey world of commerce. Read
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Wilf Lunn : In search of the plastic opener
Dec 05 2009 | Wilf Lunn
REGARDING my last week’s piece on mouth gags or mouth openers I was contacted by Mr James Shaw who for many years was Chief Instructor in Dental Technology at Leeds Dental school. Read
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Wilf Lunn: Uses for a straight cucumber!
Dec 05 2009 | Wilf Lunn
DID you see Q.I with Stephen Fry the other night? Read
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Nathan Brown - This could be end of Giants signings
Dec 05 2009 | Huddersfield Giants News
NATHAN BROWN expects Graeme Horne to be the Giants’ final signing for Super League XV. Read
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Snooker: Latest results
Dec 05 2009 | Snooker News
Latest results from the Huddersfield Open Snooker League are: Read
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Huddersfield Town manager Lee Clark in derby pledge
Dec 05 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
LEE CLARK says his side will show “pride, passion and controlled aggression” as they bid to become the first team since January to win a League I game at Leeds (12.15). Read
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Hilarie Stelfox: The comfort and joy of a Christmas tree
Dec 05 2009 | Hilarie Stelfox
IT’S ALMOST that time of year when I struggle through the boxes, piles of old toys and discarded rugs in the attic to find the Christmas tree. Read
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Girl trapped on Paddock Junior School climbing frame
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN EIGHT-year-old girl was freed by firefighters after getting stuck on a school’s climbing frame. Read
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Going once...mountain of rubble auctioned at Sotheby's by Calderdale Council
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOU won’t find it on the list of lots at Sotheby’s. Read
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Minister visits Dewsbury for conference on the future of markets
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLITICIANS gathered in Dewsbury this week to explore the future of food markets. Read
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Hilarie Stelfox; Homeopathy, the medicine that contains nothing at all
Dec 05 2009 | Hilarie Stelfox
HOMEOPATHIC treatments cost the NHS £12m between 2005 and 2008. Read
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High rise lift rescue in Berry Brow
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUPLE had to be rescued by firefighters after the lift they were in broke down 16 floors up. Read
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No smoke alarm fitted at Dewsbury fire home
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN left a pan of food which caught fire at her Dewsbury home. Read
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Local football: Alan Bell and Jon-Paul Flynn seal success for Huddersfield Irish Centre
Dec 05 2009 | Football News
HUDDERSFIELD Irish Centre progressed to the Rollinson Cup second round after a hard fought 2-1 victory over Golcar Con. Read
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Graham Porter Gardening: Skimmias
Dec 05 2009 | Gardening Tips
DON’T skim over the Skimmias. Read
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Graham Porter gardening: Green Christmas presents
Dec 05 2009 | Gardening Tips
WITH the Christmas celebrations only 20 days away, some of us are at a loss to know what to give our partners, children and friends – is that a man thing? Read
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Graham Porter: Gardening diary 04/11
Dec 05 2009 | Gardening Tips
IN tune with the Moon 2010 – the new day-by-day Moon Planner is now out and gives comprehensive instructions on how to garden in tune with the Lunar cycles. Read
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Riders scoop major awards
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ENDURANCE GB, the Competitive Long Distance Horse Riding Society, held its national awards dinner – and again West Riding Group were among top rankings. Read
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Colne Valley Saddle Club celebrations
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THERE’S plenty to celebrate in the Colne Valley. Read
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Tyres nuisance man Kyriacos Kyriacou spared jail sentence
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN who illegally stored thousands of used tyres has been spared jail. Read
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Leader: Cheer for Faye’s idea
Dec 05 2009 | Comment
CHEERLEADING is something that has only recently taken off in this country. Read
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Festive fun time
Dec 05 2009 | Reader Letters
WITH so much doom and gloom at the moment, I have to say that our town is looking great when it’s all lit up. Read
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Leader: Sense of real pride
Dec 05 2009 | Comment
A THIEF who stole memorial plaques from a church then tried to sell them, hadn’t bargained on the sharp eyes of the scrap yard manager. Read
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Letters: Petty politics is taking over our councillors
Dec 05 2009 | Reader Letters
THE STORY about the councillor in Upper Denby wanting to build a house on green belt land staggered me for several reasons. Read
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185 drug charges brought against suspected Huddersfield dealers
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SWEEPING charges have been brought by police following a series of dawn raids on suspected drug dealers. Read
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Smuggler’s 9-year term ‘deserved’
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN asylum seeker from Huddersfield who smuggled a £200,000 consignment of opium into Manchester Airport hidden inside a welding machine deserved every day of his nine-year jail term, top judges have ruled. Read
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Thousands flock to Huddersfield's Festival of Light - video and picture gallery
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIREWORKS and thousands of cheers ended this year’s spectacular Festival of Light last night. Read
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Huddersfield police swoop to bust Paddock cannabis factory
Dec 05 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TIP off led to a big drugs bust in Huddersfield. Read
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Local football: Win takes Newsome WMC to top
Dec 05 2009 | Football News
NEWSOME WMC, the Division I leaders, faced one of the three sides chasing them – last year’s champions Lepton Highlanders. Read
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Local football: Foresters make cup progress
Dec 05 2009 | Football News
FORESTERS progressed to the second round of the Challenge Cup after defeating Meltham 6-0 in the only game to survive the rain. Read
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Leeds United 2 Huddersfield Town 2
Dec 05 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
TOP scorer Jordan Rhodes earned Town a deserved derby point. Read
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League awards for Town boss Clark and defender Williams
Dec 05 2009 | Huddersfield Town News
HUDDERSFIELD Town boss Lee Clark has been named League I manager of the month for November. Read
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Pair found guilty of Kercher murder
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Former lovers Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito have been found guilty of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher. Read
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Capello warns against complacency
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Fabio Capello will warn his players not to expect an easy ride at the Soccer World Cup, despite bookmakers making England favourites to win their group. Read
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Many teachers seeking work abroad
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Many teachers are searching for jobs abroad in the hope of finding better working conditions, a survey has suggested. Read
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Many dead in explosion at nightclub
Dec 05 2009 | National News
An explosion apparently caused by pyrotechnics has torn through a nightclub in the Russian city of Perm, killing more than 100 people, according to emergency officials quoted by state television. Read
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Massive demo ahead of climate talks
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Tens of thousands of people are expected to join in demonstrations calling for action on climate change ahead of crunch UN talks. Read
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Fears as protest groups target city
Dec 05 2009 | National News
A major security operation is being launched in Nottingham to stop violence flaring up during a demonstration by the English Defence League (EDL). Read
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Football match honour for soldiers
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Soldiers who recently returned from an operational tour in Afghanistan are due to receive medals during a presentation at a football match. Read
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Obama rethinks climate summit visit
Dec 05 2009 | National News
The Copenhagen climate change summit has been given "huge impetus" by Barack Obama's decision to attend during its crucial final stages, Downing Street said. Read
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Man questioned over robbery death
Dec 05 2009 | National News
A man is being questioned over the murder of a money transfer shop worker who was shot dead as he left the premises with its £10,000 takings and a laptop. Read
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Obama's Copenhagen summit rethink
Dec 05 2009 | National News
The Copenhagen climate change summit has been given "huge impetus" by Barack Obama's decision to attend during its crucial final stages, Downing Street said. Read
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Plan 'to double' Afghan troop bonus
Dec 05 2009 | National News
David Cameron has pledged to double the bonuses paid to troops returning from Afghanistan. Read
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'102 killed' in nightclub explosion
Dec 05 2009 | National News
An explosion and fire apparently caused by pyrotechnics has torn through a nightclub in the Russian city of Perm, killing 102 people. Read
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102 die in Russian club explosion
Dec 05 2009 | National News
An explosion and fire apparently caused by pyrotechnics has torn through a nightclub in the Russian city of Perm, killing 102 people. Read
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Troop withdrawal unlikely: Cameron
Dec 05 2009 | National News
British troop withdrawals from Afghanistan are unlikely to begin next year, David Cameron warned on a visit to the country. Read
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Family welcome killer convictions
Dec 05 2009 | National News
The family of murdered student Meredith Kercher have welcomed the convictions of her killers, and said that they agreed with the outcome of the court case. Read
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Doctors want Kelly probe reopened
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Six doctors are taking legal action to demand that the inquest into the death of weapons expert David Kelly is reopened because there is not enough evidence to prove he committed suicide. Read
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Beckham dresses stolen from lorry
Dec 05 2009 | National News
A collection of Victoria Beckham dresses were stolen from a delivery van as they were driven to Heathrow Airport, a spokeswoman for the singer-turned-designer said. Read
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Uniform ban for singing servicemen
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Singing servicemen The Soldiers have been told they will not be able to wear their military uniforms when they appear at the Royal Variety Performance. Read
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Met office to publish warming data
Dec 05 2009 | National News
The Met Office will this week publish some of the data which it uses to analyse global warming. Read
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Husband hunt after wife strangled
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Detectives investigating the murder of a woman whose husband has vanished said that she was strangled to death. Read
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Kerchers welcome killer convictions
Dec 05 2009 | National News
The family of murdered student Meredith Kercher have welcomed the convictions of her killers, and said that they agreed with the outcome of the court case. Read
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109 die in Russian club explosion
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Russia's top investigative body said the number of people who died in a nightclub fire in the Urals city of Perm has risen to 109. Read
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City crowds welcome regiment home
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Thousands of Christmas shoppers turned out to welcome home the Mercian Regiment in Nottingham as they paraded through the city. Read
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Health regulator set to step down
Dec 05 2009 | National News
The chairman of the health and social care regulator embroiled in a row over hospital standards is to quit. Read
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Met Office to publish warming data
Dec 05 2009 | National News
The Met Office will this week publish some of the data which it uses to analyse global warming. Read
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Doctors want Kelly inquest reopened
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Six doctors are taking legal action to demand that the inquest into the death of weapons expert David Kelly is reopened because there is not enough evidence to prove he committed suicide. Read
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Protests held before climate summit
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Thousands of people have taken part in demonstrations calling for action on climate change prior to crucial United Nations talks. Read
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Husband hunted after wife strangled
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Detectives investigating the murder of a woman have said she was strangled. Read
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Troop withdrawal unlikely - Cameron
Dec 05 2009 | National News
British troop withdrawals from Afghanistan are unlikely to begin next year, David Cameron has warned on a visit to the country. Read
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Protesters demand climate 'justice'
Dec 05 2009 | National News
A blue wave has rolled towards Westminster as thousands of people marched wearing the colour to call for action on climate change. Read
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Violence erupts at anti-Islam demo
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Violent clashes have erupted between police and members of the English Defence League (EDL) during a city centre protest. Read
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Secret stash of masterpieces seized
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Italian tax police have seized a secret stash of masterpieces worth more than £90m from the disgraced founder of a collapsed dairy company. Read
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'Mafia chief' is arrested in Sicily
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Police in Sicily have captured a man believed to be the Cosa Nostra's number two in a raid in Palermo. Read
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Man leaves cash to 'namesake' towns
Dec 05 2009 | National News
A man has left about £220,000 in his will to towns across the world which share his surname. Read
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Hundreds held amid Greek riot fears
Dec 05 2009 | National News
Police in Greece have arrested more than a hundred youths and raided a suspected firebomb-making hideout. Read
