Feb
2010
Articles from 5th Feb 2010
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Repatriation of L/Cpl Graham Shaw - videos from Wootton Bassett
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Huddersfield Examiner will bring you live online coverage of the repatriation of L/Cpl Graham Shaw. Read
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Leader: No-go on icy roads
Feb 05 2010 | Comment
ROADS across Huddersfield have now become no-go areas in the ice that struck this week. Read
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Rugby club celebrates 100 years at Six Nations
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A RUGBY club will be celebrating its centenary at one of the biggest games in the Union calendar. Read
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St george’s Square building gets a new look
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN iconic building in the heart of Huddersfield is being renovated Read
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Denis: Our father, who art from Brum, bellowed be thy name, thy stardom come
Feb 05 2010 | Denis Kilcommons
THERE is a move afoot to have heavy metal declared a religion. Read
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184 Kirklees families ask for repossession help
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE than 180 struggling families made enquiries about house repossession in Kirklees during the last three months of 2009. Read
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Top Kirklees Council officer goes back to the floor for National Apprenticeship Week
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOP council official got a taste of life at the coal-face. Read
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Denis: Is The Office romance over at last for Ricky?
Feb 05 2010 | Denis Kilcommons
AM I alone in thinking that Ricky Gervais isn't funny? Read
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Huddersfield Astronomical and Philosophical Society make the most of Examiner cash give away
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Examiner’s cash giveaway is helping a community group look to the stars. Read
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Review: Enduring debate about human values
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
Review Read
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Art: Textile artist Dionne Swift is felting her way to new ground
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
HOLMFIRTH textile artist Dionne Swift, known in the art world for her work in devoré, has an exhibition, New Grounds, which showcases, as the name suggests, a change of artistic direction. Read
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Drink: Flirt with pink on Valentine’s Day
Feb 05 2010 | Food & Drink
By Sam Wylie-Harris Read
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Music: Gordon Stewart concert, Huddersfield Town Hall
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
THE popular series of lunchtime concerts continues next week with Dr Gordon Stewart back at Huddersfield Town Hall. Read
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Stephen Jackson on how versatile polenta became a favourite
Feb 05 2010 | Recipes
I’M JUST about to turn 40, and as such, have been taking stock of my life. Read
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Sounds old and new
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
ONE of Britain’s leading young contemporary music ensembles, EXAUDI, will be performing at Huddersfield University this spring. Read
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Restaurant review: Massala Lounge
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Restaurant Reviews
Rating Read
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Almondbury man Steve Smith compiles the history of British black gospel music
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MUCH is known about the origins of gospel music in America. Read
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Brass: Student music travels
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
THE University of Huddersfield Brass Band head to Leeds on Monday to play a lunchtime concert. Read
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Music: Dewsbury concert sounds oh so romantic
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
CONCERT-goers are in for a lunchtime treat in Dewsbury next week with soprano Rachel Mosley, baritone Paul Gibson and pianist Michael Cleaver all in the same concert. Read
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Music: Meet the Midlands’ Queen of the keyboard
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
JEAN Martyn is a Midlands-based musician who has become known as the Queen of the Keyboards. Read
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Concert: Voices raised for Kirkwood hospice
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
IT IS a concert with something for the whole family. Read
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Pantomime: Honley Players in Sinbad the Sailor
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
SINBAD the Sailor weighs anchor in Honley tonight for a week of fun and laughter at Southgate Theatre. Read
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Music: Ticket deal to build audiences for the future
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
KIRKLEES is renowned for its musical heritage and is keen to keep this going with a new generation of concert-goers. Read
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Art: Mark Murphy’s quality artwork on show
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
A TRIP over to Halifax led to worthwhile visits to the Piece Hall and Bankfield Galleries. Read
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Stephen Jackson’s Chargrilled Parmesan Polenta With Spinach and Tomato
Feb 05 2010 | Recipes
For the polenta: Read
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Musical: King and I at Lawrence Batley Theatre.
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
MANY families think their daughters are little princesses so there was no shortage of volunteers when an amateur operatic society wanted a whole palace full of them. Read
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Music: Rex debut date for Steve Clarke
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
STEVE Clarke makes his first appearance at the Rex cinema in Elland to play the organ concert on Sunday 21. Read
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Choral: Young singers work with The Mastersingers
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
A NEW generation of young singers will be rubbing shoulders with top performers tomorrow and doubtless picking up new skills on the way. Read
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Amateur RU: Losing is not an option for Huddersfield RU
Feb 05 2010 | Rugby Union News
IT’S crunch time at Lockwood Park tomorrow! Read
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Brass: Learn to play a brass instrument in Brighouse
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
LAST call for anyone wanting to learn to play a brass instrument. Read
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DVDs: Brace yourself for love is in the air
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (Cert 12, 103 mins), Entertainment In Video, Romance, also available to buy DVD £19.99/Blu-ray £24.99 Read
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Pete Barrow: It’s certainly food for thought
Feb 05 2010 | Other Sports
WHAT are the chances that the International Cricket Council will soon be looking long and hard into to major issues that appear to be blighting the top echelons of the game? Read
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Book review: Khomeini’s Ghost by Con Coughlin
Feb 05 2010 | Arts News
KHOMEINI'S GHOST. Con Coughlin/ Pan. £8.99. Read
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Athletics: Holmfirth Harrier Tom Brunt seeks Kinder Trial fell race success
Feb 05 2010 | Athletics News
HOLMFIRTH Harrier Tom Brunt claimed a notable victory in the Kinder Trial fell race at Hayfield in the Peak District. Read
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Amateur RU: Huddersfield YMCA’s hat-trick bid at Goole
Feb 05 2010 | Rugby Union News
YMCA travel to Goole tomorrow (2.15) for a Yorkshire II game hunting a their third successive win. Read
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Huddersfield Giants' opposition guide: Bradford Bulls
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Giants News
MATT ORFORD joins Bradford from Australian side Manly Sea Eagles, whom he captained to Grand Final success in 2008 and World Club Challenge glory in 2009. Read
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Huddersfield Giants chairman: We must keep building
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Giants News
KEN DAVY is confident the Giants will continue to build towards being the premier club in English rugby league. Read
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Huddersfield Town set to face Darryl Duffy – again
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
DARRYL DUFFY is preparing for a second appearance at the Galpharm in less than three weeks – much to the displeasure of Bristol Rovers fans. Read
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Huddersfield Town boss: Half century and clean sheet at Carlisle United
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
TOWN aim to reach their half-century at home to Carlisle United tomorrow (3.00) – and boss Lee Clark doesn’t mind who applies the finishing touch. Read
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Huddersfield Giants coach: We need to be at our best all season
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Giants News
GIANTS chief Nathan Brown has called for maximum effort from his players to guarantee opening-night Super League XV success against Bradford Bulls at the Galpharm Stadium tonight (8.00). Read
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Jury out in Brighouse vase attack case
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE jury in the trial of a 24-year-old man accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Brighouse dad Sean Ellis will retire to begin their deliberations today. Read
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Brett Hodgson column: Long wait is now at an end
Feb 05 2010 | Brett Hodgson column
WELL, it’s Friday, February 5 at last! Read
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Huddersfield Town v Carlisle United: How the bookies see it
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
A FIRST League I win on the road for three months and a third clean sheet in four league outings at Yeovil last Saturday was just what the doctor ordered for Town as the race for a play-off place hots up. Read
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Huddersfield Town manager and Carlisle United captain are old mates
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
LEE CLARK and Carlisle captain Paul Thirlwell go back a long way. Read
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Sydneysiders have new interest in Huddersfield Town
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
STAND by for the formation of a new branch of the Town supporters’ club – in Sydney! Read
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Preparations for return of body Lance Corporal Graham Shaw to UK
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE body of Lance-Corporal Graham Shaw will return home today. Read
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Huddersfield Town’s Dean Heffernan hopes jet lag is a thing of the past
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
DEAN HEFFERNAN knew being switched on at three o’clock on a Saturday was a key part of playing football in England – but he expected it to be in the afternoon, not the morning! Read
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Amateur RL: Slaithwaite Saracens take on Ackworth Jaguars in game of the day
Feb 05 2010 | Amateur Rugby League
PENNINE League First Division leaders Slaithwaite Saracens are involved in the match of the day tomorrow when they entertain second-placed Ackworth Jaguars. Read
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Dewsbury boy, 14, lied about age to fight Nazis - confirmed as youngest service victim of WW2
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A KIRKLEES teenager has been confirmed as Britain’s youngest known service casualty of the Second World War. Read
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Father in tears giving evidence in Christianne Shepherd trial
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GRIEVING father wept as he described the moment he was told his children had died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their holiday bungalow. Read
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Linthwaite dad Damien Parchment jailed for phone robbery and carjacking
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 27-YEAR-OLD father-of-one has been jailed for a total of three years after a teenager was robbed of his mobile phone and an innocent motorist had his car effectively hijacked. Read
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Letters February 5: Holocaust reactions genuine expression of humanity
Feb 05 2010 | Reader Letters
I WOULD like to thank Tony Sosna (Mailbag, January 30) for raising the issue of the so-called ‘political prisoners’ killed in the Holocaust, as these are often overlooked. Read
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Web Forum: Internet news
Feb 05 2010 | Unsorted
SAY hello to the iPad. Read
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Doors to open on faith trail
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
RELIGIOUS buildings will be opening their doors to Huddersfield visitors tomorrow. Read
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Flockton children told off for flashing pensioners
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG children have been ticked off for flashing elderly residents in Flockton. Read
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Teenagers in court after urinating on war memorial
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO underage drinkers who bunked off school and got drunk in a park became the latest in a spate of yobs to urinate on a war memorial. Read
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MP calls on Lord Mandelson to save Brighouse company
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MP CHRIS McCAFFERTY has called upon business secretary Lord Mandelson to intervene in a bid to save a Brighouse firm. Read
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Dean Jagger’s toughest challenge - live from the Atlantic
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FIREFIGHTER currently rowing across the Atlantic can’t wait to return home to his children – and a good steak dinner. Read
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West Yorkshrie Trading Standards warning over ghd hair straighteners
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WARNING has been issued about fake ghd hair straighteners. Read
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Meltham karate kid Billy Pullen on BBC2 on Saturday
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
KARATE kid Billy Pullen is set for his day of TV stardom. Read
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Kali Mountford backs down on legal action and will pay expenses back
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
COLNE Valley’s MP has backed down from taking legal action over her expenses claims. Read
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Teen who nearly died in car crash, Callum Parkinson’s brave return to King James’s School
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
BATTLING teenager Callum Parkinson is back at school – eight months after the road accident that nearly claimed his life. Read
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Ice turns Thick Hollins Drive in Meltham into danger no-go zone
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ROADS have become no-go areas across Huddersfield due to ice and Kirklees Council’s policy to grit only the main roads. Read
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MP Barry Sheerman’s concern over votes at 16
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD MP Barry Sheerman has voiced his concern at plans to look at voting for 16-year-olds. Read
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Lockerbie bomber visit criticised
Feb 05 2010 | National News
The Scottish Justice Secretary has been criticised for the way he handled the release of the Lockerbie bomber. Read
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'Troubling' rise in Jewish attacks
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A record number of anti-Semitic attacks is "deeply troubling," Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned. Read
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Youngest WWII casualty confirmed
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A 14-year-old boy killed while serving his country has been confirmed as Britain's youngest known service casualty of the Second World War. Read
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Call for Terry to stand down backed
Feb 05 2010 | National News
More people favour John Terry departing as England captain than staying, according to a poll. Read
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PM blasted over £46.5bn quango bill
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Spending on quangos has risen dramatically since Gordon Brown became Prime Minister, official figures show. Read
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Deal saves power-sharing government
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Democratic Unionist Party leader Peter Robinson said his party's elected representatives at the Stormont Assembly had backed a deal with Sinn Fein to save Northern Ireland's power-sharing government. Read
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PMs hail power-sharing deal
Feb 05 2010 | National News
The British and Irish premiers are to travel to Northern Ireland to formally announce details of the deal to save the region's power-sharing government. Read
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MPs await CPS expenses decision
Feb 05 2010 | National News
MPs and peers who have had their expenses claims investigated by the police are to learn whether they will face criminal charges. Read
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Fallen soldiers to be repatriated
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Hundreds of mourners are expected to line the street of a market town in honour of two fallen soldiers being repatriated back to the UK. Read
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Capello to hold talks with Terry
Feb 05 2010 | National News
England boss Fabio Capello is expected to have a showdown meeting with team captain John Terry over the player's alleged affair with underwear model Vanessa Perroncel. Read
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BA set to announce more losses
Feb 05 2010 | National News
British Airways is expected to report another round of losses as it struggles amid falling passenger numbers and fresh strike threats. Read
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Record insolvencies numbers expected
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Government figures are expected to show a record number of people in England and Wales were declared insolvent during 2009. Read
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Pancreas boost for diabetic young
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Scientists have developed an "artificial pancreas" to regulate blood sugar in children with Type 1 diabetes during a ground-breaking trial, it has emerged. Read
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Record insolvencies number expected
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Government figures are expected to show a record number of people in England and Wales were declared insolvent during 2009. Read
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BA announces £50m losses
Feb 05 2010 | National News
British Airways has announced losses before tax of £50 million for the three months to December 31. Read
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Extra police on the beat at Almondbury
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
EXTRA police patrols will be carried out at a road in Almondbury following complaints from residents about anti-social behaviour. Read
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Rape accused David Bentley claims: I didn’t touch girl, 15
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN accused of raping a vulnerable teenager insisted: It was not me. Read
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BA sees travellers number drop by 8% in January
Feb 05 2010 | Latest National Business News
BRITISH Airways continued to suffer dwindling passenger numbers in January as heavy snowfall wreaked havoc in the UK and Europe and economic misery kept would-be fliers on the ground. Read
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Blacks Leisure launches fundraising drive for estate overhaul
Feb 05 2010 | Latest National Business News
RETAIL chain Blacks Leisure today asked City investors for more than £20 million to help fund a major overhaul and expansion of its estate. Read
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Toyota's woes deepen amid Prius recall reports
Feb 05 2010 | Latest National Business News
TOYOTA's troubles looked to have worsened today after reports that it was preparing to recall 270,000 of its Prius models in the US and Japan over a braking problem. Read
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Friday morning market opening: Debt unease pushes market lower
Feb 05 2010 | Latest National Business News
THE FTSE 100 Index suffered more heavy losses today as investor unease about European sovereign debts continued to impact the London market. Read
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Premiers to seal power-share deal
Feb 05 2010 | National News
The British and Irish Premiers have arrived in Northern Ireland to formally launch a deal to save the power-sharing government. Read
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Toyota considering Prius recall
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Damage to Toyota's image has plummeted further with the car maker considering a US and Japanese recall of its flagship Prius hybrid - the symbol of its technological prowess and green car ambitions. Read
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'Troubling' rise in attacks on Jews
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A record number of anti-Semitic attacks is "deeply troubling," Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned. Read
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RAF man killed in German avalanche
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A Royal Air Force serviceman died after he was trapped in an avalanche while skiing, the Ministry of Defence confirmed. Read
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Jackson doctor to hand himself in
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Lawyers for Michael Jackson's doctor say he is due to surrender to authorities - whether he is charged or not. Read
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Compass points to revenue turnaround
Feb 05 2010 | Latest National Business News
THE world’s largest catering company today said revenues showed an improved trend after signs of recovery in the hard-hit corporate sector. Read
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Record numbers declared insolvent in 2009
Feb 05 2010 | Latest National Business News
A RECORD number of people in England and Wales were declared insolvent during 2009, figures showed today. Read
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Justice power transfer confirmed
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Taoiseach Brian Cowen are launching a deal to save Northern Ireland's power-sharing government - confirming it will take on policing and justice powers from April 12. Read
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Bodies of two women found in house
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A murder probe has been launched after the bodies of two women were discovered at a house, police said. Read
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'Unacceptable variations' in care
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Road accident, stabbing and shooting casualties receive "unacceptable" variations in care depending on the hospital they are taken to, a damning report has said. Read
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Record number declared insolvent
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A record number of people in England and Wales were declared insolvent during 2009, new figures showed. Read
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Toyota UK chief says cars are safe
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Damage to Toyota's image has plummeted further with the car maker considering a US and Japanese recall of its flagship Prius hybrid - the symbol of its technological prowess and green car ambitions. Read
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FRI AM: Masked robbers in botched bank robbery
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TRIO of masked robbers attacked a security van and a bank in a botched heist last night. Read
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Amateur Football: Manager Ian Banks wants clinical finishing edge from AFC Emley against Eccleshill United
Feb 05 2010 | Football News
IN-FORM AFC Emley are bidding to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches at the Welfare Ground tomorrow (3.00). Read
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Huddersfield Town boss: Theo back in the squad but discipline is king
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
HUDDERSFIELD Town manager Lee Clark has Theo Robinson back in his squad for the clash with Carlisle and today explained exactly why he had to leave out the striker last week. Read
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FRI AM: Batley finance firm Cattles announces 450 job losses in Welcome Finance arm
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
STRICKEN consumer finance firm Cattles today said around 450 jobs were under threat at its Welcome Finance business. Read
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FRI AM: Huddersfield Town pay out £50,000 as part of Lee Novak deal
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
HUDDERSFIELD Town have paid out £50,000 this week - after striker Lee Novak completed 30 games for the club. Read
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Probe after three bodies found
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Detectives investigating the murders of two women found at a house in Oswestry, Shropshire, have found the body of a man nearby, West Mercia Police said. Read
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Carling backs Terry over captaincy
Feb 05 2010 | National News
John Terry should not lose his England captaincy because of his alleged affair, former national rugby union skipper Will Carling has said. Read
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FRI AM: Three Labour MPs and Conservative peer charged in expenses probe
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THREE Labour MPs and a Conservative peer have been charged with offences of false accounting arising from their claims for parliamentary expenses, the Director of Public Prosecutions announced today. Read
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House sales may not see spring surge but Bellway upbeat
Feb 05 2010 | Latest National Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway today warned the property market is likely to be subdued this spring although sales rises this year have boosted the firm’s confidence. Read
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FRI PM: Huddersfield Town boss: Thank the fans for covering the miles
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
AS Town prepare for a heavy month of travelling, manager Lee Clark says there is no reason for his players to feel the strain. Read
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Four facing charges over expenses
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Three Labour MPs and a Conservative peer have been charged with offences of false accounting arising from their claims for parliamentary expenses, the Director of Public Prosecutions has announced. Read
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FRI PM: Huddersfield Town's Pilko and Collins will not be rushed back
Feb 05 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
ANTHONY Pilkington and Michael Collins will not be rushed back against Carlisle if there is any chance they could be sidelined for longer. Read
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MPs and peer charged over expenses
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Three Labour MPs and a Conservative peer have said they would defend themselves against charges of false accounting arising from their claims for parliamentary expenses. Read
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Man found dead after family killed
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A man has been found dead just hours after the murdered bodies of a mother and her teenage daughter were discovered by police. Read
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22 killed in twin Pakistan blasts
Feb 05 2010 | National News
At least 22 people have been killed and dozens more were injured as two bombs exploded in Pakistan's largest city, one outside a hospital treating casualties from the first attack. Read
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Man guilty of missing wife's murder
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A wealthy landowner has been found guilty of murdering his estranged wife, who has been missing for more than two years. Read
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Man guilty over Defoe brother death
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A 34-year-old man has been jailed for three years for killing the half-brother of England footballer Jermain Defoe with a single punch. Read
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Terry model will not sell her story
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Lingerie model Vanessa Perroncel may have kissed - but she is not going to tell, it has been revealed. Read
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FRI PM: Armed robbers raid shops in Netherton and Marsh
Feb 05 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO workers were shut in a cigarette safe in the second armed raid on a shop in the space of two months. Read
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Terry stripped of England captaincy
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Footballer John Terry has paid the ultimate price for his alleged relationship with a lingerie model by losing the England captaincy. Read
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BAE to pay £286m over corruption
Feb 05 2010 | National News
Defence giant BAE Systems has agreed to pay fines totalling £286 million to settle corruption charges with the Serious Fraud Office and US Department of Justice. Read
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Brown hails 'inspirational' NI deal
Feb 05 2010 | National News
The deal to save Northern Ireland's power-sharing government could end years of political stalemate and open a new chapter for all its people, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said. Read
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Jackson case to be filed on Monday
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A spokeswoman for Los Angeles County prosecutors has said a case in Michael Jackson's death will be filed on Monday, but no details will released until then. Read
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Sex offender jailed for two murders
Feb 05 2010 | National News
A convicted sex offender who tortured and murdered a woman and her young daughter was branded "evil personified" by the family of his victims. Read
