Aug
2010
Articles from 3rd Aug 2010
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War comments deepen Pakistan spat
Aug 03 2010 | National News
The spat between Pakistan and Britain has deepened after President Asif Ali Zardari warned the war in Afghanistan was being lost. Read
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Cloned cow offspring in food chain
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Meat from the offspring of a cloned cow entered the food chain last year, the Food Standards Agency has said. Read
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Baronet reveals shock at son death
Aug 03 2010 | National News
A baronet has described his shock after his teenage son apparently shot himself dead while talking to a police officer on the phone. Read
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Council defies top salary crackdown
Aug 03 2010 | National News
A council has defied the Government's crackdown on high public sector pay by recruiting a new chief executive on up to £197,500. Read
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BP starts oil well mud plugging
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Engineers have begun pumping heavy drilling mud into the blown-out Gulf of Mexico oil well in what they think is their best chance yet to reach the ultimate goal in a delicate process - snuffing one of the world's largest spills for good. Read
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Absolute Invoice Finance reports 47% rise in business
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
YORKSHIRE firms are turning to new sources of funding in a bid to conserve cashflow in the event of a “double-dip” recession, it is claimed. Read
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Business Profile: Armitage Sykes' Martin Thompson
Aug 03 2010 | Business Profiles
KEEN cyclist Martin Thompson is steering a path through the West Yorkshire property jungle. Read
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Investors in People sound wake-up call for Yorkshire firms
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
YORKSHIRE is failing to keep up with other regional economies when it comes to employment rates and productivity, it is claimed. Read
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How to stop the 'sickies' - flexible working
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
EMPLOYERS should introduce flexible working policies to counter the problem of workers throwing “sickies”, says an employment lawyer. Read
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Wheawill & Sudworth's Colin Barratt reviews Gift Aid benefits
Aug 03 2010 | Business Columnists
WITH planned public sector expenditure cutbacks set to commence, there is concern for many charities over their source of funding and they may have to depend further on the generosity of the British public in order to carry on their valuable work. Read
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Yorkshire Forward appoints three board members
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
THREE directors at regional development agency Yorkshire Forward have been confirmed in their posts. Read
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CMI appoints Huddersfield woman to top role
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
BRITISH bosses need to boost their management skills, says a Huddersfield woman. Read
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Visual Systems and Signs reap benefits of move
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
A COMPANY supplying signs for hospitals and clinics is focusing on further expansion after a move to bigger premises. Read
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Wilby Ltd's Mark Dalton warns of under-insurance risks
Aug 03 2010 | Business Columnists
BUSINESSES may be putting themselves at risk of facing huge costs by not insuring their properties to the full reinstatement value, according to a survey by a leading insurer. Read
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JCS HR helps promote apprenticeships
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
A CONSULTANCY specialising in human resources has completed a four-month project to promote apprenticeships. Read
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Cryer & Stott wins Eaton Smith award
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
CHEESEMONGER Cryer & Stott has achieved an awards double. Read
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Eddisons property sale realises £5.2m
Aug 03 2010 | Commercial Property
STRONG demand for residential stock contributed to proceeds of more than £5.2m being generated at the latest Eddisons property auction. Read
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LSH reports rise in investment levels
Aug 03 2010 | Commercial Property
INVESTMENT in the UK commercial property investment market has risen to a two-year high, according to latest figures. Read
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Flexitallic appoints new MD
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
INDUSTRIAL sealings company Flexitallic Group has appointed Philip Kelshaw as managing director. Read
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Waitrose hunts for convenience store sites
Aug 03 2010 | Commercial Property
SUPERMARKET chain Waitrose is seeking sites for new stores in West Yorkshire – with Kirklees one of the districts being considered. Read
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CALA Homes tops customer satisfaction poll
Aug 03 2010 | Commercial Property
THE developer of a major housing scheme in Huddersfield has been named as the best housebuilder in the UK. Read
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ConstructionSkills stressed need to invest in training
Aug 03 2010 | Commercial Property
THE building industry must continue to invest in training – regardless of the impact of public sector cuts on construction activity. Read
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Business Wardrobe teams up with Betty Jackson
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
A KIRKLEES-based online boutique has made a smart move. Read
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Carter Jonas sees rise in housing supply
Aug 03 2010 | Commercial Property
A SHORTAGE of buyers sent house prices falling in July for the first time since February, according to figures from the Nationwide Building Society. Read
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Lloyds TSB appoints new director
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
LLOYDS TSB Corporate Markets has appointed Joanne Williamson as business development director for North and West Yorkshire. Read
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McInerney Homes wins RoSPA gold award
Aug 03 2010 | Commercial Property
A HOUSEBUILDER with a development in Kirklees has won a top safety award. Read
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MB Services markets industrial units at Caldervale Works
Aug 03 2010 | Commercial Property
INDUSTRIAL units at Brighouse have been placed on the market following refurbishment work on the properties by its new owner. Read
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Horizon Signs appoints national accounts manager
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
A SIGN manufacturing firm has announced a new appointment. Read
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Hadrian’s Wall walk raises £26,000 for Marsh-based charity The Joseph Salmon Trust
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COSMOPOLITAN collection of trekkers has raised a year’s worth of funding for a Huddersfield charity. Read
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Scouts return home from Iceland
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
SCOUTS were welcomed home in style when they returned from their Icelandic adventure. Read
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It’s Our World: Huddersfield firm celebrates solar panel accreditation
Aug 03 2010 | environment-news
A RENEWABLE technology team based in Huddersfield has been given the thumbs-up by the Government. Read
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Cricket: Junior Cricket line scores - Under 17
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
Area A Read
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Cricket: Junior Cricket line scores - Under 13
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
Area A Read
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It’s Our World: Marshalls joins the gardening set
Aug 03 2010 | environment-news
GROWTH targets have taken on a whole new meaning for a building products firm in Huddersfield. Read
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Junior Cricket: U13 Tables
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
Area A Read
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Cricket: Junior Cricket line scores - Under 11
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
Area A Read
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Kirkburton and Scholes to contest Oldfield Cup final
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
THE Under 17 Oldfield Cup final will be staged at Upperthong on Bank Holiday Monday, August 30, with wickets pitched at 1pm. Read
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Junior Cricket: Under 11s win Lord’s Taverners
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
SAM SENIOR led the way in stunning style as Huddersfield Under 11s won their first ever Lord’s Taverners festival. Read
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Family history lessons at Bagshaw Museum
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE final session in Bagshaw Museum’s From Cradle To Grave series will be concentrating on Protecting the Family Treasure. Read
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Cricket: Junior Cricket Performances - U11
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
BATTING Read
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Cycling: Holme Valley Wheelers youth squad celebrate
Aug 03 2010 | Other Sports
THERE were some strong performances by the Holme Valley Wheelers youth squad at the York City Cycling Club event. Read
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Junior Cricket: U15 Tables
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
Area A Read
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Cricket: Junior Cricket line scores - Under 15
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
Area A Read
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Hat trick heroes push Rangers into top four
Aug 03 2010 | Amateur Rugby League
UNDERBANK Rangers broke into the play-off positions in the RL Conference National with an emphatic 52-22 success at Liverpool Buccaneers moving them into fourth in the table. Read
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Cricket: Junior Cricket Performances - u13
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
BATTING Read
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Former Hawkwind member Harvey Bainbridge playing in Slaithwaite this weekend
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LEADING 70s rocker is playing in the Colne Valley this weekend as part of a bid to raise the area’s music profile. Read
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Junior Cricket: U11 Tables
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
Area A Read
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Meltham Juniors celebrating another title
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
MELTHAM are celebrating another title– and Robert Moulson a hat trick! Read
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Cricket: Junior Cricket Performances - U17
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
BATTING Read
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Memorial event for much-loved Colne Valley councillor Stuart Kewley
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
FAMILY and friends of the late Stuart Kewley gathered at a memorial sporting event. Read
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Junior Cricket: U17 Tables
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
Area A Read
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Cricket: Junior Cricket Performances - U15
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
BATTING Read
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Huddersfield Giants are play-off dark horses says Wakefield Wildcats coach
Aug 03 2010 | Huddersfield Giants News
FORMER Huddersfield coach John Kear is tipping his old club to make a big impact in the Super League play-offs. Read
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Huddersfield Town boss on Lionel Ainsworth as he moves to Shrewsbury Town
Aug 03 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
LIONEL AINSWORTH left Town for Shrewsbury having failed to live up to his original billing at the Galpharm. Read
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Ten Huddersfield Town players will sport the same squad number this season
Aug 03 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
TEN of Lee Clark’s senior players at the Galpharm will be wearing the same squad number as last season. Read
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Cricket: 20-20 results
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
GOLCAR Read
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Cricket: Greg Buckley hits half century as Elland coast to Twenty/20 win
Aug 03 2010 | Cricket News
GREG BUCKLEY and Craig Fletcher were the stars of the show as Elland won the Romida Twenty/20 Trophy with a convincing victory over Golcar. Read
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Leader: More woe in St George’s Square
Aug 03 2010 | Comment
THE saga over St George’s Square really is starting to veer into the category “you just couldn’t make it up.’’ Read
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Denis: The problems of time travelling
Aug 03 2010 | Denis Kilcommons
SOMEBODY sent me this intriguing advert from a newspaper in California. Read
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Boiler suits ‘against suspects’ human rights’ – West Yorkshire Police
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
DRESSING suspects in boiler suits for interviews is a breach of their human rights, West Yorkshire Police has said. Read
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Obituary: Paul McNab
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE was a musician who became famed for his custom-made guitars. Read
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Huddersfield charity exposes bullying of girls
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE than half of young women are bullied at school because of how they look. Read
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From hole in the heart to ninja! Brave Ben Pogson’s fight for life
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
HIS karate classes have taught him all the best combat moves. Read
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Talent show win for Jasmine Kennedy
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
BATLEY singer and song-writer Jasmine Kennedy, pictured, has continued her musical success. Read
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Nursery staff give weight to fundraising mission
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
WHEN they lost a grant to refurbish their dilapidated garden, children and staff at Cornfields Day Nursery were shattered. Read
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Obituary: Eric Twigg
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ERIC Twigg’s enthusiasm for education was an inspiration to those under his tutelage. Read
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Phone help from Samaritans
Aug 03 2010 | Comment
IT’S the organisation you rarely hear about. Read
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Brighouse Police Station has boosted community confidence
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE re-opening of Brighouse Police Station has increased public confidence in the police. Read
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Denis: Do we have the worst pension pot in Europe?
Aug 03 2010 | Denis Kilcommons
THE new Pensions Minister, a chap called Steve Webb, has publicly stated that the basic state pension of £97 is not enough to live on. Read
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Almondbury officer graduates from RAF Cranwell
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YOUNG Royal Air Force officer is flying high after graduating from a military college. Read
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Bradley Hall golf results
Aug 03 2010 | Golf News
THE latest results from the Bradley Hall Golf Club ladies section are: Read
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Huddersfield golfer Chris Hanson targets Manchester Open title
Aug 03 2010 | Golf News
CHRIS Hanson’s bid to retain the Spirotech Manchester Open has just got tougher. Read
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Derby County’s Lee Croft on Huddersfield Town: I’ve joined a club on the up
Aug 03 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
LEE CROFT is savouring the start of the season with Town and promised: “I’ve joined a club on the up.” Read
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Woman’s stiletto heel went through lover’s eye and into brain in taxi fall-out
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN kicked her three-inch stiletto heel through her boyfriend’s eye and into his brain during an argument in a taxi in Huddersfield, a court heard. Read
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Huddersfield Giants wait on Larne Patrick injury update
Aug 03 2010 | Huddersfield Giants News
HUDDERSFIELD Giants are hoping initial fears that Larne Patrick could be out for the rest of the season may prove unfounded. Read
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Death of Dewsbury man James Lee found on rail line near Ravensthorpe ‘unexplained’
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE investigating the death of man who was hit by a train want to know what he was doing before he died. Read
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Dewsbury Museum reopens after revamp
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
DEWSBURY Museum has re-opened after an extensive programme of refurbishment and restoration. Read
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Honley player Jordan Booth follows in David Beckham’s footballing footsteps
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE WON’T be earning the megabucks that tempted David Beckham Stateside. Read
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OAPs denied mail after knife threat at Golcar sheltered home
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ELDERLY residents were left without their post when Royal Mail suspended deliveries following knife threats from a neighbour. Read
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Friends and relatives of L-Cpl Graham Shaw take part in Help for Heroes cycle ride
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE brother of Graham Shaw took part in a charity cycle ride in memory of the former serviceman. Read
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Newsome set for first Playday
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ORGANISERS say they have put their “heart and soul” into an inaugural family event. Read
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Huddersfield Samaritans Charity seeks volunteers
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S a humble town centre office but a place that offers help. Read
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Open Day at Mirfield’s monastery
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE than 700 people enjoyed an open day at Mirfield’s Community of the Resurrection. Read
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Examiner letters, August 2
Aug 03 2010 | Reader Letters
I AM appalled but not surprised to learn from The Examiner (July 29) that our elected council leader Mehboob Khan earns £68,435 a year, which is more than our MPs are paid. Read
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Views from our website
Aug 03 2010 | Unsorted
‘UNFARE’ seems to be the cry from the users at www.examiner.co.uk on the subject of First’s bus fare price prices. Read
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Birkby burglary suspect sped off in Audi A3
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOULD-BE burglar escaped empty-handed after breaking into a house in Birkby. Read
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Slaithwaite’s Jay Jones is heading to the capital to tread the boards
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A STAGESTRUCK 16-year-old is cooking up a career for himself by treading the boards in London. Read
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Camira Fabrics take trip to the Palace
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TEXTILE company bosses from Huddersfield were invited to Buckingham Palace after their firm received industry’s highest accolade. Read
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Carnivorous plant saved from destruction at Dovestone Reservoir in Saddleworth
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CARNIVOROUS plant growing on the banks of a Pennine reservoir has been saved from destruction. Read
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Huddersfield restoration expert Charlie Cartwright can clean St George's Square cascade
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
“I CAN do it in half a day.” Read
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Man kicked and hit by teen gang on Dalton Bank Road near Syngenta
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GANG of youths assaulted a man in a random attack in Huddersfield. Read
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Plea to drivers as roadworks start in Marsh
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
GAS chiefs have promised to try to keep disruption to a minimum as they start roadworks on one of Huddersfield’s busiest roads. Read
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Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker predicts ‘large reduction’ in Calderdale Council’s workforce
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN MP warned many council staff will lose their jobs in the public spending squeeze. Read
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Derham defends young newsreaders
Aug 03 2010 | Breaking News
Katie Derham has hit out at perceptions of young female newsreaders, saying it is "arrant nonsense" to suggest they are "airheads" or "dim". Read
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Iraq war will end on target: Obama
Aug 03 2010 | National News
President Barack Obama has declared that the Iraq war is nearing an end "on schedule". Read
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Charlie Sheen admits assault charge
Aug 03 2010 | Breaking News
Actor Charlie Sheen has pleaded guilty to assault in a Christmas Day argument with his wife in exchange for the withdrawal of more serious charges. Read
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Pakistan leader visits UK amid row
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Pakistan's president is due to arrive in London amid domestic fury over critical comments made by David Cameron. Read
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'Woman and daughter' deaths probed
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Police are probing the deaths of two people in a house, believed to be a woman and her disabled daughter. Read
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Confusion fear over Sats results
Aug 03 2010 | National News
The results of controversial Sats taken by 11 and 14-year-olds are due to be published. Read
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Two convicted over NY airport plot
Aug 03 2010 | National News
A former member of Guyana's parliament and another man have been convicted of plotting to blow up jet fuel tanks at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, a plan that authorities said was meant to outdo the September 11 2001 attacks. Read
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Powder thrown in 'racist attacks'
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Four men have been arrested after white powder was thrown at people in apparently racist attacks across a city, police said. Read
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Focus criticism on Tories - Balls
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Labour leadership contender Ed Balls has warned his party that it risked falling into David Cameron's "trap" by focusing its attack on the Liberal Democrats. Read
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Cholera fears over Pakistan floods
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Pakistani medical teams have rushed to the deluged north west amid fears that cholera could spread after the worst floods in the country's history that have already killed up to 1,200 people. Read
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'Swap wine for beer to lose weight'
Aug 03 2010 | National News
A huge real ale festival opens with new research claiming that beer can help people lose weight - when drunk in moderation. Read
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Cameron and Clegg thank Cabinet
Aug 03 2010 | National News
David Cameron and Nick Clegg have thanked Cabinet ministers for their commitment to the coalition during an "intense and at times tough" first 12 weeks. Read
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ITV plans to launch channels in HD
Aug 03 2010 | National News
ITV has confirmed plans for a pay-TV strategy to launch high-definition versions of its digital channels on Sky. Read
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Lockwood's Liquid Accounts spotted by Angels!
Aug 03 2010 | Kirklees Business News
A TOP award has winged its way over to a company in Huddersfield. Read
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More flood warnings in Pakistan
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Pakistan has issued new flood warnings as more rain fell and rising water levels threatened to overwhelm one of the country's biggest dams. Read
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Northern Rock posts £140m loss
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Nationalised lender Northern Rock has said it will only return to the private sector "when conditions are right" as half-year figures showed a £140 million loss. Read
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Dissidents slammed over bomb attack
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Political leaders have condemned dissident republicans believed to be responsible for a car bomb attack on a Northern Ireland police station. Read
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Tuesday morning market opening: Investors look for profit
Aug 03 2010 | Latest National Business News
INVESTORS took the opportunity to lock in some profits today after the FTSE 100 Index rose 3% on Monday to reach its best position since mid-May. Read
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ITV profits at £97m as Crozier unveils HD plans
Aug 03 2010 | Latest National Business News
ITV today confirmed plans for a pay-TV strategy to launch high- definition versions of its digital channels on Sky. Read
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Northern Rock loses £140m in first six months of 2010
Aug 03 2010 | Latest National Business News
NATIONALISED lender Northern Rock said today that it would be returned to the private sector "only when conditions are right" as half-year figures showed a £140 million loss. Read
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TUES AM: Two men appear in court charged with murder of Brockholes dad John Collins
Aug 03 2010 | Breaking News
TWO men accused of murdering Brockholes dad John Collins made their first appearance before a judge at Bradford Crown Court. Read
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RBS fined £5.6m for money laundering breaches
Aug 03 2010 | Latest National Business News
ROYAL Bank of Scotland was fined £5.6 million today after lax controls put the banking group at risk of laundering money for terrorists. Read
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Further flooding hits Pakistan
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Deadly floods have swept into Pakistan's heartland, submerging dozens of previously untouched villages, in a crisis which has already claimed at least 1,200 lives. Read
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Test results for primaries improve
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Primary school pupils are getting better at English and maths, National Curriculum test results have revealed. Read
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Probe continues into family deaths
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Police are still investigating the reasons why a father apparently killed his wife and two young daughters, an inquest has heard. Read
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Huddersfield stiletto attack charges dropped as woman walks free from court
Aug 03 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE case against a woman accused of kicking her stiletto into her boyfriend's eye has been thrown out of court. Read
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Northern Rock in credit cards plan
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Nationalised Northern Rock plans to start offering credit cards and personal loans again as it readies itself for sale to the private sector, the group has revealed. Read
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Primary reading levels down: Tests
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Reading levels among primary school pupils in England have fallen for the second year running, National Curriculum tests have revealed. Read
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Government office jobs being axed
Aug 03 2010 | National News
The Government's communications agency is to axe 40% of its staff as a result of the clampdown on public spending. Read
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Mother found dead 'refused help'
Aug 03 2010 | National News
A woman who died leaving her disabled daughter to apparently starve to death had refused the help of social workers, a council has said. Read
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Ben Haim joins Hammers
Aug 03 2010 | National Sport
West Ham have signed Portsmouth defender Tal Ben Haim on loan until January. Read
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PM does not regret terror comments
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Prime Minister David Cameron has no regrets over comments he made about Pakistan-based terrorism which have caused anger ahead of a visit by the country's president. Read
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Union fury at QinetiQ job cuts
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Union leaders have expressed "alarm" after a leading defence firm unveiled plans to axe 325 jobs on top of almost 400 cuts announced last month. Read
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Robbery rate worse than US - study
Aug 03 2010 | National News
England and Wales has one of the worst crime rates among developed nations for rapes, burglaries and robberies, a United Nations report has found. Read
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Tributes paid to killed servicemen
Aug 03 2010 | National News
The families of two British servicemen killed in separate incidents in southern Afghanistan have paid tribute to their loved ones. Read
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Torres commits to Liverpool
Aug 03 2010 | National Sport
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has pledged his future to the club after insisting his "commitment and loyalty is the same as it was on my first day when I signed". Read
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Cameron plans council house reform
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Council houses should no longer be granted "for life", David Cameron has suggested in a bid to make sure those in most need can access accommodation. Read
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PM says cuts 'will boost economy'
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Prime Minister David Cameron has insisted there is "light at the end of the tunnel" if his Government pushes through drastic spending cuts, with the prospect of a stronger economy as a result. Read
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Torres staying to end title drought
Aug 03 2010 | National Sport
Striker Fernando Torres is staying at Liverpool as he wants to write his place in the history books by bringing a long-awaited league title back to Anfield. Read
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Ministers face Sats scrap pressure
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Ministers have come under renewed pressure to scrap Sats as results showed reading standards among 11-year-olds slipped for a second consecutive year. Read
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Ben Haim not the last addition
Aug 03 2010 | National Sport
West Ham are confident that Portsmouth defender Tal Ben Haim will not be the last of the summer arrivals at Upton Park. Read
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Police name pair found dead in home
Aug 03 2010 | National News
A mother and her disabled daughter who were found dead in their home after refusing help from social workers have been named by police. Read
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Brave sex trade victim, 14, praised
Aug 03 2010 | National News
A children's charity has praised the bravery of a 14-year-old girl who helped convict nine men after she was sexually exploited. Read
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Police immigrant releases condemned
Aug 03 2010 | National News
Police failures to carry out key checks on those in custody and a general lack of knowledge about immigration rules led to illegal immigrants being released instead of deported, researchers have said. Read
