Jun
2011
Articles from 4th Jun 2011
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Grumpy Young Man: Ageing needn’t mean selling out and becoming boring
Jun 04 2011 | Grumpy Young Man
IF I was 21 and I met my present day self we wouldn’t get along. Read
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Graham Porter Gardening: Jobs to do
Jun 04 2011 | Gardening Tips
1Vegetables – side shoot vine tomatoes regularly to keep the main stem growing upwards.Do not do this on bush tomatoes such as Tumbler. Keep a close eye on courgettes and cucumbers for male flowers and remove as you see them. Thin out carrots and parsnips but keep the rows covered with fleece to prevent carrot root fly from entering. Sow extra rows of peas and dwarf French beans as well as catch crops of salad leaves such as spinach, rocket, corn salad, land cress and lettuce. Read
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Gardening: Graham Porter’s gardening tips
Jun 04 2011 | Gardening Tips
Time to give some houseplants a summer holiday – happy outdoors are citrus, yucca, cyclamen, poinsettia, Christmas cactus, clivia and cymbidium orchids. Read
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Gardening: Graham Porter looks at natural garden predators
Jun 04 2011 | Gardening Tips
PREDATORS, parasites and pathogens perform perfectly. Read
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Graham Porter looks at everlasting flowers
Jun 04 2011 | Gardening Tips
THIS diverse genus of plants from the daisy family, Asteraceae, has more than 500 species from across Europe, Asia, Africa and Australasia, most of which need a sunny, dry climate to perform to their absolute best. When in flower these plants are excellent for bees. Read
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Huddersfield firefighter Mark Colley among golfers fundraising for Cancer Research UK
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIREFIGHTER Mark Colley is used to saving lives. Read
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Award for Anne Lister diaries
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE diaries of Yorkshire’s Anne Lister have won an international award. Read
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Hilarie: Prime time for potting and plotting
Jun 04 2011 | Hilarie Stelfox
AN almost miraculous thing has happened. Or, at least, that’s the way it feels. Read
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Hilarie: Let’s all play Dominion
Jun 04 2011 | Hilarie Stelfox
WELL it’s finally happened, I have become a game geek. Read
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Examiner Community Awards: Community Project Of The Year
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
TODAY we profile the three shortlisted nominees in our final category, Community Project Of The Year, as our countdown to the Examiner Community Awards comes to an end. The winners in this – as in all the other categories we have featured over the last two weeks – will be revealed at the awards ceremony hosted by newsreader Nina Hossain, left, at the Galpharm Stadium on Monday. Read
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Grumpy Young Man: from salad bowl king to legume of doom
Jun 04 2011 | Grumpy Young Man
AT lunchtime on Thursday I saw my colleague attempting a most unusual and challenging feat with his sandwich. Read
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Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing staff organise fundraisers for Help for Heroes
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOUSING staff have raised more than £1,500 for wounded soldiers. Read
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Jubilee Centre focus for free fun and entertainment
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHURCH is throwing open the doors to stage a community day of free fun and entertainment. Read
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Bicentenery of the Luddites to be celebrated in Huddersfield
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THIS week marks 200 years since the beginning of the infamous Luddite rebellion. Read
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Gardening: Graham Porter’s gardening diary
Jun 04 2011 | Gardening Tips
ANOTHER two gardens opening for the West Yorkshire Forget-me-not-Trust – tomorrow, Sunday June 5 and next Sunday, June 12 sees the opening of Susan Wild’s garden at 29 New Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3XX from 1pm to 5pm. An admission fee of £2.00 is being asked to help raise those vital funds. Read
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Cricket: New names on Oddfellows Cup
Jun 04 2011 | Cricket News
THERE is bound to be a new name on the Oddfellows Cup this year as last year’s winners, Kexborough, have now left the League. Read
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Folk star Kate to play Cawthorne concerts at Cannon Hall with Grimethorpe Colliery Band and The Drifters
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
FORMER Shelley High School pupil and folk star Kate Rusby and the Grimethorpe Colliery Band will perform at Cannon Hall Farm Cawthorne over the August Bank holiday weekend in a bid to raise cash for local projects. Read
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Yorkshire bus snaps wanted
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
SNAP happy residents are being invited to showcase their skills in a photography competition designed to explore the role of public transport in the community. Read
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Huddersfield stars sought as Yorkshire Achiever Awards launched
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A search for Yorkshire’s brightest young achievers has been launched. Read
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Cricket: ‘Sid’ (Muhammed Saddiq) can inspire Rastrick in Conference promotion battle
Jun 04 2011 | Cricket News
WITH the exception of several Lady Sykes Candlestick winners, trophy success has largely avoided Rastrick like the plague over the last 60 years. Read
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Huddersfield Giants centre Michael Lawrence hoping to celebrate in style
Jun 04 2011 | Huddersfield Giants News
IN-FORM Michael Lawrence is hoping to have plenty to celebrate in tomorrow’s Super League clash against Castleford Tigers at the Giants’ temporary home of The Shay (5.45). Read
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Golf: Lawrence Batley Seniors League results
Jun 04 2011 | Golf News
THE Lawrence Batley Seniors League is now well under way. Results: Read
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Huddersfield University design duo make final of top European contest
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
INNOVATIVE students from Huddersfield have made the final of a top European design competition. Read
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Cricket: Drakes Premiership
Jun 04 2011 | Cricket News
Drakes Premiership Read
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Golf: Jimmy Lough victory is second in three years at Crow Nest
Jun 04 2011 | Golf News
JIMMY LOUGH made it two wins in three years when he lifted the President’s Cup in Crow Nest Park’s annual President’s Day. Read
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Hospital teams cycling challenge
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TEAM of dedicated staff from Calderdale Royal Hospital have completed a gruelling Land’s End to John O’Groats charity cycle ride. Read
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Dewsbury MP: Dewsbury should have own bishop – not Huddersfield
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN MP says Dewsbury should be given it’s own bishop – not Huddersfield. Read
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Golf: Elland look to home build
Jun 04 2011 | Golf News
LIKE most golf clubs, Elland continually strive to improve their course and facilities, and have currently embarked on a project to extend their greenkeeper’s shed in order to house equipment, which up to now has had to be left outside. Read
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Jimmy Carr at Huddersfield Town Hall
Jun 04 2011 | Arts News
Review Read
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Scouts clean up Huddersfield cycle route
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
SCOUTS have cleaned up a Huddersfield cycle path. Read
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Golf: Calderdale clubs scoop Junior awards
Jun 04 2011 | Golf News
HUDDERSFIELD clubs finished out of the prizes when the Halifax, Huddersfield & District Union held their Junior Team Championships at Meltham. Read
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World famous Brighouse and Rastrick Band set to tour with Mercury-nominated folk band The Unthanks
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY’RE known for their love of brass – but the latest link-up for the Brighouse and Rastrick Band might surprise some. Read
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Huddersfield Town’s Chris Atkinson signs new two-year contract
Jun 04 2011 | Huddersfield Town News
CHRIS ATKINSON has signed a new two-year deal with Town. Read
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Kirklees women: reduce your risk of cervical cancer
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
WOMEN are being encouraged to take advantage of cervical screening services. Read
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Beloved family pet shot through the head at Holmbridge
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FAMILY pet has been shot through the head and killed in the Holme Valley. Read
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Jo Haigh wins regional accolade
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD businesswoman has won a top award. Read
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Tributes paid to Huddersfield’s ‘Little George’ after sudden death
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 30-YEAR-OLD man well-known around Huddersfield due to his dwarfism has died suddenly. Read
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Family want ambulance service to consider learning disabilities after woman suffers a bad fall at home but is referred to NHS Direct
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN with learning disabilities was left in excruciating pain on the side of her bed for an hour after a bad fall at home. Read
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Business as usual for grocers despite E.coli vegetable scare
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S business as usual for grocers and sandwich sellers despite the international E.coli cucumber scare. Read
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Public meeting organised to fight closure of the Holmfirth Adult Education Centre
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PUBLIC meeting to fight plans to close a Holmfirth education centre has been organised. Read
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Huddersfield Town fan went to help Old Trafford stewards after violence flared
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN caught up in terrifying violence at Old Trafford insisted: “I wanted to help.” Read
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Calderdale Council to charge people to use the internet
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE will now be charged to use the internet in Calderdale libraries. Read
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Huddersfield’s second Poundland site is revealed - your reaction
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE new site for discount retailer Poundland’s second store has been revealed. Read
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Kirklees students race for public service
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
STUDENTS from Kirklees Read
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One Community launches first grants programme
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FOUNDATION set up to support community groups in Kirklees is ready to starthelping. Read
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Huddersfield yobs filmed blood-stained hands on mobile phone during brutal attack
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
SICKENING footage of a brutal attack on a boy was played to a hushed court. Read
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Huddersfield heatwave - but not for long
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD basked in 21 ºC Mediterranean temperatures yesterday. Read
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Driver hit pedestrian before crashing in Holmfirth after illness strikes at wheel
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
, also needed hospital treatment after the incident on Huddersfield Road in Holmfirth at 11.20am yesterday. They were taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary by ambulance. Read
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Motorists taken to hospital after two car smash in Huddersfield
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CRASH on a main Huddersfield junction snarled up surrounding roads. Read
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Asbo for Batley girls Cody Maude and Cody Maude who make life hell for Dewsbury locals
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO teenage girls who made life hell for staff and shoppers in a town centre have been slapped with Asbos. Read
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“Fair but firm” police vow over English Defence League EDL march in Dewsbury
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PROTEST by the English Defence League in Dewsbury will go ahead, the police have confirmed. Read
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Is it time to rethink our markets policy?
Jun 04 2011 | Reader Letters
REGARDING the diminishing number of stalls and businesses in the Queensgate Market, could there possibly be a change of thinking and make part of it into a new type of supermarket? Read
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Woman hid drugs in bra at Huddersfield club Eden
Jun 04 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 22-YEAR-OLD woman has been given a 12-month community order – after door staff at a Huddersfield nightclub found more than 30 illegal tablets hidden in her bra. Read
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Community cash help
Jun 04 2011 | Comment
A NEW charity is now up and running to give a boost to community groups, charities and other good causes in Kirklees. Read
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Memory Lane
Jun 04 2011 | Unsorted
HAPPY DAYSA big smile from Miss M Turner who was chosen in 1953 as Miss Coronation for the Colne Valley. The choice of the 23-year-old from Golcar came as part of celebrations to mark the coronation of the new Queen, Elizabeth, in Westminster Abbey. EX53.2389 Read
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Leader: English Defence League has nothing to shout about
Jun 04 2011 | Unsorted
SO the English Defence league has been allowed to stage a demonstration in Dewsbury. Read
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Huddersfield Giants No2 Paul Anderson delighted head coach Nathan Brown is staying
Jun 04 2011 | Huddersfield Giants News
PAUL ANDERSON is happy to play the waiting game. Read
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Amateur RL: Underbank Rangers’ offer to Huddersfield Giants fans
Jun 04 2011 | Amateur Rugby League
UNDERBANK Rangers are hoping Giants fans will join their Co-Operative Conference National League cause. Read
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Andy Raleigh: Great news for our ‘fab four’
Jun 04 2011 | Huddersfield Giants News
GREAT news this week at the Galpharm as four of my fellow Giants made the England squad that play the Super League Exiles at Headingley Carnegie Stadium next Friday. Read
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Huddersfield Giants star Scott Grix thanks fans for their concern
Jun 04 2011 | Huddersfield Giants News
FIT-AGAIN Scott Grix has thanked the fans for the concern they have shown him in the wake of being knocked out at Hull FC. Read
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Luke Robinson reflects on his most memorable Huddersfield Giants game
Jun 04 2011 | Huddersfield Giants News
LUKE ROBINSON plays his 100th game for the Giants against Castleford Tigers at The Shay tomorrow (5.45). Read
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Toxic E.coli cases rising in UK
Jun 04 2011 | National News
There are 11 people in the UK with food poisoning apparently linked to a toxic E.coli outbreak, the Health Protection Agency said. Read
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Wealthy council tenants face review
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Tenants who earn more than £100,000 a year could be removed from their council houses under plans being examined by the Government. Read
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Jockey Fallon to learn Derby ruling
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Top jockey Kieren Fallon is set to find out whether he will be allowed to take part in the Epsom Derby. Read
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Syria condemned after more killings
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Britain has accused Syria of showing "an abhorrent disregard for human life" after dozens more citizens were killed by security forces engaged in a brutal repression of the country's popular uprising. Read
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Talent crown up for grabs in final
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Ten acts are to compete in a bid to carry off the crown in the popular Britain's Got Talent TV show. Read
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Review 'will please reservists'
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Reservists should make up a far greater proportion of the UK's military capability, a Government-commissioned review is expected to recommend to Prime Minister David Cameron later this month. Read
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Teenagers 'need vocational routes'
Jun 04 2011 | Breaking News
At least 40% of teenagers should be required to do apprenticeship-style qualifications that lead directly to a job at the age of 16, a leading education expert has said. Read
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Recovery team removing blaze bodies
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Specialist police teams have begun recovering the bodies of four workers killed in the Chevron oil refinery blast, while one of their injured colleagues remains in a critical condition in hospital. Read
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UK helicopters used in Libya strike
Jun 04 2011 | National News
British combat helicopters have been used for the first time in operations in Libya, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Read
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Firefighters battle oil site blaze
Jun 04 2011 | National News
More than 60 firefighters are tacking a major blaze at a waste oil storage site in Kent. Read
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Soldier killed in insurgent attack
Jun 04 2011 | National News
A British soldier has been killed following an insurgent attack in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Read
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Oil storage site fire under control
Jun 04 2011 | National News
A major blaze at a waste oil storage site has been brought under control after more than 60 firefighters worked through the night. Read
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UK choppers attack Libyan targets
Jun 04 2011 | Breaking News
British combat helicopters have destroyed a radar installation and a military checkpoint during their first operation in Libya, despite coming under fire. Read
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Judges ban jockey Fallon from Derby
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Top jockey Kieren Fallon will not be able to race in the Epsom Derby after the Court of Appeal overturned an earlier ruling allowing him to take part. Read
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Duke takes to The Mall on horseback
Jun 04 2011 | National News
The Duke of Cambridge rode down The Mall from Buckingham Palace on a horse as he took part in a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour. Read
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US missile kills al Qaida leader
Jun 04 2011 | National News
A Pakistani intelligence official and a militant group say that top al Qaida militant Ilyas Kashmiri has been killed in an American drone strike. Read
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Fallon disappointed over Derby ban
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Top jockey Kieren Fallon said he was "disappointed and very sorry" after the Court of Appeal ruled he would not be able to race in the Epsom Derby. Read
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Oil refinery blast victims named
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Police have named the four people killed in a blast that ripped through an oil refinery in Wales. Read
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Hague in visit to rebels in Libya
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Foreign Secretary William Hague has flown into the Libyan city of Benghazi for talks with opposition figures - the first minister to visit the rebel-held area. Read
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Rooney admits to hair transplant
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Footballer Wayne Rooney has admitted he has had a hair transplant. Read
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£25m credit card bill faces curbs
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Civil servants could face tighter curbs on how they use Government credit cards as new figures showed they spent more than £25 million on them last year alone. Read
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Vote down NHS reform urges Owen
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Liberal Democrat MPs have been urged by SDP founder Lord Owen to vote down the Government's controversial NHS reforms - even if they are substantially changed. Read
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Assange attacks middle-brow Britain
Jun 04 2011 | National News
The tough talking founder of Wikileaks has hit out at the UK, claiming he "detests" the country's "mid-brow squeamishness". Read
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Hague in talks with Libyan rebels
Jun 04 2011 | Breaking News
Foreign Secretary William Hague has held talks in Libya with rebel leaders as the UK escalated its military operations with air strikes by combat helicopters. Read
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Fallon banned from Epsom Derby
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Top jockey Kieren Fallon could only watch the Epsom Derby after the Court of Appeal banned him from taking part in the race, which was won by French horse Pour Moi. Read
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Jai is Britain's Got Talent winner
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Singer Jai McDowall is the shock winner of ITV's Britain's Got Talent. Read
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83-year-old killed in own home
Jun 04 2011 | National News
Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after the body of an elderly man was discovered by police called to his home. Read
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Huddersfield Examiner: See the front and back pages of our latest edition
Jun 04 2011 | Front and Back Pages
HERE are the front and back pages of tonight's Huddersfield Examiner. Read
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New wheelchair for Jemiah Pierre-Madigan
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
GENEROUS Examiner readers have dug deep into their pockets to help a little Colne Valley girl. Read
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Brindon Addy link to Nook Brewhouse, Holmfirth
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
NOOKIE PIES are now on the menu at J Brindon Addy Butchers in Hade Edge, Holmfirth. Read
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Huddersfield Fire Station Open Day on June 25
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
FIREFIGHTERS will demonstrate their skills at an open day in Huddersfield later this month. Read
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Kirklees police launch scheme to tackle holiday crime
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
NEIGHBOURHOOD police are launching a scheme to give residents peace of mind while they are on holiday. Read
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Songwriter Emily Druce at Almondbury Junior School
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
SONGWRITER Emily Druce has been passing on her skills to pupils of Almondbury Junior School. Read
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Denby Dale churches get together to host fashion show fundraiser
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
CHURCH groups are set to host a fashion show fundraiser to boost their coffers. Read
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National Volunteers Week gets underway in Kirklees
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
VOLUNTEERS are getting together as part of a national incentive. Read
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Huddersfield District news for use Saturday, June 4
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
BIRDSEDGE Read
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Meltham CE Primary School art week
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
ART and nature were the words on the tip of pupils’ tongues at Meltham CofE Primary School. Read
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Honley Civic Society present ‘Better Honley Awards’ to mark National Civic Societies Day
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
HONLEY Civic Society are set to present three pioneering awards to those helping the group work for a better village. Read
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Holmfirth Film Festival event boosts capital cancer charity
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
MOVIE buffs at the Holmfirth Film Festival enjoyed a classic film and raised £1,000 for charity. Read
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Crimewatch: Land Rover driven off in sneak-in raid
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
BURGLARYNetherthong, May 27. Raider sneaked in through unlocked back kitchen door, took car keys from key rack and used them to steal green Land Rover registration PJ56 LNF. Thongsbridge, May 25. Raiders jemmied open rear wooden french doors to get into house. Property stolen and put into two large holdalls. Search also made of garden shed after forcing open door. Suspects made off in small black vehicle. Duke of Leeds Hotel, Sheffield Road, New Mill, May 29. Entry forced through side wooden patio door. Computer laptop stolen from bar area. Meltham CofE School, May 26. Glass in front door smashed to get into school. Lock on cabinet forced and computer laptop and batteries stolen. Honley, May 28. Child’s football net stolen from front garden of house. Wooldale, May 30. Suspects approached in tipper vehicle and one of them knocked on front door of house. When there was no answer both suspects took scrap metal from front garden, loading it into their vehicle – a grey transit tipper: reg R29 VUK. Read
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Linthwaite Ladies raffle Huddersfield Town shirt for Help for Heroes
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
A SIGNED Huddersfield Town shirt was the top prize at a fundraiser for the armed forces. Read
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Holme Valley district news for Saturday, June 4
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
BROCKHOLES Read
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Colne Valley district news for Saturday, June 4
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
GOLCAR Read
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Crimewatch: Police probing spate of raids across valley
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
BURGLARY Paddock, May 26. Known suspect used ladders to climb up and get inside house through insecure bathroom window and steal electrical goods. Shoulder of Mutton, Church Street, Slaithwaite, May 29. Top of transom window at back of house lifted out without causing damage. Raider then climbed into bathroom of living quarters and also went into office, stealing cash. Scapegoat Hill, May 27. Raider removed padlock from shed door to get inside. Second shed then broken into and mountain bike stolen. Spectrum Yarns Ltd, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, May 25. Raider forced front wooden door open then once inside removed cable wires from ceiling and stripped them to get to copper wire. Marsden, May 26. Raider climbed on to porch and stole lead flashing. Golcar, May 29. Paving slabs stolen from front of property. Slaithwaite, May 31. Plastic chair taken from neighbour's garden used to climb up and steal lead flashing from above front bay window. Thieves got inside a house on Wood Street, Longwood through an unlocked door and stole the keys then the car of the occupant – a blue Vauxhall Corsa YK57XNZ. The alarm was activated on a house on Rutland Road, Golcar, when thieves forced the upvc door lock. Thieves smashed a window of a house on Heath House View, Golcar but did not manage to get inside. Read
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Denby Dale Pie celebration September 5 1964 picture story for E&C Nostalgia
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
1788 - The First Pie 1788 - Recovery of King George III: The village decided to celebrate King George III’s return from madness. The pie, made from game, was baked at the White Hart pub and served to the villagers in the field behind. Read
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Riders race in memorial to Honley motorbike legend
Jun 04 2011 | Express and Chronicle
RIDERS paid tribute to the late Brian Clarkson at his memorial trial. Read
