Jul
2011
Articles from 21st Jul 2011
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Paddock resident Christine Pearcy angry after footpath blocked off
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PADDOCK woman says new road safety measures at a junction are more of a hazard. Read
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Fartown benefits cheat couple pocketed £2,000
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TAXI driver – listed as a director at one of Huddersfield’s best-known Indian restaurants – and his wife wrongly pocketed more than £2,000 in benefits, a court heard. Read
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Huddersfield man who lost two daughters to kidney disease is now helping renal patients in Pakistan
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MUSLIM volunteer whose daughter died from kidney failure in Pakistan is helping other sufferers with the same plight. Read
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Calderdale top cop on the beat in Kabul
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A POLICE officer is swapping the beat of Calderdale for Kabul. Read
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Yorkshire Day fundraiser at Scapegoat Hill
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
FUNDRAISERS will pledge allegiance to ‘God’s Own County’ at a special Yorkshire Day event next month. Read
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Meltham man helps GB Special Olympics team in Athens
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
STOMACH bugs, emergency operations and a country in turmoil were just a few of the obstacles at the Athens Special Olympics World Summer Games. Read
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Picture of the week: God’s own county right on your own doorstep in Holmfirth
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
RETIRED teacher Stuart Nottingham returns to Huddersfield once a year – and took this photograph to keep a fond memory of the home town he misses so much. Read
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Time running out for people to submit Charity Challenge cash
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
FUNDRAISERS are reminded that time is running out for them to hand over cash from the Examiner Charity Challenge. Read
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Dewsbury Town Hall to appear in Emmerdale
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUNCIL building will have a starring role in a popular soap next week. Read
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BTP appeals for help after train window smashed
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOOLIGANS have carried out a stone attack on a train in Huddersfield. Read
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Could Birkby's Grimescar Woods be home to ancient Roman ruins?
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ARCHEOLOGY enthusiast is renewing his campaign for a dig in Birkby. Read
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Examiner Community Garden winner: Christ Church Woodhouse School, Deighton
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S not just flowers and vegetables they are growing in this year’s winning Examiner Community Garden. Read
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DLA Piper reports bumper month for M&A deals
Jul 21 2011 | Kirklees Business News
MERGERS and acquisitions are on the up, according to experts in the field. Read
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Ofcom in rural ruling
Jul 21 2011 | Kirklees Business News
MILLIONS of people are set to get cheaper internet access – after BT was told to slash its wholesale charges to rural areas. Read
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Fashion: From Burberry to meaning business with Stefanie Smith
Jul 21 2011 | Fashion & Beauty
Designer Stefanie Smith worked at top fashion house Burberry before setting up her own bespoke women’s tailoring business. This week she hit the business big time thanks to BBC One’s The Apprentice. The Holmfirth designer talks to JOANNE DOUGLAS about dressing the modern working woman. Read
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Bowls: Marie Nicholson of Meltham wins Ladies Afternoon League Merit
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
MARIE NICHOLSON of Meltham won the Ladies Afternoon League Merit at Longwood. Read
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Polar Ford wins Motability Award
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD car dealer has landed a top award for the sixth year in a row. Read
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Bowls: Jean Gee of Marsh United wins Huddersfield Ladies Merit
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
JEAN GEE was the victor in the Huddersfield Ladies Merit. Read
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Bowls: Robert Hitchen of Lower Hopton wins Mirfield Merit
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
ROBERT HITCHEN, of Lower Hopton, won the Mirfield Merit title in a close final against Netherton Con’s Jack Dyson. Read
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Success of Galpharm charity dinner
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHARITY dinner at the Galpharm Stadium raised £3,400 for the Forget Me Not Trust charity. Read
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Tennis: Oakfield celebrate centenary in style
Jul 21 2011 | Other Sports
THE Oakfield Tennis and Bowling club turned back the clock as they held their Centenary Open Day. Read
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Kirklees College caretaker Dave Ellis’ close shave for Kirkwood Hospice
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
CARETAKER Dave Ellis said goodbye to his locks yesterday. Read
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Bowls: Hudds and District Bowling Association - Bamforth & Ingham Cups
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
BAMFORTH & INGHAM CUPS Read
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Bowls: Mark Atkinson is latest Marsh qualifier
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
LATEST qualifier in the Marsh Utd £1,400 competition is Mark Atkinson (Crosland Moor) who defeated Chris Brown (Sheffield) 21-20 to go through. Read
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Bowls: Hudds and District Bowling Association - Drayton Cup
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
DRAYTON CUP Read
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Bowls: Hudds and District Bowling Association - Binns Cup
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
BINNS CUP Read
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Huddersfield Ladies Bowling League
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
THE latest Huddersfield Ladies Bowling League results: Read
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Bowling: Hudds and District veterans bowling results
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
THE Latest Huddersfield and District Veterans League results: Read
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Bowls: Hudds and District Bowling Association - Littlewood Cup
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
LITTLEWOOD CUP Read
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bowling: subscription cup results
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
SUBSCRIPTION CUP Read
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Wayne Ditchfield wins the Hill Crest Classic
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
THE Conservative League Eric Simpson Mixed Pairs, sponsored by Anthony Bradwell-Harper and John Townend, has preliminary rounds on Monday (6.45). Read
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Huddersfield Inter-district squad determined to win for the late Paul Sigsworth
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
THE Huddersfield Inter-district squad to play Wakefield and Leeds on Sunday need little motivation. Read
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Bowls: Liberal |League Results and Tables
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
THE Liberal League results and tables: Read
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Yorkshire Vets win County Championship with Huddersfield contingent
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
YORKSHIRE won the Veterans Champion County competition for the first time with a Roses success against Lancashire at Todmorden. Read
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Bowls: Hudds and District Bowling Association - Beaumont Cup
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
BEAUMONT CUP Read
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Andrew Hoult and Robert Craven of Almondbury win Eric Wike Pairs title
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
HOME club duo Andrew Hoult and Robert Craven won the Conservative League Eric Wike Pairs title at Almondbury BC. Read
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Huddersfield Vets need massive effort in final match of Inter-district
Jul 21 2011 | Bowls News
HUDDERSFIELD need a massive effort in their final match to retain the Yorkshire Inter-district title. Read
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Birthday present for Huddersfield racer Compton
Jul 21 2011 | Motorsport News
THERE was a birthday boost for Huddersfield racer Dijon Compton at Oulton Park. Read
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Success for Huddersfield Falcons in West Yorkshire Championship
Jul 21 2011 | Motorsport News
HUDDERSFIELD Falcon Club rider William Wood showed a never-say-die spirit as he notched victory in the West Leeds Motor Club’s annual Nu Texa Trophy Trial event at Cawder Hall Farm. Read
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Former favoruite Paul Jackson looking inflict Cup misery on Huddersfield Giants
Jul 21 2011 | Huddersfield Giants News
ONE of Huddersfield Giants biggest ‘fans’ is desperate to inflict as much misery as possible on his former club and take Castleford Tigers into the semi-final of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. Read
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Huddersfield Giants coach Nathan Brown's column: Canterbury Bulldogs job speculation isn't worth talking about
Jul 21 2011 | Nathan Brown Column
After the bitterly disappointing defeat at Bradford Bulls on Sunday, has your main task this week been to lift the players? Read
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Huddersfield Town Supporters Association: Massive boost for supporters’ groups
Jul 21 2011 | Huddersfield Town News
THE annual conference of Supporters Direct was given a massive boost by the announcement that the Football Stadia Improvement Fund had agreed to an initial grant of £268,000 with further funding applications to be considered next month. Read
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Fans have the chance to meet Huddersfield Giants stars
Jul 21 2011 | Huddersfield Giants News
THE Giants are giving fans the chance to meet their favourite players as part of the build-up to the Super League club’s return to the Galpharm. Read
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AFC Emley Darren Hepworth boss gears up for test against Huddersfield Town
Jul 21 2011 | Huddersfield Town News
AFC EMLEY go into tonight’s annual pre-season clash with Town (7.30) with manager Darren Hepworth looking to hone his squad. Read
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Huddersfield's David Brown Gear Systems set for 24-hour strike in pay row
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
ALMOST half the workers at an iconic Huddersfield engineering firm are set to go on strike. Read
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Meet William Mullin from Marsden, he may only be three but he's already an agricultural champion: Find out more here
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A THREE-year-old is feeling anything but sheepish when it comes to agricultural shows. Read
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Huddersfield man to appear in court today over Cornwall double murder
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD man has been charged with a double murder. Read
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Rawthorpe woman, 34, in £3,000 housing benefit fraud
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN who fraudulently claimed more than £3,000 in housing benefit has appeared in court. Read
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John: The law is an ass, and injustice is rife - join the revolution!
Jul 21 2011 | John Avison
A MOTORBIKE is stolen in Lindley. The police ‘apprehend’ the youngsters who had fallen off it at 4am in the morning. Read
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Need to permanent gypsy site in Kirklees
Jul 21 2011 | Comment
ONCE again the issue of a permanent site for gypsies in Kirklees has resurfaced. Read
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John Avison: Dirty beasts
Jul 21 2011 | John Avison
YOU’VE probably read in the Examiner about the deterrent effect of lion poo. Read
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Ban for speedy M-way driver from Birkby
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
MAGISTRATES have banned a Huddersfield man who exceeded the speed limit by up to 24mph on the M1. Read
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Illegal gyspy camps in Kirklees are the council's own making due to lack of official site: Gypsy leader
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GYPSY leader has attacked Kirklees Council for not providing land for a permanent gypsy caravan site. Read
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Voices have been heard over supermarket battle
Jul 21 2011 | Comment
FOR a decade Elland residents have fought for a supermarket in their town. Read
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Mum off to Government watchdog after appeal refused over separate schools for daughters
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SINGLE mum whose daughter has been denied a school place alongside her sister is taking her plight to the Government watchdog. Read
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Dalton man's trial for stabbing young Bardford Bulls player is delayed
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE trial of a teenager accused of stabbing a talented young rugby league player has been adjourned until November. Read
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Former Army captain Mark Learmont from Lindley joins forces with wounded troops and families to tackle tricky subject of wills
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO mothers are joining forces to help the families of troops injured in combat. Read
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Calderdale policeman changes his beat
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CALDERDALE police officer is swapping Halifax for Afghanistan. Read
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Secretary of State backs Morrisons supermarket plan for Elland – and it could be open next year
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SUPERMARKET for Elland has finally been approved after 10 years. Read
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Holmfirth Harriers Junior Triathlon runs for second year
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOLMFIRTH Harriers Junior Triathlon saw 100 entrants this year. Read
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Aspley pub The New Wharf could become student flats
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PUB could be turned into student flats. Read
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Fartown shop keeps its drinks licence after Kirklees Council blunder
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
BLUNDERING councillors banned a shop from selling booze – before reversing the decision when they realised they had overstepped their powers. Read
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Denby Dale man cheated benefits to ‘keep wolves from the door’
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BENEFIT cheat who falsely claimed more than £4,000 in Job Seekers’ Allowance has appeared in court. Read
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Examiner Mailbag, July 21, 2011
Jul 21 2011 | Reader Letters
I AM writing this on behalf of my 78-year-old aunt who received a letter on May 20 this year saying that her home care provider would be changing from Kirklees Homecare to a different provider, which could start from September 2011. Read
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Web forum: The two sides of taxis
Jul 21 2011 | Unsorted
TWO stories on taxi drivers in yesterday’s Examiner. First up was Muhammed Naeem who found £1,000 in the back of his cab – and managed to track down the tourist family who had lost their holiday money. Read
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Golcar Scouts celebrate 60th birthday
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
GOLCAR Scouts are in celebratory mood! Read
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Cricket: Drakes tables
Jul 21 2011 | Cricket News
Latest tables Read
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Cricket: Honley duo run riot in double century stand
Jul 21 2011 | Cricket News
HONLEY skipper Simon England and Chris Woodhead ran amok against Thongsbridge as both men blasted tons in a 253-run stand for the second wicket. Read
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Key back-row pairing ruled out for Huddersfield Giants
Jul 21 2011 | Huddersfield Giants News
HUDDERSFIELD Giants will be without their first-choice second-row partnership for the foreseeable future. Read
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Huddersfield Town duo Gary Roberts and Liam Ridehalgh under fitness spotlight
Jul 21 2011 | Huddersfield Town News
LEE CLARK is hoping that specialist treatment will help put Gary Roberts and Liam Ridehalgh back on the road to full fitness. Read
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Cycling: Racer Ben Kellett is pipped at the line
Jul 21 2011 | Other Sports
BEN KELLETT (VS Cycles) narrowly missed out on a win in the Wakefield CC Evening Road Race. Read
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Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman accuses David Cameron of evading question on alleged phone-hacking of senior civil servant
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD’S MP last night accused the Prime Minister of evading questions about alleged spying on a senior civil servant. Read
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Scholarships 'will motivate poor'
Jul 21 2011 | National News
University scholarships should be made available to poor 15-year-olds at every school and sixth-form college in England, Simon Hughes has said. Read
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Inflation hits consumer confidence
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Consumer confidence fell in June as high inflation and unemployment combined with low wage growth to weigh on households' spending power, a survey has revealed. Read
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Online rail ticket price warning
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Some rail passengers may be paying too much for tickets when they shop online, a report by a train customer watchdog has said. Read
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Velodrome tipped for design prize
Jul 21 2011 | National News
The Olympic Velodrome building - dubbed "the Pringle" - will take on the Royal Shakespeare Company's new theatre complex as they compete for the UK's top architecture award. Read
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Jobs go as fashion stores close
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A fashion chain formed following last year's collapse of Ethel Austin has been forced to shut 12 stores, making 181 staff redundant. Read
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Jellyfish warning for beach-goers
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water at UK beaches, scientists have warned that our coastal seas could be turned into a "jellyfish soup" this summer. Read
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Cameron pressured over BSkyB bid
Jul 21 2011 | National News
David Cameron is facing fresh pressure over claims he had discussions about the controversial Murdoch bid to take full control of BSkyB. Read
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Lindsay Hawker killer awaits fate
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Relatives of British teacher Lindsay Hawker are in Japan to see her killer sentenced. Read
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Nurse held over 'sabotage' deaths
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A nurse arrested on suspicion of the murder of three patients remains in police custody. Read
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France and Germany debt crisis deal
Jul 21 2011 | National News
French president Nicolas Sarkozy and German chancellor Angela Merkel have overcome differences and agreed on a common position before the emergency European debt crisis summit. Read
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Eurozone leaders agree summit deal
Jul 21 2011 | National News
France and Germany have agreed on a joint position hours before emergency talks in Brussels, where eurozone leaders have been urged to "do what it takes" to ensure the stability of the single currency. Read
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Life for killer of Lindsay Hawker
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A Japanese court has sentenced a man to life in prison for the rape and murder of British teacher Lindsay Hawker. Read
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France and Germany united on Greece
Jul 21 2011 | National News
France and Germany have agreed on a joint position hours before emergency talks in Brussels, where eurozone leaders have been urged to "do what it takes" to ensure the stability of the single currency. Read
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Forces to find out impact of cuts
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Police forces are due to be told whether they can cope with controversial Government spending cuts. Read
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Greater cancer risk for tall people
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Taller people have an increased risk of cancer, including of the bowel, breast, kidney and brain, experts have said. Read
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British Taliban suspects arrested
Jul 21 2011 | National News
British armed forces have arrested two Britons in Afghanistan suspected of fighting for the Taliban. Read
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Scottish and Southern bills to rise
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Millions of customers of Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) face higher bills from September after the group became the third of the major suppliers to raise prices. Read
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Britons held in Afghan terror raid
Jul 21 2011 | National News
UK forces have arrested two Britons in Afghanistan amid fears they may have been planning an attack on British troops in the country. Read
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Retail sales in return to growth
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Retail sales returned to growth last month after stores started their summer sales early to attract cautious consumers, official figures show. Read
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France and Germany agree debt deal
Jul 21 2011 | National News
France and Germany have agreed on a joint position hours before emergency talks in Brussels, where eurozone leaders have been urged to "do what it takes" to ensure the stability of the single currency. Read
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Space shuttle nears final landing
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Space shuttle Atlantis is zooming back to Earth for the very last landing of America's 30-year shuttle programme. Read
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Cricket: Lumb Cup side just want to play
Jul 21 2011 | Cricket News
HUDDERSFIELD’S Joe Lumb Cup side will be hoping for better weather this Sunday, when they entertain the Craven League at Elland (1.00), after last week’s wash-out in Leeds. Read
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34,000 police jobs to be scrapped
Jul 21 2011 | National News
More than 34,000 police jobs will be lost as part of Government cuts, inspectors have ruled. Read
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Clegg: 'Murky practices' revealed
Jul 21 2011 | National News
The phone hacking scandal has uncovered "murky practices and dodgy relationships" at the heart of Britain's establishment, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said. Read
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Go-ahead for Mau Mau torture case
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Four elderly Kenyans have been given the go-ahead by the High Court to sue the British Government over alleged colonial atrocities committed during the Mau Mau uprising. Read
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Shuttle prepares for final landing
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Space shuttle Atlantis is zooming back to Earth for the very last landing of America's 30-year shuttle programme. Read
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'Justice' for murdered Lindsay
Jul 21 2011 | National News
The father of murdered British teacher Lindsay Hawker said his family has finally achieved justice after her killer was jailed for life in Japan. Read
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Shuttle Atlantis makes last landing
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Space shuttle Atlantis is back on Earth, and the shuttle era is over. Read
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Huddersfield man appears in court charged with two murders
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN arrested in Denby Dale has appeared before court charged with a double murder in Cornwall. Read
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Huddersfield Examiner: See the front and back pages of our latest edition
Jul 21 2011 | Front and Back Pages
HERE are the front and back pages of tonight's Huddersfield Examiner. Read
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Barroso confident of eurozone deal
Jul 21 2011 | National News
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has said he is confident of a solution to the eurozone crisis as he arrived for emergency talks in Brussels. Read
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Andrew 'to give up trade role'
Jul 21 2011 | National News
The Duke of York is to step down from his role as the UK's roving business ambassador, according to reports. Read
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Huddersfield Town striker Jimmy Spencer set to join Cheltenham on loan
Jul 21 2011 | Huddersfield Town News
HUDDERSFIELD Town have confirmed teenage striker Jimmy Spencer is set to join Cheltenham on a six-month loan. Read
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Fourth 'sabotage' patient dies
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A fourth patient linked to allegations of sabotage at a Greater Manchester hospital has died. Read
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Kenya case ruling 'a major victory'
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Four elderly Kenyans have won a "historic" ruling which takes them one step nearer to winning damages from the Government over alleged colonial atrocities during the Mau Mau uprising. Read
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West Yorkshire Police to cut 750 officers and 1500 civilian staff in £90m cost-cutting drive: What do you think?
Jul 21 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
IF YOU need to ask the time from a policeman you better do so quickly as by the end of 2015 West Yorkshire's force will be 13% scarcer after announcing plans to cut its frontline force by 759 officers. Read
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Two more hospital deaths probed
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Police are investigating the deaths of two more patients at the hospital linked to allegations of sabotage. Read
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60 'lenient' sentences increased
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Sixty criminals had their sentences increased last year after the Court of Appeal ruled their original punishment was "unduly lenient". Read
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More time to quiz death probe nurse
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Detectives have been granted more time to question a nurse on suspicion of murder as they revealed two more deaths of patients at a hospital linked to allegations of sabotage. Read
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Crime warning as police face cuts
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Crime rates could jump as one in 10 police officers is axed under Government spending cuts, an official inquiry has warned. Read
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Conditions imposed on Baby P doctor
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A GP who failed to spot Baby P's abuse can return to work as a doctor but only under strict conditions, the General Medical Council has ruled. Read
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Andrew gives up trade envoy role
Jul 21 2011 | National News
The Duke of York is to step down from his role as the UK's roving business ambassador, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Read
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Britons held in 'troops plot' probe
Jul 21 2011 | National News
UK forces have arrested a British man and woman in Afghanistan amid fears they may have been planning an attack on British troops in the country. Read
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RAF man killed in Italy road crash
Jul 21 2011 | National News
An RAF man has been killed in a road accident in southern Italy. Read
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EU leaders back new Greek debt deal
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Eurozone leaders are supporting a new bailout for debt-laden Greece with a lower interest rate and more time to pay it off. Read
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Watchdogs 'must look at News Corp'
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Media watchdogs should consider "very seriously" whether News Corporation remains a fit and proper organisation to run satellite TV company BSkyB, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said. Read
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Query over James Murdoch evidence
Jul 21 2011 | National News
James Murdoch could be asked to clarify his evidence to the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, chairman John Whittingdale has said. Read
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Artist Lucian Freud dies at 88
Jul 21 2011 | National News
British artist Lucian Freud has died at the age of 88. Read
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Ringo Starr honoured at Mojo awards
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A Beatle and a Beach Boy have both been honoured at a top music awards show. Read
