Mar
2012
Articles from 17th Mar 2012
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Colchester United v Huddersfield Town: Give us your player ratings here
Mar 17 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
HUDDERSFIELD Town took on Colchester today looking for three more vital promotion points. Read
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SkillBuild deadline draws nearer
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
CONSTRUCTION trainees in Huddersfield have just days to enter a regional competition. Read
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Linthwaite boy inspires charity walk to save heart unit at Leeds General Infirmary
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HEART UNIT campaigners are putting on their walking shoes to raise money for a charity – inspired by a Linthwaite boy. Read
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Family of the late Brian Jackson hear first inaugural lecture in his honour at the University of Huddersfield
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
RELATIVES of a late education expert heard the first lecture given in his memory. Read
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Old Meltham railway to be heritage site
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER Meltham railway line is set to be turned in to a heritage walking trail. Read
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Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust launches a virtual work for young cancer patients
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG cancer patients are being brought closer together – in a virtual world. Read
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Crime project cuts thefts of stones in Huddersfield
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY are an integral part of Huddersfield’s heritage. Read
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New Butchers Guild chairman Brindon Addy
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOLMFIRTH butcher Brindon Addy has been appointed chairman of the Butchers Q Guild. Read
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Motorists warned of Mirfield roadworks delays
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
DRIVERS are being warned of delays on the A644 Huddersfield Road near Mirfield because of emergency gas main work coinciding with planned maintenance. Read
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Mark Brown’s gold medal in Winter Games
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
WINTER sports star Mark Brown has won a gold medal on the slopes of Switzerland. Read
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St James’ Sleep Apnoea Support Group hold drop-in day in Huddersfield
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
ARE you suffering from daytime drowsiness, irritability, loss of memory, increased night time urination, impotence or strokes? Read
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Charity book in aid of Forget Me Not Hospice
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
JOURNALIST Margaret Watson has combined her love of cooking with her interest in local history to produce a book. Read
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Brighouse man runs marathon in aid of Marsden dog’s home
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN who spends his life training dogs is going into training himself – for the London Marathon. Read
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Last chance to comment on Kirklees boundary changes
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FURTHER consultation into switching electoral wards into neighbouring constituencies could lead to major changes in Kirklees. Read
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Netherton film-maker to return to Huddersfield to shoot The Drifter
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD film-maker is returning to his hometown for his first big shoot. Read
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McCarthy & Stone lands five-star rating
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE ORGANISATION running a retirement complex in Huddersfield has notched up an industry first. Read
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Slaithwaite artist mourns the loss of the abandoned mill which was her creative inspiration
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN artist has spoken of her shock after her creative inspiration was torched by arsonists. Read
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Basketball: Huddersfield Heat continue to climb English Basketball League
Mar 17 2012 | Other Sports
HUDDERSFIELD Heat lost 94-87 at home to play-off chasing Derby but instantly bounced back against Sefton. Read
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Amateur RU: YMCA duo eager for May-Day away day
Mar 17 2012 | Rugby Union News
TWO of Huddersfield YMCA Rugby Union Club’s brightest prospects are counting down the days to the trip of a lifetime. Read
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Athletics: Gavin Mulholland from Calder Valley Fell Runners wins Ian Roberts Memorial Fell Race
Mar 17 2012 | Athletics News
KATIE WALSHAW was in record-breaking form in Holmfirth Harriers’ Ian Roberts Memorial Fell Race. Read
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Golf: Phil Tatlock takes over the mantle of Union president
Mar 17 2012 | Golf News
PHIL TATLOCK has now been officially installed as the new President of the Halifax, Huddersfield District Union. Read
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Cricket: Repeat showdown for Shepley
Mar 17 2012 | Cricket News
HEAVY WOOLLEN Cup holders Shepley, face a repeat of last year’s final when they open their defence on Sunday, April 22 (1pm) with another monumental clash against Gomersal. Read
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Ladies RL: Captain Amy Plowman scores hat trick for Huddersfield/Brighouse in win at Leeds
Mar 17 2012 | Amateur Rugby League
ST JOSEPH’S Sharks girls teams have enjoyed an encouraging start to the season. Read
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Former Huddersfield Town man Danny Racchi ready for cup-final mission with Kilmarnock
Mar 17 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
DANNY RACCHI used to dream of helping a team in blue and white stripes win a cup final. Read
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Amateur RL: Meltham youngsters have mixed fortunes
Mar 17 2012 | Amateur Rugby League
MELTHAM All Blacks scored an impressive away win at St Joseph’s 36-16 in a derby clash at Under 10 level. Read
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Huddersfield Town nostalgia: Clyde Wijnhard makes comeback in Colchester stalemate in December 2001
Mar 17 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
CLYDE WIJNHARD played his first football in more than a year as Town fought out a 3-3 draw with Colchester at Layer Road. Read
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Amateur Football: Coach need penalties to go through in Works League Hoyle Cup
Mar 17 2012 | Football News
PENALTIES decided a thrilling Hoyle Cup clash. Read
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Amateur RL: Meltham youngsters too strong for Bowling
Mar 17 2012 | Amateur Rugby League
ST JOSEPH’S Sharks Under 16 side found table-topping Skirlaugh Bulls too tough to topple. Read
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Amateur Football: Marsh FC through to meet Dalton in the Lockwood Private Hire Trophy final
Mar 17 2012 | Football News
MARSH FC are through to the final of the Lockwood Private Hire Trophy. Read
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Amateur Football: Huddersfield District League Shepley through to final of Sheffield and Hallamshire County Cup
Mar 17 2012 | Football News
THE District League will have one representative in the County Cup finals as Shepley beat Crofton Sports 3-1 to reach the final of the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Cup. Read
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Amateur RL: Lindley Swifts swoop for success in Leeds
Mar 17 2012 | Amateur Rugby League
LINDLEY Swifts notched an impressive away win in Division IV of the Yorkshire Junior League’s Under 13 section, beating East Leeds All Stars 38-14. Read
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Amateur RL: Slaithwaite Saracens find rivals too hot to handle
Mar 17 2012 | Amateur Rugby League
IT PROVED a tough home test for Slaithwaite Saracens as they slipped to a 58-12 defeat at the hands of Upton in the Yorkshire Junior League’s Under 13 Division IV. Read
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Spring brings revenue boost for John Lewis
Mar 17 2012 | Kirklees Business News
RETAILERS John Lewis and Waitrose saw sales surge last week as customers welcomed the spring weather by refreshing their wardrobes and buying hot cross buns. Read
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TRAVEL FIRM REJECTS FISHER RESCUE OFFER
Mar 17 2012 | Kirklees Business News
A £400m rescue package backed by a Huddersfield businessman and designed to revive Thomas Cook has been rejected by the travel firm, it is understood. Read
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Carpetright rolls out stores revamp plans
Mar 17 2012 | Kirklees Business News
CARPETRIGHT’S veteran boss Lord Harris has said the chain will revamp all its stores over the next two years as part of his commitment to high street trading. Read
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Small firms funding crisis set to worsen
Mar 17 2012 | Kirklees Business News
FIRMS will face a £190bn funding gap in five years unless more is done to stimulate alternative forms of lending to banks, claims a government-backed task force. Read
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Driver in court as wheels come off wagon and hit parked cars
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEDESTRIANS and motorists had a lucky escape when two wheels came off a lorry as it was being driven into Huddersfield. Read
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New rare breed of Poitou donkey at Cannon Hall farm
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
VISITORS to Cannon Hall Farm will get a kick out of the new arrival. Read
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Kirklees planners give green light for Arabian Lounge shisha cafe
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MIDDLE Eastern-style tobacco smoking cafe is set to launch in Huddersfield. Read
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Batley girl, 8, mugged in street
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN eight-year-old girl has become the victim of a mugger. Read
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How Martha Dunn’s birthday Chinese lantern wish took her back home
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
WHEN Martha Dunn made a wish as she let off a birthday Chinese lantern, she wanted it to go to a good home. Read
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Huddersfield Examiner letters, March 17, 2012
Mar 17 2012 | Reader Letters
FOR David Hill (Mailbag, March 14) to assert that after the elections green belt land might once again be under threat is at best just plain scaremongering. Read
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Police to prosecute Huddersfield garages selling booze
Mar 17 2012 | Unsorted
THE police clampdown on garages selling alcohol seems, on the face of it, a strange one. Read
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Artists, film makers and musicians needed for Holmfirth Arts Festival 2012
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
FILM makers, musicians and artists are needed for this year’s Holmfirth Arts Festival. Read
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Ozstanding performance by students at King James, Almondbury
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT was full of heart and more importantly – soul. Read
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Saturday picture letter: July 2011
Mar 17 2012 | Reader Letters
United pride Read
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Leader: Heritage Lottery Fund cash is on the right track
Mar 17 2012 | Unsorted
THE transformation of the former Meltham railway line into a heritage walking trail is a fantastic example of several groups working together for the common good. Read
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Huddersfield engineer lost part of finger in metal cutter
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN engineer lost a finger in a works accident in Huddersfield. Read
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Rastrick High School secures a Paralympic scoop for school’s BBC day
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
PARALYMPIC athlete Georgina Oliver faced questions from pupils at her former school yesterday. Read
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Hats off to the enterprising Rastrick students
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
STUDENTS are thinking of enterprising ways of raising £1 million. Read
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Rastrick shopkeeper faces alcohol license opposition ahead of Calderdale Council hearing
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SHOPKEEPER wants permission to sell alcohol – but 132 people have objected. Read
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Walk or fly for Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YOUTH cancer charity is inviting people to walk or fly for them. Read
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Yorkshire Water blamed for extent of damage after fire near Castle Hill
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BUSINESSMAN has blamed Yorkshire Water after a fire broke out in his barn destroying five vehicles. Read
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Free nostalgic prints with Examiner
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
FREE prints of old Huddersfield will be given away with copies of the Huddersfield Examiner next week. Read
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Are petrol stations allowed to sell alcohol? West Yorkshire Police say no
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE are pursuing a test case against two Huddersfield petrol stations which could have “national implications”. Read
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Police appeal to find missing Huddersfield man John Hay
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BUILDER has gone missing from his Huddersfield home. Read
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Kirklees Council accused of ‘gagging’ staff over children’s Sure Start centre cuts
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
STAFF have been “gagged” to stop them talking about controversial children’s centres cuts, according to a union official. Read
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Yummy Yorkshire opens expanded facilities
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
ICE cream maker Yummy Yorkshire is on course for a planned 60% rise in production following developments funded by a business grant. Read
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Dalton woman and her parents in court accused of baby kidnap
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN and her parents have appeared in court accused of kidnapping a baby. Read
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Caretaker Tony Krol bids farewell to All Saints Catholic College
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CARETAKER whose family has been looking after a Bradley school for two generations has retired. Read
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Kirklees parents in court over ‘truant’ school children
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A STRING of Kirklees parents – with children as young as five – have appeared in court for failing to send their children to school regularly. Read
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Huddersfield man in court accused of indecent assault and gross indecency
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has appeared in court accused of sexual offences against a child. Read
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Security Industry Authority swoops in Huddersfield
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
SECURITY industry watchdogs are considering what action to take after an unlicensed security director was found working illegally in Huddersfield. Read
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A town falls silent for Yorkshire Regiment troops killed in Afghanistan
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY are about to embark on frontline duties in Afghanistan. Read
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Former Huddersfield man P J Proby cleared of benefit fraud
Mar 17 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AMERICAN-born pop singer PJ Proby has been cleared of benefit fraud after the prosecution dropped its case following the discovery of new evidence. Read
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Huddersfield Giants 42 Castleford Tigers 4: Examiner match report
Mar 17 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
THE GIants remained top of Super League after Luke George again ran riot at the Galpharm Stadium scoring a hat trick to help destroy Castleford Tigers. Read
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Giants wingers are England class says coach Anderson
Mar 17 2012 | Amateur Rugby League
FORMER Great Britain prop forward Paul Anderson is championing the England claims of Giants wingers Luke George and Jermaine McGillvary. Read
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Stoke City loanee Diego Arismendi ready for action with Huddersfield Town
Mar 17 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
TOWN are ready to plunge new loan arrival Diego Arismendi straight into action at Colchester today. Read
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Warning over domestic abuse rise
Mar 17 2012 | National News
Abusive offenders' violent behaviour is escalating in the wake of budget cuts and a shortage of courses, probation staff have warned. Read
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Five jackpots in row for UK punters
Mar 17 2012 | National News
The EuroMillions jackpot has been won by a UK ticketholder for the fifth time in a row. Read
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Cameron criticised over Fox probe
Mar 17 2012 | National News
David Cameron has come in for fresh criticism over the investigation into former defence secretary Liam Fox's working relationship with his friend Adam Werritty. Read
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Police probe Parliament 'break-in'
Mar 17 2012 | National News
An investigation is under way into an alleged break-in at the Houses of Parliament. Read
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Scoop of support for gay marriage
Mar 17 2012 | National News
US ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's is supporting gay marriage in Britain by repackaging an apple pie flavour as Apple-y Ever After. Read
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Massacre suspect arrives at US jail
Mar 17 2012 | National News
The US soldier accused of gunning down 16 Afghan villagers, including nine children, arrived at a maximum-security military prison. Read
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Housing market optimism 'growing'
Mar 17 2012 | National News
Consumer optimism in the housing market is growing, but so are fears over job security, the Building Societies Association (BSA) has said. Read
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Two explosions hit Syrian capital
Mar 17 2012 | National News
Two "terrorist explosions" have struck security targets in the Syrian capital Damascus, killing a number of civilians and security forces, the state news agency said. Read
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Huddersfield Examiner: See the front and back pages of our latest edition
Mar 17 2012 | Front and Back Pages
HERE are the front and back pages of tonight's Huddersfield Examiner. Read
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Assange bid for Australian senate
Mar 17 2012 | National News
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will run for a seat in the Australian Senate in elections due late next year despite facing criminal charges in Sweden. Read
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Andy Hirst: I need to do more standing and staring
Mar 17 2012 | Examiner Plus
I’M a naturally neat person but I’m living in a house alongside teenagers and a six-year-old boy who, by their nature, believe neatness is the very antithesis of life itself. Read
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Hilarie Stelfox : Unfortunately, I can’t hack it, but can you?
Mar 17 2012 | Examiner Plus
IN RESPONSE to my recent column about hill walking in Derbyshire, reader Rosemary Cleave, joint chairman of the NSPCC’s Huddersfield branch, sent me a leaflet promoting the charity’s Hike Against Cruelty to Kids.zz130312hike.jpg Read
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Hilarie Stelfox: What have we done to our pedigree chums?
Mar 17 2012 | Examiner Plus
HUMAN beings have never flinched from inflicting the consequences of selective breeding on other species. No domesticated animal has escaped from this desire to bend nature to our needs or whims. Read
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Miliband offices 'break-in' probed
Mar 17 2012 | National News
A police investigation into an alleged break-in at the Houses of Parliament is believed to be centred on the suite of offices used by Labour leader Ed Miliband. Read
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Huddersfield Giants wingers are England class says coach Paul Anderson
Mar 17 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
FORMER Great Britain prop forward Paul Anderson is championing the England claims of Giants wingers Luke George and Jermaine McGillvary. Read
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Lord Sugar critical of parents
Mar 17 2012 | National News
Tough-talking tycoon Lord Sugar has hit out at parents for bringing up a generation fit only to claim benefits. Read
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Take Me Out denies picking claims
Mar 17 2012 | National News
The makers of hit TV dating show Take Me Out have denied claims that contestants are told who to pick. Read
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Airlines warn over Olympics delays
Mar 17 2012 | National News
Britain's leading airlines have warned that passengers could face "severe delay and disruption" at London's airports during the Olympic Games. Read
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£38m EuroMillions prize unclaimed
Mar 17 2012 | National News
The lucky EuroMillions winner who scooped a life-changing £38 million in Friday night's draw has not yet come forward to claim the prize. Read
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Missing chef's father backs event
Mar 17 2012 | National News
The father of chef Claudia Lawrence has pledged his support for hundreds of people who are taking part in a 10km charity run in aid of missing people. Read
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Hundreds attend Rathband funeral
Mar 17 2012 | National News
Hundreds of people have gathered for the funeral of blinded Pc David Rathband, which began in humorous style with the Monty Python song Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life. Read
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Nazi death camp guard dies at 91
Mar 17 2012 | National News
John Demjanjuk, a retired United States car worker who was convicted of being a guard at the Nazis' Sobibor death camp despite steadfastly maintaining during three decades of legal battles that he had been mistaken for someone else, has died, his son said. He was 91. Read
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Madeleine case review 'a huge step'
Mar 17 2012 | National News
The parents of Madeleine McCann have said a police review of her case was "a huge step" in the effort to help trace the missing girl. Read
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Syria car bomb blasts leave 27 dead
Mar 17 2012 | National News
Twin bombings have struck intelligence and security buildings in the Syrian capital Damascus, killing at least 27 people and wounding nearly 100, according to state media. Read
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EuroMillions winner claims jackpot
Mar 17 2012 | National News
The UK winner of Friday night's massive £38 million EuroMillions jackpot has come forward to claim the prize, a Camelot spokesman said. Read
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Fury at public sector salary plans
Mar 17 2012 | National News
Trade unions have reacted with fury to plans by George Osborne to reduce public sector salaries in poorer parts of the country. Read
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Duchess attends St Patrick's parade
Mar 17 2012 | National News
The Duchess of Cambridge looked at ease as she carried out her first solo military engagement presenting sprigs of shamrock to the 1st Battalion Irish Guards at their St Patrick's Day Parade. Read
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SAT PM: Colchester United 1-1 Huddersfield Town
Mar 17 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
TOWN maintained their unbeaten record under new manager Simon Grayson - but only thanks to a crazy last gasp own goal by Magnus Okuonghae.It earned town a 1-1 draw after they had been trailing to a bizarre third minute strike from Steven Gillespie.The Colchester striker ran in from an angle to block an attempted clearance by Town keeper Alex Smithies and the ball rebounded straight into the net from the edge of the area.Smithies atoned for that mistake with a brilliant close range stop from Ian Henderson and then, two minutes from time, with a equally spectacular penalty save to deny Anthony Wordsworth after Joey Gudgonsson had fouled Kem Izzet.Smithies produced another fine save to deny Kayode Odejayi, allowing Town to stage their dramatic late revival.The crowd was 3,929 including 493 Town fans. Read
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27 dead, 140 hurt in Syria blasts
Mar 17 2012 | National News
At least 27 people have been killed and 140 others injured when twin suicide car bombs struck intelligence and security buildings in the Syrian capital today, according to state media. Read
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Wales celebrates Grand Slam glory
Mar 17 2012 | National News
The Wales rugby team have won their second RBS 6 Nations title and Grand Slam of Warren Gatland's coaching reign as they conquered Europe five months after reaching the World Cup semi-finals. Read
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Match off after player collapses
Mar 17 2012 | National News
The FA Cup tie between Tottenham Hotspur and Bolton has been abandoned after player Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the pitch. Read
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Hundreds pay tribute to Pc Rathband
Mar 17 2012 | National News
The war of words between Pc David Rathband's widow and his twin brother has continued as hundreds of people gathered for his funeral. Read
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Hague hails Gaddafi aide arrest
Mar 17 2012 | National News
Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the arrest of Muammar Gaddafi's intelligence chief - saying Abdullah Al-Senussi must face trial for his part in last year's brutal repression in Libya. Read
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Muamba 'critical' after collapse
Mar 17 2012 | National News
Premier League footballer Fabrice Muamba is fighting for his life in intensive care after collapsing during an FA Cup tie. Read
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Sunday trade 'suspended for Games'
Mar 17 2012 | National News
Sunday trading laws will be suspended during the London 2012 Olympics in a bid to cash in on the Games, Chancellor George Osborne is expected to announce in the Budget. Read
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Man's body discovered near farm
Mar 17 2012 | National News
A body has been found in grounds near a farm, police said. Read
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NHS doctors plan election challenge
Mar 17 2012 | National News
A group of NHS doctors plan to field candidates against high-profile coalition MPs at the next general election in protest at controversial Government health reforms. Read
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Boy, two, kicked in head by horse
Mar 17 2012 | National News
A toddler has suffered a serious head injury after being kicked by a horse. Read
