Apr
2012
Articles from 11th Apr 2012
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R3 survey shows Yorkshire debt worry levels
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
MONEY-minded Yorkshire people start getting worried about their debts at a lower level than the national average, a survey shows. Read
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Milnsbridge pub the Horse and Groom raises £1,150 for Help for Heroes
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PUB and its customers have raised more than £1,000 for charity. Read
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Every picture tells a story at camera club’s annual exhibition
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PICTURE is worth a thousand words. Read
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Mirfield man David Pinder remembers fallen comrades on Falklands War 30th anniversary
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT is 30 years since Britain and Argentina went to war over the Falklands. Read
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Huddersfield's Venn Street club gears up for reunion - what are your memories?
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
ORGANISERS of a Huddersfield club reunion have been inundated with memories. Read
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Olympic Torch honour for Martin Plant
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE is one of sport’s unsung heroes. Read
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Family and Health: No pizza, pasta or chocolate for coeliac sufferer Lyla
Apr 11 2012 | Examiner Plus
How would you feel if common foods such as bread, cakes and pasta were off the menu or a tiny biscuit crumb could make you ill? For the one in 100 people who have coeliac disease this is an everyday, lifelong reality. Hilarie Stelfox meets a six-year-old sufferer from Linthwaite Read
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Family history: Caring for old photos
Apr 11 2012 | Examiner Plus
WEST Yorkshire Archive Service has set up a project in response to the current BBC 2 series Britain’s First Photo Album which traces the extraordinary achievement of the pioneering Victorian photographer Francis Frith and his team. Read
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Truelove on Crime: Huddersfield pub attack - plea to key witness
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE have made a fresh appeal for help in trapping a woman who attacked a teenager in Huddersfield. Read
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Family History: How Huddersfield Register Office helps trace people’s family tree
Apr 11 2012 | Examiner Plus
WITH the ever popular BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? encouraging people to research their family history, Kirklees Superintendent Registrar Lesley Hewitson reveals some of the many steps to trace your family history Read
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Truelove on Crime: Woman, 45, stole £600 with pensioner’s ATM card
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN sobbed in court as she admitted stealing £600 from a pensioner – to pay her household bills. Read
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Taylor Hill teen Luke Brewin waxes legs after charity dare from girlfriend Jessica Green
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TEENAGER Luke Brewin knows better than anyone that a simple joke can turn into so much more. Read
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U3A awards at Paddock marred by death of two tutors
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A UNIVERSITY of the Third Age awards ceremony was a time for both sadness and celebration. Read
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Disabled children’s centre failed to safeguard children
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEW safeguarding procedures have been introduced at a Kirklees disabled children’s centre after two serious incidents. Read
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Swimming: Borough of Kirklees swimmers celebrate medal success
Apr 11 2012 | Other Sports
BOROUGH of Kirklees swimmers picked up 19 medals at the Yorkshire Swimming Association Sprints and Teams events. Read
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Pete Barrow: Don’t slam Oldfield he brightened things up!
Apr 11 2012 | Examiner Plus
JUDGING by Sunday’s national papers Trenton Oldfield has become public enemy number one. Read
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Tennis: Junior player Finn Murgett reaches Talent ID finals
Apr 11 2012 | Other Sports
THONGSBRIDGE tennis talent Barney Fitzpatrick was crowned nine-and-under champion at the Mini Tennis Aegon Winter National Tour Finals. Read
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Pete Barrow: But Roberto you are Spanish!
Apr 11 2012 | Examiner Plus
WIGAN manager Roberto Martinez has left me stunned. Read
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Amateur RL: Worrying time for Pennine League Premier Division side St Joseph’s
Apr 11 2012 | Amateur Rugby League
FOR a worrying second time in three games, Pennine League Premier Division side St Joseph’s were forced to concede a fixture, this time at home to Hunslet Old Boys. Read
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Amateur RL: Pennine League results
Apr 11 2012 | Amateur Rugby League
Premier Division: St Josephs 0 Hunslet Old Boys 30 (walkover), West Bowling 0 Sharlston Rovers 46, Drighlington 24 Queens 4, Queensbury 14 Wibsey Warriors 38. Read
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Huddersfield Giants Scholarship sides ready for big tests at Bradford Bulls
Apr 11 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
HUDDERSFIELD Giants’ Under 16s and Under 15s Scholarship squads are in action at Bradford Bulls tonight. Read
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Huddersfield Town could face huge bills as police chief says clubs should pay more
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
FOOTBALL clubs are working hard to rid the game of yobs, claimed a fans’ leader. Read
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Amateur RL: Pennine league tables
Apr 11 2012 | Amateur Rugby League
PREMIER LEAGUE Read
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance not affected by safety check warnings
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AIR ambulances across the country have undergone safety checks after a fault was found. Read
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Huddersfield Giants Legends trip to Hull FC
Apr 11 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
GIANTS officials are hoping for a bumper turn-out of Huddersfield fans for Sunday’s big Challenge Cup clash at Hull at the KC Stadium (3.00). Read
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We have the qualities to be a champion Super League team – Huddersfield Giants captain Kevin Brown
Apr 11 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
KEVIN BROWN believes the Giants have shown the qualities that can make them a champion Super League team. Read
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Huddersfield Town manager Simon Grayson’s promotion pledge
Apr 11 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
SIMON GRAYSON emerged from crunch talks with his Town squad to proclaim: “Our promotion bid is very much alive.” Read
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Couple overwhelmed by 40-foot container full of aid for Africa from people of Huddersfield
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
YORKSHIRE folk have a reputation for being careful with their money. Read
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Former Huddersfield student Justin Hawkins of The Darkness to tour with Lady Gaga
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY are two of the most outlandish figures in music. Read
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Lock out at The George as troubleshooters move in to save historic Huddersfield hotel
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
GUESTS and staff at the famous George Hotel were turfed into the street by bailiffs. Read
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Green group meeting in Huddersfield
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GREEN group is promoting its monthly meetings with a ‘Think and Drink’ programme. Read
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Canon Hall Farm shortlisted for tourism award
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO tourist attractions near Huddersfield have been shortlisted for prestigious awards. Read
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Plea for help for disabled riders
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
DISABLED people need volunteers to help them go riding. Read
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Men in Kirklees drinking more than the Yorkshire average – but women drinking less
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEW figures show more than 1,000 people were treated for drinking problems in Kirklees last year. Read
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M62 chaos after HGV and four-car pile-up
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TRAFFIC on the busy M62 motorway was brought to a standstill following a pile-up. Read
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Elland man Trevor Emmett breached court order over sexual offences
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN Elland man will be sentenced later this month after he admitted breaching a sexual offences prevention order by possessing indecent images of children and having prohibited equipment such as cameras. Read
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Peace talks to end fuel crisis but prices continue to rise for Huddersfield's motorists
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEACE talks aimed at averting a strike by fuel tanker drivers have resumed at the conciliation service Acas. Read
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RICS reports improving picture for house sales but market still fragile in Huddersfield
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
WARM spring weather and a rush of first-time buyers trying to beat the stamp duty deadline boosted the housing market last month, says a new report. Read
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Man, 40, attacked in Lockwood
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 40-YEAR-OLD man was treated in hospital for facial injuries after an assault in Lockwood. Read
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University of Huddersfield student welcomes death of Malawian president
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD student charged with sedition has welcomed the death of an African leader. Read
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Crosland Moor woman, 32, accused of assaulting a child
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CROSLAND Moor woman has appeared in court accused of assaulting a child. Read
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Ravensthorpe takeaway owner fined £2,600 for food hygiene breaches
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TAKEAWAY owner must pay fines and costs totalling £2,600 after he admitted a series of food hygiene breaches. Read
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Fartown man Roger Lee Harriott in court accused of running a brothel
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has appeared in court charged with running a Fartown brothel. Read
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Digging in the past
Apr 11 2012 | Comment
HUDDERSFIELD’S heritage is being unearthed by bottle diggers and it seems only they are gaining from it. Read
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Barry Gibson: A Titanic anniversary for my Belfast
Apr 11 2012 | Examiner Plus
THIS Sunday will be a very special day for the city I called home for the first 23 years of my life. Read
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Barry Gibson: How the Real Ale Trail often goes off the rails
Apr 11 2012 | Examiner Plus
AS reported in the Examiner on Saturday, Huddersfield now has more micro breweries than anywhere else in the country, relative to its population size. Read
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Trouble at the George
Apr 11 2012 | Comment
IT’S a worry when the bailiffs come knocking on any door but it’s a shock to the whole of Huddersfield when that door is the entrance to the landmark George Hotel. Read
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Anger over bottle digging threat to Huddersfield woodlands
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
BOTTLE diggers have been accused of threatening wildlife and damaging another woodland site. Read
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Pair, 18, fined £165 for stealing £10 worth of food
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO 18-year-old girls are to pay £165 in fines and court fees – after stealing £10 worth of food. Read
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Web Forum: Smoke signals
Apr 11 2012 | Unsorted
Small shops in Huddersfield fear new tobacco display ban: What do you think? Read
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Time to end sage of the Castle Hill pub
Apr 11 2012 | Reader Letters
IN ANSWER to the letter Castle Hill Opinions (Mailbag, April 15) anybody who cares it about the most prestigious historical side of Huddersfield will be against building a modern pub there as it would be saying goodbye to it, gone for ever. Read
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Amateur Football: Works league results
Apr 11 2012 | Football News
WORKS LEAGUE Read
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Amateur Football: Works league tables
Apr 11 2012 | Football News
HOW THEY STAND Read
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Huddersfield Town’s Matt Crooks extends FC Halifax Town loan
Apr 11 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
MATT CROOKS has extended his loan stay at FC Halifax Town until the end of the regular Blue Square North campaign. Read
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Amateur Football: Shepley geared for cup final mission
Apr 11 2012 | Football News
SHEPLEY head into tomorrow’s Sheffield FA Challenge Cup final showdown with Barnsley’s Aquaforce ready for a tough test but confident they can end a six-year wait for silverware. Read
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Cameron 'happy' to publish tax data
Apr 11 2012 | National News
David Cameron is ready to publish details of his tax return amid controversy over whether senior politicians are paying their fair share. Read
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Clegg announcing energy tariff deal
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Energy companies will write to customers every year telling them the best deal for their household, Nick Clegg is due to announce. Read
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Medical guide for migrants slammed
Apr 11 2012 | National News
London Mayor Boris Johnson has been accused of encouraging so-called health tourism over a guide telling foreign visitors they would not need to prove their immigration status to register with a GP. Read
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Border Agency 'has bunker mindset'
Apr 11 2012 | National News
The under-fire UK Border Agency must rid itself of its "bunker mentality" or risk raising suspicions that it is trying to mislead Parliament and the public, MPs have warned. Read
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NHS workers vote on pension reform
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Hundreds of thousands of NHS workers are due to start voting on whether to accept the Government's controversial pension reforms, with a "no" vote set to spark fresh strikes. Read
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PM continues Asia tour in Indonesia
Apr 11 2012 | National News
David Cameron is set to arrive in Indonesia for the latest leg of his South East Asia trade mission. Read
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Official's wife 'murdered Briton'
Apr 11 2012 | National News
The wife of a senior Communist Party official in China is being held over the murder of a British businessman, state media has reported. Read
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Santorum quits Republican race
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Rick Santorum has dropped out of the race for the US Republican presidential nomination, leaving the field clear for Mitt Romney as the party's likely choice to challenge President Barack Obama. Read
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Russia 'keeping Assad in power'
Apr 11 2012 | National News
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has vowed to pressure Russia over the Syria crisis, saying its refusal to support action by the United Nations Security Council was keeping President Bashar Assad in power. Read
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Man charged over stabbing of boy
Apr 11 2012 | Breaking News
A 51-year-old man is due in court charged with the attempted murder after a four-year-old boy was found stabbed in a street. Read
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April 1989: Youngsters at school, sport and play - Are you on one of our pictures?
Apr 11 2012 | Examiner Plus
THIS year marks the 200th anniversary of the Luddites’ rising. Read
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Violence ahead of Syria ceasefire
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Activists are reporting fresh violence in different parts of Syria less than 24 hours before a UN-brokered ceasefire is to take effect. Read
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Hawker family welcome appeal defeat
Apr 11 2012 | National News
The family of murdered British teacher Lindsay Hawker have spoken of their relief after a Japanese court rejected an appeal by her killer. Read
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Indian Ocean quake sparks panic
Apr 11 2012 | National News
A tsunami watch has been issued for countries across the Indian Ocean after a large earthquake hit waters off Indonesia, sending people pouring from their homes in panic. Read
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Man jailed for furniture shop arson
Apr 11 2012 | National News
A looter has been jailed for eleven and a half years for starting a huge fire that destroyed a 140-year-old furniture shop during last summer's riots. Read
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Cameron pledge over Indonesia quake
Apr 11 2012 | National News
David Cameron has pledged Britain's support to Indonesia in the wake of an earthquake off Aceh province as he visited the country. Read
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PM welcomes China murder probe
Apr 11 2012 | National News
David Cameron has said he is pleased the Chinese authorities are taking action over the murder of a British businessman. Read
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Children in care figure tops 10,000
Apr 11 2012 | National News
The annual number of new applications to take children into care has passed the 10,000 mark for the first time, new figures show. Read
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Match ban for fans in policing row
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Football fans have been banned from attending a match between League Two clubs Gillingham FC and Swindon Town amid a row over policing costs. Read
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Ocean quake sparks tsunami panic
Apr 11 2012 | National News
A massive earthquake off Indonesia triggered a tsunami alert for countries across the Indian Ocean, clogging streets with traffic as residents fled to high ground. Read
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PM: Assad threatens Mid East peace
Apr 11 2012 | National News
David Cameron has accused Syrian president Bashar Assad of endangering peace in the Middle East with his increasingly bloody crackdown on opponents. Read
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Citizens Advice sees role expanded
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Citizens Advice is to be given an enlarged role under proposals designed to simplify consumer protection for the public, the Government has announced. Read
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Data shows demand for Free Schools
Apr 11 2012 | National News
New Free Schools, set up less than a year ago and free from local authority control, are hugely over-subscribed, according to Government figures. Read
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Livingstone unveils mayor manifesto
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Labour's London mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone has described the position as an American concept which is "a bit alien". Read
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Former William Henry Smith School teacher in court charged with indecency offences
Apr 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
BOYS were sexually abused at a Brighouse school, a court was told. Read
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Arsonist jailed over furniture shop
Apr 11 2012 | National News
A man with 20 previous convictions has been jailed for 11-and-a-half years for starting a massive fire that destroyed a 140-year-old furniture shop during last summer's riots. Read
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Blair 'no memory' of Belhadi case
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Tony Blair has said he has no memory of the Belhadj rendition case but claims he is not aware of any occasion when his government breached its opposition to the tactic. Read
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Ocean quakes spark tsunami panic
Apr 11 2012 | Breaking News
Two massive earthquakes have triggered back-to-back tsunami warnings for Indonesia sending frightened people to high ground . Read
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Syria promises to follow cease-fire
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Syria has promised to stop fighting in time for the deadline for a cease-fire brokered by special envoy Kofi Annan but reserved the right to respond to any aggression, a significant hedge against any end in the fighting that has convulsed the nation for more than a year. Read
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PM plays down embarrassing moment
Apr 11 2012 | National News
David Cameron has suffered an embarrassing moment when his Indonesian host suggested that boosting government spending and preventing companies laying off staff was the best way to fix a wrecked economy. Read
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PM relaxed over tax amid Cable dig
Apr 11 2012 | National News
David Cameron has delivered a dig at Cabinet colleague Vince Cable after he insisted his personal tax arrangements were beyond reproach. Read
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Gunman to be charged over Trayvon
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman is to be charged over the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida. Read
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Queen's granddaughter breaks arm
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Lady Louise Windsor, one of the Queen's granddaughters, has broken her left arm after falling off her pony while riding, Buckingham Palace said. Read
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Cameron warning on Islam extremists
Apr 11 2012 | National News
Islamic extremists must not be allowed to pervert fledgling democracies and persecute minorities, David Cameron is to warn. Read
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Murder charge over Trayvon shooting
Apr 11 2012 | National News
A neighbourhood watch volunteer will be charged with second-degree murder over the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin. Read
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Huddersfield Examiner: See the front and back pages of our latest edition
Apr 11 2012 | Front and Back Pages
HERE are the front and back pages of tonight's Huddersfield Examiner. Read
