Apr
2012
Articles from 14th Apr 2012
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Former Dewsbury doctor is struck off
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DOCTOR who worked in Kirklees has been struck off. Read
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Close Invoice Finance says firms unhappy with Jubilee holiday
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
YORKSHIRE firms are dismayed that the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will mean an extra bank holiday this summer. Read
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Huddersfield Giants back Sport Relief campaign
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
PLAYERS from Huddersfield Giants bared all in a naked photo-shoot to support Sport Relief. Read
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Former players vow over charity rugby game
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHARITY game involving rugby greats has been cancelled. Read
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Huddersfield Town ask for planning permission for new pitch to keep coveted academy status
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DECISION will be made next week whether Huddersfield Town can make a vital upgrade to training facilities. Read
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Veteran MP Frank Field to give Huddersfield lecture
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE annual Harold Wilson Lecture at the University of Huddersfield will be given by Frank Field, Labour MP for Birkenhead. Read
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New book by Examiner columnist Denis Kilcommons
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE latest book by Examiner columnist Denis Kilcommons has been released. Read
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Volunteers are gathering moss to help Saddleworth Moor recover
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
VOLUNTEERS are bringing back life to a moorland bog. Read
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Ex-Huddersfield Giants player Robbie Hunter-Paul to lead charity walk to Bradford Bulls ground
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE ran thousands of metres for both the Giants and the Bradford Bulls. Read
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A released prisoner’s desperation for a cigarette landed him back behind bars
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN released from prison on licence ended up back behind bars – because he was desperate for a smoke. Read
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Champagne dinner for Hollybank Trust’s disabled children’s home appeal
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
STAFF at the Hollybank Trust donned formal wear – and builders’ gear – to promote their gala champagne ball. Read
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Golf fundraiser at Dewsbury District Golf Course for the Hollybank Trust
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
FUNDRAISERS will take to the green for the Hollybank Trust. Read
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Golf: Rochelle Morris wins Faldo Series
Apr 14 2012 | Golf News
HUDDERSFIELD Ladies Golf champion Rochelle Morris has reached the 16th Grand Final of the Nick Faldo Series. Read
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Kirklees Council offers 22 apprenticeships
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWENTY-TWO apprenticeships are being created at Kirklees Council in a bid to support the local economy. Read
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A former Huddersfield man wants to donate Royal memorabilia to town
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER Huddersfield man has offered a treasured piece of Royal Jubilee history to the people of Kirklees. Read
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Could you be a someone’s street angel?
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
IF you lose your friends, your handbag or even your mind to drink on a night out in Huddersfield where would you turn? Read
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Huddersfield Library to host event as part of World Book Night 2012
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD Library will host an event as part of World Book Night 2012. Read
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Amateur RU: YMCA planning another team as they continue to build
Apr 14 2012 | Rugby Union News
YMCA are already drawing up plans for the 2012/13 season as they bid for an improved showing in Yorkshire I. Read
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Piano maestro Peter Donohoe makes it look easy
Apr 14 2012 | Arts News
REVIEW Read
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Golf: Seniors take inaugural President’s Trophy
Apr 14 2012 | Golf News
THE Halifax, Huddersfield Union’s Seniors got the better of their Junior counterparts when the two teams met for their annual Fourball Betterball pre-season clash. Read
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Amatuer RU: Huddersfield Under 14s beat Bowden to win Sevens tournament at Pocklington
Apr 14 2012 | Rugby Union News
HUDDERSFIELD Under 14s travelled to Pocklington 7s and beat all-comers to come away with a well-earned title and trophy. Read
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Huddersfield Town nostalgia: Joe Harper’s debut goal brings victory at Preston in April 1967
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
JOE HARPER hit his first Town goal to defeat Preston at Deepdale – but from a promotion point of view, it came too late. Read
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Why Huddersfield Town’s Jamie McCombe is due some play-off success
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
JAMIE McCOMBE is plotting a magnificent seven as Town prepare for the League I play-offs. Read
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Greg Eden confident of Huddersfield Giants Challenge Cup success at Hull FC
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
GREG EDEN is confident he can go from Challenge Cup rookie to winner in just 12 months. Read
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Amateur Football: Wellington into the Kirklees Sunday League’s Get Smart Cup final
Apr 14 2012 | Football News
WELLINGTON A had goalkeeper Dom Harris to thank for a man-of-the-match performance as they reached the Get Smart Insurance Cup final. Read
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Amateur Football: Highs and lows of semi-final football
Apr 14 2012 | Football News
WHETHER you call it the ‘highs and lows’ or the ‘ups and downs’ of Cup football it doesn’t matter. Read
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Huddersfield Town to set up development game for fit-again players
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
SIMON GRAYSON is hoping to fix up a development match next week to give Town’s fit-again players valuable game time. Read
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John Lewis celebrates ‘fantastic’ sales week
Apr 14 2012 | Kirklees Business News
DEMAND for the latest iPad and strong sales of televisions helped John Lewis department stores report a “fantastic” week of trading. Read
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Steel plant reopens following acquisition
Apr 14 2012 | Kirklees Business News
STEEL making is to resume at one of the UK’s biggest steel plants – after plans were finalised to restart its blast furnace. Read
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Poundworld among top 100 for growing profits
Apr 14 2012 | Kirklees Business News
DISCOUNT retailer Poundworld has been named one of Yorkshire’s winners. Read
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Slump in earnings
Apr 14 2012 | Kirklees Business News
US banking giant JP Morgan Chase saw its first-quarter profits drop by 3% to £3.4bn. Read
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Funding provides firm foundations for jobs
Apr 14 2012 | Kirklees Business News
ENGINEERING firm OGN is to create up to 1,000 new jobs after landing a £640,000 Government grant to build foundations for offshore wind farms. Read
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Huddersfield man’s luxury lifestyle - funded by fraud
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE lived a lavish lifestyle, with supercars and luxury holidays. Read
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Adopting childen
Apr 14 2012 | Comment
THE Government is right to cut the red tape when it comes to speeding up the adoption process. Read
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Mark Powell enveloped in his art
Apr 14 2012 | Comment
MANY people question the value of modern art and its place both in society and the art world. Read
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Examiner Letters:
Apr 14 2012 | Reader Letters
LINDA Kelly (Examiner, Monday, April 9) gives an impassioned view on the ‘no’ to Tesco question on the old Midlothian garage site in New Mill Road. Read
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Demolish Field Head
Apr 14 2012 | Reader Letters
FIELD Head House in the centre of Lindley – home of the clock tower builder James Nield Sykes – is rotting away. Read
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Man appears in court for growing cannabis in his spare bedroom in Highfields
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER heroin addict grew skunk cannabis in his spare bedroom, a court heard. Read
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Abuse victim claims Peter Merrick assaulted him
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SECOND man who claims he was sexually abused by former teacher Peter Merrick has told a jury that he contacted the police after reading about the case in a newspaper report last year. Read
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Karen Matthews shopping in the sunshine
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIDNAP mum Karen Matthews has been seen out shopping – days after her release from prison. Read
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Bamforths’ memorial to Titanic disaster
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY are an evocative reminder of a major tragedy. Read
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Kids take part in sponsored swim in tribute to soldiers
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNGSTERS made a splash in tribute to the three Huddersfield soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan. Read
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Kirklees gives mixed reception to adoption overhaul
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A RADICAL overhaul of the adoption system has been given a mixed reception by Kirklees Council. Read
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UKIP blames EU for controversial charity tax relief changes
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YORKSHIRE politician has blamed the European Union for controversial changes to tax relief on charitable donations. Read
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Honley postmistress says “no shortage of stamps”
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
POST offices across Kirklees are in no danger of running out of postage stamps, it is claimed. Read
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Allegations dropped against ex Huddersfield Giants player
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE have confirmed no further action will be taken against former Giants forward Phil Joseph. Read
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Milnsbridge ‘hit and run’ victim fighting for life – family slam West Yorkshire Police inquiry delay
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN is fighting for his life after he was hit by a suspected drink driver as he left his local pub. Read
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Driver denies deliberately causing a three-car smash
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DRIVER escaped a motoring ban after causing a three-car shunt. Read
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Huddersfield Hotel closes – but who owes ‘unpaid rates bill of £267,000?’
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
MYSTERY surrounds the closure of the Huddersfield Hotel – and an unpaid business rates bill. Read
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Nuisance neighbour faces jail over anti-social behaviour
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN who has plagued his neighbour with abuse and loud music faces jail for breaching an anti-social behaviour order for a fourth time. Read
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Dewsbury man David Lee Matthews set fire to woman’s hair
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN who had been drinking set fire to a woman’s hair and racially abused a passer-by, a court was told. Read
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Villagers sign petition against proposed Colne Valley bus cuts
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition demanding village bus routes are maintained. Read
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Kirklees whooping cough outbreak
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
WHOOPING cough is on the rise in Kirklees, latest figures show. Read
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Matthew Wolfenden returns to the ice
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
DANCING On Ice champion Matthew Wolfenden admitted to being nervous ahead of a national arena tour after he fell over during his first rehearsal. Read
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A Biro and a load of old envelopes – the key to success for University of Huddersfield graduate Mark Powell
Apr 14 2012 | Examiner Plus
HE’S leaving his stamp on the art world. Read
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Street drinker appears in court over ASBO breach
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A STREET drinker banned from Huddersfield town centre faces court after breaching an anti-social behaviour order. Read
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Huddersfield Lib Dem councillor complains to police about children’s centre spending claim in Labour leaflet
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUNCILLOR has complained to police about a rival party’s election leaflet. Read
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Labour claim Lib Dems guilty of “double standards”
Apr 14 2012 | Almondbury, Dalton, Newsome news
LABOUR hit back in the election leaflet row and accused the Lib Dems of “double standards”. Read
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Dalton man robbed of phone while suffering epileptic fit
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN was robbed of his mobile phone by sick thieves as he suffered an epileptic fit. Read
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War zone worries for Sir Patrick Stewart
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE has gone to war in the past against strange aliens from another galaxy. Read
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Police probe Kirklees election leaflet
Apr 14 2012 | Almondbury, Dalton, Newsome news
A POLITICAL row has broken out in Dalton. Read
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Motorsport: Denby Dale youngster Jack Price picks up European points in trials event
Apr 14 2012 | Motorsport News
DENBY DALE youngster Jack Price travelled to Italy for the European Youth Championship and picked up points. Read
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Motorcross: Anthony Cooper wins clubman novices title at Huddersfield Falcons’ Greenwood Trophy Trial
Apr 14 2012 | Motorsport News
ANTHONY COOPER proved the pick when Huddersfield Falcons held their Greenwood Trophy trial at Crosland Moor. Read
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Huddersfield Giants Challenge Cup squad
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
Hull FC: Briscoe, Crooks, Ellis, Green, Houghton, Kent, Lynch, Lyne, Manu, Martin, McKinnon, Moa, Nicklas, Pitts, Seymour, Sharp, Tickle, Turner, Whiting. Read
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Purtill in the frame for Huddersfield Giants
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
KIERON PURTILL has emerged as the hot favourite to be reunited with Paul Anderson as the Giants’ new assistant coach. Read
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Luke Robinson: Channy is our sharp-shooter
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
HI, it’s Luke here. Read
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Luke Robinson column
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
PEOPLE do seem to find my head amusing. Read
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Challenge Cup fifth-round draw to take place on Monday
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
THE Olympic dream will come to Leeds next week when two of Great Britain’s medal hopes for the London Games will conduct the draw for the fifth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. Read
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Brown drop goal gives Huddersfield Giants Under 15s thrilling win at Bradford Bulls
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
JORDAN BROWN landed a last-second drop goal to secure a thrilling 29-28 Huddersfield Giants’ Under 15s Scholarship triumph against Bradford Bulls at Odsal. Read
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Huddersfield Giants gear up for big Challenge Cup test at Hull
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Giants News
NATHAN BROWN is confident his table-topping Giants will be even more formidable against Hull FC at the KC Stadium tomorrow (3.00). Read
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LGA: 'Unsavoury' shops hit recovery
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Strip clubs, bookies and kebab shops are blighting economic recovery on British high streets, council chiefs have warned. Read
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Spitfires 'lost' in Burma could fly
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Twenty "lost" Spitfires that were buried in Burma during the Second World War could return to the skies. Read
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Olympic 'sweatshop clothes' probe
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Allegations of "sweatshop" labour conditions for workers producing outfits for Olympic volunteers were being taken "extremely seriously", the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (Locog) said. Read
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'Brangelina' get engaged at last
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are engaged at last, after years as a couple. Read
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UN to vote on observers for Syria
Apr 14 2012 | National News
The United Nations Security Council is to vote on a resolution authorising the deployment of the first wave of military observers to monitor a ceasefire between the Syrian government and opposition fighters. Read
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Lockerbie bomber blood transfusion
Apr 14 2012 | National News
The Lockerbie bomber remains in hospital, where he is receiving a blood transfusion, it has been reported. Read
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Bid to avert tanker drivers strike
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Proposals aimed at resolving the fuel tanker drivers dispute have raised hopes that strikes can be averted. Read
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Millions tune in for Grand National
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Millions of viewers worldwide are expected to follow the 165th John Smith's Grand National. Read
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'Vilified' Christians 'fear arrest'
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Christians are being "persecuted" and "driven underground" while the courts fail to protect their religious values, a former Archbishop of Canterbury has claimed. Read
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Huddersfield Town fans’ 52-mile hike to Deepdale for Preton game
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
DIE-HARD Huddersfield Town fans have hit the road to Preston – two days before everyone else. Read
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Shelling reported in Syrian city
Apr 14 2012 | Breaking News
Syrian troops have shelled two rebel-held neighbourhoods in the central city of Homs, activists say. Read
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US agents in 'prostitution' probe
Apr 14 2012 | National News
A dozen US Secret Service agents sent to Colombia to provide security for President Barack Obama at an international summit have been relieved of duty over alleged misconduct. Read
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Linda Whitwam: One false move now could result in disaster this summer
Apr 14 2012 | Examiner Plus
THESE are nervous times in the village. One false move now could result in disaster and humiliation again this summer. Read
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Linda Whitwam: Golf is a frustrating way to chase an impossible dream
Apr 14 2012 | Examiner Plus
THIS month sees the official start to the golf season. Read
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Hilarie Stelfox: I’ve finally risen to the bread challenge
Apr 14 2012 | Examiner Plus
ONE of my colleagues is selling his house. Read
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Hilarie Stelfox: It’s my long-held ambition to be a gold digger
Apr 14 2012 | Examiner Plus
MY BROTHER lives just a few fields away from where the Staffordshire hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver was found three years ago. Read
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Preston v Huddersfield Town player rater - Give us your marks
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
HUDDERSFIELD Town travelled over to the 'dark side' this afternoon to take on Preston North End. Read
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Homs shelled despite Syrian truce
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Syrian troops have shelled two rebel-held areas of the central city of Homs in an apparent violation of an internationally brokered ceasefire, activists said. Read
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Huddersfield Examiner: See the front and back pages of our latest edition
Apr 14 2012 | Front and Back Pages
HERE are the front and back pages of tonight's Huddersfield Examiner. Read
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Gibb fights for life with pneumonia
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is fighting for his life after contracting pneumonia in his battle against cancer. Read
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Neighbour rescues pensioner after moldgreen house fire
Apr 14 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEIGHBOUR rescued a 94-year-old woman from her burning home last night. Read
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Boy facing terror hotline charges
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Police investigating hoax calls to a Scotland Yard counter-terror hotline have charged a teenager with two offences. Read
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RAF surveillance planes grounded
Apr 14 2012 | National News
A fleet of RAF surveillance planes has been grounded after a technical fault was discovered on one of the craft, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Sell-out crowd gathers for National
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Thousands of expectant punters have gathered at Aintree for the sold-out 165th John Smith's Grand National. Read
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UK defends Heywood death response
Apr 14 2012 | National News
The Foreign Office has defended itself over alleged delays in intervening over the murder of a British businessman in China. Read
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Bid to avert tanker drivers' strike
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Proposals aimed at resolving the fuel tanker drivers dispute have raised hopes that strikes can be averted. Read
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Terror hotline charges boy in court
Apr 14 2012 | National News
A teenager has appeared in court charged with two offences by police investigating hoax calls to a Scotland Yard counter-terror hotline. Read
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UN approves first Syria observers
Apr 14 2012 | National News
The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to deploy the first wave of UN military observers to monitor a fragile cease-fire between the Syrian government and opposition fighters. Read
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Collonges claims dramatic national
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Neptune Collonges gave champion trainer Paul Nicholls his first John Smith's Grand National winner in an incident-packed race at Aintree. Read
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Hague welcomes UN Syria resolution
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed unanimous United Nations Security Council backing for deployment of military observers to monitor the ceasefire in Syria as a "vital step". Read
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Photo-finish race marred by deaths
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Thousands of racecourse spectators and millions of TV viewers watched the closest Grand National in history, but the event was marred by tragedy as big favourite Synchronised died after a fall. Read
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SAT PM: Preston North End 1 Huddersfield Town 0
Apr 14 2012 | Huddersfield Town News
TOWN suffered a third straight League I defeat - and still have work to do to clinch a play-off spot. Read
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Hague welcomes Iran nuclear talks
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the first round of new talks with Iran over its nuclear programme, but cautioned that there was "a long way to go" to resolve the dispute. Read
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Cocaine seized at Gatwick airport
Apr 14 2012 | National News
Cocaine worth almost half a million pounds has been seized at an airport by UK Border Force officers. Read
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Ship nears site of Titanic sinking
Apr 14 2012 | National News
A cruise ship which is retracing the route of the ill-fated liner RMS Titanic is to reach the spot where the liner sank on its maiden voyage a century ago. Read
