http://www.examiner.co.uk/latest-news/ Latest en-gb http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/17/we-ll-give-it-our-all-86081-20923283/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/17/we-ll-give-it-our-all-86081-20923283/ IN-FORM Ryan Hudson remains confident he can earn an England World Cup call on the back of a late Giants’ charge into the Super League play-offs! http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/a-humbling-sight-86081-20923626/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/a-humbling-sight-86081-20923626/ A LANCASTER bomber swooped over a Peak District reservoir to mark the 65th anniversary of the Dambusters raid. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/danger-at-school-gates-86081-20923793/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/danger-at-school-gates-86081-20923793/ TWO girls were targeted by a man who attempted to lure them into his car. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/stolen-jcb-driver-jailed-86081-20923805/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:28:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/stolen-jcb-driver-jailed-86081-20923805/ AN UNLICENSED driver went on a Demolition Derby-style ride through Huddersfield – on a stolen digger! http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/17/playing-at-nine-suits-me-86081-20923396/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/17/playing-at-nine-suits-me-86081-20923396/ THOMAS HEMINGWAY is finally hoping to celebrate his new life as a hooker by savouring Super League XIII success for the first time. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/football-news/2008/05/16/ternent-hoping-for-cup-upset-86081-20920171/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/football-news/2008/05/16/ternent-hoping-for-cup-upset-86081-20920171/ STAN TERNENT would be delighted if his old mate Dave Jones is dancing around the Wembley pitch with the FA Cup in his hands tomorrow. http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/17/thorman-back-in-the-fold-86081-20923382/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/17/thorman-back-in-the-fold-86081-20923382/ CHRIS THORMAN will return for the Giants at home to Hull KR tomorrow (3.00). http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/drug-factory-found-in-house-86081-20923802/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/drug-factory-found-in-house-86081-20923802/ A CANNABIS factory growing plants worth more than £100,000 has been found at a house in Mirfield. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/cups-on-the-cusp-86081-20923801/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/cups-on-the-cusp-86081-20923801/ FANCY a cuppa ... or 10,000? http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/now-she-s-16-the-police-say-there-is-nothing-they-can-do-but-that-seems-wrong-86081-20923795/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/now-she-s-16-the-police-say-there-is-nothing-they-can-do-but-that-seems-wrong-86081-20923795/ A WORRIED mother today revealed how she had seen her 16-year-old daughter groomed for sex by older men in Huddersfield. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/bankrupt-petitions-increase-86081-20923647/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/bankrupt-petitions-increase-86081-20923647/ MORE people in Yorkshire are declaring themselves bankrupt, figures show. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/mill-to-flats-conversion-gets-award-86081-20923646/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/mill-to-flats-conversion-gets-award-86081-20923646/ A MULTI-MILLION pound mill conversion in Mirfield has won a major award. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/tories-carry-on-in-calderdale-86081-20923645/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/tories-carry-on-in-calderdale-86081-20923645/ CONSERVATIVES will carry on controlling Calderdale Council. After the elections on May 1 the Tories have 21 of the 51 seats, followed by the Lib Dems on 16 and Labour on nine. There are three independent councillors while the English Democrats and the British National Party each have one seat. On Wednesday seven of the council’s nine Labour representatives voted for the Conservative Cabinet to stay in power. Clr Ann McAllister of Rastrick will continue as council leader. Clr Conrad Winterburn took over as mayor at the annual meeting. Clr David O’Neill takes over as deputy mayor. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/1m-hri-charity-will-be-wound-up-86081-20923636/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/1m-hri-charity-will-be-wound-up-86081-20923636/ A CHARITY which has raised almost £1m to help patients in Huddersfield will come to an end. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/divers-come-up-with-plenty-of-rubbish-86081-20923633/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/divers-come-up-with-plenty-of-rubbish-86081-20923633/ A SCUBA diving club did their bit for the community on Saturday by cleaning up about half a ton of waste. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/green-bin-firm-skips-to-front-in-kirklees-86081-20923567/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/green-bin-firm-skips-to-front-in-kirklees-86081-20923567/ A FIRM in Meltham has become the first company in Kirklees to adopt a commercial version of the council’s “green bin” recycling scheme. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/mp-gets-77m-for-troubled-hospital-trust-86081-20923564/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/mp-gets-77m-for-troubled-hospital-trust-86081-20923564/ DEWSBURY MP Shahid Malik has helped secure a vital cash injection to stop his local hospital trust getting into more financial trouble. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/charged-with-sex-attack-86081-20923562/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/charged-with-sex-attack-86081-20923562/ A 44-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with a sex attack. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/10-year-plan-for-nhs-aims-for-world-class-86081-20923560/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/10-year-plan-for-nhs-aims-for-world-class-86081-20923560/ HUGE improvements are planned for health services across Kirklees over the next decade. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/staff-off-sick-so-visitors-locked-out-of-tower-86081-20923549/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/staff-off-sick-so-visitors-locked-out-of-tower-86081-20923549/ AN Almondbury councillor is pushing for better access to one of Huddersfield’s major landmarks. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/travellers-leave-site-86081-20923546/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/travellers-leave-site-86081-20923546/ TRAVELLERS have left a Huddersfield playing field. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/double-drink-driver-gets-his-licence-back-early-86081-20923540/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/double-drink-driver-gets-his-licence-back-early-86081-20923540/ A MAN with two drink driving convictions has got his licence back early so he can get a new job. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/business-leaders-appeal-86081-20923538/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/business-leaders-appeal-86081-20923538/ BUSINESS leaders in Huddersfield have urged the Government to ditch plans to increase fuel duty by 2p a litre this autumn. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/punitive-school-rules-86081-20923537/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/punitive-school-rules-86081-20923537/ WITH regards to the story about a year 11 pupil being sent home because her “clothing was inappropriate” I find this absolutely disgusting. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/let-s-tackle-the-cause-86081-20923533/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/let-s-tackle-the-cause-86081-20923533/ WHAT appalling publicity for Huddersfield when prize winner Mr Russell has to complain about the state of a local river (Examiner May 15. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/young-players-deserve-better-86081-20923534/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/young-players-deserve-better-86081-20923534/ HAVING read Neil Atkinson’s match report from Tuesday May 6 on the Hoyle Cup Final, I feel obliged to ask the motives of such a negative and unwarranted description of the game. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/comment/2008/05/17/the-state-of-play-86081-20923528/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/comment/2008/05/17/the-state-of-play-86081-20923528/ WE move towards the end of football’s domestic season with today’s FA Cup final between Portsmouth and Cardiff City, two teams no-one bar diehard fans predicted to reach this stage. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/firms-fear-flexi-work-problems-86081-20923530/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/firms-fear-flexi-work-problems-86081-20923530/ YORKSHIRE manufacturers will face “practical problems” making it easier for employees to request flexible working and take time off for training. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/cut-motorists-a-bit-of-slack-86081-20923511/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/cut-motorists-a-bit-of-slack-86081-20923511/ ISN’T it time Kirklees Council cut the motorists of Huddersfield a bit of slack, and taught the wardens some common sense – then told them to use it! http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/students-to-lose-if-a-levels-scrapped-86081-20923506/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/students-to-lose-if-a-levels-scrapped-86081-20923506/ UNION officials say more than 100 students a year will lose out because of a college’s decision to scrap A-levels. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/comment/2008/05/17/verdict-on-mps-86081-20923504/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/comment/2008/05/17/verdict-on-mps-86081-20923504/ THE House of Commons has lost a bid to keep the expense claims of MPs from the eyes of the rest of us. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/huddersfield-s-dead-water-86081-20923501/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/huddersfield-s-dead-water-86081-20923501/ SEARCHING through various books on Huddersfield, it appears likely the land between Longroyd Bridge and Folly Hall was, what is now termed, a flood-plain of the River Colne. When the water level of the river fell, instead of draining back to the river, water would stand and stagnate hence, “dead water”. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/happy-glow-of-childhood-memories-by-the-hearth-86081-20923502/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/happy-glow-of-childhood-memories-by-the-hearth-86081-20923502/ DRIVING from New Mill up towards Hepworth yesterday morning I passed the row of houses where my mother lived as a child and remembered her description in the memoirs we persuaded her to write shortly before she died, of “sticking”. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/cheque-row-mayor-rounds-on-critics-86081-20923496/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/cheque-row-mayor-rounds-on-critics-86081-20923496/ A MAYOR who was deposed in a row over a cheque for a dinner has hit back. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/nothing-changes-86081-20923494/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/nothing-changes-86081-20923494/ LIKE Tim Radcliffe, (Mailbag, May 12) I too was going through some old documents and came across a notebook in which I had recorded running expenses for a motorcycle that I was riding in the 1960s. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/thank-you-so-much-86081-20923450/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/thank-you-so-much-86081-20923450/ I WOULD like to thank the kind man who found my handbag which I had left outside on the trolley at Morrisons last Saturday morning. He very kindly took it to customer services, he didn’t leave his name but I am very grateful to him. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/revealing-the-origins-86081-20923451/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/revealing-the-origins-86081-20923451/ THE origin of the name Deadwaters is not as mysterious as people seem to think. In my recent “The Making of Huddersfield” I included a map of 1768 that locates it exactly and devoted a few pages to the explanation. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/only-in-it-for-the-money-86081-20923445/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/only-in-it-for-the-money-86081-20923445/ FOLLOWING on from the 10% tax fiasco we now have MPs suggesting, via the arrogant Michael Martin, that they need a 23% pay rise. This to be delayed until after the next election so as not to offend the voter. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/walking-right-into-a-big-charity-bonanza-86081-20923447/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/17/walking-right-into-a-big-charity-bonanza-86081-20923447/ HUNDREDS will line up tomorrow to raise tens of thousands for charity. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/no-supermarket-surrender-86081-20923444/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/no-supermarket-surrender-86081-20923444/ PLEASE beware of the Tesco Juggernaut coming to town! http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/thank-you-for-your-votes-86081-20923436/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/17/thank-you-for-your-votes-86081-20923436/ MAY I thank all the electorate who voted for me in the local elections and offer congratulations to all those who were elected on to the council. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/you-can-win-free-tickets-86081-20923431/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/you-can-win-free-tickets-86081-20923431/ HOW would you like to win tickets to watch Yorkshire’s one-day match against Scotland in the Friends Provident Trophy 2008? http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/injuries-remove-yorkshire-gloss-86081-20923415/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/injuries-remove-yorkshire-gloss-86081-20923415/ THIS week’s Championship clash with Durham at Riverside ended a period of only one day’s cricket in over a week for Yorkshire, but when they returned from their ‘rest’ they looked far less healthy than when they started it. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/assistants-not-really-at-virtual-celebration-86081-20923400/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/17/assistants-not-really-at-virtual-celebration-86081-20923400/ A HUDDERSFIELD woman is among an army of “unseen” helpers celebrating their role in the smooth running of Britain’s businesses. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/new-hullen-edge-signing-greg-buckley-has-already-shown-his-worth-to-elland-with-the-bat-having-hit-an-unbeaten-62-on-the-opening-day-86081-20923398/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/new-hullen-edge-signing-greg-buckley-has-already-shown-his-worth-to-elland-with-the-bat-having-hit-an-unbeaten-62-on-the-opening-day-86081-20923398/ And last week demonstrated his ability with the ball by taking five wickets at Holmfirth. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/drakes-premiership-86081-20923390/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/drakes-premiership-86081-20923390/ Golcar312000016 http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/17/we-have-sympathy-for-fans-86081-20923392/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/17/we-have-sympathy-for-fans-86081-20923392/ HI, Andy here. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/honley-get-back-to-normality-in-black-sheep-win-86081-20923394/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/honley-get-back-to-normality-in-black-sheep-win-86081-20923394/ AFTER back-to-back defeats, Honley restored some vestige of normality when they returned to winning ways with victory over Killinghall in the first round of the Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions Trophy. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/leading-performances-so-far-this-season-in-both-the-league-and-sykes-cup-are-86081-20923384/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/leading-performances-so-far-this-season-in-both-the-league-and-sykes-cup-are-86081-20923384/ Batting: Sarjinder Pal Singh (Thongsbridge) 137no; James Howson (Broad Oak) 120; Matt Cox (Honley) 118; Khilji (Delph & Dobcross) *116; Michael Jepps (Kexborough) 115; Kana Vaghela (Slaithwaite) 111. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/skelmanthorpe-coasting-to-86081-20923385/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/skelmanthorpe-coasting-to-86081-20923385/ DRAKES League clubs will be eagerly looking forward to the third round draw of the Heavy Woollen Cup on Monday with plenty of interest still remaining for Huddersfield. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/rank-sparkles-86081-20923388/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/rank-sparkles-86081-20923388/ STUART RANK may have had a couple of mediocre games with the bat, but his wicketkeeping proved inspirational against Lascelles Hall last week. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/late-arrival-rathour-in-flying-start-for-the-oak-86081-20923379/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/late-arrival-rathour-in-flying-start-for-the-oak-86081-20923379/ HEAVY rain wiped out the bulk of the Drakes League programme – but couldn’t dampen spirits at Broad Oak. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/he-may-be-the-youngest-skipper-in-the-drakes-league-but-he-is-carrying-a-lot-of-expectation-on-his-fledgling-shoulders-this-season-86081-20923375/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/cricket-news/2008/05/17/he-may-be-the-youngest-skipper-in-the-drakes-league-but-he-is-carrying-a-lot-of-expectation-on-his-fledgling-shoulders-this-season-86081-20923375/ For James Noble has not only the responsibility of plotting Scholes’ immediate return to the Premiership, but also at the same time equipping a side capable of staying there. http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/17/hodgson-s-signing-raises-interesting-questions-86081-20923372/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/17/hodgson-s-signing-raises-interesting-questions-86081-20923372/ GIANTS fans will have applauded the club’s swift action to secure the services of one of the most experienced full-backs in the Australian NRL for next season. http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-town-fc/huddersfield-town-news/2008/05/17/town-pair-eye-win-over-powerful-nigerians-86081-20923291/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-town-fc/huddersfield-town-news/2008/05/17/town-pair-eye-win-over-powerful-nigerians-86081-20923291/ TOWN players Michael Collins and James Berrett were today hoping for a chance to take on Intercontinental Cup favourites Nigeria in Kuala Lumpur. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/golf-news/2008/05/17/quartet-in-audi-drive-86081-20923287/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/golf-news/2008/05/17/quartet-in-audi-drive-86081-20923287/ FOUR golfers from this area have qualified for an Audi Quattro Cup UK regional final – part of a prestigious worldwide event for amateurs. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/golf-news/2008/05/17/champion-chance-for-team-86081-20923285/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/golf-news/2008/05/17/champion-chance-for-team-86081-20923285/ LONGLEY PARK have chance to bid for the English Champion Junior Club title later this season after Matthew Colcombe led them to their first Halifax, Huddersfield Junior League Championship in 13 years at Todmorden. http://www.examiner.co.uk/leisure-and-entertainment/whats-on-west-yorkshire/2008/05/16/still-as-tasty-as-seaweed-86081-20918853/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/leisure-and-entertainment/whats-on-west-yorkshire/2008/05/16/still-as-tasty-as-seaweed-86081-20918853/ DO Jersey Royals taste the same as they used to? http://www.examiner.co.uk/leisure-and-entertainment/food-drink/2008/05/16/it-s-a-giddily-good-seasonal-treat-86081-20918885/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/leisure-and-entertainment/food-drink/2008/05/16/it-s-a-giddily-good-seasonal-treat-86081-20918885/ HELLO everyone. It’s just about asparagus season, one of the most fleeting and enjoyable of the year. http://www.examiner.co.uk/leisure-and-entertainment/arts-news/2008/05/16/new-era-for-singers-with-lipok-86081-20918898/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/leisure-and-entertainment/arts-news/2008/05/16/new-era-for-singers-with-lipok-86081-20918898/ THE internet so dominates our lives today that it is an obvious place to go whether you are buying, selling, making new friends, renewing old acquaintances - or recruiting. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/columnists/denis-kilcommons/2008/05/16/why-i-ve-suddenly-got-that-sinking-feeling-86081-20918860/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/columnists/denis-kilcommons/2008/05/16/why-i-ve-suddenly-got-that-sinking-feeling-86081-20918860/ ONLY in America. Psychologist Karin Hart didn’t sit on her bum when she noticed her bottom was sagging. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/driving-test-changes-are-long-overdue-86081-20918817/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/driving-test-changes-are-long-overdue-86081-20918817/ A casual and aggressive approach to driving and the fact that we are killing each other on the roads at the rate of nine every day of the year are just two of the reasons Huddersfield driving instructor RICHARD LORD, 59, welcomes some of the proposed changes to the training of drivers and driving instructors http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/joanne-hussey-found-guilty-of-killing-her-grandmother-86081-20920480/ Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/joanne-hussey-found-guilty-of-killing-her-grandmother-86081-20920480/ THIS is Joanne Hussey – the woman who brutally murdered her own grandmother with a garden spade. http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/16/giants-coach-jon-sharp-remains-confident-tide-will-turn-86081-20920339/ Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/16/giants-coach-jon-sharp-remains-confident-tide-will-turn-86081-20920339/ UNDER-FIRE Giants head coach Jon Sharp is refusing to buckle under the pressure and is prepared to carry on taking the flak – because he still remains 100% confident the tide will turn. http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/16/i-ll-relish-super-life-86081-20920146/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/16/i-ll-relish-super-life-86081-20920146/ NEW Giants signing Brett Hodgson will move to Super League next season while he is in the shape to make a positive impact. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/no-place-like-home-and-terry-s-is-best-in-britain-86081-20918804/ Fri, 16 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/no-place-like-home-and-terry-s-is-best-in-britain-86081-20918804/ EXAMINER columnist Terry George owns Britain’s best home – and that’s official! http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/huddersfield-students-challenged-to-design-huddersfield-giants-kit-86081-20918834/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/huddersfield-students-challenged-to-design-huddersfield-giants-kit-86081-20918834/ FASHION students at Huddersfield University have been passed a challenge with a difference by Huddersfield Giants. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/one-college-for-all-86081-20918820/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/one-college-for-all-86081-20918820/ A COLLEGE has been praised for the way it offers learning to all sections of the community. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/village-gun-man-held-86081-20920474/ Fri, 16 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/village-gun-man-held-86081-20920474/ POLICE mounted a three-hour hunt for a gunman last night after an incident in Netherton. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/town-centre-parking-charges-illegal-claim-86081-20921344/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/town-centre-parking-charges-illegal-claim-86081-20921344/ MOTORISTS who received parking fines at two Holmfirth locations should be refunded, a former councillor says. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/scorcher-of-a-folk-festival-86081-20921343/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/scorcher-of-a-folk-festival-86081-20921343/ HOLMFIRTH was awash with colour for a weekend of song and dance and merriment. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/meal-deal-for-valley-schools-86081-20921340/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/meal-deal-for-valley-schools-86081-20921340/ SCHOOL dinners in the Holme Valley will be a thoroughly local affair from now on. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/golcar-folk-gild-the-lily-86081-20921337/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/golcar-folk-gild-the-lily-86081-20921337/ THE hot spring weather helped make the second annual Golcar Lily Day an event to remember. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/holmfirth-disc-park-plan-axed-86081-20921334/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/holmfirth-disc-park-plan-axed-86081-20921334/ DISC parking will not be trialled in Holmfirth. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/bypass-plans-are-still-on-the-cards-villagers-assured-86081-20921330/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/express-and-chronicle/2008/05/17/bypass-plans-are-still-on-the-cards-villagers-assured-86081-20921330/ PLANS for a Flockton bypass are ‘certainly not scuppered’ a councillor has promised. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/a-bomb-going-off-86081-20920491/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/a-bomb-going-off-86081-20920491/ FIREFIGHTERS say an explosive blaze which devastated a company was “like a bomb going off’’. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/bamber-appeal-86081-20920486/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/bamber-appeal-86081-20920486/ Jeremy Bamber, who is serving life for killing five members of his family in 1985, will have his sentence reviewed at the High Court today. The application by Bamber, now 47, is for a review of his current “whole-life” tariff – which means he has no prospect of ever being released on parole. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/fridge-jobs-go-86081-20920488/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/fridge-jobs-go-86081-20920488/ A major fridge manufacturer has announced proposals to axe more than 420 UK jobs. Workers at the Indesit plant in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, were told that the company was set to cease production at the site. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/dozens-queue-to-help-sophie-86081-20920484/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/dozens-queue-to-help-sophie-86081-20920484/ DOZENS desperate to help a little Huddersfield girl battling leukaemia and others like her came forward yesterday. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/16/british-energy-today-said-it-had-received-a-range-of-proposals-from-several-parties-wishing-to-bid-for-the-nuclear-power-firm-86081-20920482/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/16/british-energy-today-said-it-had-received-a-range-of-proposals-from-several-parties-wishing-to-bid-for-the-nuclear-power-firm-86081-20920482/ The group did not disclose the names of the firms involved, but said it planned to hold talks with all parties over the next few weeks. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/16/costs-rise-at-avis-86081-20920481/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/16/costs-rise-at-avis-86081-20920481/ CAR rental group Avis Europe today warned of rising fleet costs. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/old-buildings-to-go-86081-20920477/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/old-buildings-to-go-86081-20920477/ AGEING buildings near Huddersfield town centre will be demolished. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/16/british-airways-announced-annual-pre-tax-profits-of-883m-today-but-warned-it-faced-a-challenging-year-86081-20920478/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/16/british-airways-announced-annual-pre-tax-profits-of-883m-today-but-warned-it-faced-a-challenging-year-86081-20920478/ The profit figure – almost 45% up on the last year – also triggers a £35m bonus payout for the airline’s 42,000 staff. It is also paying its first dividend since 2001. Chief executive Willie Walsh said he would forego his bonus because of the “very disappointing” opening of Heathrow’s Terminal 5 in March. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/aspley-revamp-nearer-86081-20920472/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/aspley-revamp-nearer-86081-20920472/ A LANDMARK Huddersfield site could be redeveloped. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/16/paving-stone-supplier-marshalls-has-reported-resilient-sales-for-the-first-four-months-of-the-year-86081-20920470/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/16/paving-stone-supplier-marshalls-has-reported-resilient-sales-for-the-first-four-months-of-the-year-86081-20920470/ The Birkby-based group, which is sponsoring the Chelsea Flower Show fpr the second year running this month, lifted like-for-like revenues by 1% during the period under revew. Total revenues were 3% ahead. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/mast-is-in-the-past-thanks-to-protest-86081-20920469/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/mast-is-in-the-past-thanks-to-protest-86081-20920469/ CAMPAIGNERS have defeated plans for a mobile phone mast. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/suffering-from-the-station-steps-86081-20920389/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/suffering-from-the-station-steps-86081-20920389/ I’M 82, bad tempered, and I’m as stiff as a bl***y board. Why you may ask? I visited our wonderful station yesterday morning and left by the front steps as I have been doing for more years than I care to remember. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/why-st-george-should-be-tackling-the-problems-caused-by-smoking-86081-20920391/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/why-st-george-should-be-tackling-the-problems-caused-by-smoking-86081-20920391/ MAY I respond to your front page (May 14) about St George campaigning for smokers’ rights? http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/thanks-for-your-honesty-86081-20920386/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/thanks-for-your-honesty-86081-20920386/ I WOULD like to thank the young lady who handed my handbag into Huddersfield Police Station on Friday, May 13 after I’d left it on No 83 bus Denby Dale to Huddersfield. Thank you. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/park-at-your-peril-86081-20920387/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/park-at-your-peril-86081-20920387/ I WOULD like to inform the people of Huddersfield of what I consider to be a scam. The company below operate a parking enforcement service for the retailers at the Castlegate Retail Park, St John’s Road. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/cause-of-blindness-86081-20920388/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/cause-of-blindness-86081-20920388/ GLAUCOMA is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the UK today. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/plugging-the-euro-gap-86081-20920385/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/plugging-the-euro-gap-86081-20920385/ WHEN Europhobes say we should leave the EU they forget to tell us a few things. Around four millions British jobs depend directly on the EU, with probably millions more depending indirectly on all those jobs, and we gain £100bn a year in trade. http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/thanks-for-the-memories-86081-20920383/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters/2008/05/16/thanks-for-the-memories-86081-20920383/ WHAT a lovely surprise when I saw, in Memory Lane in the Examiner, Thursday May 8, a photograph of Miss Melissa Lumb in 1954 going on a trip to America. Miss Lumb was an old friend of my grandmother (they were bridesmaids) and I made an immediate phone call to my mum to tell her and we are sending the article to her twin sister in Nottingham. Many thanks. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/tesco-sucking-wealth-out-of-towns-says-mp-86081-20920366/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/tesco-sucking-wealth-out-of-towns-says-mp-86081-20920366/ CAMPAIGNING politician Barry Sheerman has accused Tesco of sucking the wealth out of towns and cities. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/prison-protester-s-body-is-found-86081-20920369/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/16/prison-protester-s-body-is-found-86081-20920369/ PRISONS campaigner Pauline Campbell has died. http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/16/focus-group-s-award-86081-20920363/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/05/16/focus-group-s-award-86081-20920363/ A GROUP promoting the interests of Yorkshire’s £2.2bn chemical industry has been recognised for outstanding customer service. http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-town-fc/huddersfield-town-news/2008/05/16/hartlepool-play-host-for-warm-up-tournament-86081-20920341/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-town-fc/huddersfield-town-news/2008/05/16/hartlepool-play-host-for-warm-up-tournament-86081-20920341/ TOWN are to visit fellow centurions Hartlepool for a pre-season tournament. http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-town-fc/huddersfield-town-news/2008/05/16/collins-in-at-double-to-cement-irish-win-86081-20920173/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-town-fc/huddersfield-town-news/2008/05/16/collins-in-at-double-to-cement-irish-win-86081-20920173/ MICHAEL COLLINS’ first-half double paved the way to the Republic of Ireland Under 21s’ 3-1 win over hosts Malaysia in the first match of the Intercontinental Cup. http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/16/key-players-to-sit-out-biggest-test-86081-20920153/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-giants/huddersfield-giants-news/2008/05/16/key-players-to-sit-out-biggest-test-86081-20920153/ UNDERBANK Rangers will go into their toughest game of the Conference National season at The Cross tomorrow (2.30) lacking the services of several front-line players. http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/amateur-rugby-league-news/2008/05/16/junior-plan-86081-20920150/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport-news/amateur-rugby-league-news/2008/05/16/junior-plan-86081-20920150/ ST JOSEPH’S have taken the first step in their bid to set up a fully-fledged junior rugby league section.