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1) Huddersfield disturbances: Full reports, reaction and round-up
WE covered the trouble of Tuesday night in detail with a variety of stories exploring what had happened after trouble flared at various spots across Huddersfield. This included looting and damage at Asda in Bradford Road, extensive damage at Deighton and Sheepridge Conservative WMC Club in Brackenhall Road, Sheepridge where a man suffered a leg injury plus damage at the Chestnut Centre, in Chestnut Street, Deighton, where an ATM cash machine was stolen.
Disturbingly, firefighters were hit by stones and bottles as they answered 999 calls in Sheepridge.
2) Where are your children tonight? Kirklees Council leader on parents’ responsibility after Huddersfield disturbances
COUNCIL leader Mehboob Khan has urged parents to take responsibility for their children following a series of disturbances on Tuesday night.
Clr Khan, who witnessed several of the incidents in Sheepridge, said parents had a duty to know where their children were at night.
3) Huddersfield pickle firm fraudster swindled £250,000
A WOMAN stole more than £¼m from a Huddersfield firm – and spent much of it enjoying holidays in the sun.
Emma Ellis had been taken on by Shaws Pickles after impressing them during a work experience stint as a teenager. But the 40-year-old woman abused her position of trust at the Huddersfield family business and is now to be assessed by a psychiatrist.
4) Huddersfield’s Market Tavern pub knocked down to make way for dealership
A PUB used for years by Huddersfield Town and Giants fans before matches at the Galpharm has gone.
The Market Tavern, a landmark in Huddersfield for many years, is being demolished to make way for a new car dealership.
The pub on Leeds Road is being knocked down to allow Sandal Motors to relocate from Wakefield Road.
5) Were you at Emley Show 2011?
THEY knew it was going to be a good day with queues outside before the gates opened. But the organisers of Emley Show – delighted by another successful weekend – are not going to sit on their laurels.