Updated 4:46am 19 May 2013

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Hurdle jumped in long battle for compensation for Woolworths and Ethel Austin staff

THE compensation fight for former Ethel Austin and Woolworths staff has moved a step forward.Read

Shock for Elland pensioner after stolen van rolls into house

A PENSIONER got the fright of her life when thieves jumped out of a stolen van late at night and left it to roll into her front door.Read

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital propose increase in parking charges: What do you think?

PATIENTS and visitors to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital could have to pay more for parking.Read

Fashion show for Elland’s Overgate Hospice

A FASHION show will be taking place in aid of an Elland-based hospice.Read

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary welcomes entrance and reception area upgrade

HUDDERSFIELD Royal Infirmary is to have a new entrance.Read

Public meeting called in Marsden to hear villagers’ anger over plans to shut fire station

UP to two hundred people are expected to attend a public meeting on Tuesday to discuss the future of Marsden Fire Station.Read

Gay football team Yorkshire Terriers FC aim to kick homophobia out of football

YORKSHIRE’S only gay football team have set out on a campaign to kick homophobia out of football.Read

Charity donation scheme

GENEROUS shoppers will be able to make cash donations to BBC Children in Need through PayPoint facilities in local shops.Read

Yorkshire Terriers: Factfile

YORKSHIRE Terriers were one of the first gay-friendly football teams to be established in the UK in 1997. The club are the current holders of the Gay Football Supporters Network National Cup.Read

Meltham artist Darren Baker in another galaxy for his portrait of Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillips

A MELTHAM artist known for his portrait of the Queen has unveiled his latest work – a unique portrait of her granddaughter.Read

Examiner Wish: Huddersfield Choral Junior Choirs and the perfect performance

YOUNG singers are already making sweet music.Read

New Kirklees police Chief Superintendent Tim Kingsman on his plans for the division and what experience he will bring to the role

He is passionate about policing and has risen to the top job in Kirklees as Divisional Commander. Crime Reporter Louise Cooper interviews Chief Superintendent Tim Kingsman about his vision for Kirklees policingRead

National Coal Mining Museum to feature on TV

A MUSEUM will go under the TV spotlight tomorrow.Read

Losses for Hornby

TOY firm Hornby warned it was facing a tough Christmas after disappointing sales of Olympics merchandise left it nursing a half-year loss.Read

BMW driver who lied about car crash on Woodhead Road in Huddersfield gets suspended sentence

A BMW driver who crashed his £28,000 company car into a lamp-post after a night out has been given a suspended prison sentence for trying to cover up his involvement.Read

Kirkburton History Group launches world wars exhibition

ARTEFACTS and pictures from the two world wars are being exhibited by a village history group.Read

Drug users play Russian roulette with their lives – warning over ‘legal’ highs as arrest numbers rise

ALMOST 200 people have been arrested on suspicion of possession ‘legal’ highs so far this year.Read

Romida revived as cricket retailer finds buyer for business - and Brighouse store to re-open on Monday

A CRICKET goods retailer hit for six by the sodden summer has found a buyer.Read

Night shift workers catch suspected fuel thief - by locking him in his own car!

NIGHT-SHIFT workers caught a suspected fuel thief red-handed – and locked him in his car until police arrived.Read

Government grant for £500,000 to bring Calderdale’s empty homes into use

MORE than 100 empty homes are to be brought back into use in Calderdale.Read