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2010
Articles from 20th Feb 2010
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Footie games with Indy on the astro-turf
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
GOOD NEWSIndy Basra from the Kirklees Young People’s Services is hoping to work with the local youths from around the Colne Valley area. Indy is hoping to get some of the kids in the area to join him for a game of footie on the astro-turf up at Colne Valley High School. The programme will run for approximately six weeks and if it proves successful Indy hopes to put on some other activities – such as DJ-ing. Read
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What’s in a name?
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
Reader F J Sheard, of Almondbury, wrote in to say: “I was interested in your article (January 23 edition) about the Holme Valley school, but my fading memory is that in the post war years it was generally known as Honley Grammar School, rather like my own school, which was known as Almondbury Grammar School, the name which appears on official documents of the time. Read
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A walk in the parks
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
A READER has kindly submitted a fascinating series of photographs and line drawings for publication. Read
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Junior Football: Tigers’ roaring start
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
RCD Under 16 Division 1 Read
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Wonders of Woodsome – revisited
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
THE publication of the Woodsome Hall pictures referred to in the main Nostalgia story have stirred up much interest – but the dates given for the images have puzzled some of our readers. Read
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News and views from your district
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
GOLCAR Read
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Golcar butcher’s shop donates winnings to Cancer Research UK
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
A FARM shop has won three cash prizes for its food – and donated all the money to charity. Read
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Kayes First School enjoys French Week
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
STAFF at Kaye’s First & Nursery School staged a ‘French Week’ to encourage children to enjoy the language and culture of France. Read
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THE future of an ‘Old Curiosity Shop’ in a district village is in the balance.
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
An historic Shepley bakery is again the centre of attention after councillors blocked redevelopment plans for a second time. Read
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Quiz League results
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
LATEST results in the Colne Valley Quiz League are: Read
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Robinson family gather in Lepton
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
TWO cousins had an emotional reunion at a family party in Huddersfield after years apart. Read
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BIRDSEDGE
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
Birdsedge Village Hall is getting back to business after cancellations were made because of the very bad weather and road conditions. Today (Saturday) there will be a children’s film morning from 10am. Admission free. From 7pm, the same day, a WII Games Night will be held. Read
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Crimewatch:
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
CRIME PRIORITIESSkelmanthorpe: Reduce antisocial behaviour around Smithy Close, Laburnum Grove, Elmfield Drive, Ashfield Avenue, Lidgett Lane and Cross Lane. Clayton West: Reduce anti social behaviour on Church Lane, Holmfield Road and Holmfield. We continue with the local authority and other partners to tackle the issues you raised regarding antisocial behaviour in the Liley Lane, Steeple Avenue, Bedford Avenue and Briestfield Road in the Grange Moor area, since bringing this to our attention we have had few incidents of such behaviour in the area. Parkside, Pinfold Close and Barnsley Road, Flockton, we are having isolated incidents of nuisance caused by young people on motorcycles. We continue to target such offenders and wherever possible to put a stop to this we will seize the bikes. Please continue to report such incidents. Kirkburton and Highburton: Hallas Road, Burton Acres Lane, tackle and reduce antisocial behaviour in area around Gregory Playing Fields. Shepley: Station Road, Abbey Drive and Shepley Railway Station and near surrounding area. Reduce incidents of antisocial behaviour and criminal damage. Read
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THE future of an historic Shepley bakery is still in the balance after councillors vetoed redevelopment plans for the second time.
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
The crumbling former Copley’s Lea Side Bakery, on Lane Head Road – the main road through the village – has been abandoned for five years since the former baker’s wife Muriel Copley died in 2005. Read
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Motorists seeing stars
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
HUDDERSFIELD Institute of Advanced Motorist club members were seeing stars at their monthly meeting at the Royal British Legion Club, Golcar. Read
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News and views from your district
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
BROCKHOLES Read
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Crimewatch: Burglar gets 52 months jail sentence
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
CROWN COURT CASEOn Friday February 12 at Bradford Crown Court Adrian Sadowski received 52 months prison sentence. The Valleys Neighbourhood Policing Team assisted in the quick arrest and detection of the suspect for two burglaries in Brockholes and Honley. Both these victims were elderly vulnerable people. A police spokesman said: “Thank you to all the witnesses, especially the young lady who chased the suspect as he fled from one of the victim’s home address. Also a big thank to the lady who attended court with one of the elderly victims. She gave up her own time freely to give moral support. Who said there was no community spirit! Thank you.” Read
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Under 12: Moldgreen 30 Brighouse Rangers 8
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
Under 12 Read
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Junior RL: Tigers in thrilling finale
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
Under 7 Read
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Amateur RL: Moldgreen Under 14s on slippery slope to defeat
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
MOLDGREEN were brought back down to earth with a bang after last week’s excellent performance. Read
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Sporting Huddersfield loanees turn tables
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
Rugby Union Under 11s Triangular Tournament Read
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Newsome go down after flying start
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
ARL Under 12s Read
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All Blacks too strong for Elland
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
ARL Under 11s Read
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Spirited Swifts soar to high scoring success
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
Newsome 30 Swifts 46 Read
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Honley’s fine cup victory
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
FOOTBALL Read
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Dominant Sharks pile up the points
Feb 20 2010 | Express and Chronicle
ARL Under 14s Read
