Oct
2007
Articles from 2nd Oct 2007
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Inquest opens on woman, 80
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN inquest has opened into the death of an 80-year-old Huddersfield woman. The body of Elfriede Maria Battye was discovered at her home in Roger Lane, Newsome, last Wednesday. There are no suspicious circumstances. The inquest, in Bradford, was adjourned for further tests to find the cause of death. Read
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Hairdresser eager to lend a helping hand
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SLAITHWAITE hairdresser is hoping to help a disabled Huddersfield youngster. Read
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Anger of the paramedics
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
HIGHLY-trained paramedics are not being sent to some life-threatening emergencies – including some potential crime scenes – because of health and safety fears. Read
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Author’s visit
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG readers met a famous writer. Almondbury novelist Joanne Harris (pictured), who wrote Chocolat, which was made into a major film, presented children with certificates at Birstall Library. They were rewarded for taking part in a reading challenge. Read
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Thief runs off
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN was seen fleeing after stealing from a car in Holmfirth. He had smashed a window to steal a Creative Zen MP3 player from the car on Cinder Hills Road, Holmfirth, at 11.30pm last night. He is white, just over 6ft tall and slim with dark hair and a distinctive sharp nose. He wore reddish trainers, dark tracksuit bottoms and a dark top.He was seen running away into a nearby housing estate. Read
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Summer Wine composer Ronnie dies
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
RONNIE Hazlehurst, the man behind the music for Last of the Summer Wine, has died aged 79, his partner said today. Read
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Respect lesson for trouble families
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HARD-HITTING programme which tackles the causes and consequences of anti-social behaviour has been launched in Kirklees. Read
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Customers find Post Office shut
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
A POSTMASTER has been suspended following an investigation at a local Post Office. Read
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Woman dies at LBT show
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN elderly woman collapsed and died during a show at Huddersfield’s Lawrence Batley Theatre last night. Read
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It’s time for rock and soul
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
TICKETS are still available for an event taking dance fans back in time and featuring four live bands. Read
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WEST RIDING COUNTY AMATEUR LEAGUE
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
PREMIER DIVISION Read
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Inquiry into fish deaths
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUNDREDS of fish have died in a local lake. Read
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‘We’ll miss Ryan’
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY stood with their heads bowed in tribute to a little boy who lost his life in such a tragic way. Read
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Thoroughly brassed off!
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S got all the ingredients of a comedy classic . . . Carry on Banding. Read
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Tiny Joseph moved closer to home
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PREMATURE baby who had to be born in Sheffield because of a shortage of intensive care cots in Huddersfield has finally been found a bed closer to home. Read
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‘We are turning lives around at New Hall’
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
At 36 Gareth Sands is the new Governor at New Hall Women’s Prison and Young Offenders Institution at Flockton. Here, after just three weeks in the job, he speaks to ANDREW HIRST of his hopes and aspirations for his new role Read
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‘New law is not enough to stop teens smoking’
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG smokers in Huddersfield have questioned the change in the tobacco sales law which now bans anyone under 18 from buying cigarettes. Read
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Advice to farmers in the war on disease
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES farmers were urged today to be vigilant when moving their animals following a further foot and mouth outbreak in southern England. Read
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Shabana’s campaign now on TV
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MOTHER-OF-FOUR has appeared on TV to raise awareness of a deadly virus that she escaped. Read
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Hepatitis is a group of viruses, labelled A to G, which can cause liver damage.
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
Hepatitis can be caused by viral infections, parasites, bacteria, chemicals, auto-immunity, drugs or alcohol. Of these, viral infection is the most common cause of chronic (long-term) hepatitis. Read
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Law firm hands £500 to Trust
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
LEGAL eagles have raised £500 for the West Yorkshire Forget Me Not Trust. Read
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Serving the community
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE countdown to the Examiner’s community continues today. Every edition until the awards night at the Galpharm Stadium next Monday will profile each of the three people or organisations shortlisted in one of the 10 categories. Today BARRY GIBSON looks at the sixth to be featured, the EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONALITY AWARD Read
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Pirate Party at Crosland Moor centre
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
SURESTART workers at Crosland Moor Children’s Centre held an end of summer Pirate Party. Read
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Yorkshire Dales study
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
STUDENTS from Newsome High School and Sports College took part in a field study trip to the Yorkshire Dales. Read
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Call to ban children
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUNCILLOR wants to ban children under 10 from a hospital. Read
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£10,000 raised at fire service gala
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
WEST Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s summer gala raised £10,000. Read
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Having fun with food
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
PUPILS got to grips with pots and pans as part of a scheme to get them cooking. Read
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Davey’s novel debut
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
GOLCAR resident Davey Falco has published his first novel. Read
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New head inspired by her African experience
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
MELANIE Williams considers it a privilege to lead the learning journey of students at Royds Hall High School. Read
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Health campaign set to clean up
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CAMPAIGN to encourage health workers to clean their hands is to be expanded across the country. Read
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Postal workers to go on strike
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
POSTAL workers are getting set for a series of strikes over pay and business disputes. Read
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Golden girl Joanne in the swim
Oct 02 2007 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD teenager has made a splash in the swimming world by being invited to join a national team. Read
