Jan
2008
Articles from 5th Jan 2008
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Sweet music as bandroom is unveiled
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
JULY opened with a fanfare – at least for members of Hade Edge Band, who saw a long-cherished dream realised with the opening of their plush new bandroom, costing £485,000. The project was partly funded by Holmfirth based businessman Edgar Dickinson. Read
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Seasonal Showcase success at Shelley
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE talents of Shelley College students were celebrated at a special Christmas Showcase. Read
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‘No’ to mill plan
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO more old mills in the valleys are in line for residential conversions – but only one has got the go-ahead. Read
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Now that’s snow!
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MIRFIELD explorer Cameron Hudson, 27, has seen snow before. Read
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Bomb goes up in smoke
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ONLOOKERS witnessed a large plume of smoke and a bang as Army explosives experts destroyed a huge wartime bomb near the M62. Read
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Inquest opens on Joseph
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN inquest has opened into the death of Holmfirth man Joseph Keever. Read
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Hospital bug shuts ward
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD hospital ward has been closed to new patients following a winter bug outbreak. Read
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Further snow to come
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD may have missed the worst of the snow, which hit parts of the UK – but there is more to come. Read
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5 years for sawn-off shotgun man
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 25-YEAR-OLD man who was caught on the streets of Huddersfield with a bag containing a sawn-off shotgun, three unused cartridges and two balaclavas has been sentenced to five years in jail. Read
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Stone vandals hit crowded trains
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
VANDALS put lives at risk when they damaged seven express trains passing through Milnsbridge. Read
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Road users should take extra care
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES Council has advised road users and pedestrians to take extra care in icy weather. Read
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Laws to be studied to help conserve wildlife
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Forestry Commission is urging Yorkshire woodland managers to learn more to ensure they meet new conservation laws. Read
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On the road to ruin!
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOP rally driver from Huddersfield has been left reeling – and facing a financial crisis. Read
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Zone time
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHILDREN will be in ‘The Zone’ at Huddersfield’s newest sports centre. Read
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MP Malik tight-lipped on wedding
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DEWSBURY’S MP will marry this year. Read
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Communal plot plan
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SMALL building for community meetings and events could be put up in Slaithwaite. Read
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‘Our housing plan will be a boost to Paddock economy’
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MILL owners who want planning permission for a residential development have defended their proposals. Read
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Jacque’s run is music to the ears for mums-to-be
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD mums will be able to use music to help relieve the pain of childbirth, thanks to the fundraising efforts of a hospital boss. Read
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Popular hardware store branches out into groceries
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Huddersfield branch of home and garden retailer Wilkinson has launched a new food range. Read
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Make resolution to save precious water!
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE in Huddersfield wanting to save the environment are being urged to make a New Year’s resolution to stop wasting water. Read
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Child poverty for 1 in 3
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE than 126,000 children in Yorkshire and the Humber are living in poverty despite at least one of their parents being in work, a report says. Read
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Parents room open on hospital children’s ward
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PARENTS of poorly youngsters have been given a boost at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary thanks to the creation of a new day room. Read
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Most people in fear of crime says Tory
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CRIME and anti-social behaviour are among the greatest concerns for people living in Denby Dale, Kirkburton and Mirfield, claims a politician. Read
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Airline’s luggage decision
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LEADING no-frills airline is to continue with the “one piece of hand luggage” rule for flights from Leeds Bradford airport even though restrictions are being eased at some UK airports next week. Read
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Big recycling push is on the cards!
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
RESIDENTS in Kirklees are expected to recycle more than 440,000 Christmas cards. Read
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Examiner investigation - why are town centre shops closed?
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DEPRESSING number of shops in Huddersfield town centre are closed. Read
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Trees recycled
Jan 05 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
Kirklees Council spent two weeks in December putting up Christmas trees and lights across the district and from Monday the process will be reversed. Trees will be recycled into chippings for use in parks and open spaces. Members of the public are being encouraged to take their household Christmas trees to council waste recycling sites. Read
