Jan
2008
Articles from 19th Jan 2008
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Man given life sentence for raping child
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has been jailed for life for snatching a five-year-old girl from her home and raping her. Read
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Pedestrian hurt
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN was badly hurt when he was in an accident with a car. Read
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Conman’s victim sues for £140,000
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A VICTIM of conman Stuart Smith has launched a court bid to sue him for more than £140,000. Read
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Pub that vanished in a puff of smoke
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SELF-STYLED smokers’ champion Stuart Smith stole nearly the entire contents of a pub to open a boozer in Cyprus, it has emerged. Read
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River pollution boss is fined £50,000
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BUSINESSMAN has been fined £50,000 after a devastating pollution incident ruined fish stocks in a West Yorkshire river more than two years ago. Read
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Mixed views on buses
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS have given a new bus service a mixed response. Read
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Health workers’ award
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HEALTH workers across Kirklees could be contenders for a new award. Read
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It’s time to finally put your cigarettes down!
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SMOKERS in Huddersfield are being urged to make their new year’s resolution really count and say goodbye to the habit. Read
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The signs are there for public to help!
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Friends of Longley Woods group is to involve the community in creating signs for an urban woodland. Read
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Call for spring-clean of household gadgets
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD people are hoarding up to £3,000 worth of gadgets each, according to a new survey. Read
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Musical spots for charities
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SPOT On Musical Theatre raised cash for two charities with a 1940s night at Moldgreen United Reformed Church . Read
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Posters fight abuse
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHARITY is urging Huddersfield people to think small to help put a stop to child abuse. Read
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The blues beater!
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MONDAY is regarded as the worst day of the year with lousy weather, faded Christmas memories, debt and broken New Year’s resolutions. Read
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Views on carnival wanted
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE are being invited to help shape the future of the Huddersfield Carnival at a public meeting tomorrow. Read
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Reunion time for school
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
FORMER pupils of a Huddersfield high school are being invited to step back in time for a reunion. Read
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This Jack’s all right!
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LOVING husband spent his £1,000 lottery winnings on a new wheelchair for his wife. Read
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The Zone is big hit for young
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUNDREDS of people have been through the doors of Huddersfield’s newest sports attraction. Read
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Wanted: views on NHS
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A REVIEW on the future of the NHS is under way. Read
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MP’s plea for part-time women workers
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
COLNE Valley MP Kali Mountford is fighting for the rights of women who work part-time. Read
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Freemasons buy wheelchair
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ORGANISERS of a transport scheme for disabled and elderly people in the Holme Valley have been presented with £270 by Freemasons to buy a new wheelchair. Read
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Promise of action over rat dangers
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOP Kirklees councillor has pledged to step up the fight against rats. Read
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New Year driver accused
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN appeared in court accused of committing a number of driving offences on New Year’s Day. Read
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Woman, 75, on assault charge
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN of 75 has been charged with assault and criminal damage. Read
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Our road fears after cars crash into walls
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DALTON family is living in fear because a narrow road near their home has sent cars careering into their front garden. Read
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Plea by fiery sailors!
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIREFIGHTERS are appealing for sponsors to help their sailing team enter the UK Firefighters’ Sailing Challenge. Read
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Bid to stop flood
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BURST culvert responsible for causing flood misery to Kirkburton residents is to be fixed. Read
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Sarah murder charge
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 40-year-old Birkby man has been charged with murder. Read
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Course work takes off for travel students
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TRAVEL students put their knowledge of different countries to good use by creating an exhibition. Read
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MP raises debate on murder events
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
EVENTS leading up to the murder of a man in Ravensthorpe are to be raised in Parliament. Read
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Livi's off to India
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
OLIVIA Smith will be putting her Guide training to good use when she takes the trip of a lifetime to India. Read
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Six of the best wins college top marks!
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
GREENHEAD College has been judged excellent in every way by Ofsted inspectors. Read
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Easy way to find a dentist
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE in Yorkshire and the Humber have an innovative new way to help them find an NHS dentist. Read
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My Valentine
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ROMANTIC couple Janice Ratcliffe and John McLoughlin will tie the knot on Valentine’s Day – seven months after meeting on the bus! Read
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Sporting heritage explored
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SPORT will be under the microscope in a project exploring its heritage in Kirklees. Read
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No jail for RAF man who beat girlfriend
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN RAF airman who injured his girlfriend in a drunken assault was spared jail yesterday. Read
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Insurance company to pay out after tornado
Jan 19 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MARSDEN family was told they could not claim on their insurance for tornado damage to a four-year-old’s playhouse -– but the firm has now done a U-turn. Read
