Mar
2008
Articles from 13th Mar 2008
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Scenes from town centre
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THIS fascinating play deals with the many faces of Huddersfield. Read
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‘Ban plastic bags’
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE government is still dragging its heels over banning plastic bags, says a Kirklees councillor. Read
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Baby joy for Huddersfield TV star Zoe Lucker
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD actress Zoe Lucker is taking on a new role as a mum-to-be. Read
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Suspended sports centre boss resigns
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE boss of Huddersfield sports centres quit after being suspended over rumours he abused his position. Read
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Bungalow fire drama
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN was taken to hospital after a blaze at his bungalow. Read
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£70m Huddersfield Technical College scheme
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CONSTRUCTION companies are vying to be chosen to work on creating the £70m new Huddersfield Technical College site. Read
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Hospice fair
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN Easter fair has raised £753 for Kirkwood Hospice. Read
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Accident killed man in a drunken daze
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ALCOHOLIC was killed by shards of broken glass which fell from a picture he knocked over while in a drunken daze. Read
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Helpers wanted
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
Volunteers are needed to help tidy up the Birkby/Bradley greenway on Saturday. Read
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Eyebrows raised at 4p on pint of bitter
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE’S certainly not my “Darling”. Read
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Squire Atkinson’s mansion? I wish
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SQUIRE Atkinson - rather a nice ring to it, don’t you think? Read
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Lepton man's murder charge
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FATHER charged with murder lied because “it wouldn’t have looked good” after a body was found in his car, a court was told. Read
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Ring theft was to pay debt
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 23-YEAR-OLD man stole a £7,250 ring from a Huddersfield jewellers to pay off a debt, Bradford Crown Court heard yesterday. Read
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Five arrests in area clampdown
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIVE people have been arrested in a crime clampdown in Fartown and Birkby. Read
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Hanging horror of immigrant
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ILLEGAL immigrant was found dead after being told that he had to return to his country, an inquest heard. Read
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‘Tots will miss out if we close’
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LONG-RUNNING playgroup is facing closure. Read
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Farmer fined for cruelty to dog
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FARMER has been fined £250 for causing his border collie unnecessary suffering. Read
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Pupils give PM a grilling
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD students were today inter-viewing Gordon Brown and other political leaders. Read
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BIG numbers!
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY’VE got that millionaire feeling! Read
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Work starts on M1
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MAJOR improvement work will lead to possible delays on the M1 near Huddersfield over the spring and summer. Read
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Lyz ready for ocean challenge
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD woman is to take part in a gruelling sailing challenge to raise awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide. Read
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Irish night will support charity
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN Irish night will be held in Huddersfield to raise money for a children’s hospice. Read
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Smokers targeted by the persuaders
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DOZENS of Huddersfield smokers pledged to quit the unhealthy habit to mark No Smoking Day. Read
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Quit and it will work wonders!
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HEART charity is urging Huddersfield smokers to stub out their cigarettes to improve their health. Read
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Evening at golf club raises £3,800
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN APPEAL to build a children’s hospice has been given a £3,800 cash boost. Read
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Rock on for laughter in the right spirit
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO of the country’s top comedians will be dispelling the myth that you have to be miserable to be a Christian when they appear at a Batley nightclub next Monday. Read
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Friends found farmer dead by his shotgun
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MELTHAM farmer shot himself after battling for months against depression, an inquest heard. Read
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‘Your call could help an abuse victim or even save their life’
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DOMESTIC violence can now be reported to the police through Crimestoppers. Read
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Former curate’s new post
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER curate of Kirkheaton, the Rev Chris Edmondson, will be the next Bishop of Bolton. Read
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Standedge Tunnel reopens to visitors
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BRITISH Waterways Yorkshire is opening its Standedge Tunnel site on Saturday for the new 2008 season. Read
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‘I hope legs last after shopping’
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ONE of Huddersfield’s best-known retail figures is off to New York – but not solely for retail therapy! Read
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Homes nominated for an award
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD housing development has been nominated for another prestigious property award. Read
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Fire officer to retire
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ASSISTANT Chief Fire Officer Allan Hughes will retire this month after 31 years service. Read
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Appeal after store raid
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE investigating a robbery bid believe this man could help their inquiries. Read
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Roof death fall
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SON watched helplessly as his father fell to his death from a roof, an inquest heard. Read
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Father’s fears over main road dangers
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WORRIED father says his son is taking his life in his hands crossing the stretch of road where Adam O’Toole lost his life. Read
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Stewart’s acting honour
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MIRFIELD actor Patrick Stewart has been awarded the 2008 Gielgud Award in New York. Read
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Museum to build forest
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PREHISTORIC plants will take over Huddersfield’s Tolson Museum this weekend. Read
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Cancer chat room to link young patients
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG cancer patients will be able to chat to others throughout the country, thanks to the Laura Crane Trust. Read
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Children in farms project
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YEAR-long project on food and farming is to take place at Oakwell Hall Country Park. Read
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Hospice group’s £10,000
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A VILLAGE support group raised over £10,000 for Kirkwood Hospice in 2007. Read
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Old pupils to share memories
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SCHOOL reunion is being held in Grange Moor to mark the return of a former pupil. Read
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Luxury trip on the railway
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE fabulous Orient Express is coming to Huddersfield. Read
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Stealth tax claim
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES tenants are subsidising people in London and Birmingham, says a councillor. Read
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Youngsters discover the past in Paddock
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PADDOCK’S past is to be unearthed by a new lottery- financed project. Read
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Team making huge impact
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TEAM of health trainers are helping people in Huddersfield lead healthier lives. Read
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Women go on tour of faith
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
WOMEN and children of many faiths toured religious places of worship for Huddersfield Interfaith Council’s Women’s Day 2008. Read
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Ryder Cup boost for charity
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BRADLEY Park Golf Club professional Parnell Reilly is touring Wales with the Ryder Cup to highlight a charity push. Read
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Council helps enterprise
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEW units and hot-desking facilities for fledgling entrepreneurs will be introduced at council-managed business centres in Dewsbury and Batley from April. Read
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Easter events at museum
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SERIES of events to celebrate Easter are planned at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Read
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New trees filling gale-hit sites
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SCHEME to replace trees lost during winter storms over a year ago has seen Yorkshire Water plant more than 130,000 trees. Read
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Star treatment for World War II veteran
Mar 13 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER engineer for Bomber Command will rub shoulders with the stars. Read
