Mar
2008
Articles from 20th Mar 2008
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Terror video seller jailed
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN who sold Islamic extremist videos in Huddersfield has been jailed for three years – the first person imprisoned for such an offence. Read
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Village’s shock as beaten pensioner fights life
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A VILLAGE is in shock after an 82-year-old man was found with severe head injuries at his home. Read
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Cash for good causes
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
LOTTERY cash is up for grabs for community groups in Huddersfield. Read
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‘Dog owner left my cat for dead’
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUPLE are distraught after their pet cat was savaged by two dogs and left for dead. Read
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Fitness event for charity
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Huddersfield Aerobathon is almost upon us. Read
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Mirfield death driver escapes ban
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MIRFIELD van driver who caused a collision that killed a cyclist has been fined for careless driving but spared a ban that would have left him on the dole. Read
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Lib Dem post office call
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS in Kirklees demanded that post office closures stop as it was revealed plans to shut 2,500 post offices will be under renewed scrutiny today after Labour rebels came within 11 votes of forcing a halt to it in the Commons. Read
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An accident in waiting at Scammonden?
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MASSIVE quarrying and tipping at Scammonden could lead to tragedy on the M62, it is claimed today. Read
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‘Jet set councillors are refusing to think green’
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LEADING politician wants councillors to stop using air travel for official business. Read
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‘We must never forget Holocaust’
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN emotive account of a student visit to the Nazi death camp Auschwitz was given at Shelley College. Read
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‘We need more talks on plan for new Tesco’
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD’S MP has backed calls for a review of a major development in Huddersfield town centre. Read
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Kelly to open UK’s first car share lane
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
The UK's first motorway car share lane will be opened by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly today. Read
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Below-inflation pay rise is voted through
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS decided their pay rise last night. Read
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Serial killer’s appeal
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SERIAL killer Steve Wright has applied for permission to appeal against his con-viction for murdering five prostitutes. Read
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Cancer victor’s speech
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FIRE CHIEF who has overcome bowel cancer will be guest speaker at a support group this week. Read
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Four arrested in ‘double drugs whammy’
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
FOUR men were arrested in a “double whammy” police drugs bust. Read
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Family beset by burglars
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FAMILY have been targeted by attempted burglars three times in four days. Read
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‘Poison could have affected a child’
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DOG had to be put into intensive care after rooting through rubbish on a fly-tippers’ dumping ground. Read
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Shoppers back centre’s plans
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEARLY nine out of 10 shoppers have backed the Kingsgate Centre’s expansion plans. Read
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Has eagle landed?
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHARP-EYED schoolgirls spotted this unusual bird perched on a tree at Bradley Woods. Read
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It’s a fantastic £5,000 effort
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIND-HEARTED pupils have raised £5,000 to buy a puppy for a blind child. Read
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Bid to boost local youth relations
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW youth project has been launched in Huddersfield designed to bridge the gap between different communities in Kirklees. Read
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MP praises handling of ‘kidnapping’ case
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BATLEY and Spen MP Mike Wood (pictured) has tabled a parliamentary motion congratulating West Yorkshire Police on their handling of the Shannon Matthews investigation. Read
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Invitation to zoom in on the action
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BUDDING photographers can get in on the action in a photo competition. Read
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Lambert leads way as Royds take title
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ROYDS HALL B were crowned the Division IV Champions after defeating Fartown C 6-3. Read
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Easter rail misery likely for millions
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MAJOR rail improvements in the Huddersfield area during the Easter weekend will mean some disruption to passengers, Network Rail has said. Read
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Prepare for snow
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SNOW is on the way in time for Easter. Read
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Novice cyclists invited to join Trail
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GROUP aimed at people new to cycling is inviting people to join them as they take to the Trans Pennine Trail. Read
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Event to show off facilities
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE in Birkby and Fartown are invited to take part in a community event on March 29. Read
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‘Use cheaper rooms in these civic gems’
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PRICES could be slashed in a bid to get people to use three civic centres. Read
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Historic look at buildings to be admired
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD has many magnificent buildings we should be proud of, a historian has said. Read
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Success for service
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SERVICE which helps people find the health and social support the need is celebrating after helping its 1,000 person. Read
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The show goes on after help at the last minute
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ORGANISERS of Huddersfield’s Easter Fair have praised Kirklees Council for finding them a new home at the eleventh hour. Read
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999 crews to help colleagues in Ukraine
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIREFIGHTERS in Ukraine are to receive fire kit and equipment from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Read
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Top stars for sandwich shop
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD sandwich shop has topped the tables for healthy food – twice! Read
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High Sheriff’s final event
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE High Sheriff of West Yorkshire, Gay Hartley MBE, ended her term of office by holding a luncheon at Huddersfield University. Read
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Clean-up campaign coming this way!
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CAMPAIGN to stop people using their gardens as rubbish dumps continues this weekend. Read
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Walkers with a spring in their steps
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
VISITORS are being invited to celebrate the start of spring at Oakwell Hall, Birstall. Read
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‘Diamond’ NHS better than ever say chiefs
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CARE is better than ever in the NHS’s diamond jubilee year, say health bosses. Read
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Group’s towering success
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
LOCAL history was the focus of a spring contest held by the West Yorkshire Federation of the Townswomen’s Guild. Read
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We want a top education for our children
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
Schools for the Future is the biggest investment programme in education in Kirklees for the last decade Read
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Author in search for big cats
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN AUTHOR wants to hear from people in Huddersfield who have seen big cats in the area. Read
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Name a burglar for cash
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE in Calderdale can name a burglar and get a £1,000 reward. Read
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Fitball crazy, fitball mad!
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A fairly new fitness regime has come to town. Huddersfield University’s PETER DAVIES looks at fitball Read
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These pupils know how to behave
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PUPILS at a Huddersfield school have been praised for their exemplary behaviour. Read
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Hunt is on for bugs in the parks
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CREEPY crawlies will be hunted at special events in two Huddersfield parks. Read
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It’s woe to be a Terrier
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
‘It’s difficult to envisage a return to those marvellous, muddy days of the late 60s and early 70s, when football was fun and no-one had heard of the prawn sandwich brigade’ Read
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Philip keeps the lights burning
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
Do you remember the old-fashioned gas lamps? Read
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Glue helps kids stick to fun
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIDS – don’t you just love them? Read
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Charnelle’s poem on the dangers of drugs
Mar 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD schoolgirl has written a poem to warn youngsters away from drugs and gangs. Read
