Apr
2008
Articles from 10th Apr 2008
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Knifepoint threat
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 17-YEAR-old was the victim of an attempted robbery at knifepoint in Huddersfield town centre. Read
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Student’s work still missing in airport chaos
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
STRESSED-OUT student Jim Tornqvist may have lost crucial work because of the nightmare launch of Heathrow Airport’s new terminal. Read
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Armed thieves in raid
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ARMED thieves escaped with jewellery during a terrifying raid in Brighouse. Read
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Robber thwarted
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A KNIFEMAN fled empty-handed in a failed raid on a shop. Read
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‘I want attacking football and promotion’
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SUCCESSFUL businessman Dean Hoyle is stepping straight off the Kilner Bank to shape Huddersfield Town’s future. Read
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Months of work on road to motorway
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAJOR road linking Huddersfield to the M62 will be improved. Read
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£700,000 plan for Marsden roads
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOTORISTS will benefit from a road improvement in the Colne Valley. Read
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A pass mark for Metro bus chiefs
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEARLY everyone has now received their free bus pass, says a transport chief. Read
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‘Let the police do their job’
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE have handed out leaflets warning people not to take the law into their own hands over the Shannon Matthews inquiry. Read
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Couple's agony at baby Millie's tragic death
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YOUNG couple faced the agony of watching their baby daughter die just hours after she was born, an inquest heard. Read
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Stolen snake could be at risk, say police
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A THIEF has stolen a snake from a Batley house. Read
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By gum, a £75 fine for dropping litter
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DRIVER was fined for dropping chewing gum out of her window. Read
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Romance started at work
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WORKPLACE romance led to 50 years of marriage for a Huddersfield couple. Read
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Couple split by years of Korean War service
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO dances either side of his stint in the Army spelled the start of a lifelong love for Philip and Doreen Mannion. Read
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Still dancing, 60 years on
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY may be celebrating their diamond wedding but Kirkheaton couple Vernon and Joyce Secker are still dancing. Read
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PHONES PLAN WILL BEAT THE BRUTES
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MOBILE phone scheme to help vulnerable crime victims is working well in Kirklees. Read
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Special help sessions for charity runners
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
WOMEN taking part in this year’s Race for Life in Huddersfield are being offered help, especially if they are not regular runners or are entering for the first time. Read
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Attacks on health workers rising
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PHYSICAL violence remains a concern for health care workers, a study reveals. Read
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Roadworks danger sparks protest
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
LINDLEY residents fear roadworks on a school route could put children in danger. Read
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Mixers and shakers aim to pack a punch
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BARTENDERS are to battle it out in Huddersfield tonight to prove who serves the best cocktail in town. Read
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Robbie’s friend Laura sings at Galpharm
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SINGER who is to appear on Robbie Williams’ next album will perform in front of Huddersfield rugby league fans. Read
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367 homes in Hudds repossessed in 2007
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUNDREDS of people lost their home in Huddersfield last year. Read
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Amie’s bid to be face of travel
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHE thinks she has what it takes to be the face of the travel industry. Read
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Great gift as Gwen goes home
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN inspirational woman has finally returned home after a nasty fall during her recovery from a brain tumour. Read
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Decision day near on Tech’s A-levels
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FINAL decision on whether students will study A-level courses at Huddersfield Technical College from September will be taken within two weeks. Read
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Raid scheme helping to reduce robberies
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN INNOVATIVE crime prevention scheme is giving businesses the tools to protect themselves. Read
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Chains and pockets foil purse dippers
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PURSE snatchers have targeted elderly women in a spate of thefts in Huddersfield town centre. Read
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Driver, 77, injured
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN elderly man is in hospital after his car collided with a wagon at Thornton Lodge. Read
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Jerome’s long journey
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
VETERAN fundraiser Jerome Sullivan has set off on his latest trek. Read
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‘Delay didn’t spoil our trip, it enhanced it ...’
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE TRIP of a lifetime was made extra-special for two holidaymakers when their cruise ship was detained in Madeira. Read
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King of the pies!
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BUTCHER Andrew Jones has reinforced his claim to be the premier pie-man around. Read
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Shannon's mother must stay in custody
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE mother of Dewsbury girl Shannon Matthews will spend the next six days in custody after appearing in court. Read
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Caught in a police sting
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SHEEPRIDGE man has become the first criminal to be trapped by a police “capture house” set up to snare offenders in Huddersfield. Read
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Crowd shows disgust in court protest
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CROWD of around 60 neighbours and family who helped in the search for schoolgirl Shannon Matthews gathered at the court to demonstrate their outrage as her mother appeared in connection with her disappearance. Read
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Keeper of the flame
Apr 10 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD woman carried the Olympic Flame through the streets of London and enjoyed it despite the protests. Read
