May
2008
Articles from 23rd May 2008
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Ground-breaking project for graffiti artists
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNGSTERS were encouraged to get involved in graffiti – as part of a clean-up campaign. Read
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Your chance now to save life
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE in Huddersfield can now do something to help Adrian Sudbury save other lives. Read
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Sophie’s diary: I’ll die if I don’t get a donor
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEWSOME schoolgirl Sophie Edwards is keeping a heart-rending diary of her feelings as she waits for a bone marrow donor . Read
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Blast over parking issue
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DRIVERS are being denied parking spaces, a councillor has said. Clr Linda Wilkinson of Almondbury wants Kirklees to remove yellow lines from Northgate. The bus stop opposite All Hallows’ Church was removed last year - but the no parking lines remain. Clr Wilkinson said: “The bus stop is long since gone so there is no excuse for the council to take so long to remove the double yellow lines. They are taking up three valuable parking spaces and I know of at least one resident who has been given a ticket for parking there.” Read
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Gang flee in stolen BMW
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GANG of three stole a BMW from Fixby after forcing the owner to hand over his keys. Read
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Family's agony at horror attack
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TEENAGER remains seriously ill in hospital after a horror machete attack left him possibly scarred for life. Read
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Burglary suspect arrested
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE have arrested a man they have been trying to catch since February. Read
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Harry in court
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
The High Court will rule today on a claim by Portsmouth FC manager Harry Redknapp (right) that police who raided his home as part of a corruption inquiry were acting unlawfully. Redknapp’s lawyers have alleged that police were acting on the strength of an unlawful warrant. They also alleged that police tipped off the press. Read
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War anniversary
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
there will be an official commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The event, confirmed by veterans minister Derek Twigg, will be centred around a service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on November 11 at 11am. Read
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Gum disease threat
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
NOT brushing your teeth properly could lead to health risks including heart disease, research suggests. Read
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Thousands raised in Mark’s memory
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
FRIENDS of a man who died of cancer have raised thousands of pounds in his memory. Read
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Funding plea to save bus service
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUNCILLOR has demanded funding to save a bus linking small rural communities. Read
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Double jeopardy for fast food
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
INSIDE every human, maybe even the Dalai Lama, is the desire for something so unhealthy it’s almost evil. Read
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A story of abuse
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
RUNNING away to join the circus might seem like a fantasy, but for Judy Westwater it was a reality that transformed her life. Read
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Life-savers appeal for auction gifts
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NATIONAL charity which helps save lives at sea is calling on Huddersfield to get rid of unwanted collectables and give to its annual Jewellery Appeal. Read
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Gas pipe warning for DIY diggers
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DAMAGING your gas pipe could be costly as well as dangerous. Read
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Young artists unveil their work
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ARTISTS of the future unveiled their work at a Huddersfield school. Read
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Hospital plaque celebrates Kevin
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PLAQUE has been unveiled at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary in memory of a much-loved colleague. Read
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Make sure doorstep callers aren’t thieves
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BOGUS official burglar struck three times in Huddersfield on just one evening this week – just make sure the same doesn’t happen to you. Read
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Housing society’s 60 years
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN organisation which provides help for retired ministers is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Read
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Cooking starts blaze
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HOUSE fire started after a woman left food cooking in an oven. Read
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Villagers demand action from Kirklees council after fourth crash in Farnley Tyas
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GROUP of villagers has demanded action after the fourth crash on their road this year. Read
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Weekend crackdown to hit the hotspots
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PURGE against anti-social behaviour and motoring offences hits Mirfield this weekend. Read
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Cadet gains award at display day
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ARMY cadets from Kirklees impressed an array of civic dignitaries at a major event near York. Read
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Carers make life that much better
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES home carers became the subject of controversy following the introduction of a new pay scheme for council workers this year. Read
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Artist’s royal appointment
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MELTHAM artist has a royal appointment. Read
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Police raids net £100,000 of drugs and weapons
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
WEAPONS and drugs were found during two police raids in Huddersfield. Read
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Students’ taste of science
May 23 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PUPILS from Huddersfield got the chance to experiment in university science labs when they took part in a Festival of Chemistry. Read
