Jun
2008
Articles from 20th Jun 2008
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Schools chief challenged to visit ‘failures’
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOP councillor wants England’s education chief to visit struggling schools in Kirklees. Read
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Concern growing for missing Mirfield man
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 62-YEAR-OLD vulnerable man has gone missing – and he was last seen near a busy road junction. Read
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Teens beaten after car chase
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO teenagers were attacked with iron bars after a terrifying car chase. Read
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Staff in gun raid terror
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN armed raider threatened staff with a gun in a town centre robbery. Read
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Heat-seek 'copter busts drug farm
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE using heat detection equipment in a helicopter have uncovered a cannabis factory in Birkby. Read
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No longer top for tax
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEW figures show Kirklees Council is no longer the top tax collector in West Yorkshire. Read
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Jessop murders accused 'not violent' say ex lovers
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DOUBLE-MURDER accused Richard Walsh was not a violent person, his former girlfriends have said. Read
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All ready to run for a great cause
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THOUSANDS of women will line up for the Race for Life in Huddersfield this weekend. Read
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Sudders gets MPs testing as donors
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MINISTERS, MPs and Westminster staff could be signing up as bone marrow donors next week at an unprecedented clinic in the House of Commons. Read
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Firefighter’s farewell after 24 years
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SENIOR fire officer has retired after 24 years. Read
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Safety lessons
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCIL officials are to give kids safety lessons. Read
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Unusual car reg is Nice 1
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AGE is just a number – plate – for Don Hampson. Read
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Calling artists
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YORKSHIRE law firm is encouraging young Huddersfield artists to win prizes for themselves and schools in its annual Charity Calendar Painting Competition. Read
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Suicide left apology
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PENSIONER wrote a note apologising to his partner before hanging himself. Read
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Alzheimer carers on the march for a fair deal
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CARERS from Kirklees and Yorkshire were marching on Bradford today to campaign for a fairer system. Read
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Treasure trove of £3,500 book in charity shop
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DESIGNER, rare and antique items can be found hidden away in Huddersfield charity shops. Read
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Show aims to attract youngsters
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ORGANISERS of a summer show have some new attractions planned this year. Read
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‘Spring clean’ shifts five tons
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BIG clean-up was held to tidy up the gardens of empty properties and negligent landlords in the Fartown and Birkby area. Read
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Councillor calls for 'flying rats' cull
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUNCILLOR has vowed to continue his fight against what he terms “flying rats”. Read
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Community Awards - arts nominees
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE countdown to the Examiner Community Awards 2008 has now reached its penultimate category. Read
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Poster sells for £3,600
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SMALL poster advertising The Beatles’ concert in Huddersfield in 1963 was sold for a staggering £3,600 – £1,600 more than expected – at an auction in London. Read
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Calendar boys - Huddersfield's student hunks
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THESE muscle-ripped hunks wouldn’t look out of place at a professional modelling shoot. Read
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Church organist Arnold’s diamond jubilee
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ORGANIST has been hitting the high note for 60 years. Read
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Councillors hear wards’ worries
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS have been out and about in their ward. Read
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Police mount search for relatives
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE have appealed for help in tracing the relatives of a man who was found dead at his Huddersfield home. Read
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Barred from smoking in own home
Jun 20 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ANGRY relatives of an elderly care home resident have criticised a decision to ban her from smoking indoors. Read
