03 July 2008 - Local West Yorkshire news, Leeds, Bradford

Householders fined £1,300 for messy gardens Jul 03 2008

TWO householders have each been fined over £1,300 for failing to tidy up their gardens.Read

Tory pledge to snub rubbish ‘stealth’ tax Jul 03 2008

COUNCILLORS in Kirklees today vowed: We will not impose rubbish taxes.Read

New plan for derelict town centre bedsits Jul 03 2008

HISTORIC tenement flats in Huddersfield could be given a new lease of life.Read

Tots upset as their playgroup faces axe Jul 03 2008

TODDLERS are heartbroken that their much-loved playgroup is closing.Read

Murderer’s appeal bid fails Jul 03 2008

SERIAL killer Steve Wright has been refused leave to appeal.Read

Mayor making controversy 'damaged town around world' Jul 03 2008

A ROW about the handover of a ceremonial chain has damaged the reputation of Kirklees Council abroad, a top councillor has claimed.Read

Cultures United celebrate Jul 03 2008

ETHNIC groups in Kirklees celebrated their different cultures at a community festival event in Huddersfield.Read

Exhibition with dry stone wall and steel sheep Jul 03 2008

A PERMANENT exhibition celebrating dry stone walling has been created.Read

Star Wards: R2D2 to clean hospital Jul 03 2008

ROBOT WARS have broken out at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary in the battle against bugs.Read

Thousand pupils at sports event Jul 03 2008

PRIMARY school pupils from all over Huddersfield have been taking part in a week-long sports event at Newsome High School and Sport College.Read

Children’s ‘rock of ages’ trips Jul 03 2008

CHILDREN have the chance to learn about the 300 million-year history of Huddersfield landmark Castle Hill.Read

Photographic exhibition Jul 03 2008

AN EXHIBITION of photos by school pupils has been on show in Huddersfield.Read

Council cash boost for arts groups Jul 03 2008

TEN arts groups have been given a total of almost £15,000 by Kirklees Council.Read

Golf day raises £1,775 Jul 03 2008

A CHARITY golf day in West Yorkshire has raised £1,775 for local charity, Epilepsy Action.Read

Young given future voice Jul 03 2008

THE new Youth Council for Kirklees has been born.Read

Five held in £200k fraud probe Jul 03 2008

Five people were arrested by West Yorkshire Police following raids on three addresses in connection with organised fraud. Read

Van men hunt Jul 03 2008

POLICE want help in tracing three men seen moving goods from one van to another in Marsh. Read

Hudds founder of Liverpool and Everton celebrated Jul 03 2008

SPORTING rivals came together to honour the unsung Huddersfield hero who founded two footballing superpowers.Read

Academy boost Jul 03 2008

AN academy plan for Halifax, partly sponsored by the University of Huddersfield, has received a funding boost.Read

Pubs caught in underage boozers sting Jul 03 2008

THREE Huddersfield pubs sold booze to underage teenagers in a police “sting”.Read

Born to be friends Jul 03 2008

ELEVEN years ago Oliver Grant and Jermone Smith were fighting for their lives.Read

Rotarian is chief of county Jul 03 2008

A MIRFIELD Rotarian has been chosen to head Rotary clubs in the Yorkshire region for the next year.Read

Youth Games set to break records Jul 03 2008

THOUSANDS are expected to pack into the Galpharm Stadium for Sunday’s spectacular Kirklees Youth Games.Read

75-year-old killed by quad bike Jul 03 2008

A PENSIONER was killed in a freak accident with a quad bike in Halifax.Read

A class act as school gets status recognition for developing talent Jul 03 2008

A LINDLEY school has become one of the first in the country to be named as a Regional Gifted and Talented Centre.Read

Junior school’s teamwork gets county cricket trophy Jul 03 2008

YOUNGSTERS at Mount Pleasant J & I School have proved they are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to playing cricket.Read

Local West Yorkshire News for 3 July 2008

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