Jul
2008
Articles from 15th Jul 2008
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Bus fares up by 8%
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BUS fares in Huddersfield will rise by twice the rate of inflation. Read
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Union’s ‘more strikes’ warning
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOP union official has warned people to expect more disruption later this year. Read
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Market to close as strike bites
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHOPPERS have been warned that a popular Huddersfield market will be closed this week. Read
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US firm to face fines for Sats exam fiasco
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE American firm hired to carry out the marking of this year’s delayed Sats tests could face penalties running into “tens of millions of pounds”. Read
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Burglary at bus station
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE in Dewsbury are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary at Cleckheaton Bus Station. Read
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Terror as armed gang strike twice
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN armed gang brought terror to Linthwaite. Read
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Tributes to car death soldier, 21
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Army today paid tribute to a West Yorkshire soldier killed in a road crash on the A1. Read
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Women saved from fire
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NURSE and a policeman saved two elderly women from a burning house. Read
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Woman climbs down towerblock to escape violent partner
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TERRIFIED woman fled from her violent boyfriend by climbing between the balconies of a Huddersfield block of flats, a court heard yesterday. Read
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Togetherness is on schools’ timetable
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
WHEN it comes to twinning there is usually at least one foreign town or school involved. Read
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More than 8,000 sign up for Sudders
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Examiner’s petition calling for better education about bone marrow donation has passed the 8,000 name mark. Read
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Obituary: Andrew Spencer
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MUCH-LOVED dancer and actor Andrew Spencer was a big character who brought a great sense of fun to the stage in Huddersfield. Read
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Wind blamed for Hudds airfield plane crash
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CROSSWIND caused a plane to crash in Huddersfield, says a report. Read
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Day of fun and food
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FAMILY fun day at Oakwell Hall Country Park on Sunday, August 3, will combine celebrations for Yorkshire Day and the National Year of Food and Farming. Read
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Yorkshire Ripper says "I'm alright now" for appeal
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Yorkshire Ripper has insisted he is sane and hopes to win his freedom one day, telling his family: “I’m all right now” Read
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Council order to make Newsome Mill secure
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE owner of the historic Newsome Mill has been ordered to make vital improvements to secure the site. Read
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Three battling brothers diagnosed with same cancer
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
WHEN engineer Fintan Kelly was diagnosed with prostate cancer – he could call on his two brothers for support. Read
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Come on dancers, these auditions are free
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S been confirmed; Britain has got talent! Read
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Millions more for Kirklees
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES Council will receive more than £10m to give thousands more families access to free childcare and early years support. Read
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Schools In The Spotlight: Youngsters so talented at Lepton
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
Examiner education reporter HAZEL ETTIENNE visits Lepton C of E Junior, Infant and Nursery School Read
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Aqua fitness for Dementia Awareness Week
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE of all ages made a splash for Dementia Awareness Week. Read
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32 years service to hospitals
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
LONG-serving domestic June Slater has retired after more than 32 years in local hospitals. Read
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High on the moors work on dam begins
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT is one of the biggest repair jobs for decades. Read
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Diversion planned for popular moorland path
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A POPULAR walking path will be diverted to prevent flooding. Read
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Unique plaque stolen
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A UNIQUE bronze war memorial plaque dating from 1904 has been stolen in Calderdale. Read
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It's a Knockout day
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TEAMS got soaked and fell about for charity at the It’s A Knockout charity contest. Read
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Optimism over the future of our pubs
Jul 15 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
“THERE is a future for most of our pubs” is the optimistic message from the chairman of Huddersfield’s Campaign for Real Ale group (CAMRA). Read
