Jul
2008
Articles from 24th Jul 2008
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Council may step in to run axed post offices
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS last night voted to look into stepping in to rescue some post offices threatened with closure. Read
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10 village POs to remain are revealed
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
RESIDENTS of ten villages received good news last night – their post offices will not close. Read
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‘Ignorance surrounds infant deaths’
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SOME health workers are uninformed about infant mortality, says a councillor. Read
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Arrests follow town centre scratch card raid
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE swooped quickly after a smash and grab raid at a Huddersfield town centre newsagents. Read
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My last big outing ... but what a result
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE said it was his last big outing and it was definitely one to remember. Read
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Derelict home to be fenced
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES Council will fence-off a derelict former care home which has become a target for vandals. Read
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Scooter and bike stolen
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BURGLARS struck three times in one night in the same area. Read
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Bradford Road motorbike crash men in serious condition
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO men were badly hurt in a horror accident at Fartown. Read
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Woman dies days after minor HRI op
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD woman died from deep vein thrombosis after an operation, an inquest heard. Read
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Dead dad's Lotto numbers add up to £1.2m for Susan
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MOTHER-of-four won £1.2m on the National Lottery after getting a “sign” from her dead father in the form of mysterious white feathers. Read
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Craig Meehan denies additional child porn charge
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE former partner of Shannon Matthews’ mother today denied possessing an indecent image of a young girl on his mobile phone when he appeared in court. Read
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Air ambulance boost
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Yorkshire Air Ambulance has received a £1,200 boost, thanks to a golf club. Read
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG canoeists have enjoyed a four-day trip to south-west France. Read
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‘Government help needed for renewable energy’
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ENERGY expert claimed the Government needs to commit to helping the renewable energy industry grow as gas prices look set to soar. Read
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Charity night
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN evening of entertainment will be held in a village to raise money for a children’s hospice. Read
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White Rose House Nursing award
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
NURSING staff have been given a top award. Read
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Stubbed out at last!
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE smoked his first cigarette at the age of 11 and he was soon puffing away on 60 a day. Read
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Meltham pupils going green
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PUPILS at a village school have been going ‘green’ thanks to a little help from Yorkshire Water. Read
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Whistle protest at new Euro fuel order
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ECO-FRIENDLY campaigners took part in 24 hours of action and debate about biofuels. Read
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Peak of success!
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
WORKERS at a village firm have taken part in a daunting but rewarding charity challenge. Read
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Textile student’s prize
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A STUDENT who became a mum part-way through her degree course has won a memorial prize at the University of Huddersfield. Read
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Taxi bus saved for six months
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A RURAL bus service saved from the axe has secured funding for at least another six months. Read
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Towering triumph for historic site
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
RESTORATION work has started on a Huddersfield landmark. Read
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Playgroup’s double delight
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHILDREN are celebrating the opening of a new playgroup building and play area. Read
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Killer’s appeal fails
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CLAIM by police killer David Bieber that his “whole life” prison sentence breached his human rights has been rejected. Read
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Bail for drug haul accused
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD man has been accused of trying to smuggle cannabis worth £60,000 into the UK from the West Indies. Read
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8% bus fare rise - turns into 13%
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BUS passenger was alarmed to find that his fare had risen by 13%. Read
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Medals for park events
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNGSTERS are being encouraged to go for gold this summer by taking part in Olympic-themed activities. Read
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Station help for disabled
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE in wheelchairs could have easier access to Huddersfield railway station. Read
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Crackdown to stop the troublemakers
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PART of Kirklees will be at the centre of a massive clampdown against antisocial behaviour and a determined bid to give bored youngsters something to do. Read
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Dancing to success at top ballet school
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ALMONDBURY youngster Lucie Horsfall is celebrating after dancing her way to a place at a top ballet school. Read
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Call to protect mill pond haven
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CAMPAIGNERS have launched a drive to protect a historic Huddersfield mill ponds and allotment site. Read
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Did you see cigarette thieves?
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE want to trace these two men after a burglary at a Calderdale supermarket. Read
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‘Unlawful killing’ verdict on Adam
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CORONER has issued a last-ditch plea for justice for hit-and-run victim Adam O’Toole. Read
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Town's station could get longer platforms for more travellers
Jul 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
RAIL passengers could benefit from longer platforms at Huddersfield’s station. Read
