Local West Yorkshire News for 21 August 2008

Showing 1-25 of 25 articles.

Articles...

GCSE results Aug 21 2008

THESE are the GCSE results for selected schools.Read

It’s a record number of results! Aug 21 2008

THOUSANDS of students are celebrating after scoring record passes in their GCSEs.Read

Mugged within minutes Aug 21 2008

A TEENAGE girl had a terrifying welcome to Huddersfield.Read

Hundreds pay Adrian tribute Aug 21 2008

THE death of Huddersfield journalist Adrian Sudbury has prompted moving tributes from around the world.Read

Campaign that is already bringing results Aug 21 2008

ADRIAN Sudbury has left an “incredible legacy” – his campaign has doubled the number of people applying to be bone marrow donors.Read

Committed to continue our Sudders’ campaign Aug 21 2008

THE brave campaign by journalist Adrian Sudbury will continue.Read

Polish worker takes own life Aug 21 2008

A POLISH factory worker killed himself falling from a bridge, an inquest heard yesterday.Read

Archery for blind people Aug 21 2008

A DROP-IN event aimed at getting blind and visually impaired adults more involved in sport and physical activity is being held at Leeds Road Sports Complex.Read

£1m for cancer Aug 21 2008

CHRISTMAS has certainly come early for one special cancer charity after being handed a record sum from a leading card retailer.Read

More strikes planned by council workers Aug 21 2008

TRADE unionists in local government are “grimly determined” to win their pay dispute – with disruption possible in October.Read

Cop op to dip into your pop Aug 21 2008

TEENAGE drinkers in Kirklees are being targeted with a new alcohol testing strips initiative.Read

Industrial disease death of chemist Aug 21 2008

A FORMER councillor and band leader died from exposure to harmful chemicals at work, an inquest heard yesterday.Read

Suicide verdict Aug 21 2008

A LABOURER hanged himself from a tree, a court has ruled.Read

Sacrifices of independence remembered Aug 21 2008

INDIAN Independence Day was celebrated in style in Huddersfield.Read

Hotel worker slapped Aug 21 2008

A RECEPTIONIST was assaulted at a hotel after an argument.Read

Student attacked in park Aug 21 2008

A STUDENT was assaulted after he tried to buy alcohol in a Huddersfield park.Read

Quartet’s 128 years service at company Aug 21 2008

FOUR workers at a firm have notched up 128 years’ service between them.Read

Colleagues say thanks to retiring bus driver Aug 21 2008

BUS driver Mohan Singh Sokhal received a send-off from his colleagues at First Bus after 40 years service.Read

MP joins fight to save jobs at Fox’s Aug 21 2008

AN MP has joined efforts to help keep a major employer in Kirklees.Read

Love the light! Aug 21 2008

CHILDREN at a special school are tripping the light fantastic in a new room designed to stimulate their senses.Read

Police seize plants Aug 21 2008

POLICE have seized 11 suspected cannabis plants in Calderdale.Read

Man, 75, robbed by street thug Aug 21 2008

A PENSIONER was pushed to the ground and robbed in Earlsheaton, Dewsbury.Read

It's bug-mania! Aug 21 2008

THOUSANDS of mini-bugs will take over Huddersfield town centre this weekend!Read

Another blow after weather hits show Aug 21 2008

ANOTHER popular summer event has fallen foul of the atrocious weather.Read

Museum pay row is over Aug 21 2008

MUSEUM workers have struck a deal with bosses after they went on strike over pay.Read

Showing 1 - 25 of 25

Articles from August 2008 »

Explore

Your Examiner

Get involved...

We want your local stories, videos & pics.

Should more be done to help organisers of community events like the Moonraking Festival host them every year?