Aug
2008
Articles from 28th Aug 2008
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Gun gang hold up popular pub
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
GUN-WIELDING robbers forced a terrified manageress to open a pub safe before fleeing with thousands of pounds. Read
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Pensioner dies after cellar fall
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PENSIONER died after falling down steep concrete stairs at her home. Read
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Little girl "critical" after hit and run
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GIRL suffered serious head injuries in a hit and run accident last night. Read
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Official opening for park’s soccer pitches
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG footballers have started to use two new community pitches in Meltham. Read
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Baby died in bed with parents
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TWO-MONTH-OLD baby found unconscious in his parents’ bed died from a bacterial infection and not suffocation, a coroner has ruled. Read
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Craig Meehan appears in court again on child porn charges
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE former partner of the mother of Shannon Matthews – the girl who was missing from her Dewsbury Moor home in February – has appeared in court on child pornography charges. Read
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Tory’s internet protest at post office closure
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
COLNE Valley Tory candidate Jason McCartney has posted a video on You Tube protesting about post office closures. Read
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Victim punched in Leeds Road mugging
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
One of two muggers punched a teenager in the face in Huddersfield. Read
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Footballers' tribute to Sudders
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SOCCER players paid a poignant tribute to a brave man last night. Read
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Barnsley is 'fattest' place in England
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BARNSLEY is England’s biggest obesity hotspot, according to new figures. Read
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Thousands taking up hospital choice
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THOUSANDS of patients across Kirklees have been able to select where they receive treatment. Read
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Children cheer ward
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNGSTERS at a Huddersfield school have brightened up a ward at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Read
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Race for Santa’s helpers
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE real Mr Claus will be busy come December. Read
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Councillor 'stirring trouble' over new car home plans
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUNCILLOR has been accused of stirring trouble over plans for a new care home. Read
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Bat boys back from Poland in charity chase
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Batmobile is back in Huddersfield and so is cash for Kirkwood Hospice. Read
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Newsome homes showdown
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DEVELOPER has defended plans for 28 new homes in Huddersfield. Read
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New 'no' to Chinese stone in St George's Square
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
GOVERNMENT adviser English Heritage has stepped into the growing row over Kirklees Council’s use of Chinese granite in Huddersfield’s historic St George’s Square. Read
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Watch out for toxic dodgy vodka on sale in town
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DRINKERS and off-licence owners have been warned of a counterfeit Spar vodka which is doing the rounds. Read
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Huddersfield inquest: Rescue 'copter pilot killed in mercy mission
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD inquest heard how a man died when his helicopter crashed into cliffs in the Middle East. Read
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Store’s parking award
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ANOTHER Huddersfield car park has received an award for its security. Read
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Power staff set to strike
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
WORKERS at a firm which supplies electricity to more than 3.7 million homes in the North East, Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire are to stage a seven-day strike over pay. Read
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Friendly society holds information open days
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Oddfellows mutual help organisation is putting on a free supper so that people can find out how it works. Read
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Film man’s ‘gripping’ cops and robbers tale
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FILM technician’s career is back on track after a brush with thieves. Read
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Summer school at temple
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DOZENS of children have attended a summer school. Read
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Horse’s mouth stories from author and fiddler
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
STORYTELLER and folk artist Hugh Lupton and Chris Wood have joined forces for a performance in September. Read
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Holiday club’s colourful show
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNGSTERS at Kirkheaton United Church performed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Read
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Councillor’s plea over cash to finish church hall
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUNCILLOR has demanded that Kirklees helps to pay for a parish hall which is replacing one which was burned down. Read
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Digging up a road - which is brand new
Aug 28 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
RESIDENTS of a road in Fenay Bridge were delighted when it was finally re-surfaced, after running a long campaign. Read
