Nov
2008
Articles from 17th Nov 2008
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Nine arrests at Town’s derby win
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
NINE soccer fans were arrested during and after Town’s derby win at Leeds United on Saturday. Read
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Shop raider wore fishnet stocking on head
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A ROBBER used an unusual disguise to try to shield his face – a fishnet stocking. Read
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‘Malice’ suspected in community centre fire
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COMMUNITY is reeling after its community centre was burned down. Read
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Thieves wreak rail line havoc
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
RAIL service delays caused chaos for hundreds on the Leeds-Huddersfield line after metal thieves stripped a Bradford line. Read
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11 arrests as police and partners clean up in Birkby
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ELEVEN people were arrested in a police operation in Birkby. Read
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Spa refuses to refund dying woman
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HEALTH spa staff told a dying woman they would not refund her birthday gift vouchers but that she could have more time to use them. Read
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Choir raises £3,000 for cancer charities
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD choir joined a TV celebrity to raise £3,000 for two cancer charities. Read
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Salesman’s top prize
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD car salesman has been named the UK’s most knowledgeable consultant when it comes to Toyota motors. Read
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Showcase call for performers
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Arts Council of England is calling upon artists from Huddersfield to take part in the 2009 decibel Performing Arts Showcase in Manchester. Read
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Date announced for mum-in-stream funeral
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE funeral of a talented interior designer found dead in a stream will take place in Almondbury. Read
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Young legal stars’ final
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HECKMONDWIKE Grammar School has secured its place at the Bar National Mock Trial Final. Read
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Hospice opens its 13th charity shop
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE DOORS have opened at Kirkwood Hospice’s charity shop in Slaithwaite. Read
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Alarm at Christmas tree preparations
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
LONG-ESTABLISHED shrubs have been ripped up to make way for a Christmas tree in Kirkheaton. Read
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Makeover plan
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SPACE: Shuttle Endeavour linked with the international space station, kicking off a huge home makeover that will allow twice as many astronauts to live up there next year. Commander Christopher Ferguson guided the shuttle to a smooth docking last night 212 miles above India. Read
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School children abuse teachers
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TEACHERS are facing a daily barrage of verbal abuse and bad behaviour in schools across Kirklees. Read
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Recession hits
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
JAPAN: The country fell into a recession in the third quarter for the first time since 2001 as the impact of the global slowdown took its toll on the world’s second largest economy, the government said today. Japan’s gross domestic product, or the total value of the nation’s goods and services, dropped 0.4% in July-September. Read
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Survival kit for nights on roads
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DRIVERS can get a free buddy for dark winter nights on Huddersfield’s roads. Read
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Illegal boaters beware!
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
OWNERS of unlicensed boats are being warned – ‘we’re watching you’. Read
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Couple celebrate diamond wedding
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MOLDGREEN couple are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. Read
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Fireworks and disco raise cash for school
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FIREWORK and supper event has raised funds for a Huddersfield school. Read
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Hospice holds its Christmas fair
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
FESTIVE family fun was on offer when Kirkwood Hospice held its Christmas fair. Read
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Radio man returns to Huddersfield
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD man has come back to his home town to take over at one of West Yorkshire’s radio stations. Read
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School top of the class
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A KIRKLEES school has been labelled “best in the North”. Read
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Council wins £25,000 for youth activity programme
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
WEEKEND activities to keep youths in crime-ridden areas out of trouble have been given £25,000. Read
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Santa arrives at garden centres
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SANTA Claus paid an early visit to Huddersfield – but he came without his trusty reindeer. Read
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'Mercury leak' company to clean up its act
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COMPANY under investigation over potentially poisonous emissions at its Huddersfield recycling plant has drawn up a plan to clean up its act. Read
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Delight as little ones were right on time!
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
LEPTON parents Emma Jones and Richard Morton have two unique daughters. Read
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Police chief Barry South moves on
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BARRY South’s five years in charge of policing Kirklees have been anything but dull. Read
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Students in ‘town pride’ challenge
Nov 17 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
OUR town’s a great place to live – and our photos will prove it. Read
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Shannon Matthews trial Day 5: Delay after prison attack
Nov 17 2008 | Shannon Matthews: The trial
THE jury trying the mother of Dewsbury schoolgirl Shannon Matthews was told it will not sit on Monday as her co-accused is continuing to receive medical treatment following an attack in prison. Read
