Dec
2008
Articles from 24th Dec 2008
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The stars say farewell to Nora Batty
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TEARS and laughter mixed at the moving funeral of Kathy Staff, who played Nora Batty in Last Of The Summer Wine. Read
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Last of Summer Wine boss quits in axe row
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE man who brought Last of the Summer Wine to the nation’s TV screens is quitting the programme. Read
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Jailed for 39 years: Town centre gun gang
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GUNMAN on the run faces an 18-year jail term when he is caught, but he could still be in the Huddersfield area. Read
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Huddersfield youth arrested after two-death crash
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD teenager has been arrested after a double death crash. Read
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Town centre gunman still on the run
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE are trawling through CCTV footage in a bid to trap a gunman who shot two people in Huddersfield. Read
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Council decision on VAT rate cut
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MONEY that Calderdale Council receives as a result of cuts in the rate of VAT will be used to help all council tax payers, say councillors. Read
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Flu outbreak warning from the experts
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE biggest flu outbreak for eight years could be on its way, say experts. Read
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Christmas Wish: Family’s fabulous Lapland trip reward
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DREAM come true. Read
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Latest on the vomiting bug outbreak at Royal Infirmary
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOST of the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary wards closed after the outbreak of a winter vomiting bug have re-opened. Read
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Bridge works delayed for public consultation
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PLANS for a replacement bridge have been delayed so people who may be affected can be consulted. Read
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All the fun of the Christmas Fair comes to town
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
ALL the fun of the fair will come to town on Boxing Day, but at a new location. Read
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Town centre ice rink a success once more
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S proving to be the hit of the season. Read
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That sinking feeling . . . garden falls into mine shaft
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD couple were stunned when their back garden opened up to reveal a 150ft-deep mine shaft dating back to 1836. Read
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Council may review parking rules after court defeat
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PARKING rules could be reviewed after Kirklees Council lost a two-year parking ticket battle. Read
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Town players bring festive cheer to young patients
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
FOOTBALLERS from Huddersfield Town brought some Christmas cheer to children in hospital over the festive season. Read
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Addict jailed for attack on 92-year-old
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DRUG addict who tried to rob a 92-year-old man at a Huddersfield bus stop has been jailed. Read
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Brian’s star still shines brightly!
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FRESH-faced 15-year-old starred in a Nativity play in 1950. Read
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Is your grandma the best?
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD people have been urged to nominate people for the Grandparent of the Year Award. Read
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‘Affordable rent’ housing scheme finished
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS have toured a new housing development that will supply much-needed homes for people in Deighton and Brackenhall. Read
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Seasonal messages from local people in the Forces
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY are a long way from home. Read
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Health experts’ warning on festive drinking
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
KNOW your limits – that’s the message from Kirklees health campaigners to partygoers this Christmas. Read
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Village school pupils’ mask spectacular
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNGSTERS at Shepley First School designed masks as part of the Christmas festivities and displayed them at their Christmas fair. Read
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Christmas will be cold say weather experts
Dec 24 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
WRAP up warm this Christmas. Read
