Local West Yorkshire News for 24 December 2008

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Addict jailed for attack on 92-year-old Dec 24 2008

A DRUG addict who tried to rob a 92-year-old man at a Huddersfield bus stop has been jailed.Read

Council may review parking rules after court defeat Dec 24 2008

PARKING rules could be reviewed after Kirklees Council lost a two-year parking ticket battle.Read

Latest on the vomiting bug outbreak at Royal Infirmary Dec 24 2008

MOST of the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary wards closed after the outbreak of a winter vomiting bug have re-opened.Read

The stars say farewell to Nora Batty Dec 24 2008

TEARS and laughter mixed at the moving funeral of Kathy Staff, who played Nora Batty in Last Of The Summer Wine.Read

Town centre ice rink a success once more Dec 24 2008

IT’S proving to be the hit of the season.Read

Last of Summer Wine boss quits in axe row Dec 24 2008

THE man who brought Last of the Summer Wine to the nation’s TV screens is quitting the programme.Read

All the fun of the Christmas Fair comes to town Dec 24 2008

ALL the fun of the fair will come to town on Boxing Day, but at a new location.Read

Flu outbreak warning from the experts Dec 24 2008

THE biggest flu outbreak for eight years could be on its way, say experts.Read

Town centre gunman still on the run Dec 24 2008

POLICE are trawling through CCTV footage in a bid to trap a gunman who shot two people in Huddersfield.Read

Huddersfield youth arrested after two-death crash Dec 24 2008

A HUDDERSFIELD teenager has been arrested after a double death crash.Read

Jailed for 39 years: Town centre gun gang Dec 24 2008

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

That sinking feeling . . . garden falls into mine shaft Dec 24 2008

A HUDDERSFIELD couple were stunned when their back garden opened up to reveal a 150ft-deep mine shaft dating back to 1836.Read

Bridge works delayed for public consultation Dec 24 2008

PLANS for a replacement bridge have been delayed so people who may be affected can be consulted.Read

Brian’s star still shines brightly! Dec 24 2008

A FRESH-faced 15-year-old starred in a Nativity play in 1950.Read

‘Affordable rent’ housing scheme finished Dec 24 2008

COUNCILLORS have toured a new housing development that will supply much-needed homes for people in Deighton and Brackenhall.Read

Is your grandma the best? Dec 24 2008

HUDDERSFIELD people have been urged to nominate people for the Grandparent of the Year Award.Read

Town players bring festive cheer to young patients Dec 24 2008

FOOTBALLERS from Huddersfield Town brought some Christmas cheer to children in hospital over the festive season.Read

Christmas will be cold say weather experts Dec 24 2008

WRAP up warm this Christmas.Read

Village school pupils’ mask spectacular Dec 24 2008

YOUNGSTERS at Shepley First School designed masks as part of the Christmas festivities and displayed them at their Christmas fair.Read

Health experts’ warning on festive drinking Dec 24 2008

KNOW your limits – that’s the message from Kirklees health campaigners to partygoers this Christmas.Read

Seasonal messages from local people in the Forces Dec 24 2008

THEY are a long way from home.Read

Christmas Wish: Family’s fabulous Lapland trip reward Dec 24 2008

A DREAM come true.Read

Council decision on VAT rate cut Dec 24 2008

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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