Dec
2008
Articles from 29th Dec 2008
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Sales rush starts in town at 5am
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHOPS have enjoyed a post-Christmas sales boom in Huddersfield. Read
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Princess to pay a visit
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A ROYAL visitor is to visit Elland next month. Read
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New tribute to M62 bomb victims
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW memorial is to be built as a tribute to 12 people who were horrifically murdered in 1974 when the IRA blew up a coach carrying servicemen and their families on the M62 near Huddersfield. Read
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Missing Fartown man found dead in canal
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MISSING Fartown man has been found dead. Read
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Plans to improve estate backed
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BIG housing estate is to get a new look. Read
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Pan overheats
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
Pan overheats Read
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Beating illness caused in the workplace
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PROJECT to promote better health at work is being launched. Read
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Police target burglars on the move
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAJOR police operation has been running to nab travelling villains. Read
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Sports day for village youngsters; story and picture
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SIXTY-FIVE youngsters have taken part in a two-day sporting event in Meltham. Read
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Police cash for crime-fighters
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
GROUPS tackling crime and anti-social behaviour can apply for cash help. Read
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Tonnes of earth dumped on grave
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHRISTMAS visit to her husband’s grave turned into a nightmare for a Huddersfield woman. Read
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Church to close doors due to cost of upkeep
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEW Year will mark the end of an era for one Huddersfield church. Read
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Cyclists badly hurt on moors road
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PAIR of cyclists were left badly injured after an accident. Read
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Nominations invited for care dignity awards
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SOUTH West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust, which provides mental health and learning disability services to people in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield is urging people to make nominations for the Department of Health’s Dignity in Care award. Read
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Barry’s backing for new scheme
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD MP Barry Sheerman has backed a “Grow Your Own” project. Read
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Christmas day fire
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FAMILY'S Christmas was ruined when their home caught fire. Read
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Come on, join the lollipop brigade!
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUNDREDS of Huddersfield children are being put at risk every day because of a shortage of crossing patrols. Read
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Batley solider keeps guard in Cyprus
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
BATLEY soldier Damien Spence will see in 2009 on the holiday island of Cyprus. Read
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Course gets a move on
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW training course aimed at getting people 'Moving More Often' launches next month. Read
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Town centre eyesores; a new look eight months on
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHEWING gum, takeaway cartons and overflowing bins are the main issues mentioned by people on the state of Huddersfield town centre. Read
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15,000 shoeboxes of goodies sent to needy children
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COMMUNITY effort has sent more than 15,000 shoeboxes overseas to put a smile on disadvantaged children’s faces this Christmas. Read
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Campaign to cut deaths on farms
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CAMPAIGN has been launched in Yorkshire to curb farming accidents. Read
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Have a say on soccer ground progress
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CRANES are preparing to move into a sports ground and people can watch as they begin work. Read
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Traffic and village hospital under discussion
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
PLANS to develop the Holme Valley Memorial Hospital will be discussed next month. Read
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Museum’s new courses on history and geology
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD museum is helping people whose new year’s resolutions include taking up new interests. Read
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Firm’s card contest for youngsters
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
STAFF at a bathroom firm created some Christmas cheer for pupils at a village school. Read
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Special thanks to postmasters’ official and his wife
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MIKE Smith, former sub-postmaster at Quarmby, and his wife Sue were the guests of honour at a special dinner. Read
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Young Sophie wins contest
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YOUNGSTER is the proud owner of a new Nintendo Wii after winning the NHS Kirklees Christmas card competition. Read
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Retailer award for Morrisons
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORRISONS has been named ‘Multiple Retailer of the Year’ at the Food and Farming Awards 2008. Read
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Footy fans in the pink
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY were pretty in pink, but it was all for a good cause. Read
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Pupils provide tuneful tidings at club; picture
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHILDREN from Almondbury Junior School entertained members of a local club. Read
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Boxing Day fun runners help raise cash for charity
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SCORES of people took part in a charity fun run in Stainland. Read
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Events at the double
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO events are to benefit the West Yorkshire Forget Me Not Trust in the New Year. Read
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Praise for Huddersfield school’s record-breakers
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE than 500 former students and their family and friends were at an evening of celebration for the Class of 2008 at Huddersfield New College. Read
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Gifts for Paddock pupils
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHRISTMAS came early when Paddock Junior and Infant School broke up for the holiday. Read
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Yule regret it; drugs warning
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG people are being urged to avoid doing something “yule” regret. Read
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Group’s festive dinner
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Halifax and Huddersfield Inter Varsity Club held its Christmas dinner at the Golden Cock pub and restaurant at Farnley Tyas. Read
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Offenders help out at lunch club
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHRISTMAS dinner at the Scholes lunch club, Cleckheaton, was cooked and served up by a team of offenders. Read
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School choir’s special visit
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
DAY patients at Overgate Hospice in Elland were treated to a Christmas sing-a-long by the choir of St Patrick’s School in the town. Read
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Charity workers bring a seasonal smile to those in need
Dec 29 2008 | Local West Yorkshire News
SCHOOL pupils packed bags and boxes full with goodies to help make Christmas a bit brighter for those in need. Read
