Jan
2009
Articles from 21st Jan 2009
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‘Criminal gangs luring girls’ says MP
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE grooming of schoolgirls as young as 12 into prostitution by gangs of men is a growing national problem, a senior MP warned. Read
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Killer’s appeal possible
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
KILLER Steve Wright will find out next month if he can appeal against his conviction for murdering five prostitutes – including a former Huddersfield woman. Read
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Hit by a scooter
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 65-YEAR-OLD man was knocked down by hit and run riders on a scooter. Read
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Get creative over a pint or two
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S not often you can get creative over a pint or two. Read
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Racial abuse gang still at large
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MEMBERS of a gang who racially abused a group of girls are still at large. Read
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Inquest opens
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YOUNG man killed in a road tragedy had been visiting student friends shortly before his death, an inquest in Wakefield heard. Read
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Dad vanishes in terrible weather
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOUNTAIN rescue teams called in to help hunt for missing father-of-two Colin Fay say the weather was some of the worst they have ever seen. Read
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Bid to get rid of wigs
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD MP Barry Sheerman has urged the House of Commons to modernise – by getting rid of the wigs. Read
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Bride rescues boy on her wedding day
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A JUDGE has heard how a bride came to the aid of a 15-year-old boy after her wedding disco ended in violence outside a Brighouse restaurant. Read
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Huddersfield diver wins first round of legal battle
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD man and two other British divers who were exposed to toxic chemicals while on a contract in Saudi Arabia have won the first round of their compensation battle. Read
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Opposition attacks Tories’ schools plan
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
OPPOSITION councillors have attacked new Conservative proposals for schools in north Kirklees. Read
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Battle lines on schools
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PARENTS are to be given the power to decide which schools close. Read
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Wild cheering at historic party night
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE historic night when Barack Obama was sworn in as US President was celebrated across the world – including Huddersfield. Read
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UK may one day elect an ethnic minority leader
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S only a matter of time before the UK could see an ethnic minority leader, says a Huddersfield political lecturer. Read
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Village’s wartime plans!
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
VILLAGERS have been urged to help put the clock back for a 1940s weekend. Read
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Stolen dog Jess dead in stream
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DOG stolen from outside a supermarket has been found dead. Read
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‘Criminal gangs luring girls’ says MP
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE grooming of schoolgirls as young as 12 into prostitution by gangs of men is a growing national problem, a senior MP warned. Read
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Lottery grants awarded
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FOUR local groups have benefited from lottery funding in the latest small grants scheme administered by the Big Lottery Fund. Read
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‘Heavy rod probably used to break Sanam’s leg’
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HEAVY rod was probably used to cause the broken leg that killed Sanam Navsarka, a court heard. Read
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Safety campaign targets students
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIREFIGHTERS are putting out a hard-hitting safety warning, with students as the main targets. Read
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Another demo possible
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PROTESTERS have pledged to repeat last Saturday’s demonstration in Huddersfield town centre if Israeli military action in Gaza is resumed. Read
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Beware, police ‘thieves’ are about!
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
STUDENTS at Kirklees College could find their possessions have been ‘stolen’ by police. Read
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Local team takes on the Eggheads
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A QUIZ team from Huddersfield is to appear on TV next month. Read
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MP backs welfare scheme for pigs
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LOCAL MP has thrown her support behind a scheme aimed at promoting the importance of pig welfare in the UK. Read
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July 7 bomber talked on phone to alleged conspirators on ‘recon’ trip to London
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SUICIDE bomber Jermaine Lindsay spent 40 minutes at King’s Cross station during an alleged reconnaissance mission to prepare for the July 7, 2005, attack on the capital, a court was told. Read
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Council scrutiny of board
Jan 21 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CALDERDALE councillors will discuss ways of strengthening work to protect vulnerable children. Read
