Feb
2009
Articles from 25th Feb 2009
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WEDS PM: Taxi drivers stabbed and punched in robberies
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THREE taxi drivers were robbed in as many hours in a series of terrifying attacks in Huddersfield. Read
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WEDS PM: New Tory leader for Kirklees party chosen
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
JIM Dodds has been chosen as the new leader of Kirklees Council's Conservative party. Read
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WEDS AM: Woman carjacked at knifepoint in Newsome
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A KNIFEMAN threatened his victim before driving off in her car. Read
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Racially abused knifeman gets sentence cut
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A JUDGE has reduced the prison sentence for a knife-wielding Huddersfield man after hearing how he had been subjected to racial abuse. Read
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Huddersfield's girl yobs visit prison to taste life behind bars
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
GIRLS on the road to becoming serious offenders are being sent to jail. Read
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Police plea over missing Huddersfield teen Harsimran Singh
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE are appealing for information about missing teenager Harsimran Singh. Read
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'Suffolk strangler' Steve Wright loses appeal
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SERIAL killer Steve Wright has lost a Court of Appeal bid to challenge his conviction for the murders of five prostitutes. Read
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Kirklees Council plans for homes on green belt launched
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PLANS to build thousands of homes, some on the green belt, have been launched. Read
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The hole truth: 17,000 dug in area's road last year
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
GAS, electricity and water companies dug 17,027 holes in Kirklees’ roads and paths last year. That equates to a staggering 46 every day. Read
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New leader as Kirklees Conservative's boss steps down
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TORY councillors in Kirklees were meeting today to elect a new leader. Read
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Meltham firm fined after local cricketer loses finger at work
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOP amateur cricketer is to lose a finger after an accident at work. Read
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Teen robbed on Queensgate
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TEENAGE girl was forced to the ground and robbed by a man believed to be carrying a knife. Read
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Mirfield Free Grammar pupils' petition to keep work experience in recession
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUNDREDS of pupils joined forces to urge business to keep offering them vital work-related skills. Read
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Practice makes perfect for performers at The Mrs Sunderland Music Festival
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
DEDICATED performers of all ages have been pouring out of the town hall this week clutching trophies and with big smiles on their faces. Read
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New recycling centre for Brighouse
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A STATE of the art recycling centre has been unveiled in Brighouse. Read
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Change 4 Life: Make that change to live longer
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Examiner today starts a major new campaign – and it’s aim is simple. Read
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Bus station children's playground proposed
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A KIDS play area could be created in the town centre. Read
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WEDS PM: CCTV of missing sex offender wanted in murder hunt
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE have stepped up their hunt for a dangerous sex offender who escaped from a West Yorkshire hostel. Read
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Homeowners warned about insulation rogue traders
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCIL officials have warned homeowners about rogue traders who are trying to benefit from community projects. Read
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£1m plan to improve Huddersfield allotments
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MASSIVE revamp of allotment sites across Kirklees is under way. Read
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Kirklees £20m Warm Zone project makes homes in Greenhead, Birkby and Fartown more energy efficient
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN AMBITIOUS ‘green’ project originating in Kirklees has become a model for councils as far apart as London and Scotland. Read
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Spen Valley youngsters helped to stay safe by Yorkshire Water
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SPEN Valley youngsters will be offered free high-visibility tabards by Yorkshire Water to ensure a safer journey home. Read
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Advice session on how to cut fuel bills
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCIL officers are planning to help people cut their fuel bills. Read
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Huddersfield hunt to find female Asian icon
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE hunt is on in Huddersfield for the next female icon. Read
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Almondbury school pioneers nurture project
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S a first in local education. Read
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Woodturners hope to chip in for cash from the Examiner's £30,000 Community Cash Giveaway
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THERE is a lot of interest in our community fund. Read
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Planning notices reprieve
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
YELLOW planning notices on lamp-posts are to stay. Read
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Parents take part in pancake race at Netherton Infant and Nursery School
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PARENTS took part in fun and games to celebrate pancake day. Read
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Kirklees police chief John Robins tours Huddersfield to issue force pledge
Feb 25 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES’ top cop toured Huddersfield today as the police launched a list of promises to the public. Read
