Apr
2009
Articles from 1st Apr 2009
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WEDS AM: Electrical fault sparks big blaze in Almondbury house
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WORN electrical fault is being blamed for a house fire in Almondbury. Read
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WEDS PM: Latest on Holmbridge fire death tragedy
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ELDERLY man has died in a house fire in Holmbridge. Read
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Gun and explosive seized in Dalton and Crosland Moor
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has appeared in court after police seized a gun and an explosive device at a house in Huddersfield. Read
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WEDS AM: Dalton man 'critical' after Lepton crash - picture
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A Dalton man is seriously ill in hospital after his car plunged into a field in Lepton overnight. Read
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St Joseph's School’s test score hit as officials lose papers
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BLUNDERING bureaucrats have sent a Huddersfield school crashing down the league table. Read
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Kirklees primary school SATs results - check your child's school
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PRIMARY schools across Kirklees were today studying the achievements of their oldest pupils in government tests. Read
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Decision to close Castle Hall school in Mirfield delayed
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CONTROVERSIAL decision to close a top-performing school has been delayed. Read
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New rating system for councils
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MINISTER announced sweeping changes to the way councils are graded today. Read
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Leave our nursery alone say Denby Dale parents
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
WORRIED parents told councillors – leave our nursery alone. Read
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Scratchcard plan to get free parking
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
DRIVERS can scratch their way to free parking. Read
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Community in shock over death of Ripponden headteacher
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE friend of a popular headteacher who died at the wheel of his car has paid tribute to “a top bloke.” Read
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‘I won’t let this inferno destroy my house dream’ says Marsden man
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE owner of a fire-hit dream home insists it will rise from the ashes. Read
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Children to become art-tastic
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHILDREN in Mirfield are being offered the chance to attend a series of art workshops. Read
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Slaithwaite Marine in Edinburgh Marathon challenge
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FOR the past six months he has been on the front line, battling the Taliban. Read
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Fire at Richmond flats in Huddersfield town centre
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FIRE damaged a flat on the fourth floor of Richmond flats in Huddersfield town centre. Read
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MPs defend expenses claims
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MPs have defended their expenses claims. Read
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Tory MP hopeful speaks out on all woman shortlist
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TORY parliamentary candidate said she’s glad she was picked for her skills and not just because she’s a woman. Read
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Work to begin on £17m Business School at the University of Huddersfield
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
WORK begins this month on a £17m extension at the University of Huddersfield. Read
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Motorists call for Chancellor to cancel fuel tax rise
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOTORISTS in Yorkshire issued an eleventh-hour plea for Chancellor Alistair Darling to cancel today’s fuel duty increase. Read
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Holme Valley youngsters showcase musical talents
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNGSTERS from the Holme Valley have showcased their musical talents at a concert. Read
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Kirklees Council claws back tax benefits
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BIG crackdown on benefit claimants has uncovered widespread abuse. Read
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Fixby action group forms against green belt housing plans
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ANGRY residents have formed an action group to protest against council plans to build on green belt land. Read
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Work to complete Brighouse bus station
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BRIGHOUSE bus station is going into its final phase of redevelopment. Read
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Blackpool beckons dancer Charlotte Haw
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PUPIL from Salendine Nook High School has won a place at the grand final of a leading dancing competition in Blackpool. Read
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Huddersfield jobshop for mental health sufferers celebrate first year
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MENTAL health volunteers are celebrating a year of helping Huddersfield people find work. Read
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Gymnast Erin’s plea to follow dream of Olympics
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YOUNG gymnast is appealing for help to make her Olympic dream a reality. Read
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Calderdale Council blasted over baby deaths
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUNCIL has been blasted by inquiries into two vulnerable babies who died within two months of each other. Read
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Kirklees local authority marks its 35th year
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD’S last mayor, Clr John Mernagh, handed over to Kirklees’s first mayor, Clr Reginald Hartley. Clr Hartley was anxious that the metropolitan area’s new chain of office, banner, badge and coat of arms – adapted by heraldic adviser Mr L E Rothwell – would not arrive in time for the ceremony later that week. It did. Read
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Volunteer to beat the credit crunch for Reading Matters charity
Apr 01 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
VOLUNTEER your way into work during the recession. Read
