May
2009
Articles from 6th May 2009
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WEDS PM: Taxi protest brings town centre to halt
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TAXI drivers are staging a go-slow around town in protest at proposed licence fee increases. Read
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WEDS PM: Two children killed in Huddersfield house fire
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A STREET has been cordoned off after a serious blaze at a house in Huddersfield. Read
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WEDS AM: Fire crews at huge blaze in Greetland - pictures
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIREFIGHTERS are at the scene of a huge fire in Greetland today. Read
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WEDS AM: Huddersfield dad saves son after Australia shark attack
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER Huddersfield man used his life-saving training to rescue his son after he was bitten by an eight-foot shark. Read
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Lindley student Fiona Hughes chases Olympic ski dream
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TEENAGE ski sensation Fiona Hughes is after Olympic glory. Read
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Huddersfield cash office protest gets support
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CAMPAIGNERS braved the rain to collect hundreds of signatures against a cash office closure. Read
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M62 lane closures on the way
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PARTS of the M62 will be closed during a month of maintenance work. Read
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Third death in Leeds car crash
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
The stepfather of two young brothers who died in a car crash in Leeds just over a week ago has also died. Philip Bell, 39, of Swillington, Leeds, was badly injured when the car he was driving was involved in a collision on the A642 on April 25. He died at James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough, police said. Ryan Mabbott, 12, and his 16-year-old brother Daniel, died in the crash. Mr Bell's six-year-old daughter remains in hospital with serious injuries. Read
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Holmfirth man jailed for street attacks
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A STREET mugger who was given a community order last November is today beginning a jail term after a judge criticised the magistrates who passed sentence on him. Read
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Mobile photo snaps tot Thomas Hale's hidden cancer
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
LITTLE Thomas Hale is a typical cheeky eight-month-old. Read
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Football violence at station
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD Town fans clashed with Leeds United supporters in a railway station brawl. Read
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Country cooking classes at Oakwell Hall
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FORGET gas or electric hobs, fans ovens and microwaves – it will be back to basics in a new cookery series at Oakwell Hall Country Park, Birstall. Read
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News focus: Disaster on the moors
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CARELESSLY discarded cigarette may well have started the fire that ravaged 200 acres of the Marsden Moor estate at the weekend. Read
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New Mill school stunned by £10,000 gift
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE often do their bit to support their local school. Read
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Kirklees Passport services issued at Ridgeway
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
STAFF at Rawthorpe/Dalton Library and Information Centre in Huddersfield will be issuing Kirklees Passports on Tuesday, May 12. Read
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Top RSPCA man in Huddersfield
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
RSPCA chief executive Mark Watts will be a special guest at the Huddersfield RSPCA branch’s AGM next Monday. Read
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Alfred Street bike theft appeal
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE have an unusual request – they are looking for a crime victim. Read
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Man injured in fatal Brighouse smash released from hospital
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN seriously injured in a crash that claimed the life of his daughter has been released from hospital. Read
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Senior solider with Huddersfield links takes up duties at the Royal Armouries
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HIGH ranking soldier with family roots in Huddersfield has been appointed to a top post with the Royal Armouries. Read
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Golcar charity shop By and Buy marks 10th anniversary
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GOLCAR charity shop has celebrated its 10th anniversary – having raised £200,000 for the local community. Read
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Scheme to combat childhood obesity starting in Huddersfield
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SCHEME to combat childhood obesity is starting further classes in Huddersfield this month. Read
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Huddersfield man Edward Lim leads up free swim initiative
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FREE swimming is now available for Barnsley residents – with a Huddersfield man heading up the scheme. Read
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Yorkshire health authority receives £22m for innovative schemes
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HEALTH chiefs in Yorkshire are to receive £22m to develop innovative healthcare solutions. Read
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Success of Huddersfield employment scheme
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SCHEME to find work for adults with a learning disability has come up trumps for a young man with Asperger Syndrome. Read
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Dog day play plans at Castle Hill
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
EVERY dog has it's day – and in Huddersfield it's on Saturday, May 30 Read
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Shepley Festival only three weeks away!
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT is hard to believe that the Shepley Spring Festival which opens in a little over three weeks is still a fledgling event. Read
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Dedicated volunteer scoops award for service to Holmfirth Music Festival
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COMMITTED music festival volunteer was presented with a prestigious award. Read
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Huddersfield University signs arts deal with Yorkshire Sculpture Park
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE sculptors of the future could be from Huddersfield. Read
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High school pupils complete course at Kirklees College
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TEENAGERS have been recognised for their study. Read
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Bard to get new focus at Honley High school
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN EXCITING project to breathe life into the Bard in schools has been launched in Huddersfield. Read
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Karen Matthews remains unrepentant
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
JAILBIRD Karen Matthews misses sex, shopping and coffee. Read
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Jo Barnes Fund to boost environment in her memory
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LASTING memorial for a keen green campaigner is helping to boost the environment. Read
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Elland murder victim Billy Khan had terrible wounds
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MURDER trial jury has been told that stabbing victim Billy Khan would not have survived the knife wound he suffered during a street disturbance in Elland last August. Read
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Dinner shirt signed by James Bond stars up for charity auction
May 06 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SHIRT signed by James Bond stars and other celebrities will be auctioned for charity. Read
