May
2009
Articles from 15th May 2009
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FRI PM: Police cordon off Huddersfield town centre shops
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A ROW of shops has been cordoned off by police investigating a serious incident near Huddersfield town centre. Read
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FRI PM: Malik expenses investigation is first test of new code
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE investigation ordered by Gordon Brown into whether Dewsbury MP Shahid Malik paid only a subsidised rent on his home is the first test of new procedures brought in by the Prime Minister soon after he took office. Read
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FRI PM: Investigation into Shahid Malik's expenses
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHAHID Malik is stepping down as a Justice Minister pending the outcome of an urgent investigation into claims that he paid only a subsidised rent on one of his homes. Read
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FRI AM:Dewsbury MP Malik resigns from Government
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
DEWSBURY’S MP has resigned from the Government. Read
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FRI AM: Dewsbury MP in expenses scandal - latest
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ANOTHER clutch of embarrassing parliamentary expenses claims were revealed today as the public mood over the revelations turned increasingly angry. Read
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Cancer chemicals and worming tablets found in drugs in Huddersfield
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
DRUG dealers are putting users at risk – by cutting drugs with deadly substances. Read
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Hunt for phone mugger who attacked teenager in Scholes
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a street robbery. Read
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Huddersfield Town and Leeds United fans in court over football violence
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
EIGHT men have been charged over Valentine’s Day violence sparked by Huddersfield Town’s clash with Leeds United. Read
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Kirkburton girl’s bus pass battle with Kirklees Council
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FURIOUS mother has blasted Kirklees Council which has refused to pay for her daughter's transport to school. Read
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Exclusive: On patrol with special crime team in Huddersfield
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT IS 12.30am and the call comes over the radio that a suspicious-looking white van has been stopped by officers. Read
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Path to success for moor project
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
YORKSHIRE’s beautiful rural areas are being successfully restored to their former glory. Read
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Controversial college All Saints appoints new head
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN experienced deputy head is moving into the top post at All Saints Catholic College. Read
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Continental market hits Huddersfield
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FLAVOURS of the Continent are in the air as one of Huddersfield’s most popular markets hits town. Read
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Kirklees Conservative leader slams “undemocratic” plans
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
LABOUR and the Lib Dems have been accused of undermining democracy on Kirklees Council. Read
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Six years in prison for mallett-wielding Mirfield robber
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MIRFIELD man who threatened shop workers with a mallet will serve six years in prison. Read
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Grandfather gears up for The Stroke Association Annual Thames Bridges Bike Ride
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOST people think of Land’s End to John O’Groats when charity bike rides spring to mind. Read
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Pub fundraiser a success
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PUNTERS dug deep to donate cash for a Newsome pub fundraiser. Read
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Pennine Highflyers Majorette Troupe triumph at first attempt
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MAJORETTES are celebrating after their newly-formed troupe triumphed at their first-ever competition. Read
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Rhythm Time classes from birth to three
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MUSIC-making classes for babies are celebrating a year of success. Read
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Local newspaper week: The role we play at heart of community
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
This week is Local Newspaper Week and the spotlight falls on Head Of Features Val Javin who reveals that one of the best ways to report on a community is to be part of it. Without Val and others with equal determination, Huddersfield would not have its own theatre. Read
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Huddersfield woman getting tattoo for charity Interplast
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD woman is showing her lasting commitment to charity – by getting a tattoo on her foot! Read
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Painter Andy on Holmfirth landscape which inspires him
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
Andy exhibits countrywide and his work involves semi abstract interpretations of the world around him. Read
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Extra parking spaces planned for Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
EXTRA parking spaces will be built at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary to alleviate traffic problems. Read
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Car fire: man is quizzed
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THIS car was wrecked in a blaze in Almondbury. Read
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Inner Wheel Club of Elland’s charitable donations
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIND-HEARTED members of Elland Inner Wheel Club have donated more than £700 to overseas charities. Read
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Elland church in need of vital repairs
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHURCH today makes a direct plea to its community: Help us find the last £10,000 we need for essential repairs. Read
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance worker takes on Examiner Charity Challenge
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHARITY worker is getting to grips with a new sport to raise money for a good cause. Read
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Join the Examiner’s charity wheelchair and pushchair stroll
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TAKE a walk this Sunday and raise money for charity. Read
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Residents protest over Honley Cricket Club’s plans for a 2am licence
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
RESIDENTS are again protesting over a cricket club’s late-night opening plans. Read
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Mirfield woman to auction waistcoat created from Michael Jackson's jacket
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FASHION designer Jeannette Moise has created clothing for the king of pop. Read
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Auction interest in Huddersfield Town hero's medals
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AUCTIONEERS hoping to sell medals from a former Town soccer hero report great interest. Read
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New sex charges for Brighouse man
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN charged with a string of sex offences had seven more allegations added to the list. Read
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Oliver Townend an inspiration for eventers
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
OLIVER TOWNEND’S victory at the Badminton Horse Trials will generate massive interest in eventing in this area. Read
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Golcar to get Yorkshire stone makeover - unlike St George's Square!
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A VILLAGE is getting a £450,000 makeover. Read
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Praise for hospitals in patients’ survey
May 15 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE who have stayed in hospital in Yorkshire say they are happy with the care they receive, according to a Care Quality Commission survey out today. Read
