Jun
2009
Articles from 23rd Jun 2009
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Huddersfield GBH father to battle jail term
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FATHER who admitted inflicting injuries that left his baby son brain damaged and blind for life is appealing against his prison sentence. Read
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Huddersfield soldier Tom Sykes clears mines in Kenya
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YOUNG soldier from Huddersfield is proving a saviour. Read
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English Heritage launches campaign to save at risk conservation areas – including five in Kirklees
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
English Heritage launches campaign to save at risk conservation areas – including five in Kirklees. Read
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Kirkheaton recycling business committed to Bradford Crown Court
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A RECYCLING firm charged with exposing employees to a dangerous chemical will be committed to Bradford Crown Court next month. Read
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Dalton gun shots pair are bailed
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO men arrested over a shooting in Huddersfield have been released on bail. The 21-year-old and 25-year-old were held after shots were fired on North Carr in Dalton last Wednesday morning. No-one was hurt in the shooting. The pair were arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm. A black Peugeot 206 – later found burnt out on Coach Road in Meltham – is believed to have been connected to the incident. Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to call police on 01484 436664 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111. Read
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Animal branch in town
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE National Animal Sanctuaries Support League is opening a new branch in Huddersfield. Read
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Huddersfield youngsters set to have a ball at Sports Centres
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD sport and activity centre, The Zone, will host an array of football courses to keep local children active this summer. Read
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Two-car crash on Lindley Moor Road
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CAR smash left two people with minor injuries. The incident outside the Wappy Springs Inn on Lindley Moor Road happened around 5.30 yesterday evening. Two cars, one a blue Audi A5, were involved in a collision. The incident created long queues of traffic from Ainley Top roundabout stretching down Halifax Road Read
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Scammonden Water Sailing Club plans family fun day
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SAILING family fun day is being held at Scammonden Water next Sunday. Read
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Call for books
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Samaritans are planning another charity book sale in Huddersfield. Read
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Obituary: Meltham cricketer Harry Stead
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE last of Meltham’s cricketing brothers has died. Read
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Batley residents celebrate neighbours's flat closure
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
RESIDENTS in part of Kirklees are celebrating after new legislation rescued them from a neighbour’s antisocial behaviour. Read
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Meeting will discuss cycling issues in Kirklees
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CYCLING enthusiasts in Kirklees are being invited to a public meeting to discuss biking issues and latest developments in the district. Read
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Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation calls for action
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW study by the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation shows England is among the worst countries in Europe for lifesaving care. Read
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Skelmanthorpe actress Jodi Whittaker wows them in Africa
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHE was brought up in the quiet domesticity of Skelmanthorpe. Read
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Swine flu claims second Calderdale victim
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SECOND case of swine flu has been confirmed in Calderdale. Read
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Examiner Community Awards: Friend of the Year, Community Project of the Year
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
WHEN women face the terrifying prospect of a forced marriage there is one woman they can turn to for help. Read
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Kirklees Council defends decision to ban bees from Huddersfield allotment
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ALLOTMENT bosses have defended the decision to order a Huddersfield bee keeper to move his hives Read
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Examiner Community Awards: Services to the Community, Community Event, Services to Charity
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
REMARKABLE Laurie Minney is nominated for his service to local scouting. Read
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Examiner Community Awards: Sports Personality, Sports Team of the Year, Teacher of the Year
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BILL Dance is the unsung hero of athletics. Read
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Examiner Community Award: Young Personality, Courage Award, Arts Award
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TEENAGER Andrew Winterbottom does not think hes done anything special. Read
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Examiner Community Awards: Achievement Award - Kiran Bali
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRAN Bali flew thousands of miles to accept the top award at last night’s glittering Examiner Community Awards. Read
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Examiner Community Awards: Emergency Services Personality - Roy Whitehead
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BRAVERY is not part of the job specification for paramedics. But Roy Whitehead has certainly proved that he is more than qualified in that respect during his 35 years in the role. Read
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Vandals wreak havoc at Shepley Cricket Club
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LEADING cricket club is at war – with local vandals. Read
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Joiner victim of violent unprovoked assault in Moldgreen
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THUGS armed with a ratchet and a cosh beat a joiner unconscious and left him bleeding in the street in a random attack. Read
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Huddersfield drug addict stalked parents for son's £10k wedding cash
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUPLE who saved for 26 years to pay for their son's wedding were left devastated and shocked when a Huddersfield drug addict mugged them and stole the £10,000 they had just withdrawn from the bank. Read
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TUES AM: Shahid Malik 'claimed £1,000 extra for council tax in expenses'
Jun 23 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
DEWSBURY MP Shahid Malik claimed more than £1,000 too much for council tax on his second home expenses, it was reported today. Read
