Jun
2009
Articles from 24th Jun 2009
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Cyclists to ride free
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FREE cycle ride will take place along the Kirklees Eastern Riding Route on Saturday, July 4, organised by Easy Riders of Kirklees. Read
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Schools in the Spotlight: Netherhall Learning Campus
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SEVENTEEN students from Netherhall Learning Campus, formerly known as Rawthorpe High School, have been chosen to be the first group of students to participate in the new Creative and Media Diploma. Read
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Free concert at Huddersfiled Church
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ST Peter’s Parish Church, Huddersfield, is offering a free, informal Morning of Music on Saturday, June 27, between 11am and 1pm. Read
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LBT Theatre worker Samuel Collier set for Weakest Link
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LOCAL theatre worker is to hit the small screen. Read
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Conlon on Crime: Help trap the shoplifting suspects
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HERE’S a breath of fresh air in the world of crime. Read
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WEDS PM: Hundreds encircle Town Hall in school plan protest
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUNDREDS of protestors encircled Huddersfield Town Hall today as a final bid to save their schools. Read
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WEDS PM: Colne Valley High School closed due to strike action on Thursday
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
COLNE Valley High School has informed parents that the schools will be closed on Thursday due to strike action. Read
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WEDS PM: 14-year-old Dewsbury sailor 'youngest killed in WWII' new research shows
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ONE of the youngest British men to be killed while serving his country in the Second World War is to be honoured on the 68th anniversary of his death, it was announced today. Read
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Birkby hospital patients’ fears over hip surgery
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PATIENTS at a Huddersfield hospital were left in "agony" after hip operations, it was claimed today. Read
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Body find at Holmfirth moors reservoir
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE on a training exercise were faced with real-life horror after finding a dead body at a reservoir. Read
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Trapped tractor driver in Grange Moor helicopter rescue
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital after being trapped by a tractor she was using to cut grass. Read
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Shelley schoolboy refused bus pass – because he moved house
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWELVE-YEAR-OLD Nicholas Parmenter has been refused a free bus pass – because he moved house but not school. Read
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Thief took out window to break into Lepton house
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BURGLAR was chased off after breaking into a Lepton house. Read
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Protest bike ride from Castle Hall to Whitehall
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CYCLING councillor is organising a 180-mile bike ride to protest against a school closure. Read
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Reverend’s house in Batley struck by lightning
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN EX-PRIEST’S house was damaged by an ‘act of God’ when a massive lightning bolt blew a gaping hole in the roof. Read
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Plans revealed for park festival of family entertainment
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PARK in Dewsbury will host a day of family entertainment and activities. Read
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Substation causes Huddersfield homes blackout
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AT LEAST 50 homes lost their power when a switch was blown at an electrical substation. Huddersfield firefighters were called to the incident at Leeds Road at 7.30pm last night. Read
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New chairman for West Yorkshire’s fire and rescue authority
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
Colne Valley councillor David Ridgway (pictured), has been elected the new leader of West Yorkshire’s fire and rescue authority. Read
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Children lobby against plans to close Heaton Avenue First and Nursery School
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO children whose Cleckheaton primary school is threatened with closure have lobbied against the plan. Read
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Lockwood couple rescue two kittens dumped in Marsden skip - picture
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THESE cute kittens had a lucky escape after being left to die in a skip. Read
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Kirklees Council scales back taxi licence fee rises following protests
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CABBIES have forced Kirklees into a U-turn. Read
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Shelved Kirklees housing plans delights community action group
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
COMMUNITY groups are celebrating after the plan to build thousands of new homes in Kirklees was shelved. Read
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Huddersfield Society for the Blind marks its 150th birthday
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BLIND and partially sighted people have marked the 150th birthday of a vital support group. Read
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DIY dad’s Huddersfield B&Q parking fine wiped
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
KEVIN Cook’s DIY job looked like it was going to cost more than he was anticipating. Read
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Huddersfield artist Darren Baker lands 2012 commission
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD artist Darren Baker has captured some of Britain’s top footballers and even royalty on canvas. Read
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London catwalk date for Laura Smith of Fixby
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FIXBY fashion student was selected to send her creations down the London catwalk. Read
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Fashion students slam Huddersfield University for missing results deadline
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FASHION students faced a weekend of anxiety after Huddersfield University failed to publish their results on time. Read
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Marshalls PLC wins Big Tick Award
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BUILDING products group Marshalls has been recognised at an awards ceremony for its focus on the environment. Read
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Villagers enjoy sunshine at New Mill Gala
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SUN shone on New Mill Gala’s big parade through the village. Read
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Dewsbury MP Shahid Malik in new expenses row
Jun 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
DEWSBURY’S MP is facing fresh allegations about his expenses – as a petition calling for his resignation hits four figures. Read
